Things to do in Kagoshima・Sightseeing
Enjoy your Kagoshima sightseeing
STAY
Experience overlooking Sakurajima from Kagoshima.
Kagoshima is the birthplace of Saigo Takamori, a great people in Meiji period, in addition to famous sightseeing spots and delicious foods.
A wonderful journey you can have only when you stay at Hokke Club Kagoshima.
How to spend your first day
DAY.1
AM10:00
Get on the tram from Kagoshima Chuo Station!
Store your luggage and start you trip immediately.
Get ready to explore the nature on the city tram. Hotel Hokke Club Kagoshima is ajacent to the station where you get off the tram. Store your luggage and your trip begins!
AM10:30
Ishinfurusatokan
Get to know more about the great people here and restoration.
Ishinfurusatokan is located in Kajiya-cho where Saigo Takamori and Okubo toshimichi were born and raised.
You may enjoy the show about the history here if like this era.
Information
- Address
- 23-1 Kajiyachō, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima
- Phone number
- 099-239-7700
- Distance from the hotel
- Approximately 8 minutes by car
PM12:00
Kurokatutei Chuo main branch
Tonkatsu, the taste of local is popular!
Berkshire pig with the savory and softness taste, deep-fried with coarse-grained bread crumbs makes the best Tonkatsu(deep-fried pork cutlet).
Information
- Address
- 1F, 16-9 Chuocho, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima
- Phone number
- 099-285-2300
- Distance from the hotel
- Approximately 14 minute walk
PM2:00
Senganen garden
Go and see the vast garden of world heritage.
Built in 1658 by Shimazu Mitsuhisa, the 19th generation of Shimazu family, the vast garden where can over look Sakurajima and Kinkowan Bay is known as a famous park of the world, and registered as a World cultural heritage.
Information
- Address
- 9700-1 Yoshinocho Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima
- Phone number
- 099-247-1551
- Opening hours
- 8:30～17:30
- Distance from the hotel
- Approximately 14 minutes by car
PM3:30
Terukuni shrine
Over 150 history
One of the most famous shrines in Kagoshima Prefecture, established in 1864 by Shimazu Nariakira, the 28th generation in Shimazu family was given the name ‘Terukuni’ by the emperor in 1863, after after the death of Nariakira.
Information
- Address
- 19-35 Terukunicho, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima
- Phone Number
- 099-222-1820
- Distance from hotel
- Approximately 11 minute walk
PM4:00
Statue of Saigo Takamori
Meet Saigo Takamori, the great person in Kagoshima.
Stop by for a while if you have come to Kagoshima!
Memorize Saigo Takamori, the leader of Meiji Restoration in his hometown.
Information
- Address
- 4-36 Shiroyamacho, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima
- Distance from hotel
- Approximately 15 minute walk
PM4:30
Tenmonkan Mujaki
Come to Shirokuma no honke if you like sweet things.
Located at Tenmonkan in downtown Kagoshima, Mujaki is a historic shop under Shirokuma no honke serving kōri shirokuma as Kagoshima specialty.
Information
- Address
- 5-8 Sennichicho, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima
- Phone Number
- 099-222-6904
- Distance from hotel
- Approximately 9 minute walk
PM5:30
Check-in at the hotel
Welcome to Hotel Hokke Club Kagoshima!
PM6:30
Yakiniku Gyuuchan main restaurant
Taste the local cuisine in Kagoshima!
It is the first Takiniku restaurant serving dishes that cook vegetables with meat around on an iron plate using Kuroge-wagyu ranked A5 from Kagoshima prefecture.
Information
- Address
- Kagoshima-ken, Kagoshima-shi, Higashisengokucho, 6−11
- Phone Number
- 099-223-6305
- Distance from hotel
- Approximately 9 minute walk
Relaxation time at the hotel
PM8:00
Baths
Man-made hot spring “Quasi-Natural” relax with Komeiseki Onsen®
Unwind and stretch your legs in a large bath and be healed from the sightseeing and fatigue of the day. There is no higher luxury than the relaxing personal time of soaking your entire body in the calming, warm waters!
Information
- Operating hours
- Men & Women
Evening: 16：00～25：00 / Morning: 06：00～9：00
SLEEP TIME
Back in your room
Going to bed after a satisfying first day of your trip. Rest and look forward to enjoying tomorrow!
How to spend your second day
DAY.2
AM7:30
Xavier Park
Enjoy a refreshing morning walk or jog
The park consists of the architecture built for the accomplishment of Francisco Xavier and a part of Xavier church which was burned down in the Second World War.
Information
- Address
- 4 Higashisengokucho, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima
- Distance from hotel
- Approximately 5 minute walk
AM8:30
Breakfast
After returning to the hotel, time for breakfast!
Breakfast buffet at the lotus with a variety of choices including local menu offer you the energy of the day.
Information
- Address
- 2F restaurant「Lotus」
- Price
- Adult 1,320 yen (tax included)
Revised to 1,540 yen (tax included) from April 1, 2025
Elementary school students 880 yen (tax included)
Preschool children free of charge - Business hours
- 6:30-9:30Last entry（10：00 close）
AM10:00
Check-out
Leave the hotel, enjoy your trip in Kagoshima again
AM11:00
Sakurajima
End the trip here!
Sakurajima is a volcano floating in Kinkowan Bay, known as a symbol of Kagoshima.
Sakurajima Ferry
- Address
- 61-4 Sakurajimayokoyamacho, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima
- Phone Number
- 099-293-2525
- Distance from hotel
- Approximately 46 minutes by train / 41 minutes by ferry
SIGHTSEEING
Xavier Park
The park consists of the architecture built for the accomplishment of Francisco Xavier and a part of Xavier church which was burned down in the Second World War.
■ Approximately 5 minute walk
Tenmonkan
The biggest downtown area in Kagoshima. You can find the famous restaurant Tenmonkan Mujaki and other local cuisine restaurants, in addition to souvenir shops in the arcade.
■ Approximately 8 minute walk from hotel
Yakiniku Gyuuchan main restaurant
It is the first Takiniku restaurant serving dishes that cook vegetables with meat around on an iron plate using Kuroge-wagyu ranked A5 from Kagoshima prefecture.
■ Approximately 9 minute walk
Senganen garden
Built in 1658 by Shimazu Mitsuhisa, the 19th generation of Shimazu family, the vast garden where can over look Sakurajima and Kinkowan Bay is known as a famous park of the world, and registered as a World cultural heritage.
■ Approximately 14 minutes by car from hotel
Terukuni shrine
One of the most famous shrines in Kagoshima Prefecture, established in 1864 by Shimazu Nariakira, the 28th generation in Shimazu family was given the name ‘Terukuni’ by the emperor in 1863, after after the death of Nariakira.
■ Approximately 11 minute walk
Sakurajima
Sakurajima is a volcano floating in Kinkowan Bay, known as a symbol of Kagoshima.
■Approximately 46 minutes by train / 41 minutes by ferry from hotel
Tenmonkan Mujaki
Located at Tenmonkan in downtown Kagoshima, Mujaki is a historic shop under Shirokuma no honke serving kōri shirokuma as Kagoshima specialty.
■ Approximately 9 minute walk
Kurokatutei Chuo main branch
Berkshire pig with the savory and softness taste, deep-fried with coarse-grained bread crumbs makes the best Tonkatsu(deep-fried pork cutlet).
■ Approximately 14 minute walk from hotel
Ishinfurusatokan
Ishinfurusatokan is located in Kajiya-cho where Saigo Takamori and Okubo toshimichi were born and raised. You may enjoy the show about the history here if like this era.
■ Approximately 8 minute walk from hotel