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Kagoshima Culture Tour - Miyama pottery village & Satsuma Kiriko glassworks
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Joined 2017
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!!
Itinerary
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.
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
-Transport (Toyota Voxy or Suzuki Hustler)
-Gas
-Parking fees
-Guide
-Entrance fee for Chin Jukan / ¥500
-Lunch or coffee / tea break
Tour Important Information
- 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.
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 2017
About Tour Guide Eiji K.
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!!
Reviews
Jung soo L.
“Visit to Sengan-en in the morning and Sakurajima in the afternoon. ”
Mr Eiji is an excellent guide with a great manner and a deep knowledge on the Japanese history. We have got the very insightful information and enjoyed the tour both destinations today.
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Eiji K.
Thank you for coming to my tour, Jung Soo-san! Very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour a lot. I also enjoyed sharing our time together. You and your friends had very easygoing vibes which helped me a lot and made me want to visit your country again! Enjoy your stay in Kagoshima! Arigato!! Eiji
Arthur C.
“Chiran and Kagoshima tour”
Eiji was on time and very accommodating. He drives well and very knowledgeable with the sights we wanted to see and experience. His english is very good and easily understandable. We were able to understand many things about the culture and history of Kagoshima. Chiran Peace Museum was very heart wrenching and glad to get to see it too. We highly recommend him and would use him again in the future if we return to Kagoshima.
Eiji K.
Thank you for coming to my tour, Arthur. Very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour a lot. I also enjoyed sharing our time and talking about our countries together, which makes me feel that we want to visit Philippines near future! Arigato! Eiji
Michael I.
“Such a meaningful and memorable day!”
We were visiting Japan from the U.S. to connect with my family’s roots and needed a guide who could drive us to a specific location in Kajiki, Kagoshima, where my family lived before WWII. Eiji not only took us there but went above and beyond—speaking with local residents and business owners to help us find someone who actually remembered my family. Hearing stories about them was truly magical and unforgettable. He also showed us beautiful natural sites in the area. Eiji made this day one of the most meaningful parts of our entire trip. Highly recommend!
Eiji K.
Thank you for coming to my tour, Michael. I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour in Kajiki. I also enjoyed searching for your roots in the area, sharing our time together. I was very excited to know how the area used to be by talking to the local people and learned a lot as well. I hope you will enjoy sharing your experience with your family and friends after going back home. Arigato! Eiji
$251/ per group
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Kagoshima Highlights - Sakurajima exploring & Sengan-en garden strolling
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Chiran Samurai Residence Gardens & Chiran Peace Museum with private car
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Miyazaki Highlights - Private tour with guide's car
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Inohae Valley Therapy Hike in Miyazaki
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Kagoshima Highlights - Sakurajima exploring & Sengan-en garden strolling
Easy to start from Marine Port Kagoshima and the downtown, Kagoshima Highlights include 2 must-go destinations in the area. At Sakurajima, you can feel up the active volcano close and enjoy the foot bath for refreshing. Hop on a ferry and you will get there in 15 minutes!! Visit Sengan-en garden, well-conserved feudal lord's garden from Edo period (1600s-1800s) for the great view of Sakurajima and the unique history and culture of the area. Let's enjoy Kagoshima to the fullest together!!
Kagoshima Highlights - Sakurajima exploring & Sengan-en garden strolling
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Half-day Highlights of Kagoshima City,Car Tour (driving guide).
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Half-day Highlights of Kagoshima City,Car Tour (driving guide).
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Chiran Samurai Residence Gardens & Chiran Peace Museum with private car
Let's visit Chiran, the peaceful southern town in Kagoshima, for the famous Samurai gardens and Peace museum! At Samurai residence gardens, you can enjoy strolling around the variety of Japanese gardens preserved from Edo period(1600s-1800s). At Peace museum, you can learn about Kamikaze pilots in Chiran during WW2. The exhibits include the photographs of 1306 pilots. On the way back to the starting point, we will stop at Bakken hill for the panoramic view of Mt. Kaimon and tea terraces.
Chiran Samurai Residence Gardens & Chiran Peace Museum with private car
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Kagoshima Crane Watching Tour (Nov. - Feb.)
Let's visit Izumi town, located at the west side of Kagoshima prefecture, where is a well-known area for the biggest migration of cranes in Japan. The number of the migratory cranes can be over 10.000 at the peak in January. Even if you are not a birder, it’s a must-see symbolic thing in winter in Kagoshima!!
Kagoshima Crane Watching Tour (Nov. - Feb.)