Rewilding journey of Kagoshima
The real healing begins here
Kagoshima, a Japan yet to be discovered
Introduction
Kagoshima is a beautiful, sub-tropical region located at the southernmost tip of Japan's mainland.
We invite you on a curated journey through Kagoshima's most popular destinations, featuring an exclusive experience found nowhere else in the world.
At the base of the majestic Kirishima Mountain Range-home to Japan's very first designated National Park-lies a peaceful sanctuary where retired horses spend the rest of their days in comfort.
The sight of roughly 150 horses roaming freely across this sun-drenched landscape, living happily and peacefully as they would in the wild, is a truly rare and moving spectacle.
Interacting with them offers a deeply moving experience that will leave you feeling profoundly warmed and refreshed.
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Horse Trust -
Hogetsu -
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Kirishima Shrine -
Sengan-en -
Sumiyoshi Shachu
Itinerary
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Kagoshima City - Kirishima City
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Horse Trust
Enjoy Horse Trust with horses that live happily in their natural habitat
The Horse Trust's efforts to care fore retired horses and support them in an environment resembling the wild have gained international attention.
Horses living free from stress in a day/night grazing system, which is rare in the world, show vitality, stress-free and secure expressions, and friendly and high curiosity.
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Isao Cucina
Italian food amidst mountains and rice pddies with an emphasis on quality ingredients
Locally produced, locally consumed Italian cuisine nestled in the blue mountains and rice paddies. The chef, who trained in Japan and abroad, renovated his family's old house and opened the restaurant!
Once you try his food, you will be captivated by his cuisine.
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Kirishima Shrine
The best spiritual spot in Kirishima
Kirishima Shrine is the largest spiritual spot in the Kirishima area. Its majestic presence and beauty, clad in the power of the Kirishima mountain range that rises behind it, continue to attract visitors.
After visiting Kirishima Shrine, enjoy the local cuisine and famous hot springs in Kirishima Hot Spring Village and refresh your body and soul in a beautiful way.
Kirishima Shrine
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Ibusuki City
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Ibusuki no Tamatebako
Train Journey to Ibusuki City
Let's take a journey on train window towards Ibusuki city, onboard Express train "Ibusuki no Tamatebako" runing along sparkling blue Kinko Bay.
The luxurious and heavy-duty vehicle is decorated in two-tone colors: white on ocean sides and black on mountain sides. In contrast, colorful interior of the car is reminiscent of Ryugu Castle, with counter seats and bookshelves overlooking oceans. It creates a relaxing space to enjoy train journeys to Ibusuki.
Train transportations to planned destinations itself becomes a wonderful memory of your trip. Why not start a new style of travel with “Ibutama”?
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Saraku Sand Bath Hall
Experience "Sand Bath Onsen"
Specialty of Ibusuki Onsen is sand steamed hot spring.
This is a unique method in a volcanic area of Kagoshima Prefecture, where you are buried in warm sand with volcanic heat to warm from your core body. This promotes sweating throughout body and has a detox effect.
Enjoy a Sand Bath Onsen while overlookinsaing Mt. Kaimondake and have luxurious experience in Kagoshima.
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Iseebisou
Delicious food in a great space
It is a scenic spot where you can enjoy the famous scenery that Tadataka Ino, who once walked across the country to create a map of Japan, praised highly when he visited this area.
Enjoy their extremely fresh Iseebi courses made using a fish tank that pumps seawater from the Kuroshio Current at ISEEBISOU.
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Satsuma Denshokan Museum
Learn more about the history of Satsuma
A Denshokan museum, which widely and deeply conveys the history and culture of Satsuma, flourished from the Edo period to the Meiji period.
150 years ago, Kagoshima Prefecture's former name, Satsuma, was the gateway to the south of Japan. By quickly trading with countries around the world and accepting diverse cultures, we ushered in a new era of Meiji era and then carved it out.
Satsuma Denshokan Museum exhibits approximately 380 valuable works of art, including Satsuma ware, which has gained popularity around the world, and Chinese ceramics that have been transmitted from all over the world over the long history of trade.
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Mars Tsunuki Distillery
A New Challenge in Whiskey Making at the Birthplace of the Honbo Brewery
AMars Tsunuki Distillery is the southernmost whiskey distillery on the mainland, located in Tsunuki, Kaseda, Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Tsunuki is blessed with a warm climate and high-quality water resources, and is the birthplace of Honbo Sake Brewery.
For more than 100 years since they began making shochu using sweet potatoes, a specialty of Satsuma.
They are working on making whiskey in Tsunuki, where they have a thorough knowledge of the water and climate of this area, and pass on the tradition of sake brewing to this day.
Mars Tsunuki Distillery
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Kagoshima City
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Sengan-en
The highlight of the garden is its seasonal beauty
Senganen" is the villa of the Shimazu family, who ruled the land of Satsuma about 350 years ago. The highlight of the garden is its seasonal beauty. The history and culture of Satsuma's samurai society is preserved today.
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Sumiyoshi Shachu
A Japanese traditional tatami room dance and Tea Ceremony
Guests are warmly welcomed through the "Ozashiki Odori"(traditional tatami room dance) and "Tea Ceremony" at the traditional Japanese venue.
Kagoshima, the second-largest producer of tea in Japan, boasts picturesque tea plantations scattered throughout the prefecture. Indulge in carefully selected sencha, paired with seasonal Japanese sweets, and savor the essence of each season.
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Tenmon-kan
Kagoshima's gourmet and shopping center
Tenmon-kan is the most popular downtown spot in Southern Kyushu.
There are many stores where you can enjoy local gourmet foods and local cuisine such as Kurobuta Tonkatsu, Kagoshima Ramen, and Shirokuma, cafes offering lunch and sweets, as well as shopping facilities such as souvenir stores. The street is covered by an arcade, so you can enjoy eating and shopping without getting wet even on rainy days.
Tenmon-kan
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HOGETSU
Kagoshima City
Hogetsu consists of two separate facilities, the private space “HARENO-YA”, and the the private lounge and library “KENO-YA” in a separate building.
There will be no other guests during your stay, and both “HARENO-YA” and “KENO-YA” will become a private space for you to enjoy traveling and living in a modernly interpreted samurai residence.
The Hachiman family, the host will arrange a private chef for dinner during the stay if the guests request. Hogetsu also offers an English-speaking concierge service and can assist to set up some experiences during the day at “KENO-YA” or in the city according to the guests' request.
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Shiroyama Hotel
Kagoshima City
With the theme of Japanese modern, the interior design has the essence of Japan throughout, and the light is let in through the shoji screens, allowing you to spend a quality, calm and relaxing time as if you were in a ryokan.
Enjoy a special stay that can only be experienced in this room.
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Sheraton Kagoshima
Kagoshima City
Enjoy your stay in Kagoshima at the new style Sheraton, which combines Kagoshima's traditional beauty in an open interior. From the 228 spacious guest rooms and venue, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the scenic Kinko Bay that stretches beyond the Kotsuki River that flows through the city, and the majestic Sakurajima that rises beyond it.
The restaurant has a carefully selected menu that uses plenty of Kagoshima ingredients, and offers new dishes while preserving tradition. There are many facilities available to make your stay at the hotel meaningful, such as footbaths and hot springs fed by the source, fitness, and spa.
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