Stress-free trip in lush, green Kirishima

Kirishima, surrounded by mountains such as Mt. Takachiho, Mt. Karakuni, and the Kirishima Mountain Range, which was the first national park designated in Japan, is a place of impressive, mysterious scenery. Coupled with easy access of less than an hour by train from Kagoshima City, it is also popular as a hiking destination. Enjoy a journey escaping from the hustle and bustle of the city to a place you can feel the lush nature.

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Update 2023.08.07

DAY1

2018-07-06
- Kirishima Open Air Museum
  
  10:00
- Kirishima Onsen Market
  
  12:19
- Kirishima Shinwa no Sato Park
  
  13:30
- Kirishima Shrine
  
  14:45
- Senrigataki Falls
  
  16:01

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DAY1

- Kirishima Open Air Museum
  
  10:00
  
  90min
  
  Art Museum
  
  This art museum is located halfway up Mt. Kurino at an elevation of 700 meters. It has won wide support from art fans for its outdoor exhibitions of contemporary art set against a backdrop of verdant nature. The site is big enough for you to appreciate art and enjoy a leisurely walk at the same time.
  
  Address
  
  Kagoshima Pref. Airagunyusuichou Koba 6340-220
  
  Kirishima Open Air Museum
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  - Kirishima Open Air Museum
- Car
  
  50min
- Kirishima Onsen Market
  
  12:19
  
  60min
  
  Other Food
  
  If you plan to stop for lunch, then this is the place to head to. There are a number of small vendors selling vegetables and eggs cooked in the steam of the hot springs. There is also a clutch of restaurants. After your meal, take a break and soak your feet in the foot spa.
  
  Address
  
  Kagoshima Pref. Kirishimashi Makizonochoutakachiho 3878-114
  - Kirishima Onsen Market
  - Kirishima Onsen Market
- Car
  
  9min
- Kirishima Shinwa no Sato Park
  
  13:30
  
  60min
  
  Park / Green Space
  
  This scenic park is worth visiting for its stunning views. Take the lift to the top of the park and you should be able to see the peak of Mt. Takachiho, Kinko Bay, and Sakurajima. Also located here is Kirishima Hotto Kirishima-kan, a roadside station or michi no eki, that sells an assortment of local products, including souvenirs.
  
  Address
  
  Kagoshima Pref. Kirishimashi Kirishimataguchi 2583-22
  - Kirishima Shinwa no Sato Park
- Car
  
  8min
- Kirishima Shrine
  
  14:45
  
  60min
  
  Shrine
  
  Kirishima Shrine is an important site in Kirishima and often appears in Japan’s creation myth. To refresh both body and soul, take a stroll through the shrine’s mystical inner sanctum.
  
  Address
  
  Kagoshima Pref. Kirishimashi Kirishimataguchi 2608-5
  
  Kirishima Shrine
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  - Kirishima Shrine
- Car
  
  15min
- Senrigataki Falls
  
  16:01
  
  30min
  
  Waterfall
  
  If you’re still feeling energetic then make a detour to Senrigataki, which is outstanding even among Kagoshima’s many waterfalls. It’s quite a hike down a steep slope to reach the waterfall, but it’s remarkably invigorating when you finally arrive.
  
  Address
  
  Kagoshima Kirishima-shi
  - Senrigataki Falls
- FINISH
  
  16:31