Kagoshima
Kagoshima · Japan · View on map
A major city in southern Kyushu overlooking Sakurajima, an active volcano rising in Kagoshima Bay. The sight of smoke rising from Sakurajima across the water is spectacular, and visitors can take a ferry across to walk along the lava promenade. Nearby attractions include Sengan-en, which conveys the history of the Satsuma domain, sites associated with the Meiji Restoration, and Ibusuki, known for its natural sand baths. Hot springs, abundant cuisine, and grand volcanic scenery are among its attractions.
Port highlights
Unit: °C · Adapted from Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: Kagoshima · about 4.5 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.
Compared with Tokyo, everything costs about the same.
Prices from nearby Fukuoka (about 226 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)
Getting there from Japan
About 28 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)
Calculated from OurAirports coordinates
Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)
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Sources
- Encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org
- Encyclopediaja.wikipedia.org
- Secondary sourcekagoshima-kankou.com
Source: Wikipedia “Kagoshima”, “Wikipedia article (Japanese)” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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