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Kagoshima: Private Custom Tour with Local Guide

By Travel Japan Together Tokyo
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $871 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Kagoshima, at Kyushu’s southern tip, offers dramatic scenery and rich heritage. Towering over the bay is Sakurajima, an active volcano defining the skyline. From the cruise port, visit Shiroyama Observatory for spectacular views of the city and volcano.

Next, step into samurai life at Sengan-en, a traditional villa of the Shimazu clan featuring beautiful gardens and cultural exhibits.

Nearby, explore Tenmonkan for local treats like satsuma-age. Finally, visit the Meiji Restoration Museum to discover the storey of Japan’s modernization. Kagoshima offers a powerful blend of landscape and legacy, all easily accessible from the terminal.

Activity location

  • Shiroyama Park Observation Deck
    • 13 22
    • 892-0853, Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Marine Port Kagoshima Square.
    • 1
    • 890-0076, Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan

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Kagoshima: Private Custom Tour with Local Guide

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00AM
Price details
CA $871.33 x 1 AdultCA $871.33
Total
Price is CA $871.33
Until Mon, Jul 6

What's included, what's not

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    Private tour
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    English speaking guide
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    Transport fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees
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    Lunch
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    Guide's necessary expenses during the tour

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Shiroyama Park Observation Deck

  • 1h
Start your day with a breathtaking panoramic view. From this historic hill, you can capture the iconic shot of Sakurajima volcano rising from the blue waters of Kinko Bay, with the entire city spread out below. It’s the perfect spot to understand the unique geography of Kagoshima.

Sengan-en

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Explore a magnificent UNESCO World Heritage site. This 17th-century Japanese garden was built by the powerful Shimadzu clan and is famous for its "borrowed scenery," making the volcano look like a centrepiece of the garden. You will also visit the Shoko Shuzukan Museum to discover Kagoshima’s pivotal role in Japan’s industrial revolution.

Tenmonkan shopping street

  • 1h 30m
Dive into the local lifestyle at Southern Kyushu's largest shopping district. Stroll through the vibrant glass-roofed arcades where you can enjoy local delicacies like "Shirokuma" shaved ice or Kagoshima’s famous Kurobuta pork. It’s an ideal place for lunch and picking up unique local crafts.

Museum of the Meiji Restoration

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Journey back in time to the era of the Samurai. Through high-tech animatronics and immersive displays, this museum tells the dramatic storey of the young Satsuma warriors who led Japan’s transformation into a modern nation. A must-visit for history enthusiasts.

Location

Activity location

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    Shiroyama Park Observation Deck
    • 13 22
    • 892-0853, Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Marine Port Kagoshima Square.
    • 1
    • 890-0076, Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan

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