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Kagoshima Private Tour - View of sakurajima smoking raise steam
View of sakurajima smoking raise steam
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Former Castle Gate
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Photogenic spot at Senganen
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Views of the Laguna

KAGOSHIMA HIGHLIGHTS Day Tour

Highlights
Kagoshima Tour Guide - Yaron P.

Joined 2023

Yaron P.
4.80 / 5
(10 reviews)
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Kagoshima
English, Hebrew (Native), Japanese
6 hours
Private tour (only you and Yaron P.)
Up to 6 people

Join me for an Existing Day tour in Kagoshima which played an important role in being the gateway to modern Japan. Let's view the most beautiful and interesting sites of the city, enjoy a short ferry cruise to the most active volcano now days in Japan - Mt. Sakurajima. lets learn about its wild surrounding geography and see how the local are living in his Shadow.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Flexible

- Picking up from your HOTEL or at the CRUISE MARIN PORT

09:00 AM

Fexible

Cruise Port terminal or at the city

10:00 AM

kagoshima Ferry and Sakurajima volcano

We will take the Ferry to the other side of Kagoshima bay to Sakurajima Volcano, walk on lava trail and continue to best view points known to us the locals.

optional: a coffee stop with the view of sakurajima.

01:30 PM

SENGANEN Garden

This magnificent Japanese garden was built for the dynasty of the Samurai feudal lords of Shimazu clan. One of the most powerful prefecture leaders in Japan. It's a big complex, there is a lot to explore, and a paradise for photographers.

02:00 PM

Option: Satsuma Kiriko / coffee break

if you'd like and if time allows it,

Seat at one of the most beautiful Starbucks BLD in Japan. located in historic architectural structure.

or we can stroll at the vibrant TENMONKAN city downtown. on the will see the cultural samurai Castle gate.

or

we can visit a local authentic cutting glass artcraft workshop where the methods of the production are the same as it was 150 years ago. the fine art and skills of the artists creating one of the most unique glass works in Japan.

03:30 PM

Tenmonkan Downtown

If you want to visit the downtown, let me know in advance.

After visiting some historical and cultural sites on the way from the Gardens to the city, we will get to Know Kagoshima's vibrant Entertainment downtown district TENMONKAN

05:00 PM

Time for Goodbye (-:

Going back to the CRUISE port or your Hotel

Ending Point

Flexible

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

Guide fee, hotel pick-up, free additional tips for traveling in kyushu, etc..

What‘s not included

- Entrance fee at Senganen ¥1,600 per adult. Credit card OK

- ferry to sakurajima and back ¥ 4,000. Credit card OK

- Food

- Transportation:

- Rental Car+Driver. ¥15,000 - ¥30,000

cost depending on the number of participants. payment by

Cash

Tour Important Information

This tour is designed to be a flexible car driven tour. With a car/van we can reach the most beautiful view-points on the Sakurajima volcano, no time wasted waiting for buses. It is also perfect for Hotel or CRUISE port pickup as there is a little convenient public transport into the city from the port.

Important message from the supplier

“Kindly allow me to confirm my availability before you place an order for a tour.”

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 - Yaron P.

Joined 2023

Yaron P.
4.80 / 5
(10 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Yaron P.

Adventures lover, Living with my Japanese wife and kids in the Amazing KAGOSHIMA prefecture for 19 years. Experienced Guide since 2017. I'll guide you as we walking, hiking or biking to the most interesting power spots that some of them knows only to us the locals.

Reviews

Samurai Streets, Somen Streams & Stunning Views in Kagoshima

What. A. Day. Kagoshima completely stole our hearts—thanks to our amazing guide Yaron and the absolute MVP of drivers, Momo! We started by stepping back in time at the Chiran Samurai Residences, where peaceful gardens and old-world charm made us feel like we were living in a samurai movie. Then Yaron took us to drink the best macha and ic e cream - yum! And on our way back to the car to meeet Momo, Yaron bought some fish food so our kids could feed the koi fish along the side of the road. Then came the views: Kaimon Volcano rising dramatically over the sea, looking like it was plucked straight from a painting. Pure magic. We visited a sea horse farm where there was the cutest torii gate and shrine. For lunch Yaron took us to the best somen noodles in town! Catching noodles out of water chutes at a flowing somen restaurant was an experience will never forget and the kids loved their first Japanese somen! It was delicious chaos in the best way. We feasted like locals—grilled fish, inari, and dishes we couldn’t pronounce but now dream about daily. And then—plot twist—my husband had a mission: find the original Pokémon game for Game Boy. Instead of laughing us off, Momo made a few calls, found a local vintage game store, confirmed they had it, and detoured us there before heading to the port. Literal hero move. We wrapped the day at Lake Ikeda, home to Japan’s very own Loch Ness Monster, Isshii. No confirmed sightings (yet), but the lake was stunning and full of mystery. Huge love to Yaron and Momo for making this day unforgettable. From samurais to somen to beautiful views, Kagoshima hit every note.

Kristin M.

Yaron P.

Dear Cristin, It was such a pleasure to spend time with your family — I truly enjoyed every minute! We were also lucky to have such beautiful weather. I wish I could have shown you even more… so I guess that means you’ll just have to come back! (: There’s still so much to see in Kagoshima and on the amazing island of Kyushu. And the kids eating the somen noodles even without the sauce — that was cool! Thank you all :-)

A Mixed Experience with Local Guide Services

We booked this tour through Yaron, who outsourced it to Melinda. While we had pre-planned the day's itinerary, extreme typhoon-like weather in Kagoshima forced us to adjust. Melinda was flexible and accommodating to our group’s needs, and fortunately, the weather cleared up enough for us to visit some unique locations. That said, there were some issues that left us disappointed. We had been informed in advance that Melinda would rent a car to drive us around, and that this would incur an additional fee of ¥20,000, payable in person. However, she used her own personal vehicle instead—and still charged us the rental fee. Although tipping isn’t customary in Japan, we offered one as a gesture of appreciation, considering she isn’t Japanese. She politely declined, citing local norms. Her refusal, while understandable, felt inconsistent with charging a rental fee for a vehicle she already owned. Her actions during the tour left a lasting, and not entirely positive impression. She used inappropriate language in front of my son and made comments suggesting she doesn’t particularly enjoy being around children. While she initially came across as friendly, there was an underlying tone of impatience, as if guiding us through Kagoshima was more an obligation than a passion. On the positive side, Melinda introduced us to one of the most incredible temples we’ve ever seen in Japan. Everyone in our group agreed it was a highlight of the entire cruise. Her insights were heartfelt—she’d visited many times, and her daughter was even married there. She also brought us to Tosenkyo Flowering Somen Noodles, a unique and delicious experience where you catch noodles swirling in fresh spring water with chopsticks. It was both fun and memorable. Overall, the tour had its highlights, particularly the temple and somen experience. But the miscommunication about costs and the uncomfortable interactions during the day left us with mixed feelings.

Dina K.

Yaron P.

Dear Dina Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. On one hand I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed some parts of the tour—especially the temple and the Tosenkyo noodles. These are special places that Melinda loves to share with our guests. About the transportation I will try to explain: using a private minivan was my request. After checking rental options, I found that renting a car big enough for your family—plus road expenses and insurance —would cost almost twice as much. From my experience the car rental prices in Kagoshima are especially high on cruise ship days, sometimes much more than on regular days. So my goal was simply to help you save money by asking the guide to use her husband's insured private car. Part of the transportation fee was meant to cover fuel, insurance, cleaning, and the effort of making the car available just for your family. I'm really sorry this was misunderstood, and especially that I didn't explain it clearly enough in our messages before the tour. That's my responsibility. Melinda also planned a special route with places that most tourists don't usually visit, so that your family could enjoy something more unique and personal. Because of the rain forecast and the sudden weather changes, she may have felt stressed or low-energy at times, and if that made anyone feel uncomfortable, I truly apologize !!! I will make sure all future guests feel fully welcome and respected. Thank you again for your honest review. We are always learning and doing our best to improve and I hope you will come again to Kagoshima with your family, this place still have a lot of beauty Best regards PTASHNIK YARON

Fabulous day

Thanks so much to Melinda for a fabulous day exploring Kagoshima - highlight was the sand baths and the flowing noodles! Highly recommended.

Joanna G.

Yaron P.

Thank you so much, Joanna! So happy to hear you had a great time with Malinda — the sand baths and flowing noodles really are special. Hope to see you again on another adventure in Japan!

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