Warm your body and soul with beautiful famous peaks and healing hot springs!

A route that goes around in a figure 8 with Kagoshima Airport as a base. Colored by myths and legends, the famous peaks of the Kirishima mountain range, where you can feel the breath of the volcano right before your eyes, the clear streams show a mysterious expression in each season, and their natural beauty is even moving. In addition, along with Aira, which is located in the center of Kagoshima and has a townscape that blends cultural and historic sites, this is a route where you can enjoy the bright green mountains, sparkling Kinko Bay, and hot springs.

Introducing sightseeing spots in the Kirishima・Aira route

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Point 1 of this course

Kagoshima Airport has a cycle station and is a popular airport for cyclists! This area, which also runs on the JR Hisatsu Line and Nippo Main Line, is convenient for cycling by train from other prefectures, and a route that runs from the plateau to the coast. has a refreshing atmosphere.
Point 2 of this course

During the Edo period, the Satsuma clan took advantage of the geographical conditions of being surrounded by two rivers and used the river as an outer moat. There are many popular cafes in this area, so you can enjoy gourmet food !

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Course data

Departure and arrival point	Starting point: Kagoshima airport, Ending point: Kagoshima airport
Mileage	About 145.6km
Elevation gain	About 2,695m

Stopover spot & gourmet information

Japan's Biggest Camphor Tree

Standing in the grounds of Gamo Hachiman Shrine, this is Japan's tallest camphor tree with a height of about 30m and a trunk circumference of 24.22m. There is a large cavity in the roots of the tree, and the magnificence of looking up from below and the strength of its solid roots in the ground create a mysterious feeling.
Gamo charo Zenzai (tea corridor)

An old-fashioned café in a samurai residence built over 120 years ago. In the calm atmosphere of the restaurant, you can enjoy healthy dishes made with homemade and local organic vegetables, as well as a variety of sweets.
Inukai Falls

Against the backdrop of the towering blue peaks of Takachiho, Inukai Falls shakes the stillness of the air and creates rainbow-colored splashes. Wake no Kiyomaro used to play here, and Ryoma Sakamoto, a leading figure in the Meiji Restoration, also looked at this historic waterfall.
Kirishima Jingu Shrine

Kirishima Jingu Shrine, which enshrines Ninigi-no-Mikoto, the main character of the Tensonkorin myth, is said to have been built around the 6th century, and is one of the few shrines to call itself "Jingu-go." Electric-assisted rental bicycles are available at the tourist information center in front of the Otorii gate of Kirishima Shrine.
Kareigawa Station

The 100-year-old nostalgic wooden station building, which began operations in 1903, is now a registered tangible cultural property and is still active as an station building. The "Hyakunen no Tabi Monogatari Kareigawa", which won first place for three years in a row in the "Kyushu Ekiben Ranking" sponsored by JR Kyushu, is also popular!
Myoken Hot Spring Village

You can enjoy an open-air bath surrounded by deep greenery while listening to the murmuring of the Amori River, which flows north and south through Hayato-cho, Kirishima City. It is also known as a hot spring that you can drink, and it is also recommended for walking around the suspension bridge, Enoki Park, Inukai Falls, and Kumaso no Ana.

Cycle beautiful Kagoshima Top

Where to ride? Recommended cycle routes

01) Nansatsu route (Nansatsu area)

02) North Satsuma Route (Northern Satsuma Area)

03) Koshikishima route (Northern Satsuma area)

04) Sendai River Basin Route (Northern Satsuma Area)

05) Kirishima・Aira route (Kirishima・Aira area)

06) Osumi Route (Osumi Area)