Stamp rally around Japan Heritage “Town where Samurai of Satsuma lived” is a timely event at Kagoshima Castle Ruins; former Kiiri Fumoto; and the Izumi, Tarumizu, Iriki, Sato, Teuc…
PeriodJul 18, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
VenueKagoshima Castle Ruins; former Kiiri Fumoto; and the Izumi, Tarumizu, Iriki, Sato, Teuchi, Kushikino, Kaseda, Shibushi, Chiran and Kamou Fumoto samurai districts
AddressKagoshima prefecture
PriceFree
AdmissionFree entry; check the official page for crowd-control or timed-entry rules.
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.
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
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.
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 Osumi, Kagoshima Today: Events, Movies & Places
Article updated: October 24, 2026
Choose the part of Osumi that fits your available time and your starting point before selecting activities. A coastal outing, a town visit and an inland attraction can require different routes. Use today's listings as a starting point, then check official opening and access details for the places you intend to visit.
Plan your day in Osumi
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.
