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Kagoshima Private Tour - Satsuma ware at Chin Jukan pottery.
Satsuma ware at Chin Jukan pottery.
Kagoshima Private Tour - Craftsman working at Chin Jukan pottery.
Craftsman working at Chin Jukan pottery.
Kagoshima Private Tour - Old kiln at Chin Jukan pottery.
Old kiln at Chin Jukan pottery.
Kagoshima Private Tour - Craftsman working.
Craftsman working.
Kagoshima Private Tour - Satsuma Kiriko glass.
Satsuma Kiriko glass.
Kagoshima Private Tour - Craftsman polishing.
Craftsman polishing.
Kagoshima Private Tour - Satsuma ware at Chin Jukan pottery.
Satsuma ware at Chin Jukan pottery.
Kagoshima Private Tour - A variety of soy sauce at Sakura Kaneyo.
A variety of soy sauce at Sakura Kaneyo.
Kagoshima Private Tour - Toyota Voxy (7 seater for 4~6 guests)
Toyota Voxy (7 seater for 4~6 guests)
Kagoshima Private Tour - Toyota Voxy (7 seater for 4~6 guests)
Toyota Voxy (7 seater for 4~6 guests)
Kagoshima Private Tour - Suzuki Hustler (4 seater for 1~3 guests)
Suzuki Hustler (4 seater for 1~3 guests)
Kagoshima Private Tour - Suzuki Hustler (4 seater for 1~3 guests)
Suzuki Hustler (4 seater for 1~3 guests)

Kagoshima Culture Tour - Miyama pottery village & Satsuma Kiriko glassworks

Car Tour (driving guide)
Kagoshima Tour Guide - Eiji K.

Joined 2017

Eiji K.
5.00 / 5
(23 reviews)
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Kagoshima
English, Japanese (Native)
7 hours
Private tour (only you and Eiji K.)
Up to 8 people

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!

08:30 AM

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.

09:30 AM

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.

11:00 AM

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.

12:30 PM

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.

01:30 PM

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

What‘s included

-Transport (Toyota Voxy or Suzuki Hustler)

-Gas

-Parking fees

-Guide

What‘s not included

-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
Kagoshima Tour Guide - Eiji K.

Joined 2017

Eiji K.
5.00 / 5
(23 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

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

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!

Michael I.

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

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!

Ilanit S.

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

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$256/ per group

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