Kirishima travel guide

The Onsen Resort located at the foot of the Kirishima mountains. Kirishima jingu Shrine

is one of the most beautiful shrines in Kyushu surrounded by forest.

You can enjoy hiking trails with spectacular mountain views and soak in volcanic hot springs

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Where to explore

Kirishima Shrine

One of the most beautiful shrine in Kyushu, and is surrounded

by forest. The Shrine buildings are constructed in 1715 and

designated as Important Cultural Property of Japan.

Lying on the lower slopes of the Kirishima Mountain with a distant

view over Kagoshima Bay and Sakurajima below. The area is made

up of over a dozen Onsen, of which the largest and best know is

Maruo Onsen.

The Fukuyama area along Kinko Bay is home to the famous

Japanese black vinegar. Over here, one can tour the old-fashioned

Tshubobatake which literally means a field of vinegar jars, witness

the traditional manufacturing process of the black vinegar, taste

and purchase the finished product.

General information

Address

City hall : 3-45-1 Kokubu-chuo, Kirishima-city, Kagoshima-prefecture

Access

3 hours and 15 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city

2 hours and 10 minutes by a vehicle from Kumamoto-city

1 hours and 50 minutes by a vehicle from Miyazaki-city

50 minutes by a vehicle from Hitoyoshi-city

Population

125,000 Population density 2100 / km2

Kirishima