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.
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.
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.
“Island Tour Photo Stamp Rally” to commemorate the 5th anniversary of World Natural Heritage registration is a timely event at Amami Islands and Yakushima to consider today.
PeriodSep 19, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
VenueAmami Islands and Yakushima
AddressKagoshima prefecture
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...
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
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.
A nature experience by canoeing through the mangrove forests of Amami Oshima. Please check the facility official website for trial slots and full availability.
AddressKagoshima Prefecture Amami City Sumiyocho Ishihara 478
Last admission17:30 (Entry)
Before you goImage reuse permission not confirmed. Candidate for registration without photo. Facility business hours and canoe reception times/vacant slots are not the same. Please check the reservation status for the experience before visiting.
ClosedJanuary 1st. Canoeing may not be available due to reservations or full seats.
Public transport95 regular cars, 4 buses, 3 spaces for the disabled.
ParkingParking Lot 1: 95 spaces for regular cars, 4 spaces for buses, 3 spaces for the disabled
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
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.
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
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
A prefectural facility that includes Amami no Sato, an exhibition facility for Amami's nature, history, and culture, and the Tanaka Isson Memorial Museum of Art.
PriceCombined admission: adults ¥630; high-school and university students ¥420; elementary and junior-high students ¥310; preschool children free. Separate admission rates are also available for Amami no Sato and the art museum.
AddressKagoshima Prefecture Amami City Kasaricho Setta 1834
Last admission30 minutes before closing (admission)
Before you goCloses at 19:00 in July and August; last admission is 30 minutes before closing. Special exhibitions may require an additional fee.
Closed《Closed》 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month (the next day if it is a holiday)
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.
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…
AddressKagoshima Prefecture Kumage District Yakushima Town Shitogo 133-1
Before you goImage reuse permission not confirmed. Candidate for registration without photo. Address, prices, and opening hours are official from Yakushima Town.
ClosedThere is no mention of regular holidays or closed days.
Public transportShidoko bus stop (about 7 minutes walk)
By carApproximately 10 minutes by car from Miyanoura (approximately 7 kilometers) Approximately 40 minutes from Awa (approximately 26 kilometers)
ParkingToilet & Parking Lot Toilet & Parking available: 15 parking spaces available
AddressKagoshima Prefecture Amami City Sumiyocho Ishihara 467-1
Last admissionfinal admission)
Before you goImage reuse permission not confirmed. Candidate for registration without photo.
ClosedClosed: Thursdays on weekdays, year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd)
Public transportBus (transfer at Shima Bus Honmae) Approximately 110-160 minutes Get off at Mangrove Park bound for Setouchi Umi-no-eki Amami Oshima World Heritage Center From Naze Port Naze Port (Shiohama Iriguchi bus stop) Rental…
By carFrom Amami Airport: Approximately 45 minutes From Naze Shinko Port: Approximately 5 minutes. (*Note) There are some areas around the Naze General Branch where turning right or going straight is prohibited, and there are one-way streets, so please be careful when visiting. . Naze General Branch…
ParkingParking lot (Roadside Station Amami Oshima Jyuyo Kuroshio Forest Mangrove Park) General cars 179 spaces Large buses 10 spaces Parking spaces for people with disabilities 7 spaces
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].
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.
AddressKagoshima Prefecture Kagoshima City Nojiricho 203-1
Last admission16:30 (last reception)
Before you goImage reuse permission not confirmed. Candidate for registration without photo. It also functions as a volcano monitoring and disaster evacuation facility.
ClosedClosed days: December 29th to January 3rd, other temporary closures may occur.
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.
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)
PriceAdults 530 yen, high school and university students 370 yen, elementary and junior high school students 270 yen, children under 6 free (exhibition hall/large screen viewing fee).
AddressKagoshima Prefecture Kumage District Yakushima Town Miyanora 823-1
Last admission16:30 (Entry to exhibition hall)
Before you goImage reuse permission not confirmed. Candidate for registration without photo. Business hours clearly indicate the entry time for the exhibition hall. Do not confuse with shops, product stores, etc.
ClosedClosed Mondays, or the following day when Monday is a public holiday. Open throughout April 29-May 5 and July 20-August. Year-end closure begins December 28; confirm the complete end date at the source.
Public transportFor those coming by plane: Kagoshima Airport←→Yakushima Airport (40 minutes) Osaka (Itami) Airport←→Yakushima Airport (95 minutes) Fukuoka Airport←→Yakushima Airport (55 minutes) For those coming by high-speed boat Kagoshima Port←→Miyano…
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.
Closed because of typhoon damage and road restrictions. Check official road, trail and facility updates before planning a visit to this ancient forest area.
LocationKagoshima Prefecture Kumage District Yakushima Town Miyanora
ClosedClosed: Open all year round (roads may be closed in winter due to snow)
Public transport[Car] - Approximately 25 minutes from Miyanoura Port - Approximately 55 minutes from Awa Port - Approximately 40 minutes from Yakushima Airport *Route buses are also available from Miyanoura Port.
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
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.
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
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.
Public transport[Car] - Approximately 50 minutes from Yakushima Airport - Approximately 60 minutes from Miyanoura Port - Approximately 40 minutes from Awa Port (route bus available)
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
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''!
An ancient cedar tree viewed from a protective deck in Yakushima's forest. Vehicle access to the trailhead is restricted; check the official arrangements.
Public transport(To Arakawa Trailhead) [Car] - Approximately 40 minutes from Miyanoura Port to Yakusugi Nature Museum, and approximately 40 minutes by mountain bus from Yakusugi Nature Museum to Arakawa Trailhead bus stop. • From Yakushima Airport to “Yakusugi Nature Museum”…
ParkingParking lot [March to November] Approximately 160 spaces in front of Yakusugi Nature Museum [December to February] Approximately 20 spaces at Arakawa trailhead
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"...
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Things to Do in Kagoshima Today: Events, Movies & Places
Article updated: October 24, 2026
Choose between the Kagoshima city area, Sakurajima, the Satsuma regions, Kirishima and Aira, Osumi, or the islands before selecting individual stops. These are different journeys, not one compact sightseeing circuit. Use the regional guides to compare current events, films and longer-standing places within a sensible day's route.
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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.
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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.
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