Kagoshima's biggest annual festival returns each November promising traditional dance parades, taiko performances and a whole lot more. Occupying the tram line route in the downtown Tenmonkan area, the festival originally started in 1949, to mar..
No, you don't eat turtle hands in Yakushima -- although you will eat food which looks uncannily like that of a turtle hand. "Kame-no-te" directly translates to "turtle hand." However, it is actually a seafood! It is native to..
Most regions have their own culinary specialties in Japan, and Kagoshima is no different. As soon as you walk around in the city or grab a tourist guide, you will notice something called kurobuta, which means black pork. Why is it called black pork? ..
Hungry for something but not quite sure what? Want to sample a lot of different specialties without having to restaurant hop? Head to Kagomma Yataimura, a collection of food stalls just steps from Kagoshima-Chuo station. Kagomma Yataimura bring..
Are you a history and nature fan? Then Kagoshima might be worth a visit! Even though the largest city in southern Kyushu and capital of Kagoshima Prefecture is not close to Tokyo, and many travelers don't have it on the top of their sightseeing..
If you're thinking of overnighting in Ibusuki, the town at the bottom end of Kagoshima's Satsuma Peninsula, it's worth splashing out a bit for a stay at the Ryokan Ginsyo. The large, multi-floor ryokan sits right on the edge of Kagoshima ..
If you choose to visit Yakushima it's best to stay at least two nights, so you can enjoy the beauty and atmosphere of its ancient forests without having to worry about the ferry. A good place to stay is Minshuku Umikawa as it's friendly, comf..
Affectionately named as the "treasure box" of Ibusuki, this beautifully designed train takes you on a scenic route from Kagoshima-chuo Station to Ibusuki. Enjoy gorgeous sea views as you relax in the comfortable seats of the "Ibusuki n..
Get ready for the best and worst 12 hours of your life! Mt. Miyanoura (1,936M) is the highest mountain in the Kyushu area (southern Japan) and is located on the island of Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture. It is part of the area which is a UNESCO Wo..
A pristine island beach in southern Japan, Isso Beach is a relaxing get-away while visiting Yakushima. The island itself, located in Kagoshima Prefecture, is famous to many non-Japanese and Japanese alike because of the classic Studio Ghibli anime f..
