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Kagoshima Private Tour - Amami-style garden
Amami-style garden
Kagoshima Private Tour - Designs we plan to make
Designs we plan to make
Kagoshima Private Tour - Creating patterns with rubber bands
Creating patterns with rubber bands
Kagoshima Private Tour - Finished with matching patterns!
Finished with matching patterns!
Kagoshima Private Tour - Keihan Lunch
Keihan Lunch
Kagoshima Private Tour - Tropical plants
Tropical plants
Kagoshima Private Tour - Dyeing in progress
Dyeing in progress

Experience Tropical Amami Island right in Kagoshima - Culture and Cuisine

Art, Culture, & Historical
Kagoshima Tour Guide - Hoshie K.

Joined 2025

Hoshie K.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
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Kagoshima
English, Japanese (Native), Korean
3 hrs 30 mins
Private tour (only you and Hoshie K.)
Up to 6 people

Maximize your time in this tropical paradise by experiencing its vibrant nature and deep-rooted culture! Stroll through a southern island-style Japanese garden, see how the world-renowned textile Ōshima Tsumugi is made, join craft workshops such as natural dyeing or weaving, and taste local dish, Keihan (Amami-style chicken rice).

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel (Primary)

- Hotel in Kagoshima Chuo Station and Tenmonkan area / or Cruise ship port (Alternatively)

09:30 AM

Amami no Sato

-Garden Walk

Discover a traditional thatched-roof house, tropical plants such as palms and ferns, and a beautifully designed Japanese landscape garden.

10:00 AM

Oshima Tsumugi Museum

Immerse yourself in the world of Ōshima Tsumugi and discover how its intricate, painting-like patterns are created. You can watch artisans weaving right before your eyes, and if you wish, you can even try weaving yourself.

10:40 AM

Handkerchief Dyeing Workshop (Optional)

Enjoy creating your own handkerchief. From circles and hearts to unique patterns, children explore freely while adults get absorbed in design. The joy of unfolding your finished work is unforgettable.

* We need to book in advance. Please confirm the details before you book the tour.

11:30 AM

Lunch

Savor Keihan, a signature Amami dish of rice topped with colorful ingredients. Rich chicken broth with full of natural collagen simmered from bones for hours will not only warms your body but also brings a healthy glow to your skin!

*For variety, you cay also choose tonkatsu (pork cutlet), tuna cutlet, or a vegetarian option.

12:30 PM

End of the tour

Ending Point

Chuo Station / Tenmonkan Area

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

- guide fee

- entrance fee

- lunch

What‘s not included

- workshop fee

- transportation

Tour Important Information

* Please contact me in advance to confirm availability on your preferred date. During high season, the handkerchief dyeing workshop may be fully booked.

* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

* This tour is wheelchair accessible.

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 Guide - Hoshie K.

Joined 2025

Hoshie K.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Hoshie K.

I fell in love with Kagoshima the moment I set foot here, and it's been five years. I’m a national government licensed tour guide.


Kagoshima is a perfect blend of stunning nature and rich culture. We can see the majestic Sakurajima volcano from the city to feel the powerful natural force. Kagoshima was home to major Meiji Restoration figures, so history lovers will find plenty to explore. And of course, the food is incredible—famous for Kurobuta (Berkshire pork), Satsuma-age (fried fish cakes), and Shochu (a local distilled spirit).


I love eating, cooking, doing outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking, and camping, telling stories of people who made Kagoshima what it is today.


If you wish, I would be happy to customize a tour and plan your perfect itinerary.

I look forward to sharing wonderful Kagoshima with you and making unforgettable memories together!

Reviews

Our day wth Hoshie K

Great experience. Hoshie.K met us at the boat terminal at the agreed time. This tour was our shortest one in Japan and South Korea. We spent our morning strolling thru beautiful gardens. We also did some Tie Dying and had a great traditional lunch. Hoshie was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. Thank you Hoshie for a great time, see you next time I’m in Japan

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$344/ per group

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