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.
Hioki–Kanosuke Distillery Festival 2026 — Hioki Spirits Trail is a timely event at Kanosuke Distillery and Komasa Jyozo's Hioki Shochu Distillery to consider today.
DateOct 25, 2026
VenueKanosuke Distillery and Komasa Jyozo's Hioki Shochu Distillery
Address鹿児島県日置市日吉町
AdmissionCheck the official page for admission details.
32nd Japanese Speech Contest for Foreign Nationals — Share Your World in Kagoshima; Applications Open is a timely event at Venue name not provided in source data to consider today.
PeriodOct 17, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026
VenueVenue name not provided in source data
AddressKaquix Exchange Center, 1st floor, Prefectural Hall, 14-50 Yamashita-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
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...
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
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.
Subtropical plants and Tokara horses can be seen in the approximately 825 ha park, and from the observation deck you can see the East China Sea, Nagasakibana, Cape Sata, and Lake Ikeda.
PriceRegular season: 1,100 yen for adults, 600 yen for children (elementary school age and younger). Price includes bathing clothes and towels. During the special period, admission is 1,500 yen for adults and 750 yen for children.
AddressKagoshima Prefecture Ibusuki City Yamagawa Fukumoto 3339-3
Last admission16:30 (Reception ends)
Before you goImage reuse permission not confirmed. Candidate for registration without photo. Prices, business hours, and regular holidays are listed on the official tourism website. Closed on Wednesdays and closed due to inclement weather are distinguished from business hours.
ClosedClosed: Every Wednesday (the next day if it is a public holiday) *Not only on regular holidays, but may also be closed during inclement weather.
Public transportFrom JR Yamakawa Station. 10 minutes by car/20 minutes by bus
PriceRegular season: Minimum set with sandblaster: 1,500 yen for adults, 800 yen for elementary school students and younger. Prices are subject to change during special periods.
AddressKagoshima Prefecture Ibusuki City Yunohama 5-25-18
Last admission20:00 (last sand bath reception)
Before you goImage reuse permission not confirmed. Candidate for registration without photo. Check the facility's official page for prices, addresses, and business hours. Sand bath reception may close earlier than scheduled during busy periods.
ClosedThere may be temporary closures due to equipment failure, bad weather, etc. Scheduled to be closed for maintenance from 2026-12-14 to 12-18. Sand bath reception is closed on weekdays from 12:00 to 13:00.
Address〒897-0202 Kagoshima Prefecture Minamikyushu City Kawanabecho Kiyomizu 3882
Public transport[Car] • Approximately 10 minutes from Ibusuki Skyline "Kawabe IC" • Get off at Kawabe Yasuragi no Sato bus stop and walk for approximately 30 minutes
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''!
A facility where you can learn about Sakurajima's volcano and nature through videos and exhibits. You can also use it to gather information before starting your tour.
AddressKagoshima Prefecture Kagoshima City Sakurajima Yokoyamacho 1722-29
ClosedOpen year-round.
Public transportAround Kagoshima Chuo Station. Bus approx. 15 minutes Around Tenmonkan City tram + walk approx. 13 minutes Kagoshima Port Sakurajima Ferry Terminal Ferry approx. 15 minutes Sakurajima Port Ferry Terminal approx. 10 minutes walk Sakurajima…
By carYunohira Observatory, 1025 Sakurajima Koike-cho, Kagoshima. Observation facility: 09:00-17:00. About 15 minutes by car from Sakurajima Port ferry terminal. Check parking details at the source.
ParkingParking lot: 19 regular cars (including 1 taxi parking lot and 2 disabled parking spaces) and 8 large vehicles.
An observation point overlooking the mountainside of Sakurajima, Kinko Bay, and the city area. Please check the viewing conditions of the observatory and the business hours of the shop separately.
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)
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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
PriceAdults ¥320; high-school and university students ¥220; elementary and junior-high students ¥160; preschool children free.
AddressKagoshima Prefecture Aira District Yusui Town Koba 6340-220
Last admission16:30 (Entrance)
Before you goJuly 20-August 31: open until 19:00 on weekends and public holidays; admission until 18:30. Normally closed Mondays, or the next day after a Monday holiday; open during Golden Week. Check year-end and maintenance closures.
ClosedClosing-day details are not provided in this event-information fragment; check the official calendar.
AccessKagoshima Prefecture Aira District Yusui Town Koba 6340-220 TEL 0995-74-5945
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"...
AddressKagoshima Prefecture Ibusuki City Ikeda 5123-7
Public transport[Car] • About 1 hour 35 minutes from Kagoshima Airport (using expressway) • About 1 hour 20 minutes from Kagoshima City • About 20 minutes from Ibusuki Station
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Things to Do in Kagoshima City & Nakasatsuma Today: Events, Movies & Places
Article updated: October 24, 2026
Start with a city walk, a cultural visit or a timed activity in the Kagoshima city and Nakasatsuma area. Decide which destination is most important, then compare nearby events and films around its schedule. Check the location of every stop rather than assuming that the wider regional label means walking distance.
Plan your day in Kagoshima City & Nakasatsuma
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