What to do in Kagoshima Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Kagoshima: Soba Noodle Making with Local Ingredients

Kagoshima Soba Noodle Making with Local Ingredients A-1095

NZ$53
per adult
Kagoshima Soba Noodle Making with Local Ingredients A-1095
Historical Hill Climb E-bike Tour to Sakurajima's Peak

Sakurajima Century Lava Climb Journey with E-bike

NZ$168
per adult
Sakurajima Century Lava Climb Journey with E-bike
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What to do in Kagoshima Prefecture

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Mount Sakurajima

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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Sakurajima during your travels in Sakurajima Matsu-ura Cho. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's hot springs.
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Our guide on where to stay in Kagoshima Prefecture

Find the best Kagoshima Prefecture areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Koniya

If you're spending some time in Koniya, Amami Gunto National Park and Kochiyama Observatory are top sights worth seeing.

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Chiranchokori

If you're spending some time in Chiranchokori, Chiran Peace Museum and Satsuma Denshōkan are top sights worth seeing.

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Sumiyoshicho

Though Sumiyoshicho may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Water Front Park and Kagoshima City Aquarium.

Nishikomi

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Nishikomi and surrounding area, you can visit Yakiuchi Bay and Sanekukai Beach.

 

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Day trip destinations from Kagoshima Prefecture

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Kagoshima

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Yakushima

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Nagasaki

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Yoron

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Miyakonojo

A lush green landscape with rolling hills, a clear blue sky, and a serene lake.

Kirishima

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Aira

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