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Kagoshima Private Tour - Spectacular view from Shiroyama park observatory.
Spectacular view from Shiroyama park observatory.
Kagoshima Private Tour - Ferry ride to Sakurajima.
Ferry ride to Sakurajima.
Kagoshima Private Tour - Lava boulders in Sakurajima.
Lava boulders in Sakurajima.
Kagoshima Private Tour - Foot bath for relaxing...
Foot bath for relaxing...
Kagoshima Private Tour - Sakurajima from Yunohira viewpoint.
Sakurajima from Yunohira viewpoint.
Kagoshima Private Tour - Sengan-en garden.
Sengan-en garden.
Kagoshima Private Tour - Satsuma Kiriko glasses.
Satsuma Kiriko glasses.
Kagoshima Private Tour - Craftsman blowing.
Craftsman blowing.
Kagoshima Private Tour - Craftsman polishing.
Craftsman polishing.
Kagoshima Private Tour - Toyota Voxy, 8 seater for 4-6 guests.
Toyota Voxy, 8 seater for 4-6 guests.
Kagoshima Private Tour - Toyota Voxy, 8 seater for 4-6 guests.
Toyota Voxy, 8 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 Highlights - Sakurajima exploring & Sengan-en garden strolling

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

Joined 2017

Eiji K.
5.00 / 5
(18 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks
Kagoshima
English, Japanese (Native)
6 hrs 30 mins
Private tour (only you and Eiji K.)
Up to 6 people

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!

09:00 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

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.

12:00 PM

Lunch or tea break

Lunch or tea break. A variety of choice is available.

01:00 PM

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.

02:00 PM

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.

03:30 PM

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

What‘s included

-Transport (Toyota Voxy or Suzuki Hustler)

-Gas

-Parking fees

-Guide

What‘s not included

-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
Kagoshima Tour Guide - Eiji K.

Joined 2017

Eiji K.
5.00 / 5
(18 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

Quick birding trip to Amami

Great guide, very knowledgeable and great company. Would highly recommend for birds or general natural history.

Anthony C.

Eiji K.

Thank you for coming to the tour, Anthony. Happy to hear that you enjoyed it. I also enjoyed birding with you today. Good luck on your trip and birding in the future! Arigato!!

The BEST experience!!!

I loved this tour beyond words!! I had initially booked in 2020 and obviously everything was locked down and I had to cancel. Five years later, I finally got to meet Eiji and find some very cool species!! We found Hime Habu Pit Viper, Amami Rabbit, Akamata snake, several species of endemic frogs, newts and Ryukyu Scopes Owl! Eiji is extremely knowledgeable of the species and area of Amami Oshima, I learnt so much!! I had the best time and I highly, HIGHLY recommend this tour!! Thank you once again Eiji!!

Krysta S.

Eiji K.

Thank you for coming to my tour, Krysta. Very happy to hear that you enjoyed the night tour a lot. I enjoyed sharing our time together too. Such a fun night, it was!! Arigato! Eiji

Amami Oshima Birding Tours on May 25, 2025

Eiji is an excellent birding and nature guide. We visited three sites on the day tour and 3-4 forest roads on the night tour, where all of Amami’s endemic species can be found. I would highly recommend Eiji to anyone traveling to Amami independently who is interested in birds and nature.

Robert O.

Eiji K.

Thank you for coming to my tour, Robert! I enjoyed birding and chatted with you too!! Good luck on your birding in the future. Arigato!

Want to Personalize?

$269/ per group