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.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Marine Port Kagoshima, Kagoshima airport, or your hotel.
- I will come to pick you up at Marine Port Kagoshima, Kagoshima airport, or your hotel.
Sakurajima exploring
Hop on the ferry and enjoy the 15-minutes ride to Sakurajima. Nice to walk on Nagisa Lava Trail along the ocean to experience the volcano's dynamism and take the foot bath for refreshing afterwards. The visitor's center is also available near the ferry terminal.
Lunch or tea break
Lunch or tea break. A variety of choice is available. Please let me know your preference so that I will arrange it for you.
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 Marine Port Kagoshima, Kagoshima airport, or your hotel.
I will drive you back to Marine Port Kagoshima, Kagoshima airport, or your hotel.
Ending Point
Marine Port Kagoshima, Kagoshima airport, or your hotel.
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
-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
-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.
-If you would like to explore Sakurajima by car, I will take my car onto the ferry and drive around the island. In that case, please pay the extra fee for the car.
-There are much more spots in Kagoshima where you may be interested in. Please let me know your preferences and interests so that I will suggest other destinations to create your tour.
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!!
Tamar H.
“Fantastic Tour with Eiji!”
Communication setting up the tour was easy, Eiji was so accommodating and knowledgeable about the area, and has a great sense of humor. Highly recommend a tour with him!
Eiji K.
Thank you for coming to my tour, Tamar. Very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. I also enjoyed sharing our time together and chatting about a lot of things. Arigato! Eiji
Joel Z.
“Perfect excursion”
We had a great time with Eiji. Communication was very easy, and the meeting was perfect. We had some logistical issues, but he waited for us without any problem, and we did the tour as planned. As a bonus, we were lucky enough to witness a live eruption.
Eiji K.
Thank you for coming to my tour, Joel. Happy to hear that you enjoyed it a lot. I enjoyed sharing time with you and your family, as well as the eruption!!
Anthony C.
“Quick birding trip to Amami”
Great guide, very knowledgeable and great company. Would highly recommend for birds or general natural history.
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!!
$263/ per group