7-Hour Kagoshima Tour with Sakurajima Sengan-en and Shiroyama
About This Tour
Discover the best of Kagoshima on this 7-hour cultural and scenic tour. Explore the volcanic landscapes of Sakurajima, where you can relax in a natural foot bat...
Duration: 7 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Kagoshima · Languages: English, Japanese
Know before you go: Satsuma Kiriko glassworks factory is closed on Monday and the 3rd Sunday.
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What's Included
- Transportation throughout the tour
- Gasoline costs
- Parking fees at all stops
- Services of a professional guide
Not Included
- Lunch or tea break is at personal expense
- Ferry ticket for Sakurajima
- Entrance fee for Sengan-en
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Sakurajima, Sengan-en, and Shiroyama Scenic Discovery
Ferry Ride and Sakurajima Exploration Hop on the ferry to Sakurajima, the symbolic volcanic island in Kinko Bay. Hop on the ferry to Sakurajima, the symbolic volcanic island in Kinko Bay. Explore the island's unique volcanic features, walking trails, and scenic viewpoints. Explore the island's unique volcanic features, walking trails, and scenic viewpoints. Refresh yourself with a foot bath or enjoy a soak in one of the island's public hot springs. Refresh yourself with a foot bath or enjoy a soak in one of the island's public hot springs. Lunch or Tea Break Return to the Kagoshima mainland. Return to the Kagoshima mainland. Choose between a traditional Kagoshima lunch at a local restaurant or a relaxing tea or coffee break, depending on your preference. Choose between a traditional Kagoshima lunch at a local restaurant or a relaxing tea or coffee break, depending on your preference. Sengan-en Garden Strolling Visit Sengan-en, a historic garden built in 1658 by the Shimadzu family. Visit Sengan-en, a historic garden built in 1658 by the Shimadzu family. Stroll through the beautifully landscaped grounds featuring a blend of Japanese, Chinese, and Western styles. Stroll through the beautifully landscaped grounds featuring a blend of Japanese, Chinese, and Western styles. Take in the breathtaking views of Sakurajima and Kinko Bay from within the garden. Take in the breathtaking views of Sakurajima and Kinko Bay from within the garden. Satsuma Kiriko Glassworks Factory Visit Head to the nearby Satsuma Kiriko glassworks factory. Head to the nearby Satsuma Kiriko glassworks factory. Watch skilled artisans demonstrate the traditional cut glassmaking techniques that originated in Kagoshima during the Edo period. Watch skilled artisans demonstrate the traditional cut glassmaking techniques that originated in Kagoshima during the Edo period. Appreciate the intricate patterns and vibrant colors unique to this regional craft. Appreciate the intricate patterns and vibrant colors unique to this regional craft. Note: The factory is closed on Mondays and the 3rd Sunday of each month. Shiroyama Park Observatory Walk or Drive Explore Shiroyama Park by walking the 2-kilometer promenade surrounded by lush vegetation and birdlife. Explore Shiroyama Park by walking the 2-kilometer promenade surrounded by lush vegetation and birdlife. Alternatively, drive to the observatory at the top for a panoramic view of Sakurajima, Kinko Bay, and the Kagoshima skyline. Alternatively, drive to the observatory at the top for a panoramic view of Sakurajima, Kinko Bay, and the Kagoshima skyline. Tour Conclusion Conclude your 7-hour journey with unforgettable views and a deeper appreciation of Kagoshima's culture, nature, and heritage. Conclude your 7-hour journey with unforgettable views and a deeper appreciation of Kagoshima's culture, nature, and heritage.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Kagoshima Port, Kagoshima Airport, or your hotel in Kagoshima, as you prefer. · Tour start: Sakurajima, Sakurajimaakamizucho, Kagoshima, 891-1420, Japan — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
