Kagoshima Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“Wonderful tour!!!”

During our Kagoshima tour, the driver kindly explained about Sengan-en Garden and Sakurajima Island using Google Translate so that we could fully enjoy and understand the experience. I truly appreciated his thoughtfulness and effort to make sure nothing was lost in translation. He also recommended a wonderful Wagyu restaurant, which turned out to be one of the highlights of the trip. The meal was unforgettable, and it felt like we were being treated with great care. More than anything, I was deeply touched by the warmth and hospitality we received throughout the day. Thanks to his kindness and dedication, our time in Kagoshima became not only enjoyable but also truly memorable.

TR Taxi

(345 reviews)

We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. It is great to hear you enjoyed the tour in Kagoshima. We’re especially glad the driver’s effort to communicate and his restaurant recommendation helped make the day special. Your message will be passed on to him. If you plan to explore more places in Japan, please feel free to reach out. We are always here to help.

“Fantastic Tour with Eiji!”

Communication setting up the tour was easy, Eiji was so accommodating and knowledgeable about the area, and has a great sense of humor. Highly recommend a tour with him!

Eiji K.

(20 reviews)

Thank you for coming to my tour, Tamar. Very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. I also enjoyed sharing our time together and chatting about a lot of things. Arigato! Eiji

“Samurai Streets, Somen Streams & Stunning Views in Kagoshima”

What. A. Day. Kagoshima completely stole our hearts—thanks to our amazing guide Yaron and the absolute MVP of drivers, Momo! We started by stepping back in time at the Chiran Samurai Residences, where peaceful gardens and old-world charm made us feel like we were living in a samurai movie. Then Yaron took us to drink the best macha and ic e cream - yum! And on our way back to the car to meeet Momo, Yaron bought some fish food so our kids could feed the koi fish along the side of the road. Then came the views: Kaimon Volcano rising dramatically over the sea, looking like it was plucked straight from a painting. Pure magic. We visited a sea horse farm where there was the cutest torii gate and shrine. For lunch Yaron took us to the best somen noodles in town! Catching noodles out of water chutes at a flowing somen restaurant was an experience will never forget and the kids loved their first Japanese somen! It was delicious chaos in the best way. We feasted like locals—grilled fish, inari, and dishes we couldn’t pronounce but now dream about daily. And then—plot twist—my husband had a mission: find the original Pokémon game for Game Boy. Instead of laughing us off, Momo made a few calls, found a local vintage game store, confirmed they had it, and detoured us there before heading to the port. Literal hero move. We wrapped the day at Lake Ikeda, home to Japan’s very own Loch Ness Monster, Isshii. No confirmed sightings (yet), but the lake was stunning and full of mystery. Huge love to Yaron and Momo for making this day unforgettable. From samurais to somen to beautiful views, Kagoshima hit every note.

Yaron P.

(10 reviews)

Dear Cristin, It was such a pleasure to spend time with your family — I truly enjoyed every minute! We were also lucky to have such beautiful weather. I wish I could have shown you even more… so I guess that means you’ll just have to come back! (: There’s still so much to see in Kagoshima and on the amazing island of Kyushu. And the kids eating the somen noodles even without the sauce — that was cool! Thank you all :-)