Kirishima travel guide
The Onsen Resort located at the foot of the Kirishima mountains. Kirishima jingu Shrine
is one of the most beautiful shrines in Kyushu surrounded by forest.
You can enjoy hiking trails with spectacular mountain views and soak in volcanic hot springs
Where to explore
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One of the most beautiful shrine in Kyushu, and is surrounded by forest. The Shrine buildings are constructed in 1715 and designated as Important Cultural Property of Japan. |
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Lying on the lower slopes of the Kirishima Mountain with a distant view over Kagoshima Bay and Sakurajima below. The area is made up of over a dozen Onsen, of which the largest and best know is Maruo Onsen. |
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The Fukuyama area along Kinko Bay is home to the famous Japanese black vinegar. Over here, one can tour the old-fashioned Tshubobatake which literally means a field of vinegar jars, witness the traditional manufacturing process of the black vinegar, taste and purchase the finished product. |
General information
| Address | City hall : 3-45-1 Kokubu-chuo, Kirishima-city, Kagoshima-prefecture |
| Access |
3 hours and 15 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 2 hours and 10 minutes by a vehicle from Kumamoto-city 1 hours and 50 minutes by a vehicle from Miyazaki-city 50 minutes by a vehicle from Hitoyoshi-city |
| Population | 125,000 Population density 2100 / km2 |
Kirishima
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