Meeting Point

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.