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Kirishima Mountain Range fl oating on a
sea of clouds, Ebino City, Miyazaki
Prefecture
Kir ishima shrouded in cloud, the shimmering Kinkowan Bay, and the ever-smoulder ing Sakurajima VolcanoBorn in 1934 as Kirishima National Park, Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park was one of Japan's fi rst national parks. The park can be broadly divided into northern and southern parts. The northern Kirishima area is a mountainous zone featuring over 20 volcanoes of various sizes, which are also home to legends associated with Japan’s creation myth, especially the descent of the Sun Goddess Amaterasu's grandson Ninigi-no-mikoto from the heavens. The southern Kinkowan Bay area is centered around Mt. Sakurajima, an active volcano which was once an island until a 1914 eruption connected it with the mainland. Mt. Sakurajima watches over the bay, sporadically emitting ash and creating a unique landscape that has become a symbol of the park.The area is home to many more still-active volcanoes and huge caldera craters formed by large eruptions over the millennia. The Kakuto, Kobayashi, Aira, and Ata caldera together form a line extending from north to south across southern Kyushu, Japan’s main southern island. The volcanic area boasts many local specialties, including shochu liquor, black vinegar, green tea, and Satsuma sweet potato, and is dotted with onsen hot spring sites such as Kirishima Onsen Village, famous for its diverse range of hot spring types, and Ibusuki, featuring steamy sand baths that utilize rising ground heat.
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Ebino Kogen
Kagoshima AirportKagoshimaChuo Station
Sakurajima Port
Kagoshima Port
Maruo
Kumamoto Prefecture
MiyazakiPrefecture
Kagoshima Prefecture
Miyazaki Station
Miyazaki Expressway
Miyazaki Bougainvillea Airport
KirishimaJingu Station
Nippo Main Line
IbusukiStation
Hisatsu LineKy
ushu
Shinkansen
Hisatsu
Orange Railway
Ibusuki Sky Line
Kagoshima Main Line
Haneda Airport
Kagoshima Airport
Approx. 120 min by plane
Approx. 40 min by airport shuttle bus
Approx. 20 min
by bus or tram
Approx. 15 min by Sakurajima
Ferry
*Nearest port to the Sakurajima Visitor Center
* Nearest bus stop to theEbino Eco MuseumCenter
Haneda Airport
Kagoshima Chuo Station
Kagoshima Port
Sakurajima Port
Approx. 120 min by plane
Approx. 35 min
by Iwasaki bus Maruo
Approx. 30 minby Kirishima tour sightseeing bus
(4 buses per day)
Ebino Kogen
Kagoshima Airport
JR
Shinkansen
Major road
Expressway
Access route
National park area
1Mt. Sakurajima, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture 2Winter view of Byakushi Pond and Mt. Karakuni, Ebino City, Miyazaki Prefecture 3Senjojiki at Kirishima Onsen Village, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture4Kyushu Azalea and Mt. Shinmoedake, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture 5Deer in the Snow, Ebino Kogen, Ebino City, Miyazaki Prefecture 6Corylopsis glabrescens blooming in the spring7Satamisaki Lighthouse, Minami-Osumi Town, Kagoshima Prefecture 8Sandbank on Chirin Island, Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture
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Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park ‒Recommended Activities‒
This activity takes place on a coastline that off ers a great up-close view of the form and lava of Mt. Sakurajima. Experience the power of geothermal power by digging your very own hot spring and foot bath, before relaxing and enjoying your handiwork as you admire Mt. Sakurajima. This activity can only be held in the right weather and tidal conditions.
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01Make your very own footbath on the coast of Mt. Sakurajima, a still-active volcano emitting fumes even today!You can feel the power of magma and experience the bounties of nature and the volcano.Make your very own natural spring footbath in a secluded hot spring area on the coast of Mt. Sakurajima
Season All year round Time required 120 minFee Adults and children: 5,500 yen, 0 to 5-year-
olds: free, groups (7 to 29 people): 36,000 yen *For groups of 30 or more, an additional 1,200 yen per person is required *Individual participants: 11,000 yenInquiries NPO Sakurajima MuseumPhone 099-245-2550(Japanese only)E-mail [email protected] R L http://www.sakurajima.gr.jp/
You can visit Kirishima-Jingu Shrine, the symbol of Kirishima, wearing a kimono, take a stroll in nature, and experience culture as a Japanese person would. This program was created based on the idea of local residents. We off er about 90 kimono and 3 hakama for women and 8 hakama for men. The vermillion shrine and Japanese attire will make great souvenirs as well as a guaranteed social media hit!
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04A photogenic spot worth sharing: Visit the historical Kirishima-Jingu Shrine dressed in Japanese attire!Walk through the red torii gate and take a stroll around the shrine’s approach and elegant sanctuary.Taking a stroll in Kirishima-Jingu Shrine in traditional Japanese dress
Season All year round Time required 150 minFee Adults: 3,000 yen *Male visitors cannot
participate alone *130 cm or tallerInquiries Kirishima City Tourism AssociationPhone 0995-57-1588(Japanese only)E-mail [email protected] R L burarikirishima.com
This bus service is connected to the fast ferry service at Ibusuki Port. With only one bus a day, the tour offers you a chance to enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Cape Sata and the spectacular sight of the emerald green Ogawa Falls. A Cape Sata Concierge will serve as your guide. Great meals are available at Izashiki Shopping Arcade (cost of meal not included).
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02Only one bus a day: A bus tour around the Sata area, the southernmost part of mainland Japan. You can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Cape Sata and the spectacular sight of the emerald green Ogawa Falls.A sightseeing bus that takes you around Cape Sata and the Ogawa Falls, located in the southernmost part of mainland Japan
Season All year round Time required 360 minFee Adults (aged 13 and over, or junior high school
students and older): 2,500 yen, children (aged 6 to 12, or elementary school students): 1,250 yen, preschool child: freeInquiries Sata Kotsu, Futagawa KotsuPhone Sata Kotsu:0994-26-0128 (Japanese only) Futagawa Kotsu:0994-24-2763 (Japanese only)E-mail [email protected] R L https://www.town.minamiosumi.lg.jp/kanko/index.html
A private tour where you can get a panoramic view of the Kirishima Mountain Range from the sky. A small plane will take passengers to see Mt. Takachiho-no-mine, Mt. Karakuni, the crater of Mt. Shinmoe, Onami Pond, and Ebino Kogen Highlands, among other locations.Flowers and fresh verdure in the spring, refreshing greenery in the summer, red leaves in the autumn, and snow in the winter̶you can enjoy all the seasonal charms of the Kirishima Mountain Range.
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05A tour where you can take in spectacular view of the whole Kirishima Mountain Range from a chartered small plane!Experience the many charms of the Kirishima Mountain Range that change season to season.Take fl ight on the “Kirishima Mountain Range Course” sightseeing charter tour
Season All year round Time required 45 to 50 minFee 50 min Cessna fl ight (up to three passengers): 59,400
yen 45 min Islander fl ight (up to nine passengers): 126,360 yen *40 min short courses: 47,520 yen for Cessna, 112,320 yen for Islander *The number of passengers may be limited due to total payloadInquiries Kiyosato Tourist AssociationPhone 0995-58-2211 E-mail [email protected] R L https://www.newj.co.jp/
When the spring tide is low and the condition of the weather and beach are just right, you can take a sand bath right next to the waves. Change into a yukata and take a sand bath (about 10 min.). After taking a shower and removing the sand, you can take a onsen hot spring bath. There is also a roofed sand bath area, so you can enjoy a bath in all weather conditions.
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03Ibusuki is one of the few places in the world where you can take a natural sand bath, which improves your blood flow and is said to give you beautiful skin.Listen to the sounds of the waves and surrender yourself to the elements.Ibusuki natural sand bath “Saraku”
Season All year round Time required 60 minFee Adults (aged 13 and over): 1,100 yen, children/
infants (aged 2 to 12): 600 yen; groups (20 people or more): adults: 940 yen, children/infants: 520 yen *Discount available for disabled visitors (disability certifi cate required)Inquiries Ibusuki Onsen Machizukur i Publ ic Corporation (Sand Bath Hall “Saraku”)Phone 0993-23-3900(Japanese only)E-mail [email protected] U R L http://sa-raku.sakura.ne.jp
Kinkowan Bay is one of the world’s few sea caldera craters, and Shigetomi Beach is its largest tideland. In this unique tour, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of Mt. Sakurajima and Kinko Bay, while an expert guide tells you about the wildlife of the area. You can enjoy looking for tideland wildlife, classifying and observing wildlife, and taking souvenir photos.
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06Guided wildlife observation tour at the tideland of Kinkowan Bay!You can get a close-up view of a variety of rare wildlife including endangered species.A guided wildlife observation tour of the single-biggest tideland in Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park
Season All year round Time required 120 minFee Adults and children: 2,500 yen *Please
contact us for group fees *About 50,000 yen required for an interpreter; please book at least one month in advance *Minimum number of participants: 2Inquiries NPO KusunokishizenkanPhone 0995-67-6042(Japanese only)E-mail offi [email protected](Japanese only)U R L http://kusunokishizenkan.com/
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Akan-Mashu
Shikotsu-Toya
Towada-Hachim
antaiSanrikuFukko
Bandai-Asahi
Nikko
Fuji-Hakone-Izu
Joshin’etsu Kogen
Myoko-Togakushi renzan
Chubu Sangaku
Ise-Shima
SetonaikaiDaisen-O
kiAshizuri-Uwakai
Aso-Kuju
Kirishim
a-Kinkow
anKeram
a Shoto
EN ZH Availablelanguages EN ZH Available languagesAdvance notice necessary Spring only Summer only Autumn only Winter onlyFIT For individual travelers GROUP For groups Active
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On this guided walking tour, you can feel the earth pulsing through Mt. Sakurajima and the lava plains as you enjoy the other-worldly scenery. A guide will show you around while telling you about the rare spots where you can observe landscapes formed by past major eruptions and the diff erent phases of plant succession throughout the ages. You can take in the scenery of the bay of Kinkowan, enjoy an open footbath, eat the bounty of the volcanic plains and experience the coexistence between volcano and people.
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07Enjoy a guided mini trekking tour around the lava plains of the active volcano Mt. Sakurajima!You can enjoy the scenery of the bay of Kinkowan, as well as an open footbath.Learn about how people coexist with one of the world’s most famous active volcanoes on this mini trekking tour of the lava plains
Season All year round Time required 30 minFee Adults (high school students, or aged 16 and over): 1,000 yen,
children (elementary and junior high school students, or aged 6 to 15): 500 yen, infants (aged 0 to 5): free; groups (10 people or more): adults: 900 yen, children: 450 yen; foreign tourists: adults: 2,500 yen, children: 1,250 yen; foreign tourist groups: adults: 2,250 yen, children: 1,100 yen *Minimum number of participants: 4Inquiries Sakurajima Geo Saruku Phone 080-4873-7574 (Japanese only)E-mail [email protected](Japanese only)U R L https://www.facebook.com/sakurajima.geo369
A tour where you can get a panoramic view of the active volcano Mt. Sakurajima and the peaceful Kinkowan Bay from the sky. A small plane will take passengers to see Mt. Sakurajima’s crater and lava plains, central Kagoshima, and Kinkowan Bay, among other locations. You can see the places you have already visited in your trip from a new perspective. Night fl ights are available for an additional charge.
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10Get a panoramic view of Mt. Sakurajima and Kinkowan Bay from a chartered small plane!Enjoy an exciting close-up view of Mt. Sakurajima puffing smoke and Showa Crater.Take to the skies on the “Sakurajima Course” sightseeing fl ight tour
Season All year round Time required 30 minFee 30 min Cessna fl ight (up to three passengers): 35,640
yen, 30 min. Islander fl ight (up to nine passengers): 84,240 yen *The number of passengers may be limited due to total payloadInquiries New Japan Aviation Co., Ltd.Phone 0995-58-2211 E-mail [email protected] R L https://www.newj.co.jp/
The Sakurajima Visitor Center is the central sightseeing facility on Sakurajima. At the center, participants can learn about how the active volcano was formed, its current volcanic activities, nature, daily life for the locals, and other information on the region. A guide will then show you around the volcanic area of the lava plains. You can experience rugged rocky lava surfaces, an environment formed by plant succession, and other products of nature. You can learn about the story hidden behind the natural landscape, as well as the volcano itself.
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08Sakurajima Guided Walk Tour: Learn about the area at the Sakurajima VisitorCenter and experience nature in this one-hour walk along the Lava Nagisa PromenadeSakurajima Volcano Guided Walk Tour̶feel the earth underneath your feet
Season All year round Time required 60 minFee Adults (aged 15 and over): 2,200 yen, children (aged 6 to 14):
1,100 yen *3,300 yen for visitors participating alone regardless of age. *Groups of 7 to 40: 16,500 yen per guide. For larger groups, an additional 16,500 yen per 40 people is required. *Minimum number of participants: 2Inquiries NPO Sakurajima MuseumPhone 099-245-2550(Japanese only)E-mail [email protected] U R L http://www.sakurajima.gr.jp/
Unagi Onsen Hot Spring is a steamy, secluded town where the famous Saigo Takamori, Japan’s “last samurai” once stayed. A local guide will show you around the area, sometimes using Kagoshima dialect! “Sume” is a local specialty and refers to an oven that uses geothermal heat from natural hot springs. You can experience the local way of life by steaming okra, sweet potatoes, and other seasonal vegetables and making an onsen-tamago, an egg cooked in a hot spring. Enjoy walking through authentic, traditional-style Japanese streets and taking in the view of steaming hot springs.
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11A town walking tour where you can experience “sume cooking” that employs geothermal heat!A local guide will show you around the charming and secluded Unagi Onsen Hot Spring area.Walk around the historical and secluded Unagi Onsen area and experience “sume cooking”
Season All year round Time required 45 minFee Adults (aged 15 and over): 500 yen, children (elementary or
junior high school students aged from 7 to 14): 300 yen *100 yen discount for travel agencies *Please contact us for group fees (20 people or more)Inquiries Ibusuki City Tourism AssociationPhone 0993-22-3257(Japanese only)E-mail [email protected](Japanese only)U R L http://www.ibusuki.or.jp
You can harvest Sakurajima radishes and Sakurajima tangerines and enjoy a lunch featuring Sakurajima radish and other local produce. Sakurajima radishes are harvested in January and February, and Sakurajima tangerines in December, and the Farmer’s Lunch is available all year round.Harvest organically grown Sakurajima radishes and Sakurajima tangerines and enjoy a delicious meal with Kinkowan Bay and Mt. Sakurajima in the background.
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09Harvesting Sakurajima radishes and Sakurajima tangerines grown on the foothills of the active volcano Mt. SakurajimaYou can enjoy the Farmer’s Lunch, which is made using ingredients from Mt. Sakurajima.Sakurajima radish harvesting and a lunch featuring Sakurajima radish: enjoy the bounties of the active volcano Mt. Sakurajima
Season Harvesting Sakurajima radish: January to February *Farmer’s Lunch available all year around; tangerine harvesting in December Time required 60 min Fee Harvesting: adults and children (elementary school students, or aged 6 and over): 1,500 yen *Maximum number of participants: 20 to 100 (booking required; please contact in advance) *Lunch (available all year round): additional 1,200 yen *Minimum number of participants: 2Phone 090-5935-1921 (Japanese only)E-mail [email protected]
You can kayak with an instructor on Lake Ikeda, Kyushu’s largest lake, while viewing Mt. Kaimon, otherwise known as the Mount Fuji of Satsuma. In the vast lake you can discover the true meaning of the Great Outdoors and enjoy the views at a remote location in Lake Ikeda that can only be accessed via water. Have a relaxing time in nature, listening to the wind, the waves, and the chattering of birds. If you are lucky, you may encounter a giant mottled eel!
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12Kayaking with an instructor on Lake Ikeda, Kyushu’s largest lake!If you are lucky, you may encounter a giant mottled eel!Kayaking on Lake Ikeda, Kyushu’s largest lake with an instructor (Only on weekends and public holidays)
Season All year round *weekends and public holidays onlyTime required 60 min, 90 min, 120 min Fee 60 min course: adults (junior high school students and older): 3,000 yen, 2,000 yen extra for an additional person/children: (elementary school students): 2,000 yen, 1,000 yen extra for an additional person; 90 min course: adults: 4,000 yen, 3,000 yen extra for an additional person/children: 3,000 yen, 2,000 yen extra for an additional person; 120 min course: adults: 5,000 yen, 4,000 yen extra for an additional person/children: 4,000 yen, 3,000 yen extra for an additional personInquiries Apron House Ikeda Phone 0993-26-2799(Japanese only)E-mail [email protected] R L https://www.apronhouseikeda.com/
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Akan-Mashu
Shikotsu-Toya
Towada-Hachim
antaiSanrikuFukko
Bandai-Asahi
Nikko
Fuji-Hakone-Izu
Joshin’etsu Kogen
Myoko-Togakushi renzan
Chubu Sangaku
Ise-Shima
SetonaikaiDaisen-O
kiAshizuri-Uwakai
Aso-Kuju
Kirishim
a-Kinkow
anKeram
a Shoto
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Kirishima Art Ranch is a ranch surrounded by lush greenery located in the west part of the Kirishima foothills, halfway up Mt. Kurino at 700 meters above sea level. In fine weather, you can go horse trekking while overlooking Mt. Sakurajima in Kinkowan Bay. We offer a variety of fun horse-riding experiences, including instructor-guided horse rides that small children can enjoy and a course involving trekking in the woods and meadows, a great choice for beginner riders. We also off er an exciting course for experienced riders which involves galloping across vast plains. In the relaxing 60 minute course, you can horse trek in a pasture for retired horses.
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13Go horse trekking at Kirishima Art Ranch and get in touch with mother nature!The view from horseback will give you a fresh appreciation for the Kirishima scenery.Horse trekking at Kirishima Art Ranch
Season All year round Time required 30 min, 60 minFee 30 min course: 3,300 yen, 60 min course: 6,600 yen *Must
be in third grade in elementary school or older, or aged 9 and overInquiries Art Ranch Phone 0995-74-1333 (Japanese only)E-mail [email protected] R L http://www.kirishimaart.co.jp/
This camping site is in a great location, off ering a close-up view of the Kirishima Mountain Range and serving as a base camp for mountain-climbing and other outdoor activities. Features include a two-kilometer walking course, mountain bikes for children (15 bikes available), four kinds of playing equipment, and an open area for playing with balls. The site is fully equipped with a barbecue space where you can enjoy Miyazaki beef and locally grown vegetables (food needs to be provided by the visitor). There are a variety of facilities, including cabins, caravans, a car camping site, and an open camping site. You can enjoy fi reworks in the designated area (fi reworks need to be provided by the visitor).
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16Enjoy nature at Hinamori Auto Campground, a base camp for sightseeing in the Kirishima Mountain Range area!A multitude of stars light up the night sky, making it the perfect place for star-gazing.A car camping site where you can fully enjoy the Kirishima Mountain Range
Season All year round Time required One night or longerFee Cabin A1: 14,800 yen per night (6 to 7 people); cabin B1: 10,400
yen per night (4 to 6 people); cabin C1: 6,800 yen per night (2 to 3 people); caravan: 14,300 yen per night (up to 6 people); individual site 1: 4,600 yen per night (including AC power supply, 20A); group site A1: 10,400 yen per night (including AC power supply, 20A, and parking spaces for 3 cars) *Cabin/caravan management fee required separately Inquiries Miyazaki Forestry AssociationPhone 0984-23-8100(Japanese only) U R L https://www.hinamori.jp/
A farm where you can interact with animals and get a great view of the Kirishima Mountain Range, within the national park. Enjoy making hand-made sausages, as well as butter and ice cream using milk produced at Takachiho Farm. The farm’s shop off ers specially made dairy products, including milk and yogurt, home-baked bread, ham and sausages, and a variety of snacks made using dairy products. The milky soft serve is also a hit! There is a restaurant where you can enjoy grilled meat and mutton hot pot, and a food court that off ers delicious pizza and diced steak.
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14Enjoy various hand-making activities at Takachiho Farm which overlooks the vast nature of the Kirishima Mountain Range.You can make butter, ice cream, sausages, and more!A farm packed with activities for the whole family situated on the foothills of the Kirishima Mountain Range.
Season All year round Time required 30 minFee Butter making: 500 yen, ice cream making: 1,000 yen,
sausage making: 800 yen *Pricing is the same for children and groups *Reservation required in advance *Minimum number of participants: 2Inquiries Takachiko Ranch, Co., Ltd.Phone 0986-33-2102 (Japanese only)E-mail [email protected] R L https://www.takachiho-bokujou.co.jp
You can wear a full set of authentic armor and get your picture taken professionally. Sengan-en, originally built as a feudal warlord’s private garden, is well located and offers a view of the majestic Mt. Sakurajima and Kinkowan Bay. Available samurai armors include the armor of Yoshihiro Shimazu (for adults and children) who is renowned for his bravery in battles, Toyohisa Shimazu (for adults), and Yukimura Sanada (for children). Selected photos will be developed and posted to you and you will receive the digital data of the other pictures.
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17Dress up in armor and get your picture taken at Sengan-en gardens, a picturesque spot that overlooks the majestic Mt. Sakurajima and Kinkowan Bay!Get your picture taken wearing the armor of famous samurai like Yoshihiro Shimazu, Toyohisa Shimazu, or Yukimura Sanada.Dress up in armor and get your picture taken at Sengan-en!
Season All year round Time required Under 45 minFee Adults (high school students, or aged 15
and over): 9,000 yen, children (elementary and junior high school students, or aged 6 to 15): 4,500 yenInquiries Shimadzu Limited (Sengan-en) Phone 099-247-1551E-mail [email protected] R L http://www.senganen.jp/
This tour bus connects transportation hubs and sightseeing spots and takes you on a historical tour of Kirishima. Once you get on, there’s no need to transfer buses̶you can visit Kirishima’s tourist spots and visit various areas within the park, all the while enjoying the scenery of the national park. We off er special services to passengers at stops on the way. On the way, you can enjoy views of the Kirishima Mountain Range and Mt. Sakurajima from various locations, such as Shinwa-no-sato Park. In addition to the Mountain Course tour of Kirishima, there is also Sea Course tour of Kinkowan Bay.
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15The Kirishima Sightseeing Tour Bus puts the transportation hubs and sightseeing spots of Kirishima in easy reach.The first bus in Kyushu to introduce seats that rotate 90 degrees toward the window.Kirishima Sightseeing Tour Bus
Season All year round *weekends and public holidays only Time required 497 min Fee Adults (aged 13 and over): 1,100 yen, children (aged 12 and under): 550 yenInquiries Kirishima PR Division, Department of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism, Kirishima City Phone 0995-64-0705(Japanese only)E-mail [email protected](Japanese only)U R L http://www.city-kirishima.jp/
We off er visitors a rare chance to sleep in a tent high in the air. As part of the program you can enjoy walking around the Ogawa Falls, and a guide will take you on a star-gazing tour. The stay includes two meals.
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18Escape the bustle of daily life and sleep in a tent high in the air!You can relax under the starry sky,enjoy an early morning trekking trip to the Ogawa Falls, and much more.Ogawa Falls early morning trekking tour (part of the stay-in-the-air program provided at MAGICAL STAY)
Season Late March to SeptemberTime required Starry sky observation activity: 60 min, Ogawa Falls early morning trekking tour: 90 minFee Adults (junior high school students and
over):16,000 yen, children: 9,000 yenInquiries Minamiosumi Tourism AssociationPhone 080-8568-0422(Japanese only)E-mail [email protected](Japanese only)U R L http://satamisaki.com/
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Akan-Mashu
Shikotsu-Toya
Towada-Hachim
antaiSanrikuFukko
Bandai-Asahi
Nikko
Fuji-Hakone-Izu
Joshin’etsu Kogen
Myoko-Togakushi renzan
Chubu Sangaku
Ise-Shima
SetonaikaiDaisen-O
kiAshizuri-Uwakai
Aso-Kuju
Kirishim
a-Kinkow
anKeram
a Shoto
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Volcanic Landscapes, Legends and the Culture of Kirishima
Day1
Airports in the area 10:15a.m. Kagoshima Airport 40min 10:55a.m. Activity 04 Visit Kirishima-Jingu Shrine Dressed in Japanese Kimono. (90min） 10min 12:35p.m. Activity 14 Experience Life at Takachiho Farm with Hands-on Experiences （30min） 10min 2:15p.m. Takachiho-gawara plains. Ruins at Kirishima-Jingu Shrine〈The ancient ruins at Kirishima-Jingu Shrine are considered to be a power spot where mystical energy fl ows.〉 45min 3:30p.m. Activity 13 Horse Trekking Experience at Kirishima Art Ranch (30 to 60 min) 35min 5:15p.m. Accommodation at Kirishima Onsen Hot Spring Village [Accommodation]〈A distinctive onsen ryokan (Japanese inn with hot spring facilities) and hotel that invites you to relax in a large bath. Exploring the hot spring village itself can be a lot of fun.〉
Day2
8:00a.m. Accommodation at Kirishima Onsen Hot Spring Village 30min 8:30a.m. Ebino Eco-museum Center 9:00a.m. Climbing Mt. Karakuni 270min 1:30p.m. Ebino Plateau 70min 4:30p.m. Activity 16 Camp Amidst the Beauty of the Kirishima Mountains (Frontcountry Camping) [Accommodation]
Day3
Activity 16 Camp Amidst the Beauty of the Kirishima Mountains (Frontcountry Camping) 15min 9:30a.m. Ikoma Plateau 20min 11:00a.m. Lake Miike 30min 12:30p.m. Kirishima’s Michi-no-Eki roadside rest area. Why not have lunch at Shinwanosato Park?〈Admire the peak of Mt. Takachihonomine from the park, and in the distance, Sakurajima fl oating in Kinkowan Bay.〉 30min 2:00p.m. Activity 05 Take the “Kirishima Course” Sightseeing Flight (40 to 50 min) 5min 4:00p.m. Kagoshima Airport To local airports
- Enjoy outdoor activities, including mountain climbing and trekking, around the active volcanoes of Japan’s oldest national park, Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park. - Discover the region’s living myths, culture and lifestyle. - Finish your trip with an optional aerial tour of Kirishima.
Behold the power of volcanic activity while looking down on the crater of Mt. Karakuni and the still-active crater of Mt. Shinmoe.
Relish stunning scenery that includes fields of flowers and the mountains of the Kirishima mountain range as it stretches onwards from the Kirishima foothills and the Ikoma Plateau.
Savor the sights along Lake Miike’s beautiful lakeshore and around Yacho no Mori, a wild bird sanctuary that draws bird lovers from across Japan.
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Akan-Mashu
Shikotsu-Toya
Towada-Hachim
antaiSanrikuFukko
Bandai-Asahi
Nikko
Fuji-Hakone-Izu
Joshin’etsu Kogen
Chubu Sangaku
Ise-Shima
SetonaikaiDaisen-O
kiAshizuri-Uwakai
Aso-Kuju
Kirishim
a-Kinkow
anKeram
a Shoto
Myoko-Togakushi renzan
Legend for itinerary symbols Airplane Train/JR Car (rental car) Taxi Fixed-route bus/
shuttle bus Boat Ropeway Bicycle rentals Walking Photo spot
Kagoshima Airport
Kirishima Onsen Village
Lake MiikeMichi-no-eki, roadside rest area
in Kirishima
Takachiho-gawara plains/ Kirishima Shrine Furumiya-Ato
Ebino PlateauEco Museum Center
Ikoma Plateau
Mt. Karakuni
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Activity04
Activity13
Activity14
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Start
Goal
Kirishima Jingu Shrine Mt. Karakuni
Ebino Plateau Ikoma Plateau
Lake Miike
Kirishima JinguShrine
Trail map
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Day2
Day3
Discover the Splendors of Sakurajima, Kinkowan Bay and Cape Sata
Day1
Airports in the area 10:40a.m. Kagoshima Airport 30min 11:10a.m. Shigetomi Kaigan Nagisa Museum 30min 12:30p.m. Terminal for the ferry between Kagoshima Harbor and Sakurajima (Ferry)〈Enjoy this 15-minute mini-cruise to Sakurajima!〉 15min 12:45p.m. Sakurajima Harbor Ferry Terminal 15min 1:00p.m. Activity 09 Harvest Sakurajima Daikon Radishes and Sample Daikon Dishes with Lunch（60min） 15min
2:15p.m. Activity 08 Guided Walk Around the Sakurajima Volcanoes（60min） Activity 01 Dig Your Own Natural Hot Spring (120 min) Activity 07 Lava Mini Trek (30min） 15min 4:10p.m. Arimura Lava Observatory ・ (Ferry) 60min 5：50p.m. Accommodation within the city of Kagoshima [Accommodation]
Day2
8:15a.m. Accommodation within the city of Kagoshima 15min 8:30a.m. Activity 17 Dress Like a Warrior and Have a Photo Taken at the Scenic Sengan-en Garden（45min） 90min 11:30a.m. Chiringashima 30min 2:00p.m. Activity 12 Kayak Lake Ikeda（60min） 30min 4:00p.m. Activity 11 Explore the Unagi-ike Lake Area on Foot, and Sample Onsen-Steamed Hot Pot “Sume” Cuisine（45min）
30min 5:20p.m. Activity 03 Enjoy Ibusuki Natural Sand Baths（60min） 10min 6:30p.m. Accommodation at Ibusuki Onsen Hot Springs [Accommodation]
Day3
8:50a.m. Accommodation at Ibusuki Onsen Hot Springs 10min 9:00a.m. Ibusuki Harbor (High-speed ferry) 20min 9:30a.m. Activity 02 Tour the Southernmost Tip of the Japanese Mainland ̶ Cape Sata ̶ by Sightseeing Bus, and Admire OgawanotakiWaterfall（360min） (High-speed ferry) 20min4:40p.m. Ibusuki Harbor 10min 4:50p.m. Accommodation at Ibusuki Onsen Hot Springs [Accommodation]
Day4
10:00a.m. Accommodation at Ibusuki Onsen Hot Springs 10min 10:57a.m. Ibusuki Station (Sightseeing train -Ibusuki no Tamatebako)〈Heading north along Kinkowan Bay,enjoy the views of the Osumi Peninsula and Sakurajima located on the opposite shore.〉
51min 1:23p.m. Kagoshima Chuo Station (Sightseeing train -Hayato no Kaze) 51min
2:14p.m. Kareigawa Station 15min 2:30p.m. Activity 10“Sakurajima Course” Aerial Tour of the Volcano（30min） 5min 3:40p.m. Kagoshima Airport Local airports
- Enjoy stunning scenery, the gifts of the region’s active volcanoes, and discover Kinkowan Bay, a dynamic submerged caldera.- Experience the ultimate in relaxation at the Ibusuki sand baths, and tour around Cape Sata, the southernmost tip of the Japanese mainland.- Get a feel for the area by boat, tour bus, and sightseeing train.
The landscape of the lava field just below Sakurajima’s southern peak is the highlight here.
From March to October, you can walk the sand bar at low tide to cross over to Chiringashima.
Cross the southernmost point of Kinkowan Bay by high-speed ferry. Enjoy the 20-minute boat ride. The evening sun disappearing behind Mt. Kaimon is a marvelous sight.
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Sakurajima Ferry TerminalSakurajima Visitor Center
Shigetomi CoastNagisa Museum
Cape Sata
Ogawanotaki Waterfall
Lake Ikeda
Ibusuki Harbor
Nejime Harbor
Ibusuki Station
Kagoshima Chuo Station
Kagoshima Port
Kagoshima Airport
Kareigawa Station
Arimura Lava Observatory
ChiringashimaActivity02
Activity03
Activity01,07,08
Activity10
Activity11
Activity09
Activity12
Activity17
N Arimura Lava Observatory
Chiringashima
High-speed ferry
Activity 10“Sakurajima Course” Aerial Tour of the VolcanoActivity 07 Lava Mini Trek
Ogawanotaki Waterfall
Sample courseusing the recommended activities
Season All seasons Duration of stay 3 nights, 4 days
Notes
Trail map
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Day2
Day3
Day4
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Akan-Mashu
Shikotsu-Toya
Towada-Hachim
antaiSanrikuFukko
Bandai-Asahi
Nikko
Fuji-Hakone-Izu
Joshin’etsu Kogen
Chubu Sangaku
Ise-Shima
SetonaikaiDaisen-O
kiAshizuri-Uwakai
Aso-Kuju
Kirishim
a-Kinkow
anKeram
a Shoto
Myoko-Togakushi renzan
Legend for itinerary symbols Airplane Train/JR Car (rental car) Taxi Fixed-route bus/
shuttle bus Boat Ropeway Bicycle rentals Walking Photo spot
High-speed ferry
Start
Goal
