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    • filter_dramaUnderstand
      Kagoshima is a historical city watched over by the looming bulk of Sakurajima (桜島), an active volcano that regularly dumps ash over the city and erupts a bit every now and then to remind people it's still there. The home of near-mythical samurai hero Saigo Takamori (see [wiki=4d187a72e98a2d97e38cbb05d81410a7#History]History[/wiki]), it's full of sites related to the Satsuma Rebellion.
    • filter_dramaGet in
      • By plane

        Kagoshima's Airport (KOJ) is one hour away from Kagoshima's main train station by Bus (¥1200). JAL and ANA offer flights into Kagoshima from several major cities in Japan. Kagoshima Airport is also the starting point for many flights to [wiki=a52bef81a178806fb331ffa078e676b3]Okinawa[/wiki] and the surrounding islands.

      • By train

        Kagoshima is the southernmost city on Japan's extensive bullet train network. Services terminate at Kagoshima's main rail station, Kagoshima-Chuō (鹿児島中央).

        Kyushu Shinkansen trains run several times per hour from Hakata Station in [wiki=f5d540492523ba1f8e1516239c6b60fb]Fukuoka[/wiki], taking as little as 80 minutes at a cost of ¥10,170. If you have a Japan Rail Pass you can use Kyushu Shinkansen services at no charge, with the exception of Mizuho trains. Consider buying the JR Kyuushu Rail Pass [url=https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/railpass.html],]the cost for 3 days is 14,440 and will cover all usage of JR trains in kyuushu including Shinkansen. Even if you are just making a round trip from Fukuoka to Kagoshima using Shinkansen, the Kyuushu Rail Pass will save you (¥5000).

        Sakura and Mizuho trains connect Kagoshima with stations north and east on the San'yo Shinkansen network. Using the Sakura, Hiroshima is 2 hr 40 min away (¥17200), Okayama 3 hr 20 min (¥19830) and Osaka 4 hr 10 min (¥21300).

        From [[Tokyo[/url]], it is possible to travel the full distance of the Tokaido, San'yo and Kyushu shinkansen lines in 7 hours using a combination of Nozomi and Kyushu Shinkansen trains. Japan Rail Pass holders can make a day trip in 8 hours using a combination of Hikari and Sakura/Tsubame services.

        Note that Kagoshima has two central stations, Kagoshima (鹿児島駅) and Kagoshima-Chuō (鹿児島中央駅). The former is the older station slightly to the north of the city centre, and you're unlikely to use it. The much larger Kagoshima-Chuō station is likely where you'll be travelling to and from. Don't confuse them!

      • By bus

        Various overnight bus services are available to Kagoshima from [wiki=0d70a380fe641d8206c6d43c185b9c23]Osaka[/wiki] and [wiki=676c34d7107e519616752eeec31e7305]Kobe[/wiki] (~¥10000 one way; ~¥21000 round-trip). Tickets for [wiki=0d70a380fe641d8206c6d43c185b9c23]Osaka[/wiki] and [wiki=492379b2b8f7ac3f7cc8e0ca6254f4b1]Kyoto[/wiki] can be bought from Willer Express's English site [url=http://willerexpress.com]]for around ¥7800 each way. Daytime and nighttime buses also run from Fukuoka (yen 5400 one way; 4 hours) and [[Oita[/url]]. There are day buses from Kumamoto for about ¥3600; 3 1/2 hours.

      • By ferry

        Kagoshima is one of Japan's most busy ferry terminals, with a multitude of ferries connecting mainland Japan to its southern islands. For the [wiki=a52bef81a178806fb331ffa078e676b3]Okinawan archipelago[/wiki] there are several routes towards [wiki=ee76845fa192195aab77ab21c1f0b49d]Naha[/wiki] which stop on different islands along the way. Operators include Matrix Line [url=http://www.marix-line.co.jp/]]and A Line ferry [url=http://www.aline-ferry.com/[/url]]- expect the full journey towards Naha to take around 25 hours, although you can stop halfway through in the [[Amami Islands[/url]]. Towards the world heritage site of [wiki=3b0553e955aaa6438382998690b4c76e]Yakushima[/wiki] and the island of [wiki=dd0c32d5c1f1ad05420fd9c612b1a88e]Tanegashima[/wiki] near Kyushu you can opt for either Orita Kisen [url=http://www.f2.dion.ne.jp/~orita.k/]](4 hrs, yen 4000) or the Toppy [url=http://www.toppy.jp/[/url]]hydrofoils completing the journey in just under 2 hours (yen 7000). Finally, for the [[Tokara Islands[/url]], the municipality [http://www.tokara.jp/access/ferry.html] operates 2 weekly ferries plying the route in around 7 hours (Yen 6000).

    • filter_dramaGet around
      Streetcars are a convenient way to get around Kagoshima city. Both lines 1 and 2 can be boarded at the Kagoshima station; only line 1 runs by Kagoshima-chuo. Board the tram from the back door, and pay the ¥170 per ride fee when exiting the front door. If you don't have exact change, the fare machine can make change, but it is polite to get your change during the ride, so as to not hold people up when at your final stop. Pasmo cannot be used either. Streetcar signage varies by the age of the streetcar; some have electronic signs that indicate the stop, but many do not. [url=http://www.synapse.ne.jp/update/whatup/back/densha/densha.html]Streetcar information[/url] and a [url=http://www.synapse.ne.jp/update/whatup/back/backimages/densha/denshamap.pdf]route map[/url] are available from www.synapse.ne.jp.

      The ferry between volcanic island of [wiki=5ba78b912f3af05be149bd8c4712ad49]Sakurajima[/wiki] and Kagoshima harbor operates frequently and around the clock. The boat ride will take about fifteen minutes.

      Given Kagoshima's relatively small size and straighforward layout, buses (¥150) are less confusing than in larger Japanese cities.

      If you plan to make Kagoshima a base for multiple trips, or make Kagoshima a stop on a trip throughout Kyushu, then a [url=http://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/kyushu_railpass.html]5-day Kyushu rail pass[/url] may be the best option. If you are travelling from Tokyo or farther via train, then a [url=http://www.japanrailpass.net/eng/en001.html]7-day Japan Rail pass[/url] is about the same price as a one-way shinkansen ticket from Tokyo to Kagoshima. Both of these passes have extensive limitations; be sure to review terms and purchase your pass before entering Japan.
    • filter_dramaSee
      Sakurajima, Kagoshima's temperamental (and active) volcano can be reached by ferry in a matter of minutes. Face your fear and get up close and personal - just don't wear too much white, as the ash will leave you looking slightly grey. Yunohira Lookout is a two hours hike or 15 minutes drive from Sakurajima harbor and gives you a good view both to Kagoshima harbor and Sakurajima volcano. There are also a couple of other lookout points, where you can take a closer look at the volcano. Because Sakurajima is essentially an active volcano, remember that tourists are forbidden to go within 2 km of the crater.

      * Tsurumaru Castle. Once the castle of the Shimazu clan who governed the Satsuma domain till the Meiji Restoration, it was destroyed during the Satsuma Rebellion. The only parts remaining today are the wall and the moat. Since it's around so many sights and monument around Kagoshima, it's a nice sight to see and it contains the Reimeikan.

      * Kagoshima Prefectural Museum of Culture (Reimeikan)
      Beautiful museum with nice expositions retracing the origin and evolution of the first habitants of the southern Kyushu area till the Meiji restoration. Generic information is available in english but for more details about the differents pieces contained in the exposition, a Japanese reading friend should be brought to fully enjoy all the information available.

      * Sengan'en Garden

      * Kagoshima City Aquarium (Io World)

      * The Nanshu Cemetery
    • filter_dramaDo
      one of the most scenic train journeys in Japan through impressive mountain scenery and river valleys. This line is divided in three sections, namely: Kagoshima - Yoshimatsu (Hayato-No-Kaze ltd. exp.), Yoshimatsu - Hitoyoshi (Isaburu Shinpei ltd. exp.), Hitoyoshi - Kumamoto (SL Hitoyoshi ltd. exp. steam train). All trains connect with one another (with 40 minute stops at transfer stations). During your trip, the train stops at small stations for around 5-10 minutes where you can look around, buy food or souvenirs. The train also stops at scenic viewing points on the line. The SL Hitoyoshi steam train only runs on weekends, and only once per day, thus, trips over the Hisatsu line should therefore be planned according to the SL Hitoyoshi schedule. All three trains are covered by the JR Pass and thus free, but reservations are required. These scenic trains are especially popular during the autumn, and spaces are limited, so it is advised you reserve seats as soon as you arrive on Narita Airport.
    • filter_dramaBuy
      Tenmonkan shopping arcade has a plethora of shops, where you can satisfy your consuming needs.

      * Satsumaimo-no-Yakata, Tel: +81 (0)99-239-4865. Several hundred types of sweet potato products.

      * Jelly Beans, Tel 099-216-8800. The only specialist English bookstore in the prefecture, with a nice second hand section as well. Take the No 1 Streetcar to Shinyashiki and hop off, you shouldn't have too many problems from there; just follow the signs. The shop is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, but if you call in advance and let them know you are coming they will try their best to open it up especially for you on Sundays and Mondays! The store is open 10am - 7pm
    • filter_dramaEat
      : See [wiki=4d187a72e98a2d97e38cbb05d81410a7]Kagoshima prefecture[/wiki] for listings of regional dishes.
    • filter_dramaDrink
      Kagoshima is known throughout Japan for its sweet potato shochu, or imo-jochu (芋焼酎). While shochu is often compared to vodka, it first goes through a fermentation process. In Kagoshima, almost all restaurants have imo-jochu, and some have hundreds of different brands. Even the Shinkansen platforms at Kagoshima-chuo station have a bar/shop with 100+ varieties of shochu.

      In Kagoshima, the most common way to drink shochu is mixed with hot water, or oyu-wari. This releases the fragrance of the shochu, and also reduces the alcohol content to be on-par with wine. Because Kagoshima is the center of manufacture, many factories offer tours and have small shops for tasting and purchasing the locally made shochu.
    • filter_dramaSleep
      • Budget

        If you're looking for inexpensive accommodation, the tourist information in the Kagoshima station can hand you a leaflet, where they have listed all the inexpensive options in Kagoshima. They can also check availability and book the accommodation for you.

        * Near the City Hall and close to the ferry terminals. Free WiFi. Free hot tea. Comfy couches. A pleasant place to stay and has a helpful manager.

        * TEL +81 99 2932150. If you want to stay overnight on the Sakurajima island, the trtey have downstairr Notffgrre, rwhen I visited trrin June 2007 the rbath was very much out of order.

        * Also on Sakurajima, 5 minutes walk from the ferry terminal is this tiny guesthouse. It is a little hard to find, but the information counter at the ferry terminal can give you directions.

        Sleep is only ¥1300 a night (there are two beds available, extra futons upon request), and you get what you'd expect for that price. The toilet is outside in the parking lot, and the shower/bath is to be taken at the nearby onsen. Despite all of this, the Guest House has a wonderful, welcoming atmosphere.

        Bicycle rental is available for free, and if you're lucky the hosts might even offer to give you a tour around the island in their pick-up truck. If the host asks you if you'd like to come along to watch the sunset as he plays his electric Koto, be sure to go along for an experience not to be missed.

        * Small and old-fashioned rooms but include TV and shower.

        * A 1-minute walk from Kagoshima-Chuo station (take the west exit (西口) towards the buses, and walk straight). Free internet, laundry (with detergent), guest kitchen, air-conditioning, and TV, ￥280 dinner, weekly and monthly rental available at discount. Both owners speak very good English. Has a consistent run of bad reviews on HostelWorld.

        * Free internet, laundry (with detergent), guest kitchen, air-conditioning, and TV, ￥500 dinner with extra refill if needed. Free bike hire for 1 hour and ￥500 per 24hrs. Staff speak very good English.

      • Splurge

        Sean Connery stayed at this hotel whilst filming James Bond film 'You Only Live Twice'

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      [wiki=906aa78ecd7d18f89d9222410c946f11]Chiran[/wiki] - Home to the Chiran Tokku Peace Museum (about kamikaze pilots), and an authentic Samurai District. Can be done in a daytrip with hourly buses.
      * [wiki=f326300e414ce8be4a58e27723b5b625]Kumamoto[/wiki] - Famous for the Senrokuji gardens, castle, and impressive samurai mansion. Can be done in a daytrip using the Shinkansen.
      * [wiki=50163fcf074a72ac6c375be2b1f0c8df]Minamata[/wiki] - The site of the horrible Minamata mercury pollution incident in the 1950's, now home to an educational museum. Easily accessible using the Shinkansen.
      * [wiki=a6c5ce11ce4d2edad8fd1a848500e13a]Kirishima National Park[/wiki]
      * [wiki=6976fab04f0cded3178068b2f696ce98]Mishima Islands[/wiki]
      * [wiki=dd0c32d5c1f1ad05420fd9c612b1a88e]Tanegashima[/wiki]
      * [wiki=3b0553e955aaa6438382998690b4c76e]Yakushima[/wiki]
      * [wiki=10966d67a26ed72671f71abde0f18b44]Ibusuki[/wiki] - Famous for its sand onsen.

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      [wiki=0f81c6ca3cbfd4663b84242581521646]fr:Kagoshima[/wiki]
      [wiki=f1e1161cb13e6b960ae9b0f03906b14c]ja:鹿児島市[/wiki]
      [wiki=7fd41879b5f4db82ea1c6ebe28cb9e98]wts:Category:Kagoshima (City)[/wiki]
      [[WikiPedia:Kagoshima, Kagoshima]]
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