Kagoshima: Attractions and more...
Kagoshima, with its rich culture and history, is home to some of the best tourist attractions in Japan. The Reimei-kan museum in the ruins of Tsurumaru castle houses the history, customs and arts and crafts of Kagoshima. The museum is one of the top attractions.
Sakurajima, Ibusuki, a seaside resort known for its hot sand baths, and the Yakushima Island are some of the popular tourist attractions. Ishibashi Memorial Park, Kirishima Open-Air museum and Flower Park Kagoshima are also popular. For nature-lovers, the Broad-Leaf Evergreen Forest and Amami Park are must-visits.
Toshidon and Minami Satsuma-no-jugo-ya Gyoji are some of the popular festivals.
While vacationing in Kagoshima, be sure to try some of the authentic Kagoshima cuisine. Some of the popular dishes include tonkatsu, chicken sashimi and satsuma-age. Sweet potato shochu or imo-jochu is the popular drink.
