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For those with an interest in Kyushu’s turbulent history, the warm and friendly city of Kagoshima is a great place to visit.
Birthplace of the famous rebel Saigo Takamori, the city played a key role in the Meiji Restoration and the subsequent Satsuma Rebellion.
Exploring Kagoshima
Kagoshima boasts many historical sites and one of the best gardens in Kyushu at Iso-teien. In the middle of the bay Sakurajima, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, spews out smoke and ash with ominous frequency.
Kirishima National Park
Just an hour’s drive brings you to the heart of Kirishima National Park, where you can hike at your leisure through the fabulous scenery before relaxing in one of the many onsen resorts that dot the area.
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Suggested itinerary featuring Kagoshima
This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Kagoshima, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Kagoshima
- Kirishima National Park 32 miles away
- Kumamoto 86 miles away
- Yakushima 88 miles away
- Nagasaki 90 miles away
- Kyushu 94 miles away
- Aso 96 miles away
- Kurokawa 111 miles away
- Yufuin 128 miles away
- Beppu 130 miles away
- Fukuoka 138 miles away
- Matsuyama 204 miles away
- Miyajima Island 214 miles away
- Hiroshima 225 miles away
- Shikoku 233 miles away
- Iya Valley 262 miles away
- Takamatsu 280 miles away
- Kurashiki 282 miles away
- Naoshima 284 miles away
- Tokushima 292 miles away
Photos of Kagoshima
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Kagoshima Sengan-en Garden -
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Kagoshima street car
