Kagoshima Private Tours &amp; Local Tour Guides

(10 reviews)

Hi I'm Eiji, an English tour guide in Amami Ōshima. Born in Tokyo and left the crazy town when I was 22 years old with my little backpack. Spent about 3 years to see and experience the world, more than 25 countries in total, and lived in a couple of different part of Japan, such as Yakushima, Izu, and Kochi. And finally, drifted to the southern subtropic island, Amami Ōshima in 2015. I have worked as an English tour guide for an Australian company for 3 years and also worked as a sea kayak tour guide for 3 years, love to show people around my favorite places. My hobbies are outdoor activities such as canoeing, surfing and camping. Traveling, eating and drinking as well! I'm looking forward to sharing our time and traveling together on this beautiful island.

Hitomi A.

(4 reviews)

Hello! I’m Hitomi. I was born and raised in Kagoshima. After graduating from the college, I mostly lived in Tokyo and came back to my hometown 10 years ago. I love communicating with people and sharing each other’s culture and history. As I used to work at an airline company, I could travel many foreign countries with lots of joy experiencing their unique cultures. Now, I want to help visitors from abroad to enjoy Japanese unique culture and history.

Moriaki A.

4.67 / 5

(3 reviews)

Hello, I am a retired captain of a commuter airline, with over 40 years of experience and over 22,400 flight hours focused on providing safe and comfortable travel. I have had the opportunity to visit various countries, including Japan, the United States, China, Taiwan, South Korea, and the Philippines. After retiring, I worked as a volunteer guide for city walks in Kagoshima for eight years and obtained my certification as a certified guide for the World Heritage Sites in Kagoshima Prefecture. The joy of traveling overseas is getting to know different cultures, languages, and the unique lifestyles and food cultures of the people. However, what is most valuable to me are the memories made meeting people during travels. During my career, I focused on safely and comfortably transporting passengers. Today, I aim to continue a job that brings travelers fun and memorable experiences. I am committed to being a reliable guide for everyone and providing memorable trips.

Sini T.

(5 reviews)

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Hello, 我姓鄧，英文名叫Tiffany。來日本讀書到結婚工作20多年的澳門人。現在是日本九州的中文導游(Chinese / Cantonese tour guide)。除了日語和廣東話之外,國語（普通話）流利,以及日常英文溝通都沒問題,所以我的客人大多來自香港,澳門,台灣,國內,還有馬來西亞,新加坡,還有美加華人等國籍非常多元化。由於我在日本的大學讀完研究生以後工作了差不多十年中，曾經從事過鹿兒島國際交流協會，鹿兒島觀光連盟（相當於官方旅游局）和主持過本地電視台（KYT）介紹旅游和美食的節目。所以對於九州，特別是鹿兒島這個地方的風土人情，美食特色的實務和相關專業知識,可能比日本人一點都不遜色呢（笑！）無論您是幾個小時或者一天的短途旅遊, 或是連續幾天的深度旅遊,我相信可以為您的旅途錦上添花。我們可以選擇去鹿兒島經典名勝的櫻島火山、仙巌園，指宿泡沙蒸溫泉，霧島的高千穗牧場親親大自然；也可以去體會潛力新景點：去看茶田，試穿和服；看千隻仙鶴在日出日落中飛舞；去霧島泡泥漿溫泉；去離島的火箭基地看火箭發射，衝浪或劃橡皮艇,甚至單車游、自駕游,甚至一起定制路線的自由行等，相信我都能滿足您的願望！數小時、半天、一天，或者跨境的多天游，都可以事前通過溝通爲您私人訂製,保證貼心安排。。。除了鹿兒島,宮崎,熊本,大分,長崎,福岡等九州各地,我都可以與您同行,讓您暢通無阻! 不要猶豫了，快來日本跟我一起領略這個九州淳樸的南方城市的美麗風情吧！ 2019年10月 Tang Tiffany 2023・03 更新

New Kagoshima Tour Guides

Yaron P.

(3 reviews)

Adventures lover, Living with my Japanese wife and kids in the Amazing KAGOSHIMA prefecture for 19 years. Experienced Guide since 2017. I'll guide you as we walking, hiking or biking to the most interesting power spots that some of them knows only to us the locals.

Mikiko H.

(15 reviews)

Hi! I’m a licensed guide living in Kagoshima. Please call me Miki ! Now I’m working as a guide and an interpreter. And I have a certificate for medical interpreter. I love to meet new people. In my town Kagoshima, there are abundant nature and places where you can experience unique local culture. My favorite place is Mt. Sakurajima. It’s one of the best active volcanoes in the world. From observatories, you could feel its energy and, moreover if you are lucky, it will erupt in front of you! If you are interested in history of Japan, here is the right place to visit because..... oops, I’ll tell you the story when we meet!! I’m very flexible and cheerful. And I’m very happy to arrange a tour for you and customize it according to your request!! So please leave your message to me and feel free to ask me if you have any questions or specific requests before you come. I’m looking forward to seeing you here Kagoshima!! Can’t wait!! Miki

Popular Kagoshima Private Tours

In search of the key to open Kagoshima's treasure chest!

8 hours

Kagoshima is blessed with many volcanoes, a mild climate and a lot of rain. People have survived on barren volcanic ash plateaus. Currently, the agricultural production is the highest in Japan and marine resources are also abundant. Relatively close ancestors started the industrial revolution along with the social revolution for modernization in Japan. Western countries hailed this as an oriental miracle. Please enjoy the trip to find many of Kagoshima's secret keys.

鹿兒島/鹿儿岛一天遊（櫻島活火山，仙巌園，購物）Kagoshima one day tour

行程可以按照客人的需求，或實際天氣情況而適當調整。鹿兒島市區（你的酒店附近）---櫻島渡輪碼頭---櫻島港碼頭----櫻島游客中心---櫻島Nagisa海濱熔岩公園---泡洗足浴溫泉---湯之平展望臺---世界遺產“仙巌園”--- 天文館通購物街---鹿兒島市（你的酒店附近）如果遇上雨天, 可以更改到室內參觀鹿兒島水族館(IO world Kagoshima) 也可參觀歷史或美術館。或者增加在有上蓋的購物街中漫遊和購物。

Kagoshima Mt.Sakurajima Experience tour

5 hours 30 min

You can enjoy the active volcano, Mt.Sakurajima thoroughly in this tour. You go to Mt.Sakurajima by a ferry. First, you go to Visitor center to learn about the volcano, if you want you can enjoy hot spring foot bath there, too. Then using a sightseeing bus, you go to a pottery shop to make ash art using colored volcanic ash. After that, you go to an observatory to enjoy the view of the volcano very closely.

Highlights of Kagoshima city, Sakurajima and Sengan-en Garden

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Fell the wonder of nature by experiencing the real active volcano Sakurajima, an oblong massive trapezoid volcano rises above Kagoshima Bay, erupts on average 200 times a year, enjoy Japan's longest 100 meter footbath. Sengan-en, 12 acres of calming traditional gardens built in 1658. Discover peaceful ponds, mysterious shrines, a bamboo grove, the lord's house lived in and loved by generations. World Heritage site of the modernisation project and sophisticated crystal cut glass craftsmanship.

New Kagoshima Private Tours

Sakurajima, Rose Garden Kanoya and Shochu brewery

7 hours

The shochu production season runs from late August to November, the same time as when fresh sweet potatoes are harvested. By witnessing the delicate manufacturing process and huge tanks that go into making shochu, you will deepen your respect to the brewers and your love for shochu. Rose Garden Kanoya is Japan's largest rose garden, with 35,000 roses planted on a vast 8ha site. Rose Festivals are held in spring, late April to June and fall, late October to early December.

Ferris Wheel, Black Beef/Pork, Meiji Restoration Museum

Amulan, a large Ferris wheel located on the roof of Amu Plaza commercial complex directly connected to Central Station, is one of the highlights of Kagoshima City, offering a panoramic view of the active volcano Sakurajima and the bay. Kuroge Wagyu beef and Kurobuta pork are of the highest quality, so please try them out.

Artisan amber rice vinegar brewery, an Active Volcano Sakurajima,and feudal lord villa Sengan-en

7 hours

Feel the wonder of nature by experiencing an oblong massive trapezoid volcano rises above Kagoshima Bay. It erupts on average 200 times a year. There is Japan's longest 100 meter footbath that will warm your mind and body. Then visit Sakamoto artisan amber rice vinegar brewery to see how traditional rice vinegar is made. After knowing its wonder, enjoy a lunch that goes well with amber vinegar. Afterwards, head to Senganen, a daimyo villa and garden, which is a world cultural heritage site.

Real Natural Hot Sandbath in Ibusuki, Kagoshima

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7 hours

Natural steam sandbaths are something you would want to try at least once in your life. Your body is covered with sand heated by hot springs that naturally well up from the earth. Tosenkyo rotating flowing noodles is a unique dining experience. The noodles swirl around in front of your eyes. This innovative serving method is a must-visit. Flower Park Kagoshima is Japan’s largest floral park approximately 2400 species and 400000 plants mostly subtropical are grown on the expansive 36.5ha grounds.

Popular Kagoshima Private Cars

Kagoshima Day Tour with a Private Car

5 hours

Experienced local taxi drivers will cordially show you around the area so that you can visit both must-see and hidden sightseeing spots and enjoy local food.

Kagoshima Day Tour with a Private Car

5 hours

Experienced local taxi drivers will cordially show you around the area so that you can visit both must-see and hidden sightseeing spots and enjoy local food.

Kagoshima Day Tour with a Private Car

3 hours

Experienced local taxi drivers will cordially show you around the area so that you can visit both must-see and hidden sightseeing spots and enjoy local food.

Kagoshima Day Tour with a Private Car

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3 hours

Experienced local taxi drivers will cordially show you around the area so that you can visit both must-see and hidden sightseeing spots and enjoy local food.

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Kagoshima Tour Reviews

Diane P.

5 / 5

Apr 24, 2024

Chiran town Samurai village Day Tour

8 hours

Apr 24, 2024

“Chiran Town Samurai village Day Tour”

We had an excellent tour with Yaron who was very flexible, knowledgeable and friendly. He went out of his way to get as much into the day with our reduced time due to having to rejoin our ship. We would highly recommend Yaron. 5 stars.

Yaron P.

(3 reviews)

Dear Diane Thank you very much for your warm words. Kagoshima has so many views to see and a unique culture, I hope you'll come to visit us again.

Margaret M.

5 / 5

Apr 23, 2024

鹿兒島/鹿儿岛一天遊（櫻島活火山，仙巌園，購物）Kagoshima one day tour

Apr 23, 2024

“Awesome day”

Thank you Sini for making our day so awesome in Kagoshima. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves especially the lunch - we can't stop talking about how delicious it was. We highly recommend Sini

Sini T.

(5 reviews)

Thank you Margaret for your comment! Although the weather was not so fine yesterday and the volcano was so shy to show it's face... It's my pleasure to go with you, and heard that you like the restaurant and enjoy the lunch! And thank you for your lunch again! Best wishes for you and your family from Kagoshima.

Laurence E.

5 / 5

Apr 23, 2024

Kagoshima Day Tour with a Private Car