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The legacy of Kamikaze pilots in Kanoya Air Base Museum & Chiran Peace Museum
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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 ferry to Osumi penuinsula
40 minutes ferry ride
One way ferry fare for per person is 500JPY, for a car 2,800JPY.
Kanoya Air Base Museum
There were three bases within a 10km radius of Kanoya City, two of which were used as kamikaze bases, functioning as bases for southern Kyushu and being the most important bases for kamikaze operations. The highest number of casualties were from Kanoya Air Base and Kushira Air Base in Kanoya City, with 1,271 young and precious lives lost in the seas of Okinawa.
Navy curry lunch
Curry that served at Kanoya Navy Base
ferry back to Kagoshima city
500 JPY/person, 2,800 JPY/car
Chiran Peace Museum
Chiran Peace Museum preserves and displays materials left by the deceased Army pilots of the unprecedented ramming attack known as Kamikaze during the final moments of WWⅡ.
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 Tarumizu ferry fare : 550JPY/person, a jumbo taxi 3,000JPY.
Chiran Peace Museum: 500 JPY/person
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
Debbie S.
“Kagoshima Family Adventure ”
Hitomi was wonderful. She arranged a private taxi bus for the day to take us into Kagoshima from the port. She was very organized, and very knowledgeable. Her itinerary for us was perfect with the kimono and armor dressing, and we so enjoyed the soba noodle making and lunch! She made our stop in Kagoshima very memorable!
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Hitomi A.
It was such a wonderful day! I'm so glad you enjoyed every single experience you chose to have in Kagoshima. I wish you and your lovely family all the best. Thank you for coming to Kagoshima, Japan.
Ethel D.
“Amazing Day in Kagoshima ”
We had a great day with Hitomi , she took us to the hot Sandbath which was a very enjoyable experience. After that we preferred to do a green tea experience which was very fun , followed for the Kamikase museum and the Samurai Gardens . And the lunch was amazing !!! Steamed vegetables and three cut of beef . I can’t recommend enough to book a tour with Hitomi, she took care of every aspect of our tour including to book private transportation for the five of us . Thank you Hitomi!!!
Hitomi A.
Thank you so much for your prompt and fantastic review. I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed the seasonal steamed vegetables and three luxurious Kagoshima meats. It was a wonderful day for me to have the opportunity to introduce Ibusuki and Chiran to you and your lovely family. I wish you all the best.
Rebecca N.
“Beautiful day in Kagoshima ”
Had a beautiful day with Hitomi visiting Kagoshima. Pottery and whisky distillery were fabulous places to visit on a rainy day. Our lunch was delicious and healthy. We absolutely loved the entire day. Thanks Hitomi. You are a fantastic guide.
Hitomi A.
Thank you for visiting Kagoshima. I also think it was the perfect itinerary for a rainy day. I had a great time spending the day with such wonderful people as you, and I am so happy to know that you all enjoyed the day in Kagoshima. I wish you all the best!
$494/ per group
More tours by Hitomi A.
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Highlights of Kagoshima, Sakurajima and Sengan-en Garden
Fell the wonder of nature by experiencing the real active volcano Sakurajima, an oblong massive trapezoid volcano rises above Kagoshima Bay, erupts on average 200 times a year, enjoy Japan's longest 100 meter footbath. Sengan-en, 12 acres of calming traditional gardens built in 1658. Discover peaceful ponds, mysterious shrines, a bamboo grove, the lord's house lived in and loved by generations. World Heritage site of the modernisation project and sophisticated crystal cut glass craftsmanship.
Highlights of Kagoshima, Sakurajima and Sengan-en Garden
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Real Natural Hot Sandbath in Ibusuki, Chiran Peace Museum & Samurai residenses and gardens
Natural steam sandbaths are something you would want to try at least once in your life. Your body is covered with sand heated by hot springs that naturally well up from the earth. Tosenkyo rotating flowing noodles which swirl around in front of your eyes is a unique dining experience. Chiran Peace Museum preserves and displays materials left by the deceased Army pilots of the unprecedented ramming attack known as Kamikaze during the final moments of WWⅡ.
Real Natural Hot Sandbath in Ibusuki, Chiran Peace Museum & Samurai residenses and gardens
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A Deep Full Day of Active Volcano Sakurajima
Feel the wonder of nature by experiencing the real active volcano Sakurajima! An oblong massive trapezoid volcano rises above Kagoshima Bay. It erupts on average 200 times a year. You will be able to experience nature that you have never experienced before. There is Japan's longest 100 meter footbath that will warm your mind and body. Then visit 3 main observatories to experience the real volcano.
A Deep Full Day of Active Volcano Sakurajima
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