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Kagoshima, Japan

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When to visit

NOT BUSYJan9°6d rain
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VERY BUSYApr18°7d rainBEST
VERY BUSYMay22°11d rainBEST
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BUSYJul27°12d rain
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Attraktioner i Kagoshima, Japan

Sakurajima (Sakurajima Volcano)

1. Sakurajima (Sakurajima Volcano)

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Sengan-en (Iso Teien / Shimadzu Family Garden)

2. Sengan-en (Iso Teien / Shimadzu Family Garden)

4.3 (12,897)
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Kagoshima Aquarium (Io World Kagoshima Aquarium)

3. Kagoshima Aquarium (Io World Kagoshima Aquarium)

4.3 (7,448)
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Shiroyama Park & Observatory (Shiroyama Observatory)

4. Shiroyama Park & Observatory (Shiroyama Observatory)

4.3 (5,310)
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Tenmonkan Shopping Arcade

5. Tenmonkan Shopping Arcade

4.1 (442)
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Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots

6. Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots

4.6 (9,717)
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Chiran Samurai Residences (Chiran Historical Samurai District)

7. Chiran Samurai Residences (Chiran Historical Samurai District)

4.1 (969)
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Ibusuki Sunamushi Sand Baths (Ibusuki Onsen)

8. Ibusuki Sunamushi Sand Baths (Ibusuki Onsen)

4.3 (5,180)
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Kirishima-Jingu Shrine (Kirishima Shrine)

9. Kirishima-Jingu Shrine (Kirishima Shrine)

4.5 (12,571)
Shinto ShrineTuristattraktionSted til tilbedelseAssociation Or OrganizationInteressant sted

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Yakushima Island — Jomon Sugi / Yakusugi Forest (Yakushima National Park)

10. Yakushima Island — Jomon Sugi / Yakusugi Forest (Yakushima National Park)

4.6 (990)
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Traditional Sweet Dishes

Karukan

Karukan

Karukan is a pillowy steamed cake made from grated Japanese yam and rice flour, its springy texture was prized in feudal Satsuma court cuisine and still feels like biting into a soft cloud.

Kuro-imo sweets

Kuro-imo sweets

Kuro-imo sweets use Kagoshima's black sweet potato, the deep purple flesh gives confections a velvety color and a naturally sweet, chestnut-like flavor that needs little added sugar.

sweet potato desserts

sweet potato desserts

Kagoshima's sweet potato desserts celebrate a tuber the region grows in abundance, from simple roasted yaki-imo to silky puddings, and local bakers say the flavor changes with the microclimate of each field.

Traditional Savory Dishes

Kurobuta

Kurobuta

Kurobuta, Kagoshima's Berkshire pork, is famed for its delicate marbling and buttery richness, and some farmers historically finished hogs on sweet potatoes to deepen the meat's natural sweetness.

Satsuma-age

Satsuma-age

Satsuma-age are golden fried fish cakes created in Satsuma as a method to preserve surplus catch, and their chewy, slightly sweet texture makes them a beloved snack and ingredient across Japan.

Kagoshima ramen

Kagoshima ramen

Kagoshima ramen features a multi-layered broth made by simmering pork, chicken, and vegetables together, and its mellow, slightly sweet profile reflects the region's preference for comforting, balanced flavors.

Traditional Beverages

Shochu

Shochu

Kagoshima is Japan's shochu heartland, famous for imo shochu distilled from sweet potatoes, and traditional single-distillation methods preserve the tuber's earthy aroma and distinctive personality.

Green tea

Green tea

Kagoshima's green tea benefits from warm coastal climates and volcanic soils near Sakurajima, which help produce a deep, rounded sweetness that surprises drinkers used to more astringent varieties.

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Day trips

Sakurajima

4 km 15 min by ferry

Active volcano with hot springs and observatories

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Ibusuki

49 km 1h by train

Famous natural sand-bathing and coastal views

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Kirishima (Kirishima-Kinkowan NP)

60 km 1h 20m by train/bus

Volcanic park with hikes, crater lakes and shrines

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Yakushima

60 km 2-3h by ferry or 30–40 min flight

World Heritage island with ancient cedar forests

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Chiran

45 km 1h by bus/train

Well-preserved samurai district and peace museum

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Getting there

Train stations

Kagoshima-Chuo Station

Kyushu Shinkansen, JR Kagoshima Main Line, Ibusuki Makurazaki Line

Kagoshima Station

JR Kagoshima Main Line, local services

From Kagoshima Airport take the Airport Shuttle bus (40–50 min) to Kagoshima-Chuo Station.

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Populære shoppingstederTenmonkan, Amu Plaza, Kagoshima Chuo Aeon Mall
Populære nattelivsstederTenmonkan area
Populære afslappede restauranterIzakayas, Ramen shops, Sushi bars, Kurobuta restaurants
Populære fine restauranterKurobuta specialty, French-Japanese fusion
Populære kaffebarerTenmonkan cafes, Amu Plaza cafes, Sakurajima view cafes
Postevand sikkert at drikkeJa
Digital nomad visumNej
Bedste taxi-appJapanTaxi, DiDi, Uber
Taxi pris / km$2
Turister / år2000000
Befolkning598000
Mobil internet hastighed80 Mbps
Arbejdsløshedsprocent2.8 %
Fattigdomsprocent15 %
Gennemsnitlig indkomst / måned$3200
Gennemsnitlige leveomkostninger / måned$1600
Hotelpris / nat fra$50
Ølpris fra$5
Kaffepris fra$3
Gademad pris fra$3
Restaurantmåltid pris fra$8
Lokal valutaJPY
StiktyperA, B
ReligionerShinto, Buddhism
Talte sprogJapanese, English
Etniske grupperJapanese, Korean, Chinese
Politisk orienteringcenter-right
Befolkningstæthed1097 /km²
Geografisk område547 km²
Mulige naturkatastroferEarthquake, Typhoon, Volcanic eruption, Tsunami, Landslide
Farlige dyrWasps, Snakes, Wild boar
Steder til en god gåturSakurajima waterfront, Sengan-en, Shiroyama Park, Kagoshima waterfront promenade
Populær offentlig transportJR trains, City trams, Buses, Ferries to Sakurajima
FlyselskaberJapan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Peach Aviation, Jetstar Japan
Anbefalede vaccinationerRoutine vaccinations, COVID-19, Influenza, Hepatitis A (if extended stay)
ArkitekturtypeTraditional Japanese, Meiji-era, Modern
Gennemsnitligt ølforbrug pr. person / år33 l
Gennemsnitligt vinforbrug pr. person / år3 l
Drikkepenge-kulturNo tipping is customary
Coworking / dag$10
Airbnb / måned$1200
1-værelses leje / måned$450
Fitnesscenter / måned$40
Dagligt budget (backpacker)$40
Dagligt budget (mellemklasse)$80

Oversigt for Kagoshima, Japan

Engelsk færdighedDårlig
TrafiksikkerhedMeget god
Venlig over for udlændingeGennemsnitlig
YtringsfrihedGod
Offentlig transportGennemsnitlig
SundhedsvæsenMeget god
UddannelseGod
Strømnet pålidelighedMeget god
Sikkerhed mod voldelig kriminalitetMeget god
GåvenlighedGod
NattelivGennemsnitlig
MadsceneGod
LGBTQ+ venligGennemsnitlig
Startup-sceneDårlig
StøjniveauGod
RenlighedMeget god
Adgang til naturMeget god
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