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Kagoshima

The land of fire, dominated by the active Sakurajima volcano. Home to Yakushima Island's ancient Jomon Sugi cedar โ€” a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.

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๐Ÿ“ Articles about Kagoshima

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Kibinago Silver Scaled Sashimi

A tiny fish hand split and dipped in vinegared miso, kibinago is a local taste at its bestโ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Satsuma Age Sweetness Straight from the Fryer

Fish paste fried with a touch of local liquor, this Kagoshima specialty has a faint sweetnโ€ฆ

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onsen๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Sakurajima Furusato Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Access

Brown tinged water on the Sakurajima shore, enjoyed with views over Kinko Bay.โ€ฆ

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Ibusuki Sand Bath and Nagasakibana and Lake Ikeda Course

Get buried in natural hot sand by the sea, look out to Satsuma Fuji from Nagasakibana, andโ€ฆ

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onsen๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Sakurajima Magma Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Access

Bathe in brown tinged water at the foot of the active Sakurajima volcano, gazing over Kinkโ€ฆ

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onsen๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Kirishima Shinyu Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Access

Milky sulfur water rises high in the Kirishima highlands for a wonderfully wild bath.โ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

The Great Camphor of Shibushi and Yamamiya Shrine, an Old Shrine in Shibushi with a Giant Tree Linked to Emperor Tenji

Yamamiya Shrine in Shibushi is an old shrine said to date from 709. In its grounds towers โ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Hakozaki Hachiman Shrine, a Power Spot for Great Wishes in Izumi with the Largest Bell in Japan

Hakozaki Hachiman Shrine in Izumi is known for the largest bell in Japan, 4 meters tall anโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Wake Shrine, a Hidden Power Spot in Kirishima Guarded by Boar Statues amid Wisteria

Wake Shrine in Kirishima enshrines Wake no Kiyomaro and is guarded by rare boar statues. Tโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Sogi Falls and Kiyomizu Shrine, a Hidden Matchmaking Power Spot in Isa

Sogi Falls in Isa is a powerful waterfall 210 meters wide, known as the Niagara of the Easโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Ogawa Falls, a Healing Power Spot in Minamiosumi with a Mysterious Emerald Green Pool

Ogawa Falls in Minamiosumi drops about 46 meters into a mysterious emerald green pool. Aftโ€ฆ

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Architecture๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

5 Photogenic Buildings and Townscapes in Kagoshima

Kagoshima is about more than just Sakurajima! It has many "photogenic spots" where historyโ€ฆ

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Food & Souvenirs๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

5 Instagram-Worthy Gourmet Picks & Souvenirs in Kagoshima

Kagoshima is full of photogenic food just waiting to be photographed!โ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picks๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

Kagoshima Autumn Foliage: Kirishima, Mt. Kurino & Kamo Great Camphor

Despite its image as a tropical-feeling southern prefecture, Kagoshima's mountains and gorโ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picks๐ŸŒธ Spring

Kagoshima Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Kagoshima. Spring sakura viewing guideโ€ฆ

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Rainy Day Spots๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Rainy Day in Kagoshima: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Kagoshima! Discover top indoor attractions including ็ถญๆ–ฐใตใ‚‹ใ•ใจโ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picksโ„๏ธ Winter

Kagoshima Winter: Citrus Harvest and Buri Shabu-shabu in a Warm Southern Destination

Kagoshima's mild winters offer sand bath onsen at Ibusuki, fresh Buri shabu-shabu, and whaโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Kinko Bay Cruise: Circling Mt. Sakurajima by Boat Through Volcanic Waters

A Kinko Bay cruise circles Mt. Sakurajima by sea, offering dramatically different views ofโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Satsuma Ware: Kagoshima Traditional Pottery

Satsuma ware, brought by Korean potters in the 16th century, comes in two styles: ornate wโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Satsuma Peninsula Drive: Open-Kaimon, Lake Ikeda, and Nagasakibana

The Satsuma Peninsula drive links the conical Mt. Kaimon, crater lake Ikeda-ko, and the Naโ€ฆ