basic information

Kagoshima 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 Sakurajima, Kagoshima's Vesuvius.

Attractions

Sakurajima (1) Active volcano in the bay off Kagoshima. Senganen Garden (3) Japanese style landscape garden. Saigo Takamori Statue (2) Statue of Saigo Takamori, the local hero.

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Orientation

Access and Orientation How to get to and around Kagoshima. About transportation in Japan

Tours and Packages

Mt. Aso & Kagoshima Tour An English-language guided tour around the southwestern island of Kyushu; Kumamoto and Kagoshima.

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news and reports

	Kagoshima Cherry Blossom Report March 27, 2009
	Kagoshima Cherry Blossom Report March 25, 2009

travel community

Users who have been to Kagoshima: 154
Most visited: Ranked 31st out of 106 destinations

Rating by users:		recommended (83/100, 82 votes)
Rating by staff:		recommended
Overall Rating:		outstanding

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