Yakushima
Ancient Cedar Forest World Heritage Island
A UNESCO World Heritage island with ancient cedar forests, said to have inspired Princess Mononoke.
Amami Oshima
A UNESCO World Heritage island between Kyushu and Okinawa, with pristine mangrove forests, vibran...
Tanegashima
Island of Rockets and the Arrival of Firearms
Southern island famous as the site where firearms first arrived in Japan and home to JAXA's spect...
Satsuma Peninsula
Southern Kagoshima's Scenic Cape and Historic Coast
Southern peninsula with coastal cliffs, the Chiran Kamikaze pilot museum, sand baths at Ibusuki, ...
Kirishima Onsen
Highland Hot Springs in Volcanic Mountain Country
Cluster of mountain hot spring resorts in the volcanic Kirishima highlands, offering diverse mine...
Kagoshima
A vibrant southern city facing the active Sakurajima volcano across the bay, known for its subtro...
Sakurajima
Sakurajima Volcano
One of Japan's most active volcanoes rising from Kagoshima Bay, accessible by a short ferry ride.
Kirishima Shrine
Mountain Shrine of the Divine Descent
Grand vermillion shrine dedicated to the deity Ninigi-no-Mikoto who descended from heaven to foun...
Ibusuki Onsen
Ibusuki Onsen - Volcanic Sand Bath Experience
A unique hot spring resort where visitors are buried in naturally heated volcanic sand on the bea...
Sengan-en Garden
Shimazu Clan's Grand Seaside Villa with Sakurajima Views
Edo-period garden and villa of the Shimazu clan, using Sakurajima volcano and Kinko Bay as borrow...
Chiran Samurai District
Preserved Samurai Residences with Exquisite Gardens
A beautifully preserved Edo-period samurai district featuring seven exquisite gardens and a 700-m...