Ibusuki travel guide

 

Ibusuki and surrounded araa Satsuma peninsula extends about 50 kilometers south from

Kagoshima-city, making up the southwestern section of Kagoshima-prefecture. The peninsula offers

a mixture of hot springs, subtropical natural attractions and cultural sites.

Ibusuki is an onsen resort that is famous for its sand baths, where bathers are buried in naturally

heated sand.

 

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Ibusuki Onsen resort

Steaming sand bath

It is best known for its steaming sand baths along the beach, where bathers in a yukata, or Japanese

bathrobe get buried in the sand up to their neck.  The sand heated by steam containing marine minerals 

is scientifically proven to have therapeutic effects on neuralgia, rheumatism, back pain and other ailments.

Sand Bath Hall SARAKU

Sand Bath, Kinko bay

Sand Bath

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Ikeda-ko lake​

A circumference of 15 km and a maximum depth of 233 meter, where was created by

volcanic activity long ago. Large eel with a length of 2 meter and circumference of 50 cm

inhabit the lake. It was also known as the lake of a legendary monster called ” Issy” 

purported to live in the lake. 

Monster called Issy

Flower garden

Mount Kaimon

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Nishi-Oyama Station

The Station is the southernmost railway station in Japan operated by JR, boasts a breathtaking view of

Kaimon-dake volcano to the front.

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Ryugu Shrine

It is the Urashima Taro legendary shrine peninsula and this shrine is becoming popular as a power spot

of matchmaking and good fortune in love.

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Nagasaki-bana Cape

The cape is the southernmost point of Satsuma peninsula, where a white lighthouse stands.

You can enjoy the view of the magnificent Mount Kaimondake and rocks with the sea spray

wearing them. The Cape is said to be the birthplace of the legend of Ryugu.

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Meiji-gura

Enjoy tasting Shochu at the most famous Shochu brewery in Kagoshima Meiji-gura is

Satsuma Shuzo’s Shochu brewery and museum.

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Makurazaki Osakana Center

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Somen noodle nagashi

The unique Somen noodle nagashi in Tosenkyo revine in Kaimon open throughout the 

year serving cold Somen noodle that swim in the revloving container.

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 Location of Ibusuki

　　

 

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 General information on Ibusuki-city  

 

Address	City hall ; 2424 Juchu Ibusuki-city, Kagoshima-prefecture
Access	1 hour and 40 minutes by a vehicle from Kagoshima Airport 50 minutes by a vehicle from Kagoshima-chuo JR Station 55 minuted by JR Express train from Kagoshima-chuo JR Station 1 hour and 15 minutes by local train from from Kagoshima-chuo JR Station
Transportation	Kagoshima kotsu bus
Population	40,000            Pupulation density : 270 / km2

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Featured tours 

Kyushu Round tours

・ 11 days Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Southern Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour

・ 7 days Central Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour

 

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Kagoshima travel guide

Sengan-en is the most famous garden in Kagoshima-ken, made by Shimazu lord in the 19th century

at the beautiful bayside Kinko bay. The garden contains many historic artifacts that tell of its long history.

Mount Sakurajima

Shimazu family residence

Suzumon gate

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Shoko Shuseikan Modern Industrial Complex   UNESCO World Heritage

The museum of the Classics located here exhibits a various of objests related to the Shimazu

family and the Satsuma domain, introducing a Shimazu family tree chart and many other

belongings. The stone buiding which houses the collection has been desighnated on the

UNESCO World Heritage,  Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution

Shoko Shuseikan

Reflectaance furnace

Base of Reflectaance furnace

 

Shiroyama Park

The park is most famous for its Shiroyama Observatory with spectacular views over downtown Kagoshima, Kagoshima Bay and Sakura-jima.

Shiroyama Park

Stand at the Observatory

View from the top

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Yunohira Observatory

Arimura Lava Observatory

View from Observatory

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Sakura-jima Ferry

The Ferry connects Kagoshima-city and Sakurajima in 15 minutes and is operated for 24 hours.

Kagoshima Port

To Sakura-jima Island

Sakura-jima Port

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Cape Sata

The southernmost Cape of main land Japan at 31′ 00″ latitude. Cape Sata is home to many sub-tropical

flowers. Visitors may board a semi-submersible glass bottomed boat called the “Sata Day Go” to enjoy

coral reefs marine creatures and the underwater world.

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 Location of Kagoshima

　　

 

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Featured tours in Kyushu 

・ 11 days Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Southern Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour

・ 7 days Central Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour

 

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Aso travel guide

 

Aso gives unforgettable experiences

The active volcano Mount Aso and world’s largest caldera offer a lot of excitements. And numerous

unforgettable experiences in the rural area can be mede including Onsen, variety of sports and local

cuisines.

 

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Japan’s largest active volcano	Look down the Crater	Around the Crater

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Featured destinations

Aso shrine	Kurokawa Onsen	Nabegataki Waterfall

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Shirakawa fountain	Sensui-kyo	Issingyo big cherry tree

 

Featured restaurant / Takamori Dengaku-no sato 

Enjoy Aso beef and local cuisines. The restaurant uses the old private house with thatched roof

built more than 200 years ago. Bake the meat and local ingredients with charcoal at a Japanese

traditional style fire place.

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Kikuchi Valley

Enjoy short trekking in the Nature. Kikuchi Valley is located in Aso Kuju National Park and underground

water flows out of the subsoil for 4km along the valley floor.  It is also called the Kikuchi water source

and its water was selected as one of the 100 best waters in Japan.

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 Location of Aso 

　　 

 

 

Featured tours  

Kumamoto-prefecture   &   Miyazaki-prefecture 

・ Kumamoto, Aso and Takachiho 3 days tour

・ Aso and Takachiho / Dynamic nature 2 days tour    

・ Takachiho one-day tour

・ Amakusa / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 2 days tour

Kyushu Round tours

・ 11 days Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Southern Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour

・ 7 days Central Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour

 

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Kagoshima-prefecture travel guide

 

Kagoshima-prefecture is located at the southwest tip of Kyushu on the Satsuma Peninsula

and Osumi Peninsula. This prefecture also includes a chain of islands stretching further to

the southwest of Kyushu for a few hundred kilometers.

The prefecture boasts a chain of active and dormant volcanoes, including the great

Sakura-jima Island, which towers out of the Kagoshima bay opposite Kagoshima-city.

 

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Location of Kagoshima-prefecture

　　

 

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Where to explore

Kagoshima-city

The city is southernmost capital in Kyushu ;  Sakura-jima which raises the smoke across the Kagoshima Bay. 

Kagoshima prospered in the Edo period as a castle town, and is a hometown of Takamori Saigo who

contributed to the Meiji Restoration.

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Ibusuki and Satsuma peninsula

Ibusuki and surrounded araa Satsuma peninsula extends about 50 kilometers south from Kagoshima-city, 

making up the southwestern section of Kagoshima Prefecture. The peninsula offers a mixture of hot springs,

subtropical natural attractions and cultural sites. Ibusuki is an onsen resort that is famous for its sand baths,

where bathers are buried in naturally heated sand.

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Chiran

Called a small Kyoto in Kagoshima, offer you a fine collection of Samurai houses and gardens that were built

about 260 years ago. During World War 2, Chriran was a Kamikaze pilots based who perticipated in the

Battle for Okinawa. 

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Kirishima

Located in the northeastern part of Kagoshima and is the entrance to the Kirishima district of Kirishima 

Yaku National Park, which includes the Kirishima volcanic chain,  Sakura-jima Island and Yaku shima Islands.

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Featured tours in Kyushu 

・ 11 days Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Southern Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour

・ 7 days Central Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour

 

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Kirishima travel guide

 

Located in the northeastern part of Kagoshima and is the entrance to the Kirishima district

of Kirishima Yaku National Park, which includes the Kirishima volcanic chain, Sakura-jima Island

and Yaku shima Islands.

 

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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.

Kirishima Onsen　

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.

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Black Vinegar in Kirishima 

The Fukuyama area along Kinko Bay is home to the famous Japanese black vinegar.

Over here, one can tour the old-fashioned Tshubobatake which leterally means a field of

vinegar jars, witness the traditional manufacturing process of the black vinegar, taste and

purchase the finished product.

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 Location of Krishima

　

 

 

Featured tours 

Kyushu Round tours

・ 11 days Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Southern Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour

・ 7 days Central Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour

 

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Chiran travel guide

 

Called a small Kyoto in Kagoshima

Offer you a fine collection of Samurai houses and gardens that were built

about 260 years ago.

 

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Chiran Samurai Residence

Those Samurai Houses were built about 250 years ago. Their gardens are beautiful

desighned, with Mt. Hahaga-dake as the background. Other natural elements are

also incorporated, making the whole area resemble a scries of miniture of Japanese

gardens housed in boxes. Seven of the gardens are designated as natural scenic spots.

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Chiran Peace Museum for the Kamikaze Pilots

This museum exhibits precious materials such as pictures, letters, wills, articles and

memontos of the 1,036 Kamikaze pilots based in Chiran who perticipated in the Battle for

Okinawa towards the end of World War 2.  It also houses a No.3 type fighter aircraft, Hien.

 

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 Location of Chiran

　

 

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Featured tours 

Kyushu Round tours

・ 11 days Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Southern Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour

・ 7 days Central Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour

 

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Black Vinegar factory in Kirishima

 

The Fukuyama area along Kinko Bay is home to the famous Japanese black vinegar.

Over here, one can tour the old-fashioned Tshubobatake which leterally means a field of

vinegar jars, witness the traditional manufacturing process of the black vinegar, taste and

purchase the finished product.

 

One of featured producer is Sakamoto Kurozu.

 

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 Location of Krishima

　

 

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 General information  

 

Address	Sakamoto Kurozu 4967-2 Fukuyama, Fukuyama-cho, Kirihima-city, Kagoshima-prefecture
Access	20 minutes by a vehicle from Kirishima-city

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 Featured tours 

 

Kyushu Round tours

・ 11 days Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Southern Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour

・ 7 days Central Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour

 

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