OO no Mori/Sato, Furusatomura / Shizen no Ie, etc. Spots in Amami / Okinoerabu Island Area

  • Amami Nature Forest
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagoshima Oshima-gun Tatsugocho En 1193
    "This is where you can observe the precious nature of Amami Oshima up close. You can enjoy a leisurely stroll while observing the plants and animals native to Amami Oshima because of the promenade in the large garden. From the highest observatory ""Dragon Fort,"" you can get a beautiful view of Tatsugo Bay, and you can see from Kikai Island to Mt. Yuwan on clear days. It is also famous as a mecca for birdwatching, and many wild bird fans visit from all over the world throughout the year."
  • Kikaicho Natural Kyuyo Mura Management Center
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagoshima Oshima-gun Kikaicho Wan 565-2
  • Chinacho Natural Kyuyo Mura
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagoshima Oshima-gun Chinacho Ashikiyoura 1515-1

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.

Kagoshima Photo Album

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