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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Chiran, in Kagoshima-prefecture
Chiran is a small town in the middle of the Satsuma Peninsula. It is called a “small Kyoto”
and has a preserved Samurai district including a collection of Samurai houses
and gardens. Another interesting place to visit is the Chiran Peace Museum.
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