Kagoshima Prefecture
鹿児島県
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Sakurajima: An active volcano in Kagoshima Bay, Sakurajima is constantly erupting and can be visited by ferry or sightseeing boat.
Kirishima Hot Springs: Kirishima has beautiful nature and hot springs, and Kirishima Hot Spring Village offers a wide variety of hot springs.
Kagoshima City Sightseeing: Kagoshima City is dotted with historical sites, especially the statue of Ryoma Sakamoto and Sofukuji Temple.
Ibusuki Jigoku Meguri (Hell Tour): Ibusuki is an area where visitors can enjoy a tour of hell, where they can experience jigokuso (steaming in hell), mud baths, etc.
Mt. Kaimondake: The highest mountain in Kagoshima Prefecture, Mt. Kaimondake is a rich natural environment where visitors can enjoy mountain climbing and hiking.
Satsuma-age and Kurobuta cuisine: Kagoshima is rich in delicious cuisine such as Satsuma-age and Kurobuta. You can enjoy dishes made with local ingredients.
Shibushi city and Nansatsu area: Shibushi city and Nansatsu area have beautiful coastlines and traditional towns.
Yakushima Island: Yakushima Island, which belongs to Kagoshima Prefecture, is registered as a World Natural Heritage site and is famous for its beautiful nature and Jomon cedars.
Osumi Route (Osumi Area)
大隅ルート
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Osumi Route (Osumi Area)
(370km)
Enjoy Dynamic Nature and Rich Food!
Nansatsu route
(Nansatsu area)
南薩ルート
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Nansatsu route (Nansatsu area)
(223km)
The Nansatsu route takes you through the townscape where you can smell the history of the samurai family and the gorgeous culture of the Satsuma clan!
North Satsuma Route (Northern Satsuma Area)
北薩ルート
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North Satsuma Route (Northern Satsuma Area)
(184km)
Ride through unspoiled landscapes
Tanegashima Route (Kumage Area)
種子島ルート
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Tanegashima Route (Kumage Area)
(160km)
The Tanegashima Route takes you into an area with close associations with space, through subtropical landscapes surrounded by fields of sugar cane along a hugely enjoyable island road with beautiful ocean views.
Kirishima・Aira route (Kirishima・Aira area)
霧島・姶良ルート
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Kirishima・Aira route (Kirishima・Aira area)
(146km)
Warm your body and soul with beautiful famous peaks and healing hot springs!
Sendai River Basin Route (Northern Satsuma Area)
川内川流域ルート
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Sendai River Basin Route (Northern Satsuma Area)
(106km)
Enjoy the scenery along the river that flows abundantly from the Kirishima Mountains!
Koshikishima route (Northern Satsuma area)
甑島ルート
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Koshikishima route (Northern Satsuma area)
(100km)
Historic tales abound
Yakushima route (Kumage area)
屋久島ルート
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Yakushima route (Kumage area)
(98km)
Breathe deep amid the soothing wilds.
Cycle train
肥薩おれんじ鉄道サイクルトレイン
Hisatsu-Orenji Railway Cycle Train
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Hisatsu-Orenji Railway is a route with a spectacular view of the sea on the west coast of Kyushu.
Various places of interest are connected along the line.
Cycle trains are available year-round between Yatsushiro Station and Kamikawauchi Station.
For details, please refer to the following website.
(As of May 2024)
Kagoshima Cycle station
鹿児島サイクルステーション
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A place where you can assemble or disassemble your bicycle.
If you need a tool set or a pump, these are available at the Tourist Information Office on the 1st floor.
Enjoy the "Kagoshima Bicycle Trip" from the airport.