Because Kagoshima is the southernmost prefecture of Japan except for Okinawa, the region has been open toward the south and the west outside of the country and accepted different culture from oversea since long ago. That’s why a variety of unique culture was developed in Kagoshima, and the craftsmen and the artisans of the region have been conserving their traditions for generations.
Why don't you take a glimpse of the unique culture while you are Kagoshima!!
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Kagoshima port, Kagoshima airport, or your hotel.
- I will come to pick you up at Kagoshima port, Kagoshima airport, or your hotel.
Satsuma Kiriko glasswork factory
Satsuma Kiriko is a traditional style of cut glass born in Kagoshima at the end of Edo period (1600s-1800s). It is made by layering colored glass over clear glass and carefully cutting patterns into the outer layer. At the factory, you can watch the master craftsmen creating the glassworks.
Chin Jukan pottery in Miyama pottery village
Chin Jukan pottery is well-known as the birthplace of Satsuma ware with its history of over 400 years. The collection storage preserves a number of wares made by the successive generations and you can watch the craftsmen working at the studios as well.
Lunch or tea break
Lunch or tea / coffee break, depending on your preference. Please let me know what you prefer so that I will arrange a place to go.
Sakura Kaneyo soy sauce shop
Stop at a local soy sauce shop, "Sakura Kaneyo". You can try a variety of types of their soy sauce as well as soy sauce flavored sweets and ice cream!!
Ending Point
Marine Port Kagoshima, Kagoshima airport, Kagoshima railway station, or your hotel.
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
-Transport (Toyota Voxy or Suzuki Hustler)
-Gas
-Parking fees
-Guide
-Entrance fee for Chin Jukan / ¥500
-Lunch or coffee / tea break
- Since most of the spots are closed on Monday, the tour can be conducted on Tuesday~Sunday.
- Sakura Kaneyo say sauce shop is closed on Thursday.
Hi I'm Eiji, an English-speaking tour guide in Kagoshima and Amami Oshima.
Born in Tokyo and left the bustling capital when I was 22 years old with my little backpack. After spent my youth to see and experience the world, more than 25 countries in total, and lived in several areas of Japan, such as Yakushima, Izu, Kochi, and Amami Oshima. Now, I’m based in Kagoshima, still have a wanderlust…
Since 2010, I have worked as an English-speaking tour guide in Japan, for INTREPID TRAVEL for 3 years, as a sea kayak tour guide in Izu for 3 years, and as a self-employed in Amami Oshima for 9 years, love to show people around my favorite places.
My interests are traveling, birding, playing with nature, and cooking as well...
I'm looking forward to sharing our time together!!
Ilanit S.
“Had a wonderful tour of Miyazaki with Eiji!”
Eiji is a wonderful tour guide, very friendly and courteous and very knowledgeable of the history, plants and animals of the region. He took us to hidden gems along the tour that we would not have found by ourselves, and made the day a unique and enjoyable experience. The whole family had a great time!
Eiji K.
Thank you for coming to my tour, Ilanit. I’m happy to hear that you all enjoyed the tour in Miyazaki. I also enjoyed sharing our time and talking about a lot of things. Hope your children will remember what they experienced on the tour! Travel safe and come back to Japan someday! Arigato!! Eiji
Tamar H.
“Fantastic Tour with Eiji!”
Communication setting up the tour was easy, Eiji was so accommodating and knowledgeable about the area, and has a great sense of humor. Highly recommend a tour with him!
Eiji K.
Thank you for coming to my tour, Tamar. Very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. I also enjoyed sharing our time together and chatting about a lot of things. Arigato! Eiji
Joel Z.
“Perfect excursion”
We had a great time with Eiji. Communication was very easy, and the meeting was perfect. We had some logistical issues, but he waited for us without any problem, and we did the tour as planned. As a bonus, we were lucky enough to witness a live eruption.
Eiji K.
Thank you for coming to my tour, Joel. Happy to hear that you enjoyed it a lot. I enjoyed sharing time with you and your family, as well as the eruption!!
$257/ per group