What to do in Kagoshima Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Kagoshima: Soba Noodle Making with Local Ingredients

Kagoshima Soba Noodle Making with Local Ingredients A-1095

CA $45
per adult
Kagoshima Soba Noodle Making with Local Ingredients A-1095
Kagoshima:Shore Excursion for Cruise Guests

Kagoshima:Shore Excursion for Cruise Guests

CA $108
per adult
Kagoshima:Shore Excursion for Cruise Guests
3 Hours Brown Sugar Shochu Tasting Experience in Amami

3 Hours Brown Sugar Shochu Tasting Experience in Amami

CA $108
per adult
3 Hours Brown Sugar Shochu Tasting Experience in Amami
Historical Hill Climb E-bike Tour to Sakurajima's Peak

Sakurajima Century Lava Climb Journey with E-bike

CA $142
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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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Where to stay in Kagoshima Prefecture

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

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

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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Sumiyoshicho

While Sumiyoshicho might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kagoshima City Aquarium and Tenmonkan Street.

Nishikomi

Nishikomi might not have many top sights, but Sanekukai Beach and Yakiuchi Bay are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

 

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Day trip destinations from Kagoshima Prefecture

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Amami

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Kagoshima

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Nagasaki

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Kunigami

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Miyakonojo

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Satsumasendai

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Nakatane