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Kagoshima Main Port North Pier (Kagoshima Honko Kitafuto)
This waterfront area is under development so local people and visitors can enjoy a space that is both relaxing and lively, while making the most of the location's excellent view and accesibility to downtown.
Port details
| Length | 360ｍ |
| Water Depth | 9ｍ |
| Maximum Gross Tonnage | 63,000t |
Highlights
Kitafuto is a popular spot on Kagoshima's waterfront. Strolls here offer a refreshing sea breeze, and the area is lit up at night to create a romantic and enchanting mood.
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The boardwalk, Shiokaze Dori
Sitting on benches and feeling the sea breeze, with views of ferries traveling to and from the active volcano Sakurajima, is an ideal way to relax.
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Waterfront Park
The beautiful Kinko Bay is surrounded by attractive spots. Enjoy views of the magnificent Sakurajima while watching ferries come and go. Kagoshima City Aquarium Io World is the largest aquarium in Kyushu and popular among both local people and visitors.
Explore downtown on foot!
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Yocado Kagoshima
Payment by cashless systems only. This facility offers visitors the chance to check out hundreds of Kagoshima items, from food to souvenirs. It's a hot spot of new, local products, too.
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Tenmonkan - Downtown Kagoshima
Tenmonkan is the name of the entire downtown area of Kagoshima. It's lined with many souvenir shops and restaurants, and is packed with tourists day and night. Tenmonkan is just 7 minutes away from the Chuo Station area by train, or a 20 minute walk.
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Kagoshima City Aquarium (Io World)
The Io World Kagoshima City Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in Kyushu, is easily recognized due to its unique architecture. Located just by the Sakurajima Ferry Terminal, it is easy to get to from downtown Kagoshima City and from Sakurajima. -
Sakurajima Ferry
Contrary to its name, Sakurajima (cherry blossom island) is a peninsula. You can reach Sakurajima by land from Osumi peninsula, or you can take the Sakurajima ferry from across Kinko Bay. -
Tsurumaru Castle Ruins(Goromon Gate)
Kagoshima (Tsurumaru) Castle, the seat of the Shimazu Clan, was completed in 1601 by Shimazu Iehisa, who later became the 18th lord of the Shimazu Family and the first lord of the Satsuma Domain. -
Sengan-en
Sengan-en is a Japanese style stately home and landscape garden and it was built in 1658 as one of the residences of the powerful Shimadzu clan.
Get moving on public transport!
When you call at Kagoshima, you can explore the city by public transport or even go to Ibusuki, Kirishima and beyond.
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Here is an example route to take while in Kagoshima, which is ideal for anyone with limited time.
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