Activities Cathedral of St Francis Xavier Mandy Bartok The Cathedral of St Francis Xavier in Kagoshima is a testament to the work of the Portuguese missionary who attempted to brin...
Activities Southern Japan's Natural Heritage Luca De Pasquale Discover the rich nature of Kagoshima Prefecture on a 5-day trip from Tokyo. Venture through volcanoes, primeval forests, and...
Activities 5 Flower Parks to Visit in Kyushu Kim Bergström Japan is blessed with an array of beautiful flower parks from the top of the country to the bottom. This list looks at five g...
Activities Maenohama Cosmos Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Each year in early November, the town of Maenohama in Kagoshima Prefecture is home to a cosmos festival. Along with the spaci...
Culture Shirakane Ishigura Museum Kathryn Wortley In Aira, near Kagoshima Airport, Shirakane Shuzou Co., Ltd. has been distilling shochu at its family ishigura (stone storage ...
Food Japan’s Local Cuisines Tom Roseveare Japanese food is admired around the world, comprising a sheer variety of dishes and cooking techniques that have garnered wid...
Accommodation See Southern Japan with Kirishima As Your Gateway Joanna Ligon Soothe your senses in Kirishima’s nature and experience Kirishima Kokusai Hotel’s hospitality.
Area Kirishima Ignatius Koh Kirishima, the second biggest city in Kagoshima Prefecture, is a magnet for hikers due to its combination of mountainous trai...
Culture Kyushu Superlatives Lisa Wallin Although Kyushu is often overlooked by tourists visiting Honshu, it has a lot to offer with its abundant natural sights and d...
Culture 5 Heart-Shaped Destinations in Japan Kim Bergström These five destinations across Japan incorporate heart shapes into their designs.
