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.
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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!!
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!
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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
Jennifer W.
“EXXCELLENT”
Eiji was very accommodation. His trip was fantastic -- and we would throughly recommend him.
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Eiji K.
Thank you for coming to my tour, Jennifer. I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour in Kagoshima! Looking forward to seeing you again in Japan! Arigato! Eiji
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!
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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
$256/ per group
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