All Kagoshima Tours & Excursions in 2026 - page 3

Discover the charm of Chiran, often called the “Little Kyoto of Satsuma,” on this private 6.5-hour cultural journey. Travel in comfort from Kagoshima Cruise Port with your English-speaking guide and explore a peaceful town known for its Samurai heritage, WWII history, and renowned green tea.

Feel the SAMURAI Spirit in Kagoshima! What makes this experience special: ・Taught by a national karate champion in his own private home dojo ・Authentic karate in the prefecture where the Renshinkan lineage was founded ・Wooden board-breaking — take the broken pieces home as a souvenir ・Personalized certificate of completion with your name ・Your name written in Japanese calligraphy on a folding fan — yours to take home ・Photo & video support — capture the moment you'll never forget ・Fully customizable to your experience level (beginners to advanced) ・Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families & groups No experience needed. Just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm. Book now and feel the spirit of Kagoshima! Booking for 4 or 5? Online booking is capped at 3 (our dojo is a small traditional room), but we can host 4–5 in one 90-minute session with two rotating teams. Message us, or book two reservations for the same date and we'll combine them.

Explore the stunning islands of Amami(Kagoshima) and Okinawa with a 14-Day Unlimited Ferry Access Pass. This pass allows you to hop on and off ferries connecting Amami Islands, and Okinawa at your leisure. Discover pristine beaches, unique island cultures, and breathtaking landscapes while enjoying the comfort of large ferries. With unlimited travel for 14 consecutive days, create your own itinerary and experience the true beauty of Japan’s southern paradise.

Experience one of Japan’s most unique natural spectacles on this 6.5-hour private tour from Kagoshima Cruise Port. From November to February, thousands of cranes migrate to Izumi town, creating a breathtaking sight found nowhere else in Japan. Travel in comfort by private car with your English-speaking guide to Izumi Crane Center, where you can observe over 10,000 cranes at their peak season, from hooded and white-naped to rare black-crowned and sandhill cranes. Later, stop at Imuta Lake, a Ramsar-listed wetland rich in birdlife, before returning to the port. Note: The tour is conducted November – February

Shochu is a traditional Japanese hard liquor, a distilled spirit made from grains and vegetables. The most common ingredients are sweet potatoes, barley, rice, buckwheat, and sugarcane. You can tour a shochu factory and enjoy tastings in Kagoshima, one of Japan's leading shochu producers. Since the shochu factories are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, the tour includes a Japanese whiskey factory tour and tasting. Discover the sights of Kagoshima that interest you the most on this customizable sightseeing tour. Alongside your private driver and guide, make an itinerary of your desired attractions or get recommendations to create your perfect day. Whether you want to focus on samurai, culture, shopping, or Japanese history, this tour has everything covered for you. You can’t visit every place on your “What to Expect” list in six hours.

On this tour, we’ll take you to hidden spots that aren’t even marked on the map and can only be accessed by kayak. You’ll explore secluded gems that even locals in Kagoshima rarely know about. Led by one of Kagoshima’s top guides, you’ll embark on an extraordinary geological adventure along the stunning coastlines of Sakurajima. For lunch, we’ll land on a beach and prepare a meal together using local ingredients. And don’t miss the coffee—it tastes exceptional in this setting! Please inform us in advance if you have any allergies. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate vegan requests.

Relax practicing yoga by the beach paddling on an SUP around the calm waters of Kagoshima’s beautiful Kinko Bay while watching magnificent scenic views of Sakurajima volcano island. This exclusive package includes transport to and from the beach and also a lunch meal and snacks.

Enjoy this early morning outdoor activity paddling on an SUP around the calm waters of Kagoshima's beautiful Kinko Bay while watching sunrise over Sakurajima volcano island. This exclusive package includes transport to and from the beach and a hotel breakfast.

Hill climb to get very close to the crater of Sakurajima, Kagoshima's landmark, by E-bike! What will you discover in the no-entry zone that can only be visited with a guide, offering unparalleled views of Japan's premier active volcano? (This tour is a tour to enter the restricted area and approach near the crater. We may decline your reservation due to the situation of the volcano. We appreciate your understanding in advance.)

Would you like to experience the morning of Sakurajima? A morning on Sakurajima where you can feel the quiet rural fishing village. E bike through a quiet morning where you can hear the sound of birds and ocean waves. The view in the morning from Yunohira Observatory, which is also the highest point of Sakurajima, is exceptional. The morning sunrise (its appearance from the top of Sakurajima is called Sakurajima Diamond) will be deeply remembered.