Ibusuki Spiny Lobster Festival and Autumn Cuisine is a timely event at Each store in Ibusuki city (please see the related website for participating stores) to consider today.
PeriodSep 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
VenueEach store in Ibusuki city (please see the related website for participating stores)
AddressIbusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture
AdmissionCheck the official page for admission details.
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...
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)
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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): 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...
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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 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
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
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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''!
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
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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 South Satsuma, Kagoshima Today: Events, Movies & Places
Article updated: October 24, 2026
A day in southern Satsuma works best when you choose one town or main destination first. Compare current events with historical places, scenery and other stops in the same part of the region. Check admission arrangements and travel times before adding a second destination some distance away.
Plan your day in South Satsuma
Start from where you are staying or arriving, then compare destinations within a realistic travel range. A shorter outing can leave more time for the place itself. If a ticketed activity is the main plan, confirm the admission time first and arrange other stops around it.
Today, tomorrow and local time
Use Now, Today or Tomorrow above to compare the current listings. Dates and times follow Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9). Today means the date in Japan, which may differ from the date where you are searching.
Check the individual card for its date, venue, start time and official source. A time marked as unconfirmed is not an all-day opening promise. Conditions, tickets and cancellations can change; confirm the original information before setting out.
Travel, weather and alternatives
Check the route to the actual venue, including the last part on foot and your return connection. For outdoor activities, compare the forecast with local access notices. For boats or organised experiences, confirm the operator's departure point and arrangements rather than relying on the weather panel alone.
The live listings use the same underlying event, film and place information as WHERDO's Japanese guide. This English article explains how to plan a visit; the linked organiser or venue remains the source for current booking details, changes and official names.
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