This rock-cut tomb is rare across Japan and is said to be the tomb of Emperor Jimmu's parents. It resembles Ise Jingu Shrine and is also known as "Little Ise."
The tomb on Mount Aira
We will introduce you to the highlights of Kagoshima City, where many famous historical sites are dotted, as well as Kirishima, Chiran, Makurazaki, and other areas throughout the prefecture. All of these are must-see tourist spots!
Akasui Observatory Square Portrait of a Scream
This monument was erected to commemorate Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi's all-night concert held here in August 2004.
Agricultural terraces at Agaribama and Shiomi
This is a view spot that appears when you cross the Kuronoseto Ohashi Bridge, which connects the Kagoshima mainland with Nagashima, and drive along the road.
Akune Oshima Park
About 10 minutes by boat from Akune Shinko Ferry Terminal, this uncharted land is about 2km offshore and is covered in a beautiful pine forest with a circumference of 4km.
A place associated with Princess Atsuhime (Statue of Princess Atsuhime)
The site of the Imaizumi Shimazu family villa (now Imaizumi Elementary School), where Princess Atsuhime is said to have spent her childhood when she was called Oichi...
Cape Apology
Located on the eastern end of the island, this is one of Amami Oshima's most scenic spots (one of the Ten Views of Amami) with a panoramic view of the coral reefs and the South Seas.
Arahira Tenjin Shrine
Arahira Tenjin Shrine is enshrined on a rocky mountain on Tenjin Island that juts out into the sea. At high tide during spring tides, the sandbar on the approach to the shrine is submerged in the sea, causing the shrine to...
Arimura Lava Observatory
This hilltop overlooks the lava that flowed out during the great eruption of 1914, and is a perfect spot to see the lava below. It stretches for 1km...
Lake Ikeda
Kyushu's largest lake was formed by ancient volcanic activity, and is home to giant eels with a girth of 50cm and the mythical monster "...
Ishibashi Memorial Park (Ishibashi Memorial Hall)
Sangoro Iwanaga, a famous stone mason from Higo, built three arch stone bridges, including Nishida Bridge, out of five bridges built over the Kotsuki River in the late Edo period.
Meiji Restoration Museum
Located on the banks of the Kotsuki River, this historical tourist facility teaches about Satsuma at the end of the Edo period and the Meiji Restoration. It also provides information on the relationship between Satsuma and the world, as well as local education.
Izumi City Crane Museum Crane Park Izumi
Every year, from around October, over 10 cranes migrate to the Izu Plain. At the museum, you can see information on the ecology of cranes and see the nests of hooded cranes...
Izumi foothills samurai residences
During the Edo period, the Satsuma Domain established Tsurumaru Castle as its main castle and over 110 outer castles (villages) within the domain. Izumi-fuku was one of these...
Inukai Falls
Ryoma was so impressed by the magnificent view from the waterfall all the way to Mount Kirishima that he exclaimed, "It's so beautiful, it seems like something out of this world..."
Ibusuki City Tosenkyo Somen Nagashi
The birthplace of the rotating somen noodle nagashi. Tosenkyo Kyogaoka, which has been recognized as one of the 1 best waters of the Heisei era and where about 10 tons of water gushes out every day...
Imuta Pond
It is registered as a Ramsar Convention wetland as an important habitat for dragonflies and waterfowl. Boats and...
Ushinohama Scenic Area
Along National Route 3, there are many strange rocks and reefs along the coast, and the shadows cast by the setting sun are particularly fantastic. It is a prefecturally designated place of scenic beauty.
Bronze statue of Okubo Toshimichi
He was at the center of the movement to overthrow the shogunate and made great efforts to bring about the Meiji Restoration. He is called one of the three great men of the Restoration, along with Saigo Takamori and Kido Takayoshi (Katsura Kogoro).
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