Kagoshima Unique Culture Tour by Private Car
cost
From 26,000 yen per person
Note *1: The above prices are in Japan. Please select your country and currency when applying and confirm the cost.
overview
Kagoshima is the southernmost prefecture in Japan, excluding Okinawa, and is therefore open to the south and west, and has long been open to cultures different from those overseas. This is why Kagoshima has nurtured a variety of unique cultures, and local artisans and craftsmen have preserved traditions for generations. On this tour, you'll visit the Satsuma Kiriko Glasswork Factory, a traditional glasswork factory dating back to the 1800s; Miyama Village, home of the world-famous Satsuma ware; and the local soy sauce shop, Sakura Kaneyo, where you'll sample not only soy sauce ice cream but also a variety of soy sauces! Get a glimpse of this unique culture without leaving Kagoshima!
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
- Individual transportation
- sauce tasting
- of Miyama Pottery Village.
- fees
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- Admission fee - Chinjukan Pottery (￥500.00 per person)
- Lunch (Lunch or coffee/tea break of your choice. We can arrange a local spot of your choice.)
itinerary
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Senganen
Satsuma Kiriko Glass Craft Factory Satsuma Kiriko is a traditional style of cut glass that originated in Kagoshima as part of the modernization of the country at the end of the Edo period (1600s-1800s). It is made by layering colored glass on top of clear glass and carefully cutting patterns into the outer layer. At the factory, you can observe master craftsmen creating glasswork.
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Chenjukan
Shen Congguan Pottery The Chinjukan in Miyama Pottery Village is known as the birthplace of Satsuma ware, with a history of over 400 years. The storehouse houses a large number of pottery works from successive generations, and you can also see artisans working in the workshop.
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Sakura Kaneyo Direct Sales Store
Sakura Kaneyo Soy Sauce Shop Since opening in 1927 (Showa 2), Sakura Kaneyo Soy Sauce Shop has been loved by locals around Ichikikushikino Town, and is known for the flavors of its soy sauce and miso paste. If you want to experience Kagoshima culture, try the soy sauce ice cream and shaved ice!! * Closed on Thursdays.