Kagoshima Highlights / Sakurajima exploring and Sengan-en garden strolling
Joined 2017
Easy to start from Kagoshima port and the downtown area, Kagoshima Highlights include 2 must-go destinations while you are in Kagoshima.
At Sakurajima, you can feel up the active volcano very close and enjoy the foot bath for refreshing. Hop on a ferry and you will get to there in 15 minutes!!
Visit Sengan-en garden known as one of the finest examples of feudal lord's garden from Edo period (1600s-1800s). The breathtaking view of Sakurajima will be waiting for you.
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.
Sakurajima exploring
Hop on the ferry and enjoy the ride for 15 minutes to Sakurajima. We will explore the active volcanic area. At the visitor's center, you can learn about the nature of Kagoshima and the volcano.
Lunch or tea break
Lunch or tea break. A variety of choice is available.
Sengan-en strolling
We will visit Sengan-en garden for the unique mix style of Japanese, Western, and Chinese conserved from Edo period (1600s-1800s) with serene ponds, bubbling streams, and mysterious shrines. The garden will give you a spectacular view of Sakurajima.
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.
Back to Kagoshima port, Kagoshima airport, or your hotel.
I will drive you back to Kagoshima airport, Kagoshima port, or your hotel as you like.
Ending Point
Kagoshima port, Kagoshima airport, 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
-Ferry tickets for Sakurajima / ¥250 one way
-Entrance fee for Sengan-en / ¥1.600
-Lunch or tea break
Tour Important Information
-Sengan-en is closed on the 1st Sunday of March, so the tour is not conducted on the day.
-Satsuma Kiriko glass work factory is closed on Monday and 3rd Sunday. In that case, the alternative itinerary will be Shuseikan (the oldest stone-made factory in Japan), located near Sengan-en.
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
Daniele P.
“Wonderful island”
Eiji was a great guide. He listened to what we wanted and we had a great day. He is very kind and despite the language difference we had a great time. It was wet that day but Eiji brought umbrellas for everyone. He has a very beautiful smile.
Eiji K.
Thank you for coming to my tour and good review!!
Annette K.
“Eiji is a fantastic guide!”
Eiji is a fantastic guide. We booked a birding/nature tour with him. We saw many new birds in a short amount of time. It started to rain, and he took us on a tour of the island and a stop at a Kimono factory and a chicken soup lunch. We had a great day with him. Don't hesitate to book with Eiji.
Vinod S.
“Great trip to see the ferns”
Eiji is very kind and knowledgeable. He came very punctually at 5.30 am to pick me at the hotel. But it is better you book directly with him and avoid this platform which takes a ridiculous one-third in fees for providing very basic functionality.
$314/ per group
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