Off the beaten path

Kirishima Shrine, in Kagoshima-prefecture

One of the most beautiful shrine in Kyushu, and is surrounded by forest.

The Shrine buildings were constructed in 1715 and designated as Important Cultural

Property of Japan.

Sengan-en, in Kagoshima-prefecture

Sengan-en is the most famous garden in Kagoshima-ken, made by Shimazu lord in the 19th

century at the beautiful bay side Kinko bay. The garden contains many historic artifact that

tell of its long history.

Sakurajima Island, in Kagoshima-prefecture

Sakurajima Island is the symbol of Kagoshima.
The smoke and steam rises almost every day from the active volcano

Minamidake. Formerly an island, it became connected with the Osumi

Peninsula in 1914 when lava from its summit closed the channel between

the two. Observation points on the island can be accessed by ferry.

Sakura-jima Ferry connects Kagoshima-city and Sakurajima in 15 minutes and is

operated for 24 hours.

Ryugu Shrine, in Kagoshima-prefectuer

Ryugu Shrine is located at Nagasaki-bana Cape, the southernmost point of Satsuma peninsula.

Nagasaki-bana Cape is said to be the birthplace of the legend of Urashima Taro who saved a turtle,

it took him to Ryugu-jo (the Palace of the Dragon as a token of it’s gratitude). Sea turtles come

to lay eggs on the beach near this place, and local people love them as the protective god of the sea.

Chiran Samurai Residence, in Kagoshima-prefecture

Those Samurai Houses were built about 250 years ago. Their gardens are beautiful designed, with

Mt. Hahaga-dake as the background. Other natural elements are also incorporated, making the whole

area resemble a series of miniature of Japanese gardens housed in boxes.

Chiran Peace Museum, Kagoshima-prefecture

This museum exhibits precious materials such as pictures, letters, wills, articles and mementos of the

1,036 Kamikaze pilots based in Chiran who participated in the Battle for Okinawa towards the end

of World War 2. It also houses a No.3 type fighter aircraft, Hien.

Steaming Sand baths, in Ibusuki, Kagoshima-prefecture

It is best known for its Steaming Sand baths along the beach, where bathers in a yukata,

or Japanese bathrobe get buried in the sand up to their neck.

The sand heated by steam containing marine minerals is scientifically proven to have

therapeutic effects on neuralgia, rheumatism, back pain and other ailments.

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