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Half-day Highlights of Kagoshima City,Car Tour (driving guide).
Joined 2023
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 products are number one in Japan every year 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 with me in my car!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Kagoshima Marine Port or your Hotel.
- In front of CIQ exit gate in Kagoshima Marine Port or Or Car park at the hotel entrance.
Arimura Lava Observatory
We board the Sakurajima Ferry with my car and cross over to Sakurajima.
Senganen
Sengan-en is the Shimazu family's villa and you'll explore the beautiful Japanese gardens and lord's mansion.
Departing from Sengan-en.
We depart from Sengan-en and head to Kagoshima Marine Port.
Car park at the hotel entrance
Kagoshima Marine Port or Car park at the hotel entrance.
Ending Point
Kagoshima Marine Port or Car park at the hotel entrance.
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
Guide fee.
Transportation will be by my personal car for up to 3 people. Sakurajima is in Kagoshima city. For groups of 4 to 9 people, a rental car fee will be charged. If you leave Kagoshima city, the actual cost of gasoline will be added.
Sakurajima ferry round trip fare: ¥4000~ for a car and passengers.
Sengan-en admission fee: ¥1600 per person.
Sengan-en parking fee: ¥300.
Tour Important Information
Sengan-en opens at 9:00am, so you can only enter after 9:00am. It closes at 5:00pm.
Reservations within a month and a half can only be made on weekends and holidays.
Important message from the supplier
Please contact me with 2 days notice.
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
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Moriaki A.
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.
Reviews
Robert R.
In search of the key to open Kagoshima's treasure chest!
“Wonderful tour of Kagoshima!”
Moriaki gave the four of us an excellent tour of several fascinating sites in Kagoshima. He was extremely organized and kept us on schedule throughout the day. He provided outstanding narration and history on the places we visited and made the day interesting. He organized a very enjoyable lunch for us at an authentic local restaurant. Overall Moriaki provided a fascinating glimpse into the history of Japan and a most memorable day.
Moriaki A.
Robert R.-san I hope you are well. Thank you for your wonderful review. I hope you have returned home safely. I would be very happy if you could learn some of the good things about Japan and Kagoshima on this trip. I think it will be easier to understand why Japan has become such a livable and prosperous country by looking back at history. Also, I think we can change the future. I believe that this is a worthwhile endeavor. If you have the opportunity, please come to Kagoshima again. I wish you all the best. Thank you. Moriaki
Howard G.
In search of the key to open Kagoshima's treasure chest!
“Not our favorite tour”
Of 8 private tours we booked on a recent (cruise) visit to Japan, this was our least favorite. All 6 of us found our guide a nice guy who tried his best but was very difficult to understand. His English was heavily accented, his vocabulary more limited than other guides, and he spoke so softly that he was often inaudible. While we did all the things we planned to do, there was a passivity in the way he led the tour -- often not recognizing the group's desire to move on from a particular spot - which resulted in people wandering off on their own.
Moriaki A.
Thank you for taking the time to review my tour, Howard. I apologize for not meeting your expectations. Thank you for your honest feedback about my tour. I appreciate you taking the time to do so. I will take your feedback into account and use it to improve. I hope you will consider booking the tour again the next time you visit Kagoshima. Moriaki
Alexander R.
In search of the key to open Kagoshima's treasure chest!
“Amazing Kagoshima historical tour with Moriaki”
I had an amazing full day Kagoshima historical tour with Moriaki. He was so kind and professional with his explanation so I learn to appreciate Kagoshima's historical past, especially regarding Saigo Takamori, Meiji reformation and St Francis Xavier's first mission here. Thank you for guiding me in this tour and I would highly recommend everyone to use his service in future.
Moriaki A.
Thank you Alex for your wonderful review. It's very encouraging for me. I believe that Kagoshima's history is also one of the keys to unlocking Kagoshima's treasure chest. I would be happy if Alex could discover the key and create lasting memories. thank you. Moriaki
$52/ per person
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In search of the key to open Kagoshima's treasure chest!
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.
