Kagoshima Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“Sakurajima and Chiran Peace Museum and Samurai District”

We are a group of 4 adults from Singapore on a Japan cruise holiday stopping in Kagoshima for a day. Mr Eiji K was our private guide in Kagoshima. Eiji-san is a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, with a very pleasant and friendly personality. He speaks very fluent English, communicates well and has a good sense of humour. He is punctual and covers the itinerary of our tour very efficiently with due consideration to our cruise ship's departure time from the port. Due to rainy weather condition, we decided, after visiting Sakurajima, to skip the Sengan-en Garden strolling part of our tour and instead requested Eiji-san to take us to the nearby small town of Chiran to visit the Peace Museum (history of Kamikaze pilots) and the Samurai District. Eiji-san was very flexible and amenable to switch the itinerary, although the driving distance from Sakurajima was quite far and knowing the change would result in our agreed tour time period being exceeded. Both these places were surprisingly very interesting and educational although they are not well advertised in travel websites. The mini-van used for our trip was very comfortable, clean and safe. Overall, we had a very enjoyable day with Eiji-san as our guide. We highly recommend Mr Eiji K as a private guide for Kagoshima. CH Koh Singapore

Eiji K.

(30 reviews)

Thank you for the great review, Choon-san! Very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour a lot :) I hope you will keep on your journey safe and enjoyable. Hope we will see each other in the future. Arigato! Eiji

“An Unforgettable Day in Kagoshima with Sini!”

We had an absolutely fantastic full-day tour in Kagoshima, and it was all thanks to our incredible guide, Sini. From the moment we met, Sini was the definition of professionalism. She acted as our driver for the day, which made the trip incredibly comfortable and allowed us to see so much more than we could have on our own. What really stood out was her flexibility. She adjusted the itinerary on short notice to perfectly match our wishes. Her English is flawless, making communication for us as non English native speakers easy and insightful, as she shared deep knowledge about the area and japanese culture with charm and wit. Sini is not just a professional guide; she is a wonderful person who is genuinely kind and attentive. She truly exceeded all our expectations. If you are looking for a seamless, personalized, and joyful experience in Kagoshima, we cannot recommend Sini highly enough! Thank you, Sini, for a day we will never forget!

Sini T.

(29 reviews)

Thank you for your kind words! Dear Burkhard, "Herzlichen Dank" for your wonderful review! It was such a pleasure to meet you and spend the day exploring Kagoshima together. I am truly touched by your kind words regarding my guiding and driving. I’m glad that the flexible itinerary worked out well and that you could enjoy the local culture and insights comfortably. Your appreciation of my English and passion for Japanese culture means the world to me. The day was just as unforgettable for me as it was for you, thanks to your kindness and curiosity. I am so happy to have played a part in your journey through Japan. "Vielen Dank "once again for choosing me as your guide. I hope to see you back in Kagoshima someday! Warmest regards, Sini

“Half day tour to Chiran from Kagoshima ”

Moriaki A. met our group of 3 couples at the Kagoshima Cruise Terminal and drove us in comfort to Chiran whilst noting district highlights along the way. We loved the tranquility and beauty of the Chiran Samurai Residences and Gardens and Moriaki’s commentary added to our experience. We then travelled to the Chiran Peace Museum and Park. Moriaki added to our understanding of the displays and translated as needed. He ensured we were at the Museum for the feature film explaining more about the kamikaze pilots. We enjoyed a wonderful tour that was both informative and at a relaxed pace. As expected it was hard to hear Moriaki in the back of the vehicle - maybe a microphone might help. Arigato gozaimasu Moriaki

Moriaki A.

(17 reviews)

Suzanne-san Thank you so much for your prompt and wonderful comment. It would be the greatest pleasure if everyone enjoyed it. I pray that the message from the Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots will lead to world peace. Thank you very much. I will consider using a microphone. Kagoshima still has many attractive spots. I look forward to you enjoying Kagoshima at your leisure again if you have the opportunity. Moriaki A