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July 10100% refund
July 11No refund
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Van (Up to 7 pax)
2 Adults x $984.14
$1,968.28
Approx Total
$1,968.28
Van (Up to 7 pax) Pickup included
Regular Car (Up to 2 pax）
2 Adults x $973.24
$1,946.48
Approx Total
$1,946.48
Regular Car (Up to 2 pax） Pickup included
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Japanese, English
Private vehicle
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list
Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Ferry fares to Sakurajima
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Overview
This tour is designed for the travellers who visit Kagoshima by cruise ship. We will pick you up at Marine Port Kagoshima or hotels near the port. This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced English-speaking tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kagoshima!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
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Art Hotel Kagoshima22-1 Kamoikeshimmachi, , Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, JP, 890-0064
Business Hotel Oriental Kagoshima2-43-23 Komatsubara, , Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, JP, 891-0114
This private tour is a guided tour with a private vehicle designed for travelers coming to Marine Port Kagoshima by cruise ships. Your guide and taxi will pick you up and drop you off at Marine Port Kagoshima or hotels near the port.
*The fare of Sakurajima Ferry is not included ...
in the tour price.
*There will be an extra fee if you would like to Chiran or Kirishima areas. Read more ▼
Itinerary
Sengan-en
Senganen Garden (仙巌園), also known as Isoteien (磯庭園), is a Japanese style landscape garden along the coast north of downtown Kagoshima. One of the garden's most striking features is its use of Sakurajima and Kagoshima Bay as borrowed scenery. The garden also includes small ponds, streams, shrines and a bamboo grove.
Senganen was constructed in 1658 by the wealthy Shimazu Clan, one of the most powerful feudal clans during the Edo Period (1603-1867). The Shimazu ruled the Satsuma domain (present day Kagoshima) for almost 700 years until the end of the feudal age in 1868. They continued to be influential into the modern era as some of the earliest adopters of Western science and technology.
15 minutes
Reimeikan
The Reimeikan Museum (黎明館) is dedicated to local history and culture. On three spacious floors it presents a wide variety of exhibits that cover the span of Kagoshima's history from ancient to modern times. There are a few interesting models, such as a large diorama of downtown Kagoshima at the beginning of the Showa Period (1926-1989) and a small scale model of a village from the middle ages.
The museum was built on the former site of the local castle, known as Kagoshima or Tsurumaru Castle, and is surrounded by parts of the former moat and stone walls. The museum and castle ruins are located at the base of Mount Shiroyama, which literally means "castle mountain" in Japanese.
Within the vicinity of the museum there are a few other museums and cultural attractions. One of the most popular is a statue of the local hero Saigo Takamori, a leader from the Meiji Restoration of the late 1860s. Saigo is believed to have died in combat on Shiroyama mountain.
15 minutes
Terukuni Shrine
Terukuni Shrine, located at the foot of Shiroyama, enshrines the spirit of the 28th head of the Shimazu clan, Shimazu Nariakira. Built in the mid-18th century, visitors are sure to be impressed at its scale.
Visitors to the shrine may be privy to witnessing a Japanese wedding ceremony, and during the event held every July called Rokugatsuto, lanterns line the shrine grounds, making it a must-see if you find yourself in Kagoshima during the summer.
15 minutes
Saigo Takamori Statue
The Statue of Saigo Takamori, located a short 10 minute walk from Terukuni Shrine, is devoted to the samurai who who worked to bring Japan into the modern age. Built in the man’s hometown 50 years after his death, this impressive statue towers 8 meters into the sky.
This copper statue was sculpted by the same artist as the famous Hachiko statue located by Shibuya Station in Tokyo. Saigo’s formidable presence, the man draped in military garb, is made even more impressive by the towering mountains situated behind him.
15 minutes
Tsurumaru Castle Ruins
Kagoshima Castle (the Tsurumaru Castle Ruins), is located in a corner of the city where the town’s castle once proudly stood. Originally known as Tsurumaru Castle, it was built in 1602 and burned down in 1873, though its stone walls and moat still remain as a reminder of the strength of the Shimazu clan.
Also located within the castle grounds is a statue of princess Tenshoin Atsuhime and the castle ruins house historical documents and artefacts, making it a must-visit for history buffs.
30 minutes
Ishibashi Park
Ishibashi Park is a park located in Kagoshima City.
This park houses Ishibashi Memorial Hall, a museum that displays the history and bridge building technology for the stone bridges, built during the Edo period, that line the Kotsukigawa River which runs through the middle of the city.
Of these bridges, the largest of the 3 remaining structures is the Nishidakyo Bridge, the largest of all, which was used by locals for 150 years before it was eventually moved. The area below the bridge is now available for children to play and is beloved by locals as a place to rest and relax.
30 minutes
Xavier Park
Francisco Xavier, a Jesuit monk known for traveling to Japan to spread the word of Christianity as well as to introduce foreign culture, came to Japan in 1549 and is said to have spent nearly a year living in Kagoshima. Xavier Park was established on the 400th anniversary of the monk’s coming to Japan and houses a statue of the man himself and a memorial plaque.
Incidentally, there was also a Christian church built during the Meiji period in the Terukunicho district of the city named after and built in honor of the man. While this church was lost during the war, a portion of the sanctuary and some rebuilt portions of the church exist today.
30 minutes
Museum of the Meiji Restoration
In 1868, the Tokugawa Shogunate that had ruled the country for over 250 years was toppled, paving the way for the Meiji Government to be formed. The period between the fall of the Tokugawa and the rise of the Meiji Government is known as the Meiji Restoration. One particular region that played a key role in the Meiji Restoration is Kagoshima itself.
At the Museum of the Meiji Restoration, a place where the merits of the people of Kagoshima are remembered, is a must-visit for any history buff interested in diving into the conflict that occurred as Japan entered into the modern age.
Inside the museum, visitors will find films, dioramas, and even robotic and other high-tech exhibitions on display. In the Restoration Experience Hall located on the 1st floor, patrons can even see a performance using robots of two of the city’s most important figures, Saigo Takamori and Okubo Toshimichi!
30 minutes
Sakurajima
Sakurajima (桜島) is one of Japan's most active volcanoes and the symbol of Kagoshima. The volcano smokes constantly, and minor eruptions often take place multiple times per day. Located in the middle of Kagoshima Bay, Sakurajima is the area's most prominent geographic feature, having an elevation of 1117 meters and a circumference of about 50 kilometers. Before a powerful eruption in 1914, Sakurajima used to be an island in the bay, but the massive lava flow from that eruption created the volcano's current land connection to the Osumi Peninsula in the east. For the majority of travelers, however, the volcano is still most easily accessed by the ferries that run the 3.5 kilometers between Kagoshima Port and the Sakurajima Ferry Terminal.
3 hours
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Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You cannot make multiple bookings for this tour.
There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
Free Cancellation
July 10100% refund
July 11No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Great day in Kagoshima!
Published on May, 2025
Tachi was very responsive during the planning of our excursion. He tailored our day to what we wanted to do.
The morning of the tour he was waiting for us! He is such a nice man! Very funny wonderful personality. Our driver was very nice as well, and the van was very roomy!
We visted the Yunohira observatory and the geo park at Sakurajima. The volcano was smoking, it was a clear day so we had great views. We also saw the Saigo Takamori Statue and had a Quick Look at the Kagoshima Castle ruins.
He arranged a private room for us at lunch for a Wagu Beef experience. Delicious !!
We also saw where Satsuma glass was made! Really beautiful!
We then went to SENGAN-EN gardens and spent time there walking around and visited the House of the Lord. A very nice way to end the day!
We were back on board the ship in plenty of time.
Nice Tour
Published on Apr, 2025
The guide is very nice! The volcano impressive and the food amazing.
We took a ferry to go to the island, that was fun.
The driver was amazing, he took such a good care of my elderly brother in law, helping him arround.
Delightful private tour of Kagoshima
Published on Mar, 2025
This was one of the best guided tours we have ever taken. Shinju did an excellent job preparing a perfect day in Kagoshima. He emailed questions to us weeks before our arrival, so he could craft the perfect day of sightseeing for our family.
We were picked up at the port right next to our cruise ship. He had a sin with our name to make it easy to find him. We had a very clean van and a professional driver plus Shinju our guide.
We visited the local Aquarium which features many local varieties of sea life. Highlights include the whale shark, dolphins and seals.
We also visited Sengan-En garden and residence. This is a beautiful garden and historical residence originally built in the 17th century. This area has beautiful views of volcano SakuraJima across the bay. We also got an opportunity to dress in traditional Samurai armor and have our portraits taken by a professional photographer. We then enjoyed a wonderful Shabu-Shabu lunch prepared at the garden restaurant while enjoying views of the volcano.
This day was only possible because of the preparation of our guide Shinju Ishii. He was very friendly, spoke excellent English and taught us many details about the local history and culture.
Highly recommend this private guided tour if your are visiting Kagoshima.
Amazing Time
Published on Dec, 2023
Kiyoko was an incredible tour guide. She picked us up at the port and then took as to take the ferry to Sakurajima Volcano. It was breath taking. After ferrying back to mainland we stopped by a local market to grab some snacks. We then headed to Sengan-en (Japanese Gardens). It was amazing to learn that they used cats in battle to tell time of day with. "Round at six, like an egg at eight and four, like a persimmon seed at ten and two, and a needle at midday." Really really cool place. I wish we had more time to explore it.
Amazing Time
Published on Dec, 2023
Kiyoko was an incredible tour guide. She picked us up at the port and then took as to take the ferry to Sakurajima Volcano. It was breath taking. After ferrying back to mainland we stopped by a local market to grab some snacks. We then headed to Sengan-en (Japanese Gardens). It was amazing to learn that they used cats in battle to tell time of day with. "Round at six, like an egg at eight and four, like a persimmon seed at ten and two, and a needle at midday." Really really cool place. I wish we had more time to explore it.
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