Location: Kagoshima
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Things to do in Kagoshima, Kyushu-Okinawa: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Take a quick ferry ride to Mount Sakurajima, a smoldering volcano, Or, if you prefer to view active volcanoes from a more comfortable distance, stop at one of the many lookout points around the city. (Siroyama Observatory is a good choice.) Finally, if there’s anything better than a foot bath after a long day of sightseeing, it’s a free foot bath after a long day of sightseeing… and you can enjoy one at Sakurajima Nagisa Foot Bath Park.
Restaurants in Kagoshima
1. Sengan-en
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4.5 based on 1,276 reviews
Sengan-en is a traditional Japanese garden and stately home that has been passed down in the Shimadzu family for over 350 years. The garden boasts spectacular views of active volcano Sakurajima, and the house provides a glimpse into the lifestyle of a powerful feudal lord. Sengan-en and the surrounding area was fundamentally important in the modernization of Japan. It was here that Western industrial technology was introduced to Japan, studied and used in the creation of modern factories. Shoko Shuseikan is a museum set in a 150 year old stone building originally used as a machine factory. Learn about the 800 year history and culture of the Shimadzu family, and the first steps towards the industrialization of Japan. In July, 2015 Sengan-en and Shoko Shuseikan were recognized as World Cultural Heritage Sites related to Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution.
Reviewed By 1760022 - Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Driving down from Kumamoto, I chose Sengan-en to view Sakurajima, rather than go to the observatory or the prefectural building and I am glad I did. The gardens were constructed in the 1650's by the Shimazu family, which ruled the area for a considerable time. They couldn't have picked a better spot with its stunning views of Sakurajima and Kagoshima Bay. The residence, which was rebuilt in the late 1800's and the rooms show life at it was in those days. There are two restaurants and a matcha cafe, gift shops with local crafts of wood and satsuma kiriko (cut-glass crystal), and snacks, sweets and delicacies. Entrance is 1300 yen for the garden, museum and house (recommended) or just 1000 yen for the garden and museum. My wife and I spent about 3 hours there. This is one place that shouldn't be missed.
2. Kagoshima Kemmin Koryu Center
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
3. Kagoshima City Transport Bureau
4. Temmonkan Mujyaki
5. Sakurajima Lava Nagisa Promenade
6. Fukusho-ji Temple Remains Shimazu Family Cemetery
7. Tenmonkan
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4.0 based on 452 reviews
Reviewed By bobopigpigpig - Hong Kong, China
雖然天文館通不是很長, 不過有很多食肆, 又有手信店, 藥妝店, 100Yen店, travel service center都在裡面, 應有盡有. 天文館通外面就有到機場的巴士, city view bus也會停這裡, 十分方便
8. Ferris Wheel Amuran
9. Kagoshima Chuo Station
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4.0 based on 235 reviews
Reviewed By TheDoor_isopen - Tuggeranong, Australia
This is the only station the Shinkansen stops in Kagoshima. The old Kagoshima Station is now just for local trains. There is a huge shopping centre adjoining it together with several hotels. On one side is the bus station and on the other side is the tram station. It is well organised.
10. Kagoshima Prefectural Government Commemoration Hall
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