10 Free Things to do in Kagoshima Prefecture That You Shouldn't Miss

June 22, 2021 Vergie Nakamoto

Kagoshima Prefecture (鹿児島県, Kagoshima-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyushu. The capital is the city of Kagoshima.
Restaurants in Kagoshima Prefecture

1. Mount Sakurajima

Kagoshima Kagoshima Prefecture http://www.sakurajima.gr.jp/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,855 reviews

Mount Sakurajima

A 15-minute ferry ride takes you to this smoking volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in Japan.

Reviewed By 111gedk - London, United Kingdom

This is an active volcano. It's perpetually smoking and people live on the lower slopes. There's an observation platform in Kagoshima that you can get to by bus for a fantastic view of this natural wonder. It's a live volcano, of course you want to make the effort to see it!

2. Mt. Kaimondake

Kaimon Kawashiri, Ibusuki 891-0602 Kagoshima Prefecture http://www.data.jma.go.jp/svd/vois/data/fukuoka/507_Kaimondake/507_index.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 413 reviews

Mt. Kaimondake

Reviewed By xlne - Singapore, Singapore

I wanted to take my time climbing Mt. Kaimondake because I’m almost recovered from my knee injury, so I took the 9.10am bus from Ibusuki to Kaimon Station. While walking to the trail head on my way in from the main road, I was greeted warmly by a lady sweeping in the Shinto shrine at the bottom of the mountain. At about 11am, I started my slow ascent and reached the top of the mountain around 1.20pm. There were not many people on the trek but I adopted a snail pace anyway. Sadly, this is one of those trails that doesn’t have many nice viewpoints enroute, even though the view from the top is indeed marvellous. At the summit, you’ll actually be standing higher than Tokyo Skytree itself! The curious sight of small groups of trekkers sitting around eating their bentos at the summit was accompanied by the fragrance of cooking noodles, making me regret not bringing some food of my own as well. I only had crackers and water, so I made the most of them while waiting in vain for the clouds to clear. At 3.30pm, I started down at a brisk pace because I don’t want to get caught trekking after sundown. I reached the base of the mountain around 6pm. Most of the nearby restaurants seem to be closed so I had to walk out further to find food. End up taking the 9pm train back to Ibusuki after eating a hearty local teppenyaki dinner some way down the main road.

3. Furumi Site

2583-2 Kirishimataguchi, Kirishima 899-4201 Kagoshima Prefecture
Excellent
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4.5 based on 48 reviews

Furumi Site

4. Sogi Fall

635 Miyahito, Isa 895-2526 Kagoshima Prefecture
Excellent
51%
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4.5 based on 86 reviews

Sogi Fall

5. Oko no Taki Fall

Kurio, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun 891-4409 Kagoshima Prefecture http://www.realwave-corp.com/06walk/05/index.htm
Excellent
57%
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4.5 based on 409 reviews

Oko no Taki Fall

Reviewed By lemauve - Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

The power of the waterfall was amazing, speechless! We are lucky to visit after a big typhoon, it make a even better scenery.

6. Tomori Beach

Tomori, Kasari-cho, Amami 894-0501 Kagoshima Prefecture
Excellent
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4.5 based on 208 reviews

Tomori Beach

7. Onami Pond

Makizonocho Takachiho, Kirishima 899-6603 Kagoshima Prefecture
Excellent
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4.5 based on 54 reviews

Onami Pond

8. Kakeroma Island

Setouchi-cho, Oshima-gun 894-1500 Kagoshima Prefecture [email protected] http://www.kakeroma.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 125 reviews

Kakeroma Island

9. Kamo Hachiman Shrine

2259-1 Kamigyotoku Kamocho, Aira 899-5302 Kagoshima Prefecture +81 995-52-9029 http://www.kamou80000.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 60 reviews

Kamo Hachiman Shrine

10. Kanoya Air Base Museum

3-11-2 Nishihara, Kanoya 893-0064 Kagoshima Prefecture +81 994-42-0233 http://www.mod.go.jp/msdf/kanoya/toukatu/index.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 124 reviews

Kanoya Air Base Museum

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