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Artisan amber rice vinegar brewery, an Active Volcano Sakurajima,and feudal lord villa Sengan-en
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.
Meeting Point
at your hotel or a cruise ship port
take a ferry to Sakurajima
take a ferry to the other side of peninsura
Sakurajima Visitor center
Watch 15 minutes Movie about the real volcanic acitivies on English subtitle, some pannels to explain the past explosive eruptions, vegetations after eruptions and the real life with the active volcano.
Footbath at Sakurajima Lava Nagisa Park
One of the largest footbaths in Japan with a length of 100 meters. It uses natural hot springs with a source temperature of 42 degrees that gush out from 1,000 meters underground. When you soak in the reddish-brown footbath, your body will be warmed up and relaxed. Take a break while looking out at Kagoshima Bay spreading out in front of you or Sakurajima towering behind you.
Depart for Sakamoto amber rice vinegar brewery
Saccharification, lactic acid fermentation, alcohol fermentation, and acetic acid fermentation are performed continuously in one pot, is unique in the world and can only be made here. Even now in the 21st century, the traditional manufacturing method from the Edo period remains unchanged, using only steamed rice, rice malt, and groundwater as raw materials, with the help of solar energy and microorganisms, and over a long period of one to five years. After slowly fermenting and maturing, it is time to harvest.
Lunch at Sakamoto rice venigar restaurant
"Tsubohata" lunch
Price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
aperitif vinegar
Assortment of 3 appetizers
Main・Salad・White rice・Today's soup
(Choose from Kurozu sweet and sour pork, shrimp with chili sauce, or spicy stir-fried chicken for main)
“Tsubohata” Premium Lunch
Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
aperitif vinegar
Assortment of 3 appetizers
2 types of dim sum
Main・Salad・White rice・Today's soup
(Choose from Kurozu sweet and sour pork, shrimp with chili sauce, or spicy stir-fried chicken for main)
“Tsubohata” Dim Sum Lunch
Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
aperitif vinegar
Assortment of 3 appetizers
2 types of dim sum
Sakurajima chicken steamed with bean drums
2 types of fried foods
Hot and sour noodles (half size)
Depart for Sengan-en garden
60 minutes by expressway
Sengan-en, a feudal lord villa and spacious garden, , the world cultural heritage site
12 acres of calming traditional gardens built in 1658, 350 years ago. Enjoy a panoramic view of Kagoshima Bay and the volcano beyond. Features a fascinating mix of Japanese, Chinese. Also be amazed by the history of Japan's first feudal domain that strived for industrialization.
Depart for your cruise ship port
End of the tour
at your hotel or cruise ship port
Ending Point
at your hotel or cruise ship port
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
Transportation : Up to 8 people, you can charter a jumbo taxi for 48,000 JPY.
The one-way ferry fare : per person is 200JPY, a jumbo taxi is 2,390JPY.
The express toll is 800 JPY.
The entrance fee to Sengan-en Garden is 1,600 JPY per person.
Lunch will cost around 2000 JPY.
Tour Important Information
At Sengan-en Garden, you will walk about 1 hour, so please wear comfortable shoes.
Important message from the guide
Tours are all open to any kind of arrangement. please feel free to let me know your preferences.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Kagoshima Tour Reviews
Lindsey M.
Highlights of Kagoshima city, Sakurajima and Sengan-en Garden
“Wonderful day in kagoshima”
Hitomi was a wonderful guide! Unfortunately we didn’t have great weather but she certainly made the most of it and was very flexible to our schedule due to weather. She also took us to the best lunch we have had in Japan. Would absolutely recommend!
Hitomi A.
(4 reviews)Thank you very much for your wonderful review! I am happy to hear that you enjoyed Kagoshima and Wagyu beef yakiniku. I also enjoyed guiding you around Senganen Cat shrine. By now you are definitely having a great time with your beloved cat and dog. with many thanks.
“Hidden Sakurajima”
Due to circumstances the plan was changed but Hitomi was quick to adapt. As it was cloudy we could not see the top of Sakurajima but still learnt a lot at the visitor Center. The highlight though was the wagyu lunch as it pleased some tough critics. Hoping to come back again and hopefully see the full view of Sakurajima.
Hitomi A.
(4 reviews)Thank you for your tour review. I really like the title "Hidden Sakurajima'' and the phrase "some tough critics." I thought there was only one tough critic, but there were actually some! you are such a great writer. It was a shame that the weather and the cherry blossoms weren't in bloom yet, but I'm glad you enjoyed the Wagyu Yakiniku. Continue your wonderful cruise ship journey! Please come back to Kagoshima again! Also, please give my best wishes to each and every member of your family. .
“Sakurajima”
Two of us had a nice visit to Sakurajima with Hitomi. She was very pleasant, engaging and informative with a nice sense of humor. Definitely five star guide.
Hitomi A.
(4 reviews)Thank you for your too good review! Your words are a great honor to me. You people respect each other and you have broad and deep perspectives and actions. I had a very memorable and touching day with you. Thank you again for everything!
