Shochu brewery, Sakurajima, Rose Garden Kanoya
Joined 2023
The shochu production season runs from late August to November, the same time as when fresh sweet potatoes are harvested. By witnessing the delicate manufacturing process and huge tanks that go into making shochu, you will deepen your respect to the brewers and your love for shochu.
Rose Garden Kanoya is Japan's largest rose garden, with 35,000 roses planted on a vast 8ha site. Rose Festivals are held in spring, late April to June and fall, late October to early December.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
at your hotel, cruise ship port or Kagoshima central station
take a Sakurajima ferry to Osumi penuinsula
include 15 minutes ferry ride
One way ferry fare for per person is 200JPY, for a car 1,330JPY.
Sakurajima observatory and lava road
stop at the Arimura observatory and drive through the lava road
Kanoya Rose Garden and Black Pork lunch at Kuton
Rose Garden Kanoya is Japan's largest rose garden, with 35,000 roses planted on a vast 8ha site. The Kanoya Rose Festival is held in spring and fall, when the roses are in full bloom. In particular, the spring flowering season takes advantage of Kagoshima's warm climate, and it is the first in the country to reach full bloom around Golden Week in May every year.
Spring rose season is from late April to late June. All the roses in the garden are in full bloom! This is the only time you can enjoy climbing roses!
Autumn rose season is from late October to early December. The colors become more vivid as the temperature drops. Feel the color and scent of each flower!
After strolling through the gardens, enjoy a lunch of specialty pork and beef at Kuton, a local restaurant with panoramic views.
shochu brewery tour
The shochu production season runs from late August to November, the same time as when fresh sweet potatoes are harvested. By witnessing the delicate manufacturing process and huge tanks that go into making shochu, you will deepen your respect to the brewers and your love for shochu.
"Tradition and Challenge" to deliver delicious shochu: by inheriting the wisdom and tradition of brewery's long history and exploring new flavors that meet modern needs, being gained the support of many customers.
take a ferry to Kagoshima city
include 40 minutes ferry ride
One way ferry fare for per person is 500JPY, for a car 1900JPY
End of the tour
Ending Point
at your hotel, cruise ship port or Kagoshima central station.
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
guide fee
Transportation : average chartered taxi fare; up to 3 for 39,000 JPY, up to 8 for 50,000 JPY.
The one-way Sakurajima ferry fare : per person 250JPY, a jumbo taxi 2,630JPY.
The one-way Tarumizu ferry fare : per peraon 550JPY, a jumbo taxi 3,000JPY.
Kanoya Rose Garden entrance fee 630 JPY per person.
Lunch about 2000 JPY (you and guide)
Tour Important Information
This tour involves some walking, make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Important message from the supplier
Tours are all open to any kind of arrangement. please feel free to let me know your preferences.
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 2023
About Tour Guide Hitomi A.
Hello! I’m Hitomi. I was born and raised in Kagoshima. After graduating from the college, I mostly lived in Tokyo and came back to my hometown 10 years ago. I love communicating with people and sharing each other’s culture and history. As I used to work for an airline company, I could travel to many foreign countries with lots of joy experiencing their unique cultures. Now, I want to help visitors from abroad enjoy Japanese unique culture, history, nature.
Reviews
John W.
“Sakurajima Island ”
Hitomi was very helpful in helping us plan our day in Kagoshima and Sakurajima Island. She has excellent English and is very organised and knowledgeable. We had a great time.
Hitomi A.
Thank you for visiting Kagoshima and Japan. I am so glad that you enjoyed your day here. I wish you all the best!
Cynthia S.
“An Amazing and Beautiful Experience”
What a beautiful day we shared. Hitomi designed a meticulous emotionally balanced experience to inspire the beauty of the coast, sea and majestic volcanoes (Kamika, grieve at the senseless loss of so many young men (Chiran Peace Museum), learn the perspectives of war through the through the Japanese lens of Kamikaze pilots, peaceful stroll through the homes and gardens of Samurai families, find joy in a journey through the park of flowers, the nourishment of the food and hand-made soba noodles and tempura at lunch, the warmth of the sandbaths heated by hot springs and soothing sound of waves touching the shores It was so very special.
Hitomi A.
It was expected to be a hectic trip packed with highlights, but I admire how you took the time to enjoy each and every detail and made it into your special day. I was so blessed to be able to spend that day with you two, it became a very special day for me.
Sandra G.
“A very Nice Day in Kagoshima”
It was a super nice day with Hitomi on the island of Sakurajima, in the Sengan-en Garden and at the Wagyu Lunch in Kagoshima. Everything was as agreed and we were very satisfied.
Hitomi A.
Thank you for visiting Kagoshima and posting your nice review. I am very happy to know that you enjoyed the top three attractions of Kagoshima. I wish you all the best.
$541/ per group
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