Autumn special exhibition Small Satsuma-yaki exhibition is a timely event at Nagashima Museum of Art Main Building Exhibition Room 7 to consider today.
PeriodSep 20, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026
Hours today09:00〜17:00
VenueNagashima Museum of Art Main Building Exhibition Room 7
AddressKagoshima Prefecture Kagoshima City Take 3-42-18
Price¥320–¥1,000
AdmissionCheck the official page for admission details.
Public transportSightseeing trains, sightseeing buses, sightseeing boats, observation boats, etc. Other vehicles
By car[Car] - Approximately 40 minutes from Kyushu Expressway "Mizobe Kagoshima Airport IC" [Bus] - Approximately 1 hour by "Kirishima Jingu Access Bus" from Kagoshima Airport - From Kirishima Jingu Station on the JR Nippo Main Line, take Kirishima Iwasaki Hotel...
AddressKagoshima Prefecture Kirishima City Kirishima Taguchi 2583-22
Before you goImage reuse permission not confirmed. Candidate for registration without photo. Admission to the park is free. Fees for sightseeing lifts, slides, etc. are treated separately and are not included in the main text. The restaurant is open from 11:00 to 16:00 (LO 15:00).
ClosedNotice of regular holidays From June 2026, only restaurants will be closed on Wednesdays.
PriceAdults (high school students and above): 2,000 yen outside the city/1,500 yen for residents, elementary and junior high school students: 1,000 yen outside the city/750 yen for residents.
AddressKagoshima Prefecture Kagoshima City Honkoshimmachi 3-1
Last admission17:00 (Entry)
Before you goResident and nonresident fees differ. Hours may extend to 21:00 during Golden Week, summer weekends and Obon; check the notice for your visit date.
ClosedClosed days: 4 days from the first Monday of December.Temporarily closed on December 15th (Tuesday) and 22nd (Tuesday), 2026 *Open as usual during the year-end and New Year holidays
Public transportEast bus stop 5 and 6) Get off at Kagoshima Aquarium-mae
PriceHigh-school age and older: nonresidents ¥1,000, city residents ¥750. Elementary and junior-high students: nonresidents ¥200, city residents ¥150. Preschool children free.
AddressKagoshima Prefecture Kagoshima City Hirakawacho 5669-1
Last admissionLast admission is 16:30. Closed days: December 29th to January 1st Admission fee: General (high school students and above) 750 yen for city residents, 1,000 yen for out-of-town residents...
Before you goResident fees and out-of-town fees are listed separately. The terms of use of the original image have been confirmed. The year of photography, author, and source are listed below the photo.
ClosedClosed: December 29th to January 1st
Public transportLarge car/bus 800 yen
By carLarge car/bus 800 yen
ParkingParking lot usage fee (once) Large car/bus 800 yen
A shrine connected to the myth of the descent of the descendants of heaven. Business hours are the hours of the shrine, and are different from the hours of visiting the shrine grounds.
AddressKagoshima Prefecture Kirishima City Kirishima Taguchi 2608-5
Before you goThe hours are the official business hours of the awarding office. It does not represent the closing time of the entire shrine grounds. There are different times when you can visit the shrine grounds, from 08:00 to 17:30. The image is a recorded photo taken at the time of shooting. The original CC BY-SA 3.0 terms and conditions have been verified. The year of photography, author, source, and license are listed in the image information.
ClosedClosed: Open all year round
Public transport10 bus parking spaces (If you have more than 10 buses, please contact us as there is a separate parking lot.
By carⒶ Ebino JCT (down) towards Miyazaki - Ⓑ Kogen IC - Ⓒ Kirishima Shrine Ⓐ From Mizobe Kagoshima Airport IC Ⓑ Kirishima Shrine
ParkingParking available (free) for 500 spaces. 10 bus parking spaces (If you have more than 10 buses, please contact us as there is a separate parking lot.
AddressKagoshima Prefecture Isa City Okuchi Miyahito 628-41
Public transportSightseeing trains, sightseeing buses, sightseeing boats, observation boats, etc. Other vehicles
By car[Car] - Approximately 25 minutes from Kyushu Expressway "Kurino IC", approximately 50 minutes from "Hitoyoshi IC" - Approximately 15 minutes from Isa city via National Route 267 and Prefectural Route 404 - Approximately 40 minutes from Kyushu Shinkansen "Izumi Station"...
PriceAdults (high school students and above): 600 yen outside the city/450 yen for residents, children (elementary and junior high school students): 300 yen outside the city/220 yen for residents.
AddressKagoshima Prefecture Kagoshima City Kajiyacho 23-1
Last admission(Last entry 4:30pm) Open all year round.
Before you goNormal time ranges from 2026-10-16 to 2026-11-23. Reopening dates after 2026-11-24 will not be registered as fixed business hours. The image is a recorded photo taken at the time of shooting. The original CC BY-SA 3.0 terms and conditions have been verified. The year of photography, author, source, and license are listed in the image information.
ClosedClosed November 24, 2026-January 22, 2027. The closure period may change with construction progress. Check the source for the complete resident-related notice.
Public transportbus 8
By carDedicated museum parking: 09:00-17:00, entry until 16:30. Free after ticket validation at museum reception. Check the official source for the complete capacity information.
Parking[Dedicated parking lot for Meiji Restoration Furusatokan].
Price1,600 yen for adults (15 years and older and excluding middle and high school students), 800 yen for elementary, junior high and high school students. Separate rates for groups, etc.
AddressKagoshima Prefecture Kagoshima City Yoshinocho 9700-1
Before you goThe terms of use of the original image have been confirmed. The year of photography, author, and source are listed below the photo.
ClosedOpen all year round (excluding Kagoshima Marathon days)
A historic Shimazu villa and garden framing views of Sakurajima and Kinko Bay, with heritage buildings, seasonal flowers and nearby museum and glassmaking facilities.
Address〒892-0871 Kagoshima Prefecture Kagoshima City Yoshinocho 9700-1
ClosedClosed: First Sunday of March (Closed for Kagoshima Marathon)
Public transport- Immediately after getting off at JR Senganen Station - Approximately 50 minutes by Kagoshima City View from Kagoshima Chuo Station and getting off at "Senganen-mae" - Approximately 20 minutes by car from JR Kagoshima Chuo Station
By car- Immediately after getting off at JR Senganen Station - Approximately 50 minutes by Kagoshima City View from Kagoshima Chuo Station and getting off at "Senganen-mae" - Approximately 20 minutes by car from JR Kagoshima Chuo Station
Address〒892-0853 Kagoshima Prefecture Kagoshima City Shiroyamacho 7-2
Public transportTour the popular spots in Kagoshima City that interest you in a short amount of time with the unlimited ride sightseeing bus ``Kagoshima City View''!
PriceOutside Satsumasendai city: Adults 500 yen, students 300 yen, elementary and junior high school students 250 yen. Citizen and group rates available.
AddressKagoshima Prefecture Satsumasendai City Kashimacho Imuta 1457-10
Last admission16:30 (Admission reception)
Before you goImage reuse permission not confirmed. Candidate for registration without photo.
ClosedClosed on Wednesdays (or the next weekday if Wednesday is a holiday), December 29th to January 3rd (Closed days are subject to change).
AccessYou can get to Koshikijima by taking the high-speed boat Koshikijima or the Yui Line Koshiki. Access from each port on the island is as follows. Koshikishima Merchant Marine Official Site (External link) Koshikishima Area Community…
A protected wetland lake with floating peat islands, wildlife, seasonal flowers and ecology exhibits. Check current arrangements for boats, bicycles and camping.
Address〒895-1502 Kagoshima Prefecture Satsumasendai City Kedoincho Imuta 1999-2
Public transport[Car] • About 40 minutes from JR Kagoshima Main Line, Hisatsu Orange Railway ``Kawauchi Station'' • About 50 minutes from Kagoshima City • About 20 minutes from Kyushu Expressway ``Aira IC'' • About 45 minutes from Kagoshima Airport
By car[Car] • About 40 minutes from JR Kagoshima Main Line, Hisatsu Orange Railway ``Kawauchi Station'' • About 50 minutes from Kagoshima City • About 20 minutes from Kyushu Expressway ``Aira IC'' • About 45 minutes from Kagoshima Airport
You can tour the rocket launch site, giant parabolic antenna, etc. Please check in advance as the opening hours vary depending on the on-site tour facility.
AddressKagoshima Prefecture Kimotsuki District Kimotsuki Town Minamikata 1791-13
AdmissionWeekdays 8:30-12:15, 13:00-16:30
Before you goBusiness hours are as per the observatory information. Each tour facility/museum has individual conditions. There are restrictions at the time of launch. The image is a recorded photo taken at the time of shooting. The original CC BY-SA 3.0 terms and conditions have been verified. The year of photography, author, source, and license are listed in the image information.
ClosedClosed days: Special cleaning day once every two months, rocket launch day, etc.
Public transport• Get off at "Kagoshima Chuo Station" on the JR Kagoshima Main Line • From "Kagoshima Chuo Station" take a route bus to "Kamoike Port" (approx. 20 minutes) • From "Kamoike Port" take a ferry to "Tarumi Port" (approx. 45 minutes) • From "Tarumi Port" take a route bus...
By car2643 Minamikata, Kimotsuki-cho, Kimotsuki-gun, Kagoshima 893-1402 (about 10 minutes by car from Uchinoura Space Center) Opening hours: 8:30-17:00.
ParkingFree parking. Yes/Public parking available nearby (free)
A historical museum that introduces the activities of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and aviation history of Kanoya, as well as exhibits such as the Zero Fighter and Type 2 large boats.
A large rose garden with themed planting areas, seasonal festivals and rose-inspired foods. Pets must wear collars and short leads, and owners must clean up.
AddressKagoshima Prefecture Kimotsuki District Minamiosumi Town Sata Magome 417
Before you goImage reuse permission not confirmed. Candidate for registration without photo. Official business hours are 08:00 to sunset. The sunset time changes depending on the season and date, and is not converted to a fixed end time. There is no fixed time frame that can be used for Now determination.
ClosedNo holidays. Availability will be confirmed separately depending on weather and road conditions.
Public transportBy car: about 2 hours 30 minutes from Kagoshima Airport via expressway, or 3 hours from Kagoshima-Chuo via the 15-minute Kagoshima-Sakurajima ferry. The alternative Kamoike-Tarumizu ferry takes 45 minutes; confirm that route's complete total journey time.
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Things to Do in Kirishima & Aira, Kagoshima Today: Events, Movies & Places
Article updated: October 24, 2026
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