Nature Spots in Osumi Area

  • 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.
  • Ogawa Falls
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    Kagoshima Kimotsuki-gun Minamiosumicho
  • Sarugajo Gorge Michi no Eki Tarumizu
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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。

  • Mizonokuchi Cave
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagoshima Soo-shi Takarabecho Shimotakarabe
  • Kamikawa Beach
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    Kagoshima Kimotsuki-gun Kinkocho Kamikawa 3306-11
  • Katsura Maki no Taki
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    Kagoshima Kimotsuki-gun Kinkocho Kamikawa
  • Mt.Matsuo no Taki
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    Kagoshima Kimotsuki-gun Kinkocho Kamikawa
  • Shombentaki
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    Kagoshima Pref. Kimotsukigunkinkouchou Kamikawa
  • Chojirodaki
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    Kagoshima Kimotsuki-gun Kinkocho Kamikawa
  • Todoronotaki
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    Kagoshima Kimotsuki-gun Kimotsukicho Hami
  • Kuninomatsubara
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagoshima Soo-gun Osakicho Jinryo
  • Mt.Inao
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    Kagoshima
  • Mt.Hoyoshi
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    Kagoshima
  • Mt.Ontake (Mt.Takakuma)
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    Kagoshima
  • Mt.Onogara (Mt.Takakuma)
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    Kagoshima
  • Mt.Takakuma
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    Kagoshima
  • Osaki Kaigan
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    Kagoshima Soo-gun Osaki Cho Masumaru
  • Ogawara Valley
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagoshima Soo-shi Takarabecho Shimotakarabe
  • Otori Valley
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagoshima Soo-shi Osumicho Tsukino
  • Sarugajokeikoku
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    Kagoshima Pref. Tarumizushi Tagami

Kagoshima Areas

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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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