Rickshaw Tour of Kagoshima's Historical and Cultural Heritage Sites
cost
From 11,000 yen per person
Note *1: The above prices are in Japan. Please select your country and currency when applying and confirm the cost.
overview
Travel in style aboard a traditional Japanese rickshaw and enjoy a leisurely and fun tour of Kagoshima City's historical and cultural sites! During the approximately 30-minute tour, your friendly and experienced driver and guide will take you around popular attractions, museums, and galleries, including Reimeikan, Terukuni Shrine, Kagoshima Castle, and the Saigo Takamori Statue. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience both the historical and cultural past and the vibrant modern city life! Capture unforgettable moments in photos during this unforgettable experience! Suitable for all ages and reservations for one or two people (children under 6 travel free). Contact us in advance to customize your tour by suggesting the sights you'd like to visit. Luggage can be left at the hotel pickup point during the tour. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your pickup time. No refunds will be given for non-arrivals. Entrance fees are not included.
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
- water
- Blanket
- guide is also the driver
itinerary
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Reimeikan
Not only is it a museum, but it is also significant as a symbol of Kagoshima's rich history and cultural heritage. It commemorates the city's role in Japan's modernization during the Meiji Restoration and the Satsuma Rebellion, and is located on the grounds of Kagoshima Castle.
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Tsurumaru Castle and the Tower Gate
Also known as Tsurumaru Castle, it was built between 1602 and 1606. Even today, it still consists of the original stone walls and moat, with the lush forest of Shiroyama Hill as its backdrop.
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Terukuni Shrine
This shrine enshrines Shimazu Nariakira, the 28th lord of the Satsuma domain and a key figure in Japan's modernization in the late Edo period.
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Statue of Saigo Takamori
This bronze monument in Central Park commemorates the life and legacy of Saigo Takamori, famous for being the driving force behind the Meiji Restoration and subsequent rebellion against the Meiji government, and is considered a hero and symbol of the city's history and culture.