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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

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

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