Half-day Highlights of Kagoshima City,Car Tour (driving guide).
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.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee.
Transportation will be by my personal car for up to 3 people. Sakurajima is in Kagoshima city. If you leave Kagoshima city, the actual cost of gasoline will be added.
For groups of 4 to 9 people, a rental car fee.
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
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
Larry E.
“Sakurajima!!”
Very happy that we booked this tour. Moriaki was a very knowledgeable and respectful guide. The itinerary worked very well for our short cruise stop. Thank you Moriaki sun.
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Moriaki A.
Larry & Mary Ann Irick-san Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful comments. I appreciate you both enjoying Sakurajima and Kagoshima despite your limited time. I hope you continue to have enjoyable cruise ship trips. I hope to see you again in Kagoshima if the opportunity arises. Thank you very much. Moriaki A
Katrina B.
“Great day in Kagoshima”
Moriaki was a very courteous gentleman. He showed us the sights of the volcano and Sengran-en garden. Communication was great. However he did speak a little quietly so sometimes a little hard to hear / understand. However he was very accomodating with our extra requests to take us to shops after the tour and waited for us.
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Moriaki A.
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. It was a very enjoyable day showing you around. I'll fix my habit of speaking quietly and muttering. I hope you continue to have a fun and happy journey. I hope you come to Kagoshima again if you have the opportunity. Thank you very much. Moriaki A.
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Robert B.
“Made our day!”
So pleased we chose to book this tour. Very informative and knowledgeable guide. Perfect itinerary for our short cruise stop. Would highly recommend.
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Moriaki A.
Thank you for your kind review. I'm very happy that you enjoyed it. I hope to continue providing a variety of explorations. Please do not hesitate to contact us again if you have the opportunity. Thank you.
$77/ per person
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