2025 Kanoya Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in August)

#Domestic Travel Strategy Kagoshima Prefecture is located at the southern tip of Kyushu, and many remote islands are lined up to the south. It is rich in magnificent nature, represented by Sakurajima, and has many attractions such as hot springs such as Ibusuki and Kirishima, and historical spots. If you are planning a trip to Kagoshima, I hope you will read to the end and use it as a reference. 🔸Area: Chiran, Ibusuki, Aira, Isa, Kiri 　　　　　　　Minami Osumi Town, Kagoshima City ────────────────────── 🔸Time required: 3 days ────────────────────── 🔸Transportation method: Rental car ────────────────────── This time we visited 15 spots. 🔹Day 1 11:00 Start from Kagoshima Chuo Station 　　　　　🚶About 240m About 5 minutes ❶ 11:20 Tonkatsu Kuroda ↓ ↓ 🚗About 38km About 50 minutes ↓ ❷ 13:30 Chiran Peace Hall ↓ ↓ 🚗About 2.5km About 5 minutes ↓ ❸ 14:20 Chiran Farm ↓ ↓ 🚗About 35km About 50 minutes ↓ ❹ 15:30 Sand Bath Hall Sunaraku ↓ ↓ 🚗About 53km About 1.5 hours ↓ 18:30 Rem Kagoshima Check-in °•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°• Tonkatsu Kuroda 📍1-4 Chuo-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 890-0053 Maki Building Chiran Special Attack Peace Hall 📍17881 Chiranchogun, Minamikyushu, Kagoshima Prefecture, 897-0302 Chiran Farm 📍6219-3 Chiranchogun, Minamikyushu, Kagoshima Prefecture, 897-0302 Sand Bath Hall Sunaraku 📍5-25-18 Yunohama, Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture, 891-0406 Rem Kagoshima 📍1-32 Higashisengokucho, Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, 892-0842 °•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°• 🔹Day 2 8:30 Depart from hotel 🚗Approximately 5.5km, approximately 20 minutes ❶ 9:00 Starbucks Coffee Kagoshima Sengan-en Store ↓ ↓ 🚶About 100m About 1 minute ↓ ❷ 9:30 Sengan-en ↓ ↓ ❸ 10:00 Ryobo Mochiya (inside Sengan-en) ↓ ↓ 🚗About 3km About 10 minutes ↓ ❹ 11:20 Kagoshima Castle Ruins ↓ ↓ 🚗About 68km About 1.5 hours (toll road) ↓ ❺ 13:30 Kirishima Art Forest ↓ ↓ 🚗About 30km About 45 minutes ↓ ❻ 15:00 Sogi Falls ↓ ↓ 🚗About 75km About 1.5 hours (toll road) 18:30 Arrived at Hotel Rem Kagoshima °•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°• Starbucks Coffee Kagoshima Sengan-en Store 📍9688-1 Yoshino-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 892-0871 Sengakuen Ryobo Mochi Shop 📍9700-1 Yoshino-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 892-0871 Kagoshima Castle Ruins 📍7-2 Shiroyama-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 892-0853 Kirishima Art Forest 📍6340-220 Kiba, Yusui-cho, Aira-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture, 899-6201 Sogi Falls 📍895-2526 628-41 Oguchi Miyato, Isa City, Kagoshima Prefecture °•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°• 🔹Day 3 9:40 Depart from hotel 🚗Approx. 36km, approx. 40min (toll road) ❶ 10:30 Kanayama Bridge ↓ ↓ 🚗Approx. 14km, approx. 30min ↓ ❷ 11:00 Jidori no Sato Eirakuso ↓ ↓ 🚗Approx. 90km, approx. 2.5hrs ↓ ❸ 14:30 Okawa Falls ↓ ↓ 🚗Approx. 27km, approx. 40min ↓ ❹ 16:00 Sugawara Shrine Arahira Tenjin ↓ ↓ 🚗Approx. 27km About 40 minutes ↓ ❺ 17:00 Arimura Lava Observatory ↓ ↓ 🚗 About 75km About 1.5 hours (toll road) ↓ 　　19:00 Arrive at Hotel Rem Kagoshima °•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°• Kanayama Bridge 📍6096-2 Oyamada, Kajiki-cho, Aira City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 899-5203 Local Chicken Village Eirakuso 📍3766-6 Matsunaga, Hayato-cho, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 899-5112 Okawa Falls 📍12222-2 Nejimegawa, Minamiosumi-cho, Kimotsuki-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture, 893-2501 Sugawara Shrine Arahira Tenjin 📍4014 Tenjincho, Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 891-2313 Arimura Lava Observatory 📍952 Arimuracho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 891-1545 #Kagoshima #KagoshimaTourism #DomesticTravel #SoloTravel #Cafe #Gourmet #GourmetTrip

#FuriTabiWinter #Kagoshima #KanoyaCity #JapaneseFood #CarpDishes 🕰️Business Hours 11:30AM-3PM, Order Stop 2PM 5PM-10PM, Order Stop 8PM *Lunchtime: Saturday, Sunday, Holidays *Closed: Mondays 📍Location: 1662 Hosoyamada, Kushira-cho, Kanoya-shi, Kagoshima Whenever I go back to my grandmother's house in Kagoshima, I always stop by "Takinochaya." Here, you can enjoy carp dishes, which is rare. The carp is fresh, so the sashimi is firm and has no strong flavor. And above all, the carp flavor is amazing. The carp gives off a broth that is very flavorful.

#DomesticTravelTrip A recommended hidden gem and spectacular sightseeing spot in Kagoshima, where the majestic nature represented by Sakurajima is impressive ◦⊹⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⊹◦◦⊹⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⊹◦◦⊹⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⊹◦ 📍Spot Information #KanayamaBridge A stone bridge built over the Kanayama Road, which transported gold ore and supplies from the mine to Kajiki Port. It is said to have been built around 1880 by the Shimazu family for the management of the gold mine. You can go down to the river and see the waterfall over the arched bridge. #Arimura Lava Observatory You can see Sakurajima's lava flow up close. The lava flow, formed from the solidified lava that flowed out from the great Sakurajima eruption in 1914, spreads out all over the place. From the observation deck, you can enjoy spectacular views of Kinko Bay and Kaimon-dake. #Sugawara Shrine Arahira Tenjin A shrine in Kanoya City on the Osumi Peninsula where the god of learning, Sugawara Michizane, is enshrined. This is a rare shrine where the sandy approach leads to a small rocky area jutting out into the sea. At high tide during spring tides, it becomes an island in the sea, and at low tide, a sandbar appears, allowing you to walk to worship there. It shows different appearances depending on the time of day. #Sogi Falls The Kawauchi River and its tributaries flow through the center of the Okuchi Basin, and in the southwest of the city, it becomes "Sogi Falls" and flows into Tsuruta Dam. This waterfall, with its towering strange rocks, is 210 meters wide and 12 meters high, and has a large amount of water, making it spectacular. #Kagoshima #Sakurajima #Domestic travel #Solo travel #Girls' trip #Shrine tour

Access: 1.5 hours from Kagoshima Airport, 25 minutes from Kasanohara IC Tourist attractions: 10 minutes to Kanoya Rose Garden, 35 minutes to Okawa Falls [⠀Yukusa Osumi Sea School] This is an experiential accommodation facility where you can stay in the classrooms, and the school grounds are a campground with a large tree house! The sea is right in front of you, and you can see Sakurajima and Kaimon-dake at the same time. It's a very spectacular facility☆. .:＊・゜ There is also a private beach where you can get off directly from the school grounds!

I was surprised at how grand the Christmas illuminations were It was fun and exciting The staff were polite and I was able to relax There is also a free parking lot with 150 spaces, which is convenient Hotel Daikura 3-23 Shirasakicho, Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture #Photogenic hotel #Hocans #Christmas

●Name Jintoku Inari Shrine ●Access 〠1771-4 Shineicho, Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture 🚗Private parking available ●Points A photogenic shrine with a transparent torii gate and a red Senbon torii gate The main shrine is located beyond the two modern torii gates The charms and votive plaques are also very cutely given out A very modern yet beautiful shrine It's also a great spot for sightseeing, with the "Matchmaking Stone" and "Undama Stone" #Kagoshima Trip

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Minato Shokudo in Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture You can eat Kanoya amberjack, which boasts one of the largest production volumes in Japan 🐟 The amberjack marinated bowl in the photo is superb!! The flavor soaked into the plump flesh and it was amazing ♪ Many local fishermen also visit the restaurant! We happened to be seated in a nice seat with a view of the ocean, which was refreshing 🤗 It was a hearty and very satisfying lunch 🍴 #Kagoshima Prefecture #Kanoya #Amberjack #Seaside view #Support tourism #Gourmet #Gourmet trip

Arahira Tenjin Shrine in Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture ⛩ The shrine was built on an island-like site jutting out into the sea It is said that Sugawara Michizane, the god of learning, is enshrined here It seems like it will make you smarter! The path disappears at high tide! It's interesting how it changes depending on the season and time🤣 To get to the worship hall, you have to climb a steep cliff-like staircase There is a rope, but if you are not confident, it may be best to avoid it. #Kagoshima Prefecture #Kanoya #Shrine #Seaside scenery #Supporting tourism #Historical site #Amazing view

Café Boulange Mai is a bakery and café located in Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The establishment emphasizes the use of domestic wheat and additive-free ingredients to create health-conscious breads and pastries. The owner, a skilled baker, crafts a variety of breads, while the owner’s wife, a talented cook, prepares accompanying dishes.  Address: 3624-1 Asahihara-cho, Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture Operating Hours: The bakery operates from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It is closed on Mondays.  Features: • Menu: Offers a selection of breads and pastries made with domestic wheat and additive-free ingredients. The menu includes a variety of breads, pastries, and accompanying dishes prepared by the owner’s wife.  • Atmosphere: The café provides a cozy and welcoming environment, making it an ideal spot for enjoying freshly baked goods and light meals. • Payment Methods: Cash payments are accepted. Access: The bakery is located in Asahihara Town, Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture. It is advisable to check the exact location and operating hours before visiting. For more information, please refer to the official website. #celebrateit

Arahira Tenjin Shrine is a scenic Shinto shrine located in Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Perched atop a rocky outcrop resembling an island, the shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning. Visitors can experience the shrine’s changing appearances influenced by the tides, time of day, and seasons. To reach the main hall, one must ascend a steep staircase using a rope for support. Be cautious during high tide, as the path to the main hall may be submerged.  Address: 4014 Tenjinmachi, Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 893-0000, Japan Access: Approximately a 20-minute drive from Tarumizu Ferry Terminal.  Features: • Scenic Views: The shrine offers picturesque views of the surrounding sea and landscape, making it a popular spot for photography.  • Cultural Significance: Dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning, the shrine is a place of worship for students and scholars seeking academic success. • Physical Challenge: Reaching the main hall involves climbing a steep staircase, providing a rewarding experience for those who make the ascent. Note: Visitors should be mindful of the tide schedule, as the path to the main hall may be inaccessible during high tide. #celebrateit

#Overseas travel HOTEL ARUMUKO KANOYA Check-in 2pm Check-out 12pm Address: 12-8 Mukaecho, Kanoya, Kagoshima 893-0006 Japan Weekday price: about 100,000 won If you are looking for accommodation near Nejime Port, Hotel Arumuko Kanoya is a clean and large hotel located between the travel routes of small Japanese cities. I would like to recommend it.

#0yentravelnovember #kagoshima #seasidescenery #shochu Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture, is a city with beautiful nature and a rich history. Located in Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park, you can enjoy the spectacular views of Sakurajima and Kinkowan Bay, and at the Kanoya Air Base Museum, you can see the history and exhibits of the Air Self-Defense Force. Another attraction is that the area is rich in agriculture, and you can enjoy fresh locally grown vegetables and fruits. In particular, Kanoya City is rich in delicacies such as black pork and satsumaage, making it a must-see for foodies. There are also many hot springs, so you can spend a relaxing time here 🥰

The layout of the Dazang Hotel is very thoughtful. There are also cute lights to decorate the surrounding area on the eve of the festival. You can see the hotel from a distance. Fresh flowers are used in the rooms and on the dining tables. Very healing, worthy of being the city of roses I want to use it again next time

Surrounded by lots of roses, there was rose soft serve ice cream and rose curry. As for the curry... I couldn't imagine what it would taste like so I ate the soft serve ice cream. There were many people with pets, and there was a park nearby, so there were people of all ages, from families with children to the elderly.

Meals on a business trip to Kanoya #Gourmet #Food #Ramen #RamenTour A ramen shop I found in Kanoya‼️ It's in a drinking district, so it's great for a final drink after a night of drinking😆 Light and tasty with pork bones‼️The feeling of it seeping into your body is irresistible♥️ If you come to Kanoya, please stop by👍

●Name Minato Shokudo ●Access 7440-3 Furue-cho, Kanoya-shi, Kagoshima 🚗Private parking available ●Points This is a restaurant I highly recommend Delicious, cheap, and fast! ️ The amberjack rice bowl is served with Kyushu's sweet soy sauce The shrimp tempura is crispy and not oily The boiled shrimp that comes with the set meal is tender and just the right seasoning The miso soup has a fishy flavor and is sweet and rich, perhaps because it's based on white miso, and it has a hint of ginger, so it was very delicious The tempura is very filling, so I recommend ordering it as a single dish instead of a rice bowl Even when it's crowded, the turnover is fast, so you can visit with peace of mind #Kagoshima Trip

●Name Sugawara Shrine (Arahira Tenjin ●Access 〠4014 Tenjincho, Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture 🚗Private parking available ●Points A rare shrine with a sandy approach leading to a small rocky area jutting out into the sea The beautiful view of the crystal clear Kinko Bay can be seen, and the balance with the torii gate is very beautiful The god of learning, Sugawara Michizane, is enshrined here To visit the shrine at the top of the small island, you have to climb a steep staircase Please note that at high tide, the tide comes in and it becomes impossible to cross #Kagoshima Trip

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Kirishima has a wide range of hiking trails, ranging from gentle slopes to slightly challenging routes, leading you to the roof of Kyushu, which is said to be the origin of Japan's creation myth. According to Japanese mythology, the god Ninjago descended to the world at Mt. Takachiho and planted his trident on the top of the mountain, bringing peace to the land. #Overseas Travel