Now, let's take a quick flight to Kagoshima, the southernmost point of Kyushu!
A hot spring resort nestled amidst the majestic Sakurajima volcano and the Kirishima mountain range.
A variety of simple yet deeply flavorful local dishes. Truly befitting of Kagoshima Prefecture, which has produced so many great rulers.
Let's recharge our minds and bodies by feeling the powerful blessings of the land and sea!
Driving around Sakurajima
The imposing Sakurajima is an active volcano that still emits plumes of smoke. You can reach the island by ferry, where you can enjoy leisure activities such as the Yunohira Observatory on Kitadake, where you can admire the active volcano up close, as well as a roadside station and a day-trip hot spring. Spend a relaxing day there and feel the powerful energy that nature creates.
Let's go for a stroll around town.
Kagoshima is home to many historical figures who spearheaded the Meiji Restoration, such as Saigo Takamori and Okubo Toshimichi, and Shimazu Nariakira, the renowned lord of the Satsuma domain. Explore the historical sites associated with them, including the bronze statue of Saigo Takamori, who was said to be a giant for his time, and the "Meiji Restoration Hometown Museum" and the "Kagoshima Historical Materials Center Reimeikan," where you can learn about their history.
"Satsuma's specialty dish"
Kagoshima Prefecture is blessed with attractive ingredients such as "Kurobuta" pork raised on its vast plains, "Satsuma-age" (fried fish cake) made from fish paste caught in the Kuroshio Current, and "Imo Shochu" (sweet potato shochu) made from sweet potatoes whose name originates from "Oimo from Satsuma" (sweet potato that came from Satsuma). The depth of flavor is so impressive that it will leave you speechless. Enjoy these authentic delicacies at renowned local restaurants.
