Sakurajima volcano smokes across the bay. An active, visible reminder that this is volcanic country. Sand baths in Ibusuki, black pork tonkatsu, sweet potato shochu, and a subtropical warmth that sets Kagoshima apart from the rest of Japan.
What Kagoshima is known for
Top-rated in Kagoshima
Satsuma Ji-dori Torihana
4.7restaurant
Izakaya specializing in 'Satsuma Jidori' (local free-range chicken) sashimi and grilling.
Wasan Meizanbori
4.7restaurant
Cozy izakaya in the nostalgic Meizanbori alley, serving local shochu and dishes.
Yunohira
4.7onsen
Onsen district in Kagoshima where natural hot springs emerge along forested slopes, far from tourist crowds.
Tamatebako Open-air Onsen
4.6onsen
Trip Advisor's 2017 Best Day Trip Spa in Kyushu, temporarily closed June 2024 to April 2025.
Noriichi
4.6restaurant
Classic, no-frills ramen shop famous for its clear, light salt-based broth and low prices.
Hidaka Shrine
4.4shrine
Also known as Yoshida Shrine, this sanctuary is dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami; Kukunochi, the kami of trees; and Kayanohime, the kami of grasses.
Tonkatsu Taketei Tagami
4.4restaurant
Beloved local favorite offering high-quality tonkatsu at very affordable prices.
Starbucks Kagoshima Sengan-en
4.5cafe
Located in a Registered Tangible Cultural Property with views of Sakurajima.