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  • Kanoya Air Base Museum (Kanoya Sky Museum)
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    4.5
    126 Reviews
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    Kagoshima Pref. Kanoyashi Nishihara 3-chome 11-2
    A museum located on the grounds of Maritime Self Defense Forces Kanoya Air Base. The museum presents information and rare items spanning the time period from when the naval Kanoya flying corps was created in 1936 up to and including the history of the current Maritime Self Defense Forces Kanoya Air Base. The second floor of the museum provides information on topics such as the rapid developments which occurred in aviation technology in the 30-year frame from when naval aviation began; and a full portrait of the kamikaze fighters which emerged as part of Japan’s strategies during the Pacific War. The first floor of the museum presents history from the launching of the Coastal Safety Force in 1952 up to its reformation as the Maritime Self Dense Forces and on to the present day.

    You can see only one existing Kawanishi H8K a.k.a. Emily which was displayed in the U.S.A. after the 2nd world war and then brought to Tokyo and finaly here. This admission free Naval airforce museum...

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  • Cape Sata
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    Kagoshima Pref. Kimotsukigunminamiosumichou Satamagome 417
    A cape located on the southernmost tip of Kyushu facing the Osumi Strait. Located at 31 degrees north, the same latitude as New Delhi and Cairo, the cape is warm year round and subtropical plants such as Livistona and sago palms flourish here. Cape Sata Observatory Park and the surrounding area are currently closed due to renovations (as of January 2017) and are scheduled to reopen in 2018.
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  • Roadside Station Sueyoshi
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    4.0
    26 Reviews
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    Kagoshima Pref. Soshi Sueyoshichoufukagawa 11051-1
    A roadside station which carries a wide selection of local specialty products located a five-minute drive from the Sueyoshitakarabe interchange on the Kyushu Expressway. In the seasonal market area, there’s a farmer’s market selling fresh produce and local specialty products. The foods made with yuzu, a citrus fruit which is a Sueyoshi specialty product, are particularly popular. Other facilities include a restaurant, exhibition space and multipurpose hall, and craft workshop room. The restaurant, a certified Kagoshima Local Production for Local Consumption Promotion Establishment, is so popular lines of waiting customers form outside its door during lunch time. Lunch is served all-you-can-eat buffet style, and diners can enjoy an astonishing variety of Western, Japanese, and Chinese dishes made with local ingredients.

    国道１０号沿い下り方面の道の駅。道路脇の巨大な和牛のモニュメントにモウビックリ。隣にはＳＯＵ！モォ-ッと幸せになる鐘とイミフな飾り物に突っ込み所満載で笑えます。コロナ対策として鐘を鳴らすのは自重された方が良いでしょう。

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  • Roadside Station Kunino Matsubara Osaki
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    3.5
    12 Reviews
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    Kagoshima Pref. Sogunosakichou Jinryou 2419
    A roadside station located a 30-minute drive from Kanoya City on National Route 220 traveling towards Shibushi. Rhinoceros beetle sumo is a popular event in Osaki Town, and two giant rhinoceros beetle statues stand in front of the station. Situated on the grounds of Asupal OSAKI, visitors will find a hot spring bathhouse, hotel, restaurant, and shop available for their use. The Osaki Fureai no Sato Park is a renowned destination for cherry blossom viewing and bustles with visitors during the blooming period in spring.

    国道２２０号沿いの道の駅。道路脇２匹の巨大なカブトムシのモニュメントがイミフで笑えます。案内所のスタッフは気さく。室内顔ハメ看板を写真に取っていたら「一緒に写真撮りましょうか？」など世話を焼いてくれます。「お先に失礼します。」と思わず突っ込みたくなります。

  • Kanoya Railway Memorial Hall
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    3.5
    16 Reviews
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    Kagoshima Kanoya-shi Kyoeicho 20-2

    鹿屋市観光の一環として鹿屋市鉄道記念館を訪れました。職員の方が熱心に説明をしてくれます。有難い限りです。鹿屋駅舎は、こちらに移築されたそうです。館内には、様々な展示品が有り、屋外には、気動車が展示してあります。もし、現在も健在であればどんなに素晴らしいことだろうと思いました。JR九州には、赤字線を廃止するだけでなく、積極的活用をして欲しいと思いました。 入館料は、無料で、広い無料駐車場も有りま...

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  • Kihoku Astronomical Observatory
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    4.0
    9 Reviews
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    Kagoshima Kanoya-shi Kihokucho Ichinari 1660-3
    This astronomical observatory is located inside Kihoku Uwaba Park at an elevation of 550 meters. It was built to commemorate Kihoku Uwaba Park's four consecutive years as Japan's best stargazing spot according to the Ministry of the Environment's Star Watching Network. The observatory is notable for its unique space-themed exterior. A 65-centimeter Cassegrain reflector telescope is installed inside of the observatory's dome. There is also a gallery on the third floor featuring photographs of the surfaces of planets captured by space probes, astrophotography taken through the telescopes, and other exhibits.

    星が綺麗なキャンプ場があるとのことで、大隈半島めぐりの帰路で下見に立ち寄ってみました。標高550mの高台なので風が強く少し肌寒い感じでした。風が強いだけあって巨大な風車がいくつもあり、高千穂峰と並んで眺めるのが面白い風景。 輝北天球館では予約すれば星空観察もできます。環境庁主催の星空継続観測で、過去７回...

  • Roadside Station Tarumizu Yuttarikan
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    Kagoshima Pref. Tarumizushi Ushinefumoto 1038-1
    A roadside station located 30-minute drive from the Kokubu interchange on the Kyushu Expressway traveling along National Route 220 towards Tarumizu. Here visitors can enjoy spectacular scenery and hot spring bathing. Visitors can soak weary feet in the station’s footbath while taking in a view of Sakurajima floating in Kinko Bay and the distant Kirishima Mountains. In addition to a shop carrying a wide selection of local specialty products, the station’s hot spring bathhouse is constantly supplied “kakenagashi” style from a rare natural radon hot spring. With a little luck, you just might see dolphin swimming by from the station’s ocean view restaurant. Particularly recommended restaurant choices include the seafood rice bowl topped with local specialties yellowtail and amberjack. The hearty, flavorful sashimi covering the rice is sure to satisfy.
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  • Cape Sata Observatory
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    Kagoshima Pref. Kimotsukigunminamiosumichou Satamagome 416
    An observatory located on the 31st parallel north on Cape Sata, the southernmost tip of Kyushu, a 60-minute drive from Nejime Port. The facility was newly remodeled in January 2018, and portions of it are open to the general public. A provided walking route leading from the park entrance to the observatory takes around 30 minutes (alternative routes available as of September 25, 2018). A parking area, rest area, and observatory are situated at the park entrance, and on clear days visitors can see all the way to the islands of Tanegashima and Yakushima.
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  • Ogawa Falls
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    Kagoshima Kimotsuki-gun Minamiosumicho
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  • Semi-submersible Observation Boat Satadei-Go
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    2.5
    7 Reviews
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    Kagoshima Kimotsuki-gun Minamiosumicho Sata Magome 486-4
    This semi-submersible observation boat takes passengers on tours of Satamisaki Marine Park, Japan's first marine park. Passengers can enjoy viewing an alien world of emerald blue from seats located under the waterline. The rich waters of Satamisaki Marine Park are a natural treasure trove densely populated by brilliantly-colored corals. Passengers can see schools of tropical fish, colonies of seaweed, and maybe even a sea turtle or two through the boat's glass bottom. The view of the Satamisaki Lighthouse from the boat's deck is also particularly beautiful. Sunset cruises that allow passengers to enjoy watching a fantastic sunset are also available (reservation required).

    電話予約して現地に到着したら、何と「フリー客が先に来たので出港したので戻ってから出港となるので待ってくれ」とのこと。 電話予約のときに名前も電話番号も聞かれなかったので、なんていいかげんなんだろうと思ったが、予約客を無視する姿勢に唖然。 この船に乗るときには「予約を無視して出港したりしないでしょうね」と確認してからがいいです。 常識が通用しない世界なので。

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  • Sarugajo Gorge Michi no Eki Tarumizu
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    4.0
    4 Reviews
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    Kagoshima Pref. Tarumizushi Shinmidou 1344-1
    This nature experience facility adjacent to Sarugajo Gorge is located at the base of the Takakuma Mountains inside a prefectural natural park. It is equipped with heated and air-conditioned cottages, a cooking pavilion, multipurpose conference rooms, a workshop, and other facilities. Visitors can enjoy activities such as exploring the lush nature around the gorge or canyoning in the summer (reservation required).

    巨大な岩がゴロゴロしている清流に沿って遊歩道が整備され、近くには財宝温泉、売店、喫茶店もありました。残念だったのは遊歩道や釣り橋が災害のため所々通行止めになっていたことです。早い時期の復興を願います。

  • Roadside Station Osumi Yagoro Legendary Village
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    Kagoshima Pref. Soshi Osumichouiwagawa 6134-1
    A roadside station with a distinctive monument to livestock located a 30-minute drive from Shibushi City. The station’s name is derived from the tale of a legendary giant called Yagoro which is told in the Miyazaki and Kagoshima regions. The Yagorodon Festival Hall stands on the grounds and houses a “life-sized” statue of Yagoro. The Yagoro Farmer’s Market, also located on the station’s grounds, sells seasonal vegetables, meats and animal products, and processed foods. The market bustles in summer with customers come to purchase super sweet Yagoro watermelons which boast a Brix reading of at least 11 degrees.
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  • JAXA Uchinoura Space Center
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    Kagoshima Pref. Kimotsukigunkimotsukichou Minamikata 1791-13
    This facility, located two hours from the Kagoshima interchange on the Kyushu Expressway via the Kasanohara interchange on the Osumi Jukan Road, is used primarily for scientific observation rocket and satellite launches as well as for tracking and data acquisition. Since 1962, over 400 rockets have been launched from here. The space center was the site of the launch of Japan’s first satellite and since that time has been used to launch close to 30 other satellites and probes. Visitors can enter the observation deck. The facility displays models of rockets and science satellites as well as scientific equipment. Visitors can also buy space related merchandise from vending machines.
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  • Mizonokuchi Cave
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    Kagoshima Soo-shi Takarabecho Shimotakarabe
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  • Aira no Yama no Ue no Misasagi (Aira Imperial Tomb)
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    Kagoshima Pref. Kanoyashi Airachoukanmyou 5250-1
    "This imperial tomb known to locals as the ""Airasanryo"" is one of the so-called ""Kamiyo San Misasagi"". Visitors can enjoy the lush, beautiful scenery and clean air along the roughly 500-meter-long riverside promenade. The area has earned the nickname ""Koise"" (little Ise) due to its resemblance to the Ise Grand Shrine. Many people visit in the spring and the fall to see its famous cherry blossoms and fall foliage, respectively."
  • Cape Sata Lighthouse
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    Kagoshima Pref. Kimotsukigunminamiosumichou Satamagome 417
    This lighthouse, one of the oldest in Japan, stands on Owajima Island 50 meters away from the southern cliffs of Cape Sata. The lighthouse has been selected for inclusion in a list of Japan's top 50 lighthouses. Designed by a British man, the lighthouse was destroyed in an air raid in 1945 during the Pacific War and was restored in 1950. Cape Sata faces the Pacific Ocean, the East China Sea, and Kinko Bay, and the emerald blue waters of the ocean create a beautiful contrast with the white walled lighthouse. On clear days, visitors standing on the tip of Cape Sata can see all the way to the islands of Tanegashima and Yakushima.
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  • Roadside Station Matsuyama Yacchiku Furusato Mura
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    Kagoshima Pref. Shibushishi Matsuyamachoushimbashi 1526-1
    A roadside station located a five-minute drive from the Matsuyama interchange on the Miyakonojo-Shibushi Road. The exterior of the station is modeled after a traditional Japanese samurai armor helmet. The station is adjoined by Shiroyama Comprehensive Park. The station is also known as Yacchiku Furusato Mura; “yacchiku” means “vegetables and livestock” as well as “let’s do it” in the local Kagoshima dialect. The station’s shop is filled with local specialty products and fresh produce. The station’s popular lunch buffet includes a wide variety of sweets. The delicate desserts, created by a first-class pastry chef, and dishes made with an abundance of local ingredients have even been featured in the media, and lines of customers waiting to try these form day after day.
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  • Suwa Jinja
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    Kagoshima Kimotsuki-gun Minamiosumicho Nejime Kawaminami 5076
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  • Kamikawa Beach
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    Kagoshima Kimotsuki-gun Kinkocho Kamikawa 3306-11
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  • Wakashio Shuzo
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    Kagoshima Shibushi-shi Shibushicho Anraku 215
    "This shochu distiller established in 1968 is comprised of two separate distilleries; Sengokugura, which aims at preserving the traditions and culture of shochu, and Shisangura, which aims to produce ""the ultimate everyday spirit."" The company continues to produce fine shochu that connects people to people. A 60-meter-long tunnel storehouse that provides the stable temperature and humidity needed to carefully age shochu has been built on the grounds. It stores large earthenware pots that contain the equivalent of 10,000 standard 1.8-liter bottles. The Sengokugura distillery offers tours year-round. Visitors can view the tunnel storehouse, the wooden barrel still, and other facilities. It is even possible to watch shochu being made by hand in earthenware pots and a wooden barrel still from September to December."
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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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