Cherry blossoms in Kagoshima
cost
From 35,000 yen per person
Note *1: The above prices are in Japan. Please select your country and currency when applying and confirm the cost.
overview
This all-inclusive tour operates only during cherry blossom season. Enjoy wagyu beef, cherry blossoms, hot springs at the base of the mountain, shrines, and the volcano—all in 5 hours! See breathtaking beaches, natural wonders, and soak in the footbaths believed by many to have healing properties. Ride the Volcano to visit a 1,300-year-old shrine. Then, enjoy the magnificent cherry blossoms along the reflective waters of downtown's vibrant Riverwalk, complete with a drink. And don't forget the Kagoshima wagyu beef! And if you have time, do a little shopping on your way back to the boat. Blossoming varies from year to year, sometimes a little earlier and sometimes later. Fair warning.
Note*1: Please select your desired tourist spots from the list in the tour information and create your own itinerary.
Note *2: To obtain the nationally certified guide-interpreter qualification issued by the Japanese government, you must have sufficient knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
What's Included
- (Includes world-class Wagyu beef set, salad, seasonal soup, vegetables, tea, and one espresso with homemade ice cream. Upgrades/additional orders and alcohol are not included.)
- -conditioned vehicle (travel from the port through the city, exploring Kagoshima's unique history and modern landscape).
- Public transport (ferries, trams, all transport to and from the city and back to the port is included)
- snacks (morning sampling of seasonal fruits in Japanese)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Ferry fare to Sakurajima
- Multiple tour groups cannot be combined.
itinerary
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Sakurajima
We start the morning by taking a ferry to Sakurajima, a beautiful volcanic island just 20 minutes from bustling Kagoshima City. We head to the beach and, as it's still a little early for a swim, dip our toes or just throw some floating rocks into the sea. We then continue by dipping our feet in the hot spring foot bath, which offers views of the bay and a little cover in case the sun gets too much or it rains a little. The natural waters are soothing to the feet, and some claim the health benefits of natural hot springs!
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Tsukiyomi Shrine
Explore the 1300-year-old shrine and get both amazing historical views and photos, as well as a stunning view of the volcano and the bay and city. Guests will love taking photos here while their guide talks about the volcano and the shrine, sharing why they still come here today for the many blessings for their family's health and our happiness.
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Astronomical museum
As long as everyone votes and time is up, we'll ride the trolley through the historic Tenmonkan OK Kagoshima. For Kagoshima, it's a place of endless shops, snacks, and happenings. We'll arrive at our wonderful riverside cherry blossom area, accompanied by locals and people. We'll chat about photography and cherry blossom viewing culture along the go-go river, and stroll through Kagoshima's most famous cherry blossom spots.
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Kagoshima Chuo Station
After enjoying the cherry blossoms and river boating, enjoy a course of award-winning Kagoshima Wagyu beef. Did you know that Kagoshima has consistently beaten Kobe Wagyu to the "No. 1 Ranked Wagyu Beef in Japan" award? Find out for yourself, and it's included! This well-balanced set includes desert and tea or coffee.