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Ohama Seaside Park

4.0

173 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kimotsukigunminamiosumichou Nejimeyamamoto 6868

This is a very popular leisure spot full of abundant natural scenery even among Amami Oshima Island. The park includes the Amami Kaiyo Museum (Maritime Museum), which introduces the types of animals inhabiting the waters adjacent to Amami Oshima Island, and Ohama Beach, which allows visitors to enjoy the cobalt blue ocean, white sandy beach, and coral reefs. In the center of the park is Kaigara Stage Hiroba, an amphitheater with a large seashell shape that serves as a venue for outdoor events, and in the bathhouse there are showers, toilets and coin lockers available. It’s also worth seeing the sun set as it sinks down in the East China Sea.

White sandy beach 1.5 hours drive from the airport. We loved the sunset . It was very quiet and peaceful. Would love to visit in May or June, when we could swim and snorkel.
Kirishima Shinwa no Sato Park

4.0

91 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kirishimashi Kirishimataguchi 2583-22

This park is 670 meters above sea level, making for a scenic spot where one can see Kinko Bay and Sakurajima from the observation deck. The 390-meter-high super slider certainly packs a punch, and it is replete with other attractions including putter golf, sightseeing lifts, and a road train. At the spacious restaurant one can try Berkshire pork cuisine, and the Yokamon Market offers a range of special goods from Kirishima.

This is a place that allows you to have fun and a time to relax. The view is incredible. I went there at around 11:30am on a weekday. Very few visitors. Just like what others recommended. Take...
Shiobitashi Onsen Ryoma Park

4.0

70 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kirishimashi Makizonochoushukukubota 3606

A park built in an area where famous historical figure Sakamoto Ryoma stayed during his honeymoon. There’s a free footbath in the park as well as a museum (entry fee required) which presents the connection between Kirishima, Sakamoto Ryoma, and his wife Narasaki Ryo. A day trip hot spring bathhouse on the grounds draws its waters from a source spring Ryoma and his wife bathed in. The bathhouse is open from 9:00 to 18:00 and is closed on Mondays. The spring is a hydrogen carbonate spring. The facility sells towels, soap, and shampoo. Visitors can also view a bathtub said to have been used by Ryoma and Ryo.

38年前、塩浸温泉には共同浴場ではなくホテルがあり、1カ月ほど滞在しました。当時はホテルの外に龍馬やお龍も入ったという鶴の湯という小さな浴場がありました。共同浴場や公園になって1度訪れたことがあります。月曜日に霧島方向から鹿児島空港へ向かう途中に寄ってみると、休園日とのことで駐車場から公園へ渡る天降川の橋から渡れませんでした。川の反対側から龍馬とお龍像の写真だけは撮りましたが、せめて公園だけでも渡...
Ishibashi Memorial Park

4.0

64 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Hamamachi 1-3

Approximately a 15-minute walk from Kagoshima Station, this memorial park is located to the south of the Tofukuji Castle ruins. Five arched stone bridges related to the famous late Edo period (1603-1868) stonemason Iwanaga Sangoro once spanned the Kotsuki River that flows through the center of Kagoshima City. However, two bridges were lost due to damage that occurred from torrential rains in 1993. The remaining three bridges were relocated and restored with renovation of the river, and the area was turned into a park. In addition, the Ishibashi Memorial Hall was also established, and introduces the history of the five bridges including what was lost, and the technology used during bridge construction. Various events are held in the park every month.

에도 말기에 구마모토의 유명한 석공의 지도 아래, 가고시마시의 중심을 흐르는 고쓰키가와 강에 5개(다마에바시, 신칸바시, 니시다바시, 고라이바시, 다케노하시)의 아치형 돌다리가 세워졌습니다. 1993년의 집중 호우로 인해 2곳의 다리가 유실되고 남은 3곳을 이전・복원하여 정비한 공원입니다. 물놀이, 어린이들의 학습장, 관광 및 휴식 공간으로 가고시마...
Maruoka Park

4.0

14 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kirishimashi Yokogawachoukamino 3201

A large park built as part of celebrations commemorating the 100th anniversary of the start of the Meiji period (1868-1912). One of the largest parks in the prefecture, the park’s exercise and activity facilities include a 1,000-meter-long go-cart course, multipurpose ground, and roller-skating rink. The Maruoka Sakuraen restaurant, located on the grounds, serves set meals and soba noodles made by hand using Maruoka buckwheat flour. Visitors can stay overnight in the Komorebi no Sato bungalows and enjoy barbecuing. Also considered one of the top destinations for cherry blossom viewing in the prefecture, each year in spring when the trees are in bloom the park bustles with visitors.

鹿児島県内でも有数の桜の名所で、とても広い公園です！広いので、お花見の際の場所取りの競争は必要なく、好きな場所に座ってゆっくり桜を楽しめます！遊具もあったり、池で鯉に餌をあげれたり、子供も飽きずに楽しめます。お弁当を持ってぜひお花見に行ってください！
Amami Forestpolis

4.0

13 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Oshima-gun Yamatoson Naon

"This forest park that is about 20 hectares large is located at the foot of Mt. Yuwandake, the highest peak on Amami Oshima Island. There is a ""Fureai Zone"" where you can play in an adventure playground, a ""Waterfront Zone"" where you can see insects and aquatic animals in the pond and plaza, and a ""Mountain Stream Zone"" centered on Materiya Waterfall. There is also a campground where you can do sports training and learn about nature. You can enjoy Amami's first official grand golf course on the vast site empty-handed because you can rent golf clubs."

マテリアの滝を見に行った後、名音方面に向かう途中に偶然通りました。１月下旬はちょうど桜が満開のシーズンで、一面がピンクに染まっていました。名音方面は、道が悪いので通ったことを後悔したくらいなので、大和方面に戻ることをお勧めします。
Tagayama Park

4.0

11 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Shimizuchou 39

A spacious park located a 35-minute ride from JR Kagoshima-Chuo Station on the City View bus Waterfront Course and a three-minute walk from the “Gionnosu Koen-mae” stop. A renowned destination for cherry blossom viewing, in spring the sight of the trees in full bloom with Sakurajima floating in Kinko Bay in the background attracts many people. The lush grounds encompass a bronze statue of Marshal Togo Heihachiro, who was born in the bygone Satsuma Domain and served in the navy from the end of the Edo period to the early Meiji period. A grave holding a lock of Togo’s hair can also be found in the park. Visitors can also view the site of Tofukuji Castle, which was built by Haseba Nagazumi.

「多賀山公園」をご存じでしょうか？鹿児島市にある眺めの良い公園です。公園内には東福寺城跡や無敵のバルチック艦隊を撃破した勝利に導いた東郷元帥の銅像があり桜の名所としても知られていますが、当日は遅く葉桜になっていました。錦江湾の奥に見える桜島は雄大で素晴らしいです。祇園之洲公園も近くにあります。
Yoshino Park

Travel / Tourism

Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Yoshinochou 7955

A nature park located in the northeast of Kagoshima City. 12 varieties of cherry trees alone grow on the grounds, and in spring, first Yoshino cherries come into bloom followed by more rare varieties like Kawazu-zakura cherry trees and Izu no Odoriko cherry trees. Also a renowned destination for plum and azalea blossoms, more than 70 thousand plants spanning some 140 varieties grow on the grounds, including Japanese iris, hydrangea, and sunflowers. The park has been selected for inclusion in a list of Japan’s 100 best city parks, the park’s observatory situated on a 234-meter-high rise gives a sweeping view of the surrounding area. Magnificent, beautiful Sakurajima stands just across Kinko Bay.
Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyazaki prefecture, Kagoshima prefecture

This is one of Japan’s early national parks straddling two prefectures of Kagoshima and Miyazaki. It is divided into two regions: the Kirishima area of Kirishima volcanic mountain range and the Kinkowan Bay area of Sakurajima Island, Ibusuki, and Cape Sata. It is a rare region of diverse ecosystems due to the effects of past repetitive changes in the climate, volcanic activity and high altitude. In addition to being able to see topography specific to a volcanic zone and fumarolic phenomena such as the caldera, crater lake, and Shirasu-daichi Plateau, hot springs dot the area, and many visitors come to the healing hot springs throughout the year. In the Ebino Eco-Museum Center in the Kirishima area, multilingual brochures are provided.
Yakushima (Island) National Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima prefecture Kumage gun Yakushima cho

This is the 30th national park in Japan, consisting of Yakushima Island with the highest mountain peaks in Kyushu and the largest volcanic island of Kuchinoerabu Island in the Satsunan Islands. On Yakushima, where about 40 or more mountains exceed 1,000 meters above sea level, including Mt. Miyanoura-dake, there is the natural forest of large trees and is home of the “Jomon cedar” which is a famous Japanese cedar of over 1,000 years old. There are also rare alpine plants such as the Yakushima rhododendron and Gentiana yakushimensis. The attractions of the volcanic island of Kuchinoerabu Island include unique volcanic landscapes, subtropical fish and coral living in the beautiful ocean. There are also four hot springs including Yumugi Onsen which visitors can enjoy.
Sogi-no-Taki Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Isashi Okuchimiyahito 628-41

A park which encompasses the area around Sogi Falls, a magnificent waterfall known as the “Niagara of the East,” located in Okuchimiyahito, Isa City. 210 meters wide and 12 meters tall, the falls’ rock-shearing waters generate an astounding roar. The surrounding area is also adorned with seasonal, natural beauty, and the park holds seasonal events at appropriate times such as in the fall and during cherry blossom season. Restaurants and souvenir and gift shops stand side by side in the park as well; the crucian carp and Berkshire pork dishes are exquisite. Shimizu Shrine, a Shinto shrine dedicated to a god of finding luck in marriage and safe childbirth, is also located on the grounds, and here visitors can learn about the history of this waterway dating back to the Edo period.
Bandokorobana Nature Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Minamikyushushi Eichoubeppu 5202

A nature park built along the coast in Minamikyushu City. “Bansho” means “guardhouse” in Japanese, a reference to a guardhouse which once stood in the area. The circular inlet was formed naturally through the erosion of volcanic rock by ocean waves. The park is famous for its picturesque scenery and view of beautiful Kaimondake Volcano just across the sea. The Japanese cartographer Ino Tadataka, who traveled the country making maps, praised the scenery here as the most spectacular in Japan. Seahorses live in abundance here, and the nearby Seahorse House aquarium breeds seahorses.
Saigo Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kirishimashi Mizobechoufumoto 856-1

A park located a three-minute walk from Kagoshima Airport. The park’s statue of the samurai Saigo Takamori is the largest statue of a person in Japan. The park has a museum which displays 53 color prints depicting the Satsuma Rebellion and which contains exhibits on Saigo Takamori and the Meiji Restoration, including military uniforms and historic episodes. The museum also has a shop which sells Kagoshima and local Kirishima souvenirs and gifts like Kagoshima’s famous satsuma-age deep fried fish paste and Kirishima tea. Visitors can also purchase Mini 4WD miniature battery powered cars and race them on a provided track.
Kamikawa Otaki Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kimotsukigunkinkouchou Kamikawa 2382

A nature park located in Kinko Town a 45-minute drive from Nejime Port. The park’s grounds encompass majestic Kamikawaotaki Falls and Kodaki Waterfall, plus a scenic suspension bridge, and visitors can enjoy the changing beauty of the seasons. Stately Kamikawaotaki Falls is 25 meters tall and 30 meters wide. The park’s 68-meter-high, 130-meter-long suspension bridge offers a superb view of the falls directly below. The park also has a forested square and water plaza for small children. The park is the perfect place to enjoy woodland beauty and get in touch with the great outdoors while taking in views of vast, seasonally changing mountains. A restaurant in the park has a somen noodle slide, and a tea house is also located near Kamikawaotaki Falls.
Shiroyama Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Shiroyamachou

A park built on a 107-meter-high hill in the heart of the city. The park is dotted with historic sites connected to the Satsuma Rebellion, including the location of the rebellion’s last bloody battle, Saigo Takamori’s Hideout, and the Place of Saigo Takamori’s Death. The land was designated a National Historic Site and Natural Monument in 1931 and opened as a scenic park in 1964. The park grounds are a natural treasure trove, and over 600 varieties of temperate and subtropical trees and plants grow thickly within its borders, including giant camphor, ferns, and sweet viburnum. Visitors can also enjoy the park’s walking paths and come in contact with natural beauty.
Fukiage-hama Kaihin Koen (Seaside Beach Park)

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Minamisatsumashi Kasedatakahashi 1936-2

A seaside park located a 40-minute drive from the Taniyama interchange on the Ibusuki Skyline. Designed based on the theme of a place which coexisted with nature where people could regain their humanity, the park’s vast, 110 hectare grounds encompass paid facilities such as a swimming pool and campground as well as a sports ground, wild bird watching facility, and outdoor obstacle course, making it a popular destination for families with children. The park is also replete with physically challenged accessible parking and toilets. Further, the park’s store, learning garden, and soccer dome toilets have diaper changing stations, making it easy for those with babies to enjoy the park as well.
Amami Gunto National Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima prefecture

This is the 34th national park located in the southern region of Kagoshima Prefecture with a theme of “the sub-tropical island full of life.” The largest national sub-tropical evergreen forest is situated in the Amami Gunto (Amami Islands) with high temperatures and humidity and is home to a variety of wildlife such as the Amami rabbit (Pentalagus furnessi). Some of the wonderful activities include exploring the picturesque seaside scenery, canoe experiences in the mangroves, diving, as well as looking at the sea from glass-bottom boats.
Wakasa Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Nishinomoteshi Kamomechou

A park named after the heroin of a tragic story from the history of the transmission of matchlock guns to Japan. The park is located a 10-minute walk from the “Tenjinbashi” bus stop. Wakasa, the women whom the park is named after, married a Portuguese man in order to learn how matchlock guns were made, playing a little-known role in the domestic production of these weapons in Japan. Facilities include a monument to the friendship between Japan and Portugal, a memorial to those who have died in war, a sumo ring, and tennis courts. The park serves as a space for rest and relaxation for local residents.
Fukiage-hama Kaihin Koen (Seaside Beach Park)

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Hiokishi Fukiagechounakahara 1353-5

A large park surrounded by pine forest located in Fukiagehama beach. The park boasts an array of sports facilities, including a gymnasium, ground golf course, track and field ground, baseball ground, tennis courts, Japanese archery ground, sumo ring, and gateball ground. There’s also the all-weather Kame Dome sports hall. In addition, the children’s park area has a variety of large and colorful playground equipment like a rope ladder, play equipment built in the image of large ship, and long slide.
Uwatoko Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kirishimashi Mizobechoufumoto 3391

An exercise park located on top of Mt. Uwatokoyama. Due to its high location, the park offers a sweeping, picturesque view of the sacred mountain of Kirishima, Kagoshima Airport, Kinko Bay, and Sakurajima. Sports facilities include a ground golf course and sand-filled artificial turf tennis courts. The children’s park area has a water playground popular in summer. The sports park area is replete with facilities adults and children alike can enjoy, such as a roller slide, grass ski slope, roller skating ground, and playground. Also a well-known destination for enjoying cherry blossoms, in spring when the trees are in bloom visitors can also see unusual green cherry blossoms.

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Kagoshima Areas

Over 100 active volcanoes across Kagoshima make it one of the Japan's most exciting prefectures. The prefectural capital, Kagoshima city, looks out to one of the prefecture’s most spectacular volcanoes, Sakurajima, an island of its own that can be visited and seen close up or admired from afar, with the promise of breathtaking sunsets complete with frequent puffs of smoke and ash. Down the Satsuma Peninsula, the most southerly part of mainland Japan, waterfalls, sand onsen, and fascinating history await, while Kagoshima's abundance of satsuma imo (sweet potato) provide a wholesome snack as well as one of Japan's favourite drinks - shochu.