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Kagoshima Private Tour - Amber vinegar pots 「©k.p.v.b]
Amber vinegar pots 「©k.p.v.b]
Kagoshima Private Tour - Sakurajima, footbath
Sakurajima, footbath
Kagoshima Private Tour - Sengan-en Garden in Autumn
Sengan-en Garden in Autumn
Kagoshima Private Tour - Sengan-en Garden in Spring「©k.p.v.b」
Sengan-en Garden in Spring「©k.p.v.b」

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

Nature & Outdoor
Kagoshima Tour Guide - Hitomi A.

Joined 2023

Hitomi A.
5.00 / 5
(12 reviews)
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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.

Itinerary

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09:00 AM

Meeting Point

at your hotel or a cruise ship port

09:30 AM

take a ferry to Sakurajima

take a ferry to the other side of peninsura

10:00 AM

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.

10:30 AM

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.

11:00 AM

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 unhanged for 200 years, 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.

12:00 PM

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)

01:00 PM

Depart for Sengan-en garden

60 minutes by expressway

02:00 PM

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.

03:30 PM

Depart for your cruise ship port

04:00 PM

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

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What‘s included

guide fee

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Transportation : Average chartered taxi fare; up to 3 for 39,000 JPY, up to 8 for 50,000 JPY.

The one-way ferry fare : per person is 250JPY, a jumbo taxi is 2,630JPY.

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.

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Kagoshima Tour Guide - Hitomi A.

Joined 2023

Hitomi A.
5.00 / 5
(12 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Hitomi A.

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 for an airline company, I could travel to many foreign countries with lots of joy experiencing their unique cultures. Now, I want to help visitors from abroad enjoy Japanese unique culture, history, nature.

Reviews

Wonderful day in Beppu with Hitomi

We booked a whisky tasting itinerary with Hitomi during our brief cruise stop over in Beppu. She arrived early and greeted us at the terminal with the taxi driver. We had a blast touring the distilleries and learning about the history of the whisky in Japan. We also enjoyed Japanese BBQ for lunch which was just delicious. Hitomi has a great personality, she speaks English well and understands our need. She really took care of our group. We had never thought we would enjoy this small town so much. It is now one of our fondest memories in Japan :)

Great day with Hitomi in Kagoshima

We had a group of 5 adults stopping in Kagoshima via cruise ship for the day, and booked Hitomi to tour us around. She did a great job. Very friendly and personable. Kept us on track and ahead of the crowds. We had also booked a van for the day. Went to Sengan-en House which had a really nice house structure and beautiful gardens right on the bay. Much history here. Then she took us to a Wagyu beef restaurant for lunch, then we took the ferry to Sakurajima island to look at the volcano at a couple of viewing spots. Stopped first to soak our feet in the geothermal bath…pretty hot water !! The volcano just happened to spew out ash about 500’ high twice while we were on the island…something that doesn’t happen very often. A really nice day and Hitomi made it fun and special.

David Z.

Hitomi A.

Thank you for your wonderful review and for visiting Japan and Kagoshima. It was a great pleasure to show you and your family around many tourist attractions in Kagoshima city during the 7 hours. Yes, it was especially amazing to see Sakurajima erupt so explosively twice. It was my first time to see it up close and a moving experience to witness the power of nature with you all so closely. I Look forward to your next visit and wish you and your family all the best!

Well organized tour and a great guide

Hitomi was a great guide. From a year out in planning, she communicated well, so there were no surprises. Pricing is clearly setup. The tour goes to many places a tour bus can't go to, and she was able to adjust the start time of the tour. Being a private tour there is so much flexibility and no waiting for other people. She booked our lunch for us and the pricing was a great value. Food was really yummy. We learned so much about the sites and Japanese life, history and traditions. I'd recommend booking this tour, as there are a limited number of quality guides.

Hansel Y.

Hitomi A.

Thank you for your lovely review. You've come during a fantastic week in Japan with the cherry blossoms starting to bloom. It was a wonderful day introducing Kagoshima and sharing so much with you both. I wish you and your family all the best.

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