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Kagoshima ( Japanese: 鹿児島, IPA: [kaɡoɕima]), officially Kagoshima City (鹿児島市, Kagoshima-shi, IPA: [kaɡoɕimaɕi]), is the capital city of Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Located at the southwestern tip of the island of Kyūshū, Kagoshima is the largest city in the prefecture by some margin.
Kagoshima (鹿児島) is Kyushu 's southernmost major city and the capital of Kagoshima Prefecture. The city is often compared with its Italian sister city Naples due to a similarly mild climate, palm tree-lined streets, relatively hot tempered inhabitants and rumbling Mount Sakurajima, Kagoshima's Vesuvius.
Discover the top things to do in Kagoshima, known for the smoking volcano of Sakurajima in south Kyushu. Also explore the hot springs of Kirishima Onsen, the forests of Yakushima or the island of Amami.
Jan 26, 2020 · The vibrant city of Kagoshima is the capital of the wider Kagoshima Prefecture and is one of the nicest spots to start a visit to the island of Kyushu in Japan. The city is best known for the spectacular Sakurajima volcano which looms next to it and this is also a great place to use a base if you want to explore the neighboring ...
From the beaches of Amami-Oshima Island and ancient forests of Yakushima to the great volcanoes of Sakurajima and Kirishima, Kagoshima shows off Japan’s wild side. At the southern tip of mainland Japan, Kagoshima Prefecture is nicknamed the “Naples of the East” for its bay and comfortable climate. The prefecture is incredibly active ...
Kagoshima Prefecture is officially recognized (by the World Trade Organization) as the home to one of the most traditional beverages of Japan, shōchū. In Kagoshima there are 113+ distilleries, producing about 1,500 highly acclaimed brands, placing Kagoshima in the top for production quantity and shipment.
The official guide to Kagoshima, in southernmost Kyushu, Japan. Find information about Kagoshima's beautiful landscapes, hot springs and outdoor activities, as well as food information such as where to get the freshest seafood, wagyu beef and local liquor.
Kagoshima City's official website for tourist information introduces popular sightseeing destinations such as Sakurajima, Senganen, Tenmonkan and the Museum of the Meiji Restoration, sample routes, leisure and various programs, food, souvenirs, and recommended travel itineraries.
Only four kilometers from active volcano Sakurajima , Kagoshima City combines a stunning vista with rich local history, excellent food and drink, and vibrant nightlife. Its central location makes it the perfect hub for exploring both mainland Kagoshima and its surrounding islands.
Mar 2, 2012 · The southernmost big city on Japan's main islands, sunny Kagoshima (鹿児島) has a personality to match its climate and has been voted Japan's friendliest city nationwide. It's proud of its past as capital of the feudal Satsuma province, which holds an outsize place in Japanese history.
