JAL, ANA, Skymark and Solaseed are operating frequent flights between Tokyo's Haneda Airport and Kagoshima Airport, while Jetstar connects Kagoshima with Narita Airport. Flight time is around two hours. The regular one way fares by JAL and ANA are around 46,000 yen, while discount tickets are usually available for between 18,500 and 30,000 yen. The fares by Solaseed Air are roughly 15 percent lower than the ones of JAL and ANA, while the fares by Skymark Airlines and Jetstar are even cheaper.
Kagoshima Airport is a 40-60 minute bus ride outside of the city center. The one way fare between the airport and various stops in the city center is 1400 yen. Many rental car outlets are located at Kagoshima Airport.
Airfares from Tokyo to Kagoshima over the next 30 daysMarch 27, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Tokyo and Kagoshima are connected with each other by the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen. One transfer of trains is required along the way, typically at Shin-Osaka or Hakata Station. The one way trip takes about seven hours and costs around 30,000 yen. The Japan Rail Pass fully covers the trip if done by the slower Hikari and Sakura trains, but a supplement fee is required on the Nozomi and Mizuho trains.
Above fees and schedules are subject to change. Be sure to check current yen exchange rates.
Getting around
Kagoshima's main train station is Kagoshima Chuo Station, while Kagoshima Station is a smaller station on the opposite side of the city center. Located halfway between the two stations, Tenmonkan is considered Kagoshima's central downtown area. There are two tram lines which serve both railway stations and provide quick and convenient service in the downtown area. One ride costs 170 yen regardless of the distance traveled.
In March 2025, a new railway station, Senganen Station, was opened, greatly improving access to the garden of the same name.
Kagoshima also has a bus network, which provides access to sites not served by trains and trams. The City View Bus is particularly useful for tourists, connecting Kagoshima Chuo Station with Senganen Garden, Shiroyama Park and the ferry terminal to Sakurajima. It run every 30 minutes and costs 230 yen per ride or 600 yen for unlimited use on one calendar day.
The Cute Pass provides unlimited use of trams, the City View Bus, the Sakurajima Island View Bus, other city-operated buses and the Sakurajima Ferry on one or two consecutive calendar days. The 1-day pass costs 1300 yen, while the 2-day pass costs 1900 yen. The pass also includes discounts at some tourist facilities.
Kagoshima Airport is located quite far outside the city center, and is most easily accessed by airport buses, which stop at a number of locations within the city, including Kagoshima Chuo Station and Tenmonkan. The one way ride takes 40-60 minutes and costs 1400 yen.
There are four separate ferry terminals across the Kagoshima Port area for ferries leaving to nearby and faraway destinations (see map above): about one bus per hour connects Kagoshima Chuo Station with the various terminals for ferries to Sakurajima and Yakushima (15 minutes, 160 yen one way). Ferries for Okinawa can be reached by the "Port Liner" bus which connects Kagoshima Chuo Station with Kagoshima New Port (20 minutes, 180 yen one way) once per day, timed to the ferries' departures and arrivals. All of the above-mentioned buses also stop at Tenmonkan in the city center along the way.
Sheraton Kagoshima has a fitness centre, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Kagoshima. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation offers a business centre, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Sheraton Kagoshima features some units with city views, and all rooms include a kettle. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast.
Spa and wellness facilities including a sauna and a hot spring bath, as well as the possibility to arrange massage treatments, are at guests' disposal during their stay at Sheraton Kagoshima. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kagoshima, like hiking and fishing.
Popular points of interest near Sheraton Kagoshima include Kagoshima Chuo Station, Korai Bridge and Museum of the Meiji Restoration. Kagoshima Airport is 39 km from the property.
Featuring an open-air natural hot spring bath overlooking Sakurajima Volcano and the sea, SHIROYAMA HOTEL kagoshima offers a spa centre, 7 dining options and a concierge. Rooms have free wired internet.
Some rooms come with a view of Sakurajima volcano and Kinko-wan Bay. All are equipped with an LCD TV with satellite channels, a fridge and a safe.
The spa at SHIROYAMA HOTEL kagoshima offers a mist sauna, a flower bath and massage treatments. Guests can also enjoy karaoke and shopping.
Restaurant Le Ciel offers panoramic city views and Western food, while other restaurants serve Japanese and Chinese specialities. Castle Park houses its own bakery and brewery.
A free bus circulates between SHIROYAMA HOTEL kagoshima, JR Kagoshima Chuo Station and downtown area Tenmonkan, both a 10-minute drive away.
GRAND BASE Kagoshima is situated in Kagoshima, 2.5 km from Kagoshima Station, 500 metres from Museum of the Meiji Restoration, as well as 400 metres from Korai Bridge. It is located 1.3 km from Kagoshima Chuo Station and provides free WiFi plus full-day security. The aparthotel features family rooms.
Some units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, washing machine and a kettle, as well as a fully equipped kitchen. At the aparthotel, every unit has a private bathroom.
Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Xavier Taika Kinenhi, St. Xavier Church and Sengoku Tenjin. Kagoshima Airport is 38 km away.
Featuring 4-star accommodation, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kagoshima Tenmonkan PREMIER - former Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kagoshima Tenmonkan is situated in Kagoshima, 1.8 km from Kagoshima Chuo Station and 2 km from Kagoshima Station. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. St. Xavier Church is 700 metres away and Korai Bridge is 1.1 km from the hotel.
A buffet breakfast is available at the hotel.
Popular points of interest near Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kagoshima Tenmonkan PREMIER - former Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kagoshima Tenmonkan include Central Park, Xavier Taika Kinenhi and Sengoku Tenjin. Kagoshima Airport is 38 km from the property.
Hotel Ninestates Kagoshima is set in Kagoshima, 1.2 km from Kagoshima Chuo Station, 2.4 km from Kagoshima Station, as well as 600 metres from Xavier Taika Kinenhi. Among the facilities at this property are a lift and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to popular attractions like Korai Bridge, Terukuni Shrine and Central Park.
Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath, slippers and a hair dryer. A microwave, a fridge and stovetop are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the aparthotel, the units have bed linen and towels.
Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include St. Xavier Church, Sengoku Tenjin and Museum of the Meiji Restoration. Kagoshima Airport is 37 km from the property.
Fav KAGOSHIMA CHUO is set in Kagoshima, within 2.9 km of Kagoshima Station and less than 1 km of Xavier Taika Kinenhi. Featuring a terrace, this 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. All guest rooms in fav KAGOSHIMA CHUO are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kagoshima Chuo Station, Museum of the Meiji Restoration and Korai Bridge. Kagoshima Airport is 38 km from the property.
Set within 1.1 km of Kagoshima Chuo Station and 3.2 km of Kagoshima Station, GRAND BASE Kagoshima Chuo offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kagoshima. It is situated 1.5 km from Museum of the Meiji Restoration and features a lift. The aparthotel has family rooms.
Each unit has a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with hot tub and slippers. Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while selected rooms also feature a balcony. At the aparthotel, units are fitted with bed linen and towels.
Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Xavier Taika Kinenhi, St. Xavier Church and Korai Bridge. The nearest airport is Kagoshima Airport, 37 km from GRAND BASE Kagoshima Chuo.
Hostel Tomal is located in Kagoshima, less than 1 km from Kagoshima City Museum of Art and a 7-minute walk from Sengoku Tenjin. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.6 km from Kagoshima Chuo Station.
All rooms have a shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, while selected rooms also offer a kitchen equipped with a fridge.
Popular points of interest near the hostel include Kagoshima Station, Minato Odori Park and Central Park. Kagoshima Airport is 39 km from the property.
You Style Hotel MARINE is situated in Kagoshima, 1 km from Xavier Taika Kinenhi and less than 1 km from Minato Odori Park. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.7 km from Kagoshima Chuo Station.
Popular points of interest near the hotel include Kagoshima Station, Sengoku Tenjin and Central Park. The nearest airport is Kagoshima Airport, 39 km from You Style Hotel MARINE.
Situated 9.1 km from Kagoshima Chuo Station, Apartment Hotel Ecott offers accommodation with a balcony. This 3-star aparthotel offers a lift and full-day security. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.
Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bidet, slippers and a hair dryer. A microwave, a fridge and stovetop are also available, as well as a kettle. At the aparthotel, each unit has bed linen and towels.
A bicycle rental service is available at the aparthotel.
Kagoshima Station is 10 km from Apartment Hotel Ecott, while Kagoshima Municipal Science Hall is 6.3 km from the property. Kagoshima Airport is 49 km away.
