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  • Mizonokuchi Cave
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    Kagoshima Soo-shi Takarabecho Shimotakarabe
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  • Chikura no Iwaya Cave
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    Kagoshima Pref. Kumagegunminamitanechou Hirayama Hamada
    This sea cave is located to the right-hand side of Hamada Beach. It is the largest sea cave in Tanegashima Island, and is said to be large enough for a thousand people to sit inside. Accessible only at low tide, visitors to the cave can enjoy the fantastic rock art created by nature. The interior of the cave is cool and comfortable even in the summer.
    Chikura no Iwaya Cave image
  • Shoryudo Cave
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    Kagoshima Pref. Oshimagunchinachou Sumiyoshi Hirakawa Yoshino 1520
    With a total length of 3,500 meters, this large limestone cave formed by underground water dissolving coral limestone was discovered in 1963. The view of countless silvery-white stalactites dangling from the ceiling is extraordinary, and the cave has a mysterious beauty that is said to be the best in the East. Approximately 600 meters is open to the public, and visitors can see stalactites and stalagmites with names such as Christmas Tree, Diamond Palace, and Crab Walk.
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  • Saigo Takamori’s Hideout
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    Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Shiroyamachou
    Located immediately by the Saigo Takamori Dokutsu-mae bus stop on the Kagoshima City View route, this cave is where Saigo Takamori spent his last days with the administrators of his private school during the final stages of the Satsuma rebellion after returning from fighting numerous battles around Kyushu in 1877. They spent the six days from September 19th through 24th in this cave. It is a vital historic landmark as the site where Saigo lead the Satsuma army at the Battle of Shiroyama against the government military until the end. It was designated as a historic landmark of Kagoshima City in 1974.
    Saigo Takamori’s Hideout image
  • Matate-no Iwaya Cave
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    Kagoshima Kumage-gun Nakatane Cho Masuda
    This gaping cave is located next to the Injo Coast. The name stems from a legend that Tanegashima Hatatoki, the 10th lord of the island, suddenly disappeared here long ago, leaving his horse standing at the cave's entrance. The Injo Coast has long been known as a place of scenic beauty thanks to its unusual natural rock formations and giant boulders. The sea cave, which was formed by wave erosion over countless years, quietly blends into the landscape. Entering the cave is currently prohibited due to the danger of falling rocks and cave-ins.
    Matate-no Iwaya Cave image
  • Fucha
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    Kagoshima Oshima-gun Wadomaricho Kunigami 216-1
    "This sea cave is located a 10-minute drive from Okinoerabu Airport, and a 15-minute drive from Wadomari Port. The cave is the result of a raised coral reef eroded by the rough waves of the East China Sea. ""Fucha"" means ""to spout into the air,"" and on days when the sea is rough or waves are high due to a typhoon, etc., the cave can spout jets of water over 10 meters in the air. On calm days, wild sea turtles can sometimes be seen swimming in the cave. A walking trail along the coastline leads to the cave from the direction of the airport."
  • Kurokawahorana
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    Kagoshima Pref. Hiokishi Fukiage town Bono
  • Akasaki Limestone cave
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    Kagoshima Oshima-gun Yoroncho
  • Suirendo Cave
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    Kagoshima Oshima-gun Chinacho
  • Ginryudo Cave
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    Kagoshima Oshima-gun Isencho
  • Limestone cave
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    Kagoshima Kagoshima-gun Toshimamura
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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.

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