Kagoshima Private Shore Excursion Sakurajima and Sengan-en

Kagoshima, Japan

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees

Entrance fee - Sengan-en Pay on site

¥1,600.00 per person
Guide

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name. ＊Please note that a standard vehicle will be used, so for groups of four passengers, one person will be seated in the front passenger seat and three passengers will share the rear seats.＊

Itinerary

Ferry Boarding to Sakurajima

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Yunohira Lookout

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arimura Lava Lookout

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sakurajima Lava Nagisa Promenade

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sengan-en

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.0

based on 8 reviews

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Did not get what we had booked

Dorine_P, Apr 2026

The driver was excellent but we signed up for an English speaking driver however the driver we had spoke no English. We had to use a translation app which was slow, painful and not terribly accurate. Not the drivers fault, he tried very hard to be accommodating but I will never book with this company again.

Did not deliver as advertised

Michelle_Z, Apr 2026

We booked a private tour specifically with an English-speaking guide and were sent a confirmation photo of that guide in advance. However, a different guide arrived who did not speak English, which significantly impacted the experience and did not match the service we paid for. This is a clear case of the tour not being delivered as advertised. We are requesting a partial refund to reflect the reduced value of the experience.

Driver only

Janet_P, Apr 2026

We did not realize that we had not booked a guide with this tour. It was just a taxi driver who had limited English and knew our itinerary. The driver was very nice and with the help of giigle translator we managed to have a good time on the trip. I know this was probably my error but it would have been nice it the lack of guide had been more obvious with booking.

Grand Experience

Peter_D, Apr 2026

Kagoshima is just beautiful! An unexpected gem and one of the real highlight destinations on our cruise. Pity we ventured to Jeju Island rather than another day here or Nagasaki.

Viator Kagoshima via Diamond Princess

D_F, Apr 2026

Kikuchi-san was an excellent driver and guide. He was very accommodating, patient, polite and helpful. His professionalism was evident in the direction and instructions as he highlighted all the sites. He also takes great pictures!!! Most of all, with my anxiety of missing the ship, Kikuchi-san got us back in time to do some shopping in the terminal pop-ups. Arigato gozaimasu!!!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are truly delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with Kikuchi. Your kind words about his professionalism, attentiveness, and helpful guidance mean a great deal to us. We are especially pleased to know that he was able to make you feel comfortable and at ease, particularly regarding your concern about returning to the ship on time. Ensuring a stress-free and reliable experience for our guests is always our top priority. It’s also great to hear that you enjoyed the photos he took—he will be very happy to know that! We will be sure to share your kind feedback with Kikuchi-san. Thank you again for choosing our service, and we hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Japan.

Wonderful experience beyond our expectations

Tina_S, Mar 2026

We had a wonderful day with Tanaka. He was courteous, attentive and charming. He took us to the most amazing restaurant for lunch and a wonderful tour of the world Heritage Sengan-en gardens. We couldn’t have asked for a better person..

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you had such a great day with our driver. He will be very happy to know that his service made your experience so special. We’re also glad you enjoyed the restaurant and your visit to the World Heritage site Sengan-en. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your feedback. We hope to welcome you again in the future.

Unforgotten

Janette_W, Apr 2026

Our guide was very accommodating and gave us many good explanations about all the sights, he responded to our wishes and gave us an unforgettable day... thank you very much!

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Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience and that your guide was able to provide clear explanations while accommodating your wishes throughout the day. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we are very pleased that you were able to enjoy a truly special time. We will be sure to share your kind words with the driver—it will certainly make their day. Thank you again for choosing our service. We hope to welcome you again on your next visit.

Kagoshima is a city with...

monique, Mar 2026

Kagoshima is a city with beautiful nature around it, especially the Sakurajima volcano and the Sengan garden. Unfortunately we had bad weather and we could not enjoy beautiful views from and on the volcano... That made the day a bit less beautiful... We did the hot lava water foot bath and the volcano field walk! Well eaten in the Sengan garden and made a nice walk...

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Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re sorry to hear that the weather was not ideal during your visit, but we’re glad you were still able to enjoy experiences such as the lava foot bath, the volcanic walk, and your time at Sengan-en. Kagoshima offers many beautiful views, and we hope you’ll have another chance to visit on a clearer day to fully enjoy the scenery, especially around Sakurajima. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again in the future.