The 7 Best Walking Tours in Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu-Okinawa

***The tour time below is Japan Standard Time.*** A great birthday/ surprise gift for Ghibli fans *If you can't find the convenient time slot, please send me a request. * This online experience will take you to the places in Japan which are said to be the inspirations of seven Ghibli films. It's about 1hour experience via Zoom and operated in the hope of expanding the wishlist places of your next visit to Japan. Let's explore Ghibli-related places throughout Japan without leaving your home! Starting from Tokyo where the animations are being created, we will explore many places which are said to be inspirations of some of the scenes of the films such as a bathhouse where Chihiro worked at(Spirited Away), the enchanted forest(Princess Mononke), etc.. We will explore virtually from the north(Hokkaido) to the south (Kagoshima) of Japan. *If you do not show up on the tour time, we will not reschedule and refund you.

Inclusions: English speaking online guide, Consulting service for your future travel, Q & A session about Ghibli and Japan

Exclusions: Real guide

Book this relaxing full-day walking tour in Yakushima Island with a local professional and friendly guide! Yakushima Island is located in Kagoshima Prefecture of Kyushu area and it is listed as the World Natural Heritage by UNESCO. Learn the history of the island while enjoying its beautiful botanical treasury with plenty of forests from ancient times showered by the southern heaven, where the islanders live along the vivid cycle of four seasons more intimately than elsewhere in Japan.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, English-speaking professional local guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

It's a beautiful season in Kagoshima to walk around. To make your stay in Kagoshima special and take memorable photos, let's wear Kimono and walk around. After enjoying walking around Kagoshima city, just simply return the Kimono to the shop.

Inclusions: Kimono rental fee (return on the same day by 6pm)

Exclusions: Ramen on the image photo, Other personal expense

This is a walking tour to visit the historic sites of a samurai residential area with a history of over 400 years. This is not a famous tourist destination, so it is rare to see tourists. From Kagoshima Chuo Station, take a local line and go to a small town called “Kire” in the suburbs. From the train window, you can get a glimpse of ordinary people's lives and beautiful views of Kagoshima Bay. After arriving at Kiiri Station, take a community bus to the Samurai House Ruins. Then visit the shrine on the old fort hill, the cemetery of the lord's clan, and a beautiful little creek, then return to Kiiri Station and disband. If you want to go to the Ibusuki area in the afternoon, you can take a train at Kiiri Station. This tour will have a maximum of 8 travelers. Children must be over 6years old.

Inclusions: guide fee

Exclusions: JR Train Fare, Lunch

This value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kagoshima! Of the many options for tourists to Kagoshima, perhaps the most unique is getting up close and personal with live volcanoes--some so active that certain hiking trails are closed. Expect to hear a rumble and to feel the ground shake from the daily eruptions. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Entrance fee (for yourself), Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Private transportation

This value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kagoshima! Of the many options for tourists to Kagoshima, perhaps the most unique is getting up close and personal with live volcanoes--some so active that certain hiking trails are closed. Expect to hear a rumble and to feel the ground shake from the daily eruptions. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Entrance fee (for yourself), Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Private transportation

You can explore Kagoshima, Kagoshima Pref. as you want with a local professional & friendly guide. Since this is a customized private tour, you can choose the tour time and the sights you visit. You will have great time and great food. Hotel meet up is included to ensure you receive a stress-free experience. If you are not sure where you wanna go, follow the sample itinerary.

Inclusions: Hotel meet up, Professional local guide

Exclusions: Entrance fees(You&Your guide), Lunch fee(You&Your guide), Transportation fee(You&Your guide)