Experience Overview
This private and customizable tour for Kagoshima City (in Kagoshima Prefecture) is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.
Discover Kagoshima at your own pace on this fully customizable private tour with a professional English-speaking tour guide. Other languages may also be available upon request, depending on guide availability.
With many options and attractions to choose from in the city, it may seem easier to choose a set tour that is already available, but after you book this Custom Tour, Japan Awaits will work with you to create an itinerary based on your interests, preferences and selected tour duration.
After booking, you’ll receive a Custom Tour form where you can share your preferred locations, interests, hotel details, food preferences, preferred timing and other requests. Your itinerary will then be planned based on those preferences, your selected transportation option, operating hours, availability, route and what can realistically be covered within the booked time.
Requested attractions, activities and reservations are subject to availability. If a specific request cannot be arranged, suitable alternatives may be recommended.
Depending on the options available for your selected tour, you may be able to choose between public transport or a private vehicle with a personal driver. Transportation is selected as part of the booking process.
Included & Not Included
Included
- • A fully customized tour for your selected duration, with itinerary planning based on your interests and preferences
- • Standard restaurant and venue reservation support where applicable and compatible with the planned itinerary
- • Transportation within the tour city according to the transportation option selected in your booking
- • Professional English-speaking tour guide; other languages may be available upon request
- • Hotel meeting, pickup and drop-off arrangements within the city covered by the selected tour, depending on your transportation option and itinerary
Not Included
- • Meals, food and drinks for guests
- • Entrance fees for guests and the tour guide, unless specifically arranged in advance
- • Fees for optional tours and activities
- • Personal expenses
- • Gratuities (optional)
Suggested Locations
Below are some of the locations that may be considered for your custom tour. Your final itinerary will be planned based on your interests, selected tour duration, transportation option and preferences.
History & Satsuma Heritage
Historic sites, museums and viewpoints connected with Kagoshima’s Satsuma and Meiji-era story.
Museum of the Meiji Restoration
History & Heritage · Satsuma and Meiji Restoration history
Reimeikan Museum
History & Heritage · Regional history and culture
Terukuni Shrine
Temples & Shrines · Central shrine linked to Shimazu Nariakira
Shiroyama Park / Observatory
Nature & Scenic Views · City and Sakurajima panorama
Sengan-en & Industrial Heritage
The Shimazu family’s historic garden and a closely connected industrial-heritage museum.
Sengan-en
History & Heritage · Historic garden and Sakurajima views
Shoko Shuseikan Museum
History & Heritage · Shimazu industrial history
Sakurajima & Volcano Views
Volcanic landscapes and elevated viewpoints across Sakurajima.
Sakurajima
Nature & Scenic Views · Kagoshima’s defining active volcano
Arimura Lava Observatory
Nature & Scenic Views · Lava fields and crater views
Yunohira Observatory
Nature & Scenic Views · Elevated Sakurajima viewpoint
City Life & Family Options
Downtown, waterfront and indoor attractions that can be considered for local-life or family-focused itineraries.
Tenmonkan
City & Local Life · Shopping, food and downtown atmosphere
Kagoshima City Aquarium
Wildlife & Family · Waterfront aquarium
Hirakawa Zoo
Family & Attractions · Family-focused zoo option
Kagoshima Municipal Science Hall
Industry & Technology · Indoor science attraction
Other Locations
Other locations may also be requested. Locations outside Kagoshima will be reviewed based on your selected tour duration, transportation, route and availability.
Suggested Locations Map
Explore suggested locations that may be considered when planning your custom Kagoshima tour.
Additional Information
Your Custom Tour Form
After booking, you’ll receive a Custom Tour form where you can share your interests, preferred locations, hotel details, food preferences, preferred timing and other requests.
Hotel Meeting, Pickup & Drop-off
Your tour can generally begin at your hotel or accommodation within Kagoshima. The exact arrangement will depend on your selected transportation option, itinerary and booked duration.
Standard Guide Service Hours
Custom Day Tours are generally scheduled within our standard guide service hours of 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Earlier start times or later finishing times may be possible upon request, depending on itinerary requirements and guide availability.
Locations Outside Kagoshima
Same-day travel to locations outside the tour city may be possible depending on total travel time, selected tour duration, transportation, route and availability. Japan Awaits will review these requests individually.
Before You Book
Review the booking information below and find answers to common questions about planning your custom Kagoshima tour.
Standard Cancellation Policy
- 20 days or less before the event: 25% cancellation fee
- 14 days or less before the event: 50% cancellation fee
- 7 days or less before the event: 100% cancellation fee
