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Yoshino Park
Enjoy the impressive view of Sakurajima from this overlook. Also a very popular spot for 'hanami' during cherry blossom season.
Nakasatsuma Area
Yoshino Park Cherry Blossom Festival
The season comes when the cherry flowers bloom in all their glory.
Nakasatsuma Area
Chirin Island (Chiringashima)
Known as a matchmaking spot for couples because the sandbar is reminiscent of a bridge or bond.
Nansatsu Area
Izumi: Japan’s top crane wintering ground
Designated a special natural monument
Hokusatsu Area
High Five Outside Event in Kagoshima
Let's enrich your Japan experience in the outdoors!
Kirishima Area
Nakasatsuma Area
Kyushu Azaleas in Bloom
The Kagoshima prefectural flower, vividly coloring the mountains in summer
Kirishima Area
Senbon Ichou (Thousand Ginkgos)
A superb view 40 years in the making
Osumi Area
Ohara Matsuri
So what are you waiting for? Come join in the Ohara Matsuri!
Nakasatsuma Area
Fukiage Sand Festival
Nansatsu Area
Terukuni Shrine Rokugatsudo lantern festival
The biggest Rokugatsudo festivals in all of Kagoshima Prefecture
Nakasatsuma Area
Running Sakurajima
If you are lucky, you may see Mount Sakurajima erupt and dolphins in Kinko Bay while you run!
Nakasatsuma Area
An Evening of Traditional Kirishima Entertainment
Soul-stirring taiko drums and graceful dancing in the Kirishima evening
Kirishima Area
Miyama Craft Week (Miyama Pottery Festival)
This nine-day event is packed full with the appeal of Miyama, the home of Satsuma-style pottery.
Nakasatsuma Area
Kagoshima Kinko Bay Summer Night Fireworks Display
150,000 fireworks are set off in this big display of fireworks
Nakasatsuma Area
Yagorodon Festival
Meet the god of health and long life in life size 4.85 meter height.
Osumi Area
Ibusuki Onsen Festival
Ibusuki's largest event loved by all in the city
Nansatsu Area
Shibushi Buddha Festival
Osumi Area
Chiran Neputa Matsuri
The Kagoshima version of Aomori's Nebuta Matsuri
Nansatsu Area
Kanoya Rose Festival
A major event with roses, roses, and more roses!
Osumi Area
Sendai Great Tug-of-War
One of the largest and most exciting festivals in Japan
Hokusatsu Area
Seppetobe
Get covered in mud and pray for a year of bountiful crops
Nakasatsuma Area
Kirishima International Music Festival
Kirishima Area
Sogadon no Kasayaki
This traditional event celebrates Kagoshima's unique education system "Goju education".
Nakasatsuma Area
Chiran's Water Wheel Karakuri
It is designated as a national and prefectural folk cultural asset
Nansatsu Area
Ogionsa Festival
Prayer to bring prosperity and ward off plagues
Nakasatsuma Area
Sueyoshi Sumiyoshi Shrine Yabusame (Horseback Archery)
Intangible Folk Cultural Property
Osumi Area
Good Neighbors Jamboree
Parents and their kids' summer vacation. Visit Kagoshima to make your summer memories
Nansatsu Area
Shochu Tourism Kagoshima
A trip to enjoy shochu breweries and the areas where they are located, and to find a bottle of shochu that will become your favourite.
Nakasatsuma Area
Shijukusho Shrine Yabusame (Horseback Archery)
Intangible Folk Cultural Property
Osumi Area
Yoron Marathon
Friendly to runners, fun for everyone!
Amami Area
Yamamiya Shrine Spring Festival (Anraku, Shibushi)
Intangible Folk Cultural Property
Osumi Area
Sendaigawa River Fireworks Display
One of the fireworks displays you will want to wear your yukata to
Hokusatsu Area
Shinonomenosato of Ajisai Canyon
Hokusatsu Area
Sengan-en Chrysanthemum Festival
Autumn in Kagoshima is colorfully decorated by chrysanthemum flowers.
Nakasatsuma Area
Uwaba-kogen Highlands（Cosmos garden）
Hokusatsu Area
Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon
The first full marathon of the year in Japan
Nansatsu Area
Yamamiya Shrine Spring Festival – Tauchi (Paddy Tilling)/Kagihiki (Hooked Pole Tug of War)/Shogatsu-odori (New Year’s Dance)
Intangible Folk Cultural Property
Osumi Area
Nagoshidon (Passing of the Summer Festival)
Osumi Area
Futsuhara Kumano Shrine Divine Dances
Intangible Folk Cultural Property
Osumi Area
Tanabata Odori Dance
A traditional event with over 300 years of history
Nakasatsuma Area