The Last Samurai Tour: History, Scenery, Gardens, and Wagyu Beef

 

cost

From 41,000 yen per person

Note *1: The above prices are in Japan. Please select your country and currency when applying and confirm the cost.

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overview

This tour is wonderful year-round, rain or shine. Start with a vehicle tour of the city, then head to the Shimazu clan's 800-year-old estate. Explore beautiful gardens, UNESCO heritage sites, samurai architecture, and hidden walking trails straight out of the film. Explore the museum and learn about the clan's history and industrialization through armor, cannons, stonework, and more! Then, stop at a beach-view coffee shop and admire Sakurajima's volcano from a safe distance. A short train ride takes you to the main station, where you'll have lunch on Kagoshima wagyu beef and explore the downtown area. From there, depending on your time and your group's interests, you can choose to do some Japanese shopping, take a stroll along the riverwalk if cherry blossoms are in season, or take the scenic street train back to the port. This tour is perfect for seniors, couples, and families. Our guide is a Japanese/English-speaking Kagoshima-only tour operator with 20 years of experience.

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

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  • Face-to-face guide
  • -conditioned vehicle
  • fees to historical sites
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages

itinerary

  1. 1

    Senganen

    It is the home of the Shimazu clan and the birthplace of the modernization of the Japanese language as it entered the industrial age. There are so many wonderful things to see here, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where nobles and feudal lords have lived for centuries. Amazing views and a sprawling heritage... But there are also stonework, foundries, samurai gardens, samurai lords' houses, and views... Let us guide you through this magical place and share the true history of the last samurai!

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission tickets not included.

  2. 2

    Iso Beach

    After leaving Clad Estate, you can enjoy the view of the beach and Sakurajima volcano from a safe distance, and of course there are a few coffee shops, giving you the opportunity to dip your toes or relax for 20 minutes if you haven't had the chance to fully enjoy Samurai Estate.

    20 minutes • Includes admission ticket.

  3. 3

    Kagoshima Chuo Station

    Of course, you'll enjoy Kagoshima's amazing cuisine! While tasting Japan's highest-grade Wagyu beef, you'll fully enjoy your favorite paradise. The meal is a hearty course that includes salad, vegetables, soup, marbled Wagyu beef, tea, and dessert. Depending on the time, you can also enjoy shopping, the cherry blossom-lined River Walk, and the view from the main station.

    1 hour • Includes admission ticket.

  4. 4

    Kagoshima

    Returning to the port area, we take a streetcar to see the city. Depending on the time and the group's preferences, we may be able to see some Japanese souvenir shops. The most important thing is to return to the ship with plenty of time.

    45 minutes • Free admission

  5. 5

    Astronomical museum

    After lunch, we will head to Kagoshima's historic downtown area to see some Japanese landmarks and enjoy tea and Japanese cake or desert.

    1 hour • Includes admission ticket.

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