You can also search for available hostels in kagoshima, check prices, view pictures and book online with no booking fee. Kagoshima is kyushus southernmost major city and the capital of kagoshima prefecture. Media in category maps of kagoshima prefecture the following 41 files are in this category, out of 41 total. The ferry regularly runs back and forth between sakurajima and kagoshima port.
Map of kagoshimashi, kagoshima road map, satellite view and. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Kagoshima is the capital of kagoshima prefecture on the island of kyushu, japan understand. The 10 best things to do in kagoshima 2020 with photos. Official tourism website of kagoshima city about sakurajima.
It makes perfect sense why it would be a sister city with naples, italy. Kagoshima prefecture is located at the south end of kyushu, which is the southernmost of the four main islands in japan. Kirishima city september 2007 yoshimatsu ebino jct. Ask questions and get answers from travelers like you. When you press the button, the buttons and the display behind the drivers seat show the following message. Fukuoka sightseeing map 1 2 meinohama marinoa shimoyamato. In 1953, amami islands were returned to kagoshima prefecture.
Home to 1,786,214 people, it is the 24th largest division in japan in terms of population. Jnto pg707 kagoshima and vicinity japan national tourism. This guidebook has information on different aspects of kyushus tourist spots as. Kagoshima city s official website for tourist information introduces popular sightseeing destinations such as sakurajima, senganen, tenmonkan and the museum of the meiji restoration, sample routes, leisure and various programs, food, souvenirs, and recommended travel itineraries. The majestic active volcano sakurajima rises before kagoshima city. Welcome to kagoshima city, capital of kagoshima prefecture and one of the larger cities in kyushu. How to use the tram and bus kagoshima city transport bureau.
Fare one way rapica and iwasaki ic cards can also be used. The prefectures capital city is likened to the italian city of naples due to its climate and presence of a volcano. The southernmost big city on japans main islands, sunny kagoshima has a personality to match its climate and has been voted japans friendliest city nationwide. Link 3 population density map generated by instructions from daysleeperrr on reddig. A map of sakurajima in 1902, showing it as a distinct island. The city is often compared with its italian sister city naples due to a similarly mild climate, palm tree lined streets, relatively hot tempered inhabitants and sakurajima, kagoshima s vesuvius. Kagoshima prefecture is the southernmost prefecture on the island of kyushu, japan. The volcano is treasured both academically and as a tourism.
At the end of the war, islands southernmore than 30 parallel went into american control. It is an active volcano that is known throughout the world. Kagoshima is a historical city watched over by the looming bulk of sakurajima, an active volcano that regularly dumps ash over the city and erupts a bit every now and then to remind people its still there. It was a busy political and commercial port city throughout the medieval period and into the edo period 16031868 when it formally became the capital of the shimazus fief, the satsuma domain. Save your favorite travel ideas and see them on a map. Kagoshima kagoshima is the capital of kagoshima prefecture on the island of kyushu, japan. We build each detailed map individually with regard to the characteristics of the map area and the chosen graphic style. This place is situated in kagoshima, kyushu, japan, its geographical coordinates are 31 36 0 north, 33 0 east and its original name with diacritics is kagoshima. Jr kashii line jr sasaguri line jr chikuhi line atsu with a population of about 1.
Map of kagoshima hotels and attractions on a kagoshima map. Kagoshima citys official website for tourist information introduces popular sightseeing destinations such as sakurajima, senganen, tenmonkan and the. Kagoshima prefecture, japan map of kagoshima, jp where is. Map of the bombardment of kagoshima on 15 to 18 august 1863. The city is often compared with its italian sister city naples due to a similarly mild climate, palm tree lined streets, relatively hot tempered inhabitants and sakurajima, kagoshimas vesuvius. Approximately 5 minutes by tram from kagoshima chuoeki mae.
Use our interactive map to locate kagoshima hostels by area. Decorated with colourfull exterior and calming woodfinished interior, this bus with large windows and observation seats in the rear is a comfortable option for your sightseeing. Our city map of kagoshima japan shows 4,368 km of streets and paths. Kagoshimashi road map and satellite view with street view, gps navigation. Kagoshima prefecture, japan map of kagoshima, jp where. Kagoshima is a prefecture found in the nation of japan. Tanegashima tanegashima is an island in kagoshima prefecture. Kagoshima port tourist information kagoshima kurobuta berkshire pork.
From april 1, 2005, together with nangoku kotsu and jr kyushu bus, the bureau introduced rapica, a smart card ticketing system. The kagoshima city view is the sightseeing bus running between the main tourist spots in kagoshima city. Situated on shiroyama hill 108 m above sea level, shiroyama hotel kagoshima overlooks kagoshima city and offers commanding views of sakurajima, the symbol of kagoshima, and kinko bay. Map of kagoshimashi, kagoshima, japan and kagoshimashi travel guide. Here you can check out different pamphlets about kyushu and download them in pdf format. To help you organize your kagoshima trip ideas, this kagoshima visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more. Kagoshima port ticket sales office 0992237271 sakurajima port ship department, operations division 0992932525 kagoshima city transport bureau ticket sales office 0992572101 kagoshima city transport bureau sakurajima office 0992934220 sakurajima islandview tour bus course. The home of nearmythical samurai hero saigo takamori see history, it. Information on where your ship docks, how to get from the port into the city, maps, bus and shuttle information, public transport options, cruise terminal information, cruise port schedules, must see sights, shopping guides, restaurant guides, internet and wifi locations, and suggestions for things to do. The most ancient historical site in kagoshima prefecture is the tachikiri site on tanegashima island, where traces of livelihood and pitfall traps that date back to the paleolithic age more than 30,000 years ago have been discovered.
It haes been nicknamed the naples o the eastren warld for its bay location aira caldera, het climate an impressive stratovolcano, sakurajima. Marine port kagoshima lies along the coast of kinko bay,sandwiched between kagoshima city and mt. Kagoshima city is set against the backdrop of sakurajima, an active volcano and the city s icon in kagoshima prefecture. Explore kagoshima holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Sakurajima, the symbol of kagoshima, is only 4 km across the sea from kagoshima city and is 1,117 m high. Kumamoto city has a various restaurants which can provide you a vegetarian meals. Visit kagoshima city official tourist information site. Maphill presents the map of kyushu in a wide variety of map types and styles. Go out from kagoshima chuo station on jr kagoshima main line, take kagoshima city tram from kagoshima chuoeki mae station to takami baba dentei3 stops, then walk about 2 minutes to the hotel. The southernmost prefecture of mainland kyushu stretches hundreds of kilometres south, allowing visitors to experience a rich range of history, culture and activities, all within the one prefecture. Getting off the tram press the button when your stop is announced, please press the nearest button on the side of the windows. This tour will take you to the main sightseeing spots in kagoshima city daily service course and night. On this folding map, the main sightseeing spots of kagoshima are displayed.
Spread about on a hilly area with an altitude of 70 meters kagoshima, miyazaki. Temple nakagori taxi temple bank tomiya ryokan hotaru kan nagomi doll museum park taxi tomi yag ler bank chiran rentacar. Find any address on the map of kagoshima or calculate your itinerary to and from kagoshima, find all the tourist attractions and michelin guide restaurants in kagoshima. The population development of kagoshima prefecture according to census results and latest estimates. Kagoshima satellite map online map of kagoshima, japan. You can view this either as a kagoshima map or as a satellite image. Kagoshima is the capital city of kagoshima prefecture, japan.
Kagoshima travel guide view the kayak kagoshima city guide for the best kagoshima travel tips. Kagoshima city area guide things to do in kagoshima city. Kagoshima gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868. Kirishima city sekinoo falls yoiyanse m ikazu pon shinwano sato mingeimura pottery museum ikoma plateau d maruo kurinodake onsen area highway national road prefectural road j r trekking route hospital gas local products shrine information daikirishima tourist association tel. Map of kagoshima detailed map of kagoshima are you looking for the map of kagoshima. Along 50 kilometers, service operated as a commuter rail of kagoshima city, with a curious high frequency 20 minutes per direction, by only one track and diesel railcars between kagoshima and goino stations. Bukeyashiki street samurai houses bicycle rental post office groove where carp swim fumoto riv. Kagoshima shi has a population of 555,352 making it the biggest city in kagoshima. This region played a key role in the meiji restoration saigo takamori, and the city of kagoshima was an important naval base during japans 20th century wars and the home of admiral togo heihachiro. Kagoshima prefecture with population statistics, maps, charts, weather and web information. Used data source is the gridded population of the world gpw, v3 online at the the socioeconomic data and. As o 1 januar 2010, the ceety haed an estimatit population. This map is perfect for helping you on your trip around kyushu.
Select the name of the placeaddress city in kagoshima, japan from the suggested list. Kagoshima prefecture also known as the satsuma domain was the center of the territory of the shimazu clan for many centuries. Get price alerts and deals so you can travel your way. Media in category maps of kagoshima the following 39 files are in this category, out of 39 total. With its warm climate, coastal location and varied geography, kagoshima offers scenic views, outdoor sports and gourmet food and drink. And, when you need to get home there are 155 bus and tram stops, and subway and railway stations in kagoshima. With the aim of realising the initiative called environment leading city kagoshima, kagoshima city has been promoting a unique project since 2006 as part of its effort to create a comfortable environment surrounded by green. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
This is an online tool mashup to search postal code of a place, address or city in kagoshima, japan. On june 17, 1945, kagoshima city was attacked by b29 bombers with 2316 persons killed, while in the same year, suicide attack planes departed from kagoshima prefecture. It is often called the naples of japan because of its volcano sakurajima, warm weather, and proximity to the bay. Kagoshima prefecture corresponds to the ancient japanese provinces osumi and satsuma, including the northern part of the ryukyu islands. The government of kagoshima is lead by yuichiro itoand is based in the prefecture capital of kagoshima population. Kagoshima, japan postal code lookup by addresscity, map zip. Here you can find the majestic cedar forests of yakushima, active volcanoes such as sakurajima, abundant hot springs, samurai history, and rich nature. Christianity was first introduced to japan in kagoshima by francis xavier, and western technology entered japan at tanegashima in the form of muskets. Map of kagoshima hotels and attractions on a kagoshima. Kagoshima prefecture is a treasure trove of safe and reliable delicacies, making the most of its fertile environment to produce japans largest output of livestock like beef cattle and pig, agricultural products such as sweet potatoes and broad beans, as well as farmed yellowtail, amberjack, and unagi eel. Ibusuki is a city in kagoshima prefecture, japan, at the southeastern tip of the satsuma peninsula. Map of kagoshima michelin kagoshima map viamichelin.
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