Kagoshima personalize private tour
Go with guide and private car. All guide fee and private transportation fee are included. We will go for
-visiting Whisky Distillery (Or: Japanese Shochu Distillery)
-enjoy the beautiful view of Kaimon volcano in nature Park (Or: Kamabuta Shrine in beach)
- Lunch break at local restaurant
-walking in Samurai resident village (Or: Kamikaze pilots of Chiran Peace Museum)
*Tour can be customized, please feel free to leave me a message.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
- Also arrangeable to meet at Cruise port, Bullet train Station. I will hold a welcome board with your name.
Whisky distillery / Japanese shochu factory
Visit a factory and taste the authentic Japan whisky/ shochu liquor here.
(the sweet potato shochu liquor only made in south Kagoshima)
Nature Park / Seaside shrine
Beautiful view of Kaimon volcano from here. And you may meet some lovely seahorses in a seahorse farm cafe.
Lunch break
Try some delicious local food at local restaurant.
(Kagoshima is famous for black pork, black wagyu beef, black Satsuma chicken, and Sushi.)
Chiran Samurai resident village / Kamikaze polit Peace Museum
These two spots are very close to, so you can choose to walking in this district for seeing some Samurai houses and gardens that date back about 250 years. Or learning some history from Peace Museum about the Kamikaze pilots during WWII.
Ending Point
Cruise port, Bullet train Station, your hotel
Want to personalize this tour?
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
・Guide fee (guide's transportation fee)
・Pick up/ drop off from port, your hotel, train station
・Private transportation (Honda freed for 6)
・Gasoline, tolls, and parking fees
・Entrance tickets (peace Museum JPY500/person, Samurai village JPY500/person)
・Your Lunch (JPY1,500~3,000/person)
・Whisky tasting (JPY 300~500/cup)
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
open hours for Whisky distillery: 9:00-16:00
closed on 31th Dec- 3rd Jan
open hours for Chiran Peace Museum and Samurai houses & gardens village 9:00-17:00
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
About Tour Guide Sini T.
Hi, I am Sini, a Kyushu Regional-licensed guide in Mandarin, Cantonese and English.
Grew up in Macau and settled in Kagoshima from 1999. Totally have lived in Japan for more than 27 years. Native Cantonese speaker, speak Mandarin, English and Japanese. Worked for Kagoshima Tourism Association, Kagoshima International Exchange Association and local TV program on tourism and food. Have more than 10 years of working experience as a part-time tour guide.
Enjoy traveling around Kyushu, such as Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Miyazaki with my guests, exploring the beautiful scenery and cuisine. In Kagoshima, we have Japan's most active volcano (Sakurajima island) and Japan's romantic city to starry sky (Tanegashima), and so on...please come and experience with me in here!
Updated Jan 2026
Hello, 我是Sini。來日本讀書到結婚工作20多年的澳門人。現在是日本九州的導游。除了日語和廣東話之外,國語(普通話)流利,以及日常英文溝通都沒問題,所以我的客人大多來自香港,澳門,台灣,國內,還有馬來西亞,新加坡,還有美加等國籍非常多元化。由於我在日本的大學讀完研究生以後工作了差不多十年中,曾經從事過鹿兒島國際交流協會,鹿兒島觀光連盟(相當於官方旅游局)和主持過本地電視台(KYT)介紹旅游和美食的節目。所以對於九州,特別是鹿兒島這個地方的風土人情,美食特色的實務和相關專業知識,可能比日本人一點都不遜色呢(笑!)
無論您是幾個小時或者一天的短途旅遊, 或是連續幾天的深度旅遊,我相信可以為您的旅途錦上添花。
我們可以選擇去鹿兒島經典名勝的櫻島火山、仙巌園,指宿泡沙蒸溫泉,霧島的高千穗牧場親親大自然;也可以去體會潛力新景點:去看茶田,試穿和服;看千隻仙鶴在日出日落中飛舞;去霧島泡泥漿溫泉;去離島的火箭基地看火箭發射,衝浪或劃橡皮艇,甚至單車游、自駕游,甚至一起定制路線的自由行等,相信我都能滿足您的願望!數小時、半天、一天,或者跨境的多天游,都可以事前通過溝通爲您私人訂製,保證貼心安排。。。除了鹿兒島,宮崎,熊本,大分,長崎,福岡等九州各地,我都可以與您同行,讓您暢通無阻!
不要猶豫了,快來日本跟我一起領略這個九州淳樸的南方城市的美麗風情吧!
2026・01 更新
Reviews
Domen D.
“A Warm and Personal Day in Kagoshima with Sini”
We were two couples visiting Kagoshima for one day during our cruise stop, and Sini made the whole day very comfortable, personal and easy for us. She welcomed us warmly at the cruise terminal, and from the beginning everything felt relaxed and well organized. Together we took the ferry to the volcanic island near Kagoshima, where she drove us around and showed us the area in a very pleasant way. She also included some nice walking parts, so we could experience the places more closely. One of the special moments was when she brought us to a hot spring foot bath in a park, where local people come to rest and soak their feet. Sini had even prepared small towels for each of us, which was such a thoughtful and hospitable detail. Back in Kagoshima, she drove us through the city, took us to see the statue of the last samurai, and also brought us up to a viewpoint where we could enjoy a beautiful city view from above. Later, she helped us choose an interesting local restaurant, and at the end she brought us safely back to our cruise ship. Sini is a very kind, gentle and attentive person. We really felt that she wanted to give us as much as possible and make our day special. With her car and personal care, the tour even felt a little like a VIP experience — we could simply relax, enjoy the views and even have a beer along the way. We are very grateful for her kindness, hospitality and warm personality. We can highly recommend Sini to anyone visiting Kagoshima.
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Sini T.
Dear Domen, thank you for such a lovely review! It was such a surprise and a joy to hear from you.I’m thrilled that you felt like you had a "VIP experience" — that is exactly what I hope for all my guests! I had a great time driving you around and sharing the stories of my city. The foot bath is one of my favorite local spots, and I’m so glad the towels came in handy.Helping you find a local restaurant and seeing you off at the cruise terminal are fond memories for me. Thank you for being so kind and easy-going.I wish you all the best in your future travels. Please come back and see me again in Kagoshima! (Sini)
Joel C.
“Whisky and Samurai Tour”
We had a great time with Sini as our driver for touring the Kagoshima area. We went to the Kanosuke distillery which I highly recommend, the nearby pottery, and the Chiran samurai houses. It made for a great day and Sini is a highly professional and knowledgeable guide.
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Sini T.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure driving and guiding you through Kagoshima. I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Kanosuke Distillery, the Chijukan pottery, and the Chiran Samurai Houses. They are some of my favorite spots, and I'm glad we could make it a "great day" together. Thank you for your kind words about my service. I hope to see you and your family again in Kagoshima someday! Best regards, Sini
Chris R.
“Super Sini - our Guide for Kagoshima ”
Sini was brilliant. She was able to flex our starting time as our cruise was departing early. We visited Sengen palace and amazing gardens and glass factory and concluded with stopping at the Observatory view point. She was so knowledgable of the details and her English language was great. We would use Sini again when we visit next time.
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Sini T.
Thank you Chris, thank you for your kind words. I am delighted that I could accommodate your cruise schedule and that you enjoyed the glass factory and Sengan-en garden. Your feedback means a lot to me. I look forward to welcoming you back to Kagoshima! Sini
$330/ per group
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