Shore Excursion Details

Highlights Of Kagoshima

Kagoshima, Japan

Highlights Of Kagoshima

DETAILS

  • 51/2
    hrs Estimate Duration

Discover the two most impressive elements in Kagoshima. Visit Senganen, the Japanese style garden representing the history of Kagoshima, from the Samurai Era to the modern ages; and get up close to Sakurajima, one of the world’s most active volcanos.


Located on Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan's four major islands, Kagoshima was the first city to introduce western civilization to Japan, serving as the gateway for trade and exchange between Japan and the world. With a spectacular setting, Kagoshima looks out across the broad sweep of Kinko Bay to the brooding silhouette of Sakurajima, one of Japan's most active volcanoes.


You’ll transfer by ferry to Sakurajima lsland to view the lunar-like landscape and spectacular lava fields created by past eruptions. Stop at the Arimura Lava Observatory, located on a small hill created by eruption in 1946. This observatory offers excellent vantage points connected by paved walking paths, to observe the dynamic power of the volcano as well as the coastline.


Back in Kagoshima, you’ll visit Senganen, also called Iso Teien, a serene Japanese-style landscape garden constructed in 1660. Offering exquisite views of the bay and volcano, the former summer villa of the powerful Shimazu clan includes artificial rivers and mountains, a bamboo grove, cascading waterfall and traditional poem-writing garden. You’ll also visit the Shoko Shuseikan Museum, Japan's first Western-style factory. Established by lord Shimazu in 1852 to produce armaments, glass, ceramics and farm tools, it is now a museum detailing the 700-year Shimazu family history.


Need to Know:

Note: This tour includes a moderate amount of walking mainly at the guest's discretion. Guests must be able to walk about 1500 yards on flat, uneven ground and negotiate at least 200 steps throughout the tour. Tour is not available to guests who utilize a wheelchair. Those guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. The main building of Shoko-Shuseikan is closed for construction until September 2024. As an alternative, guests will visit the ruin of reverberatory furnace built from 1851 during the reign of Nariakira Shimazu.

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Excursion Type:

Scenic & City Tours
Historical Landmarks

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Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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