The Kirishima area is a place where the legend of the myth of the beginning of Japan still
remains.
After visiting the power spot Kirishima Shrine, you can relax and refresh yourself at
Kirishima Onsen Village.
A trip to the Osumi Peninsula
is also recommended.
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The Mount Kirishima, a chain of more than 20 volcanoes located in the northern part of Kagoshima
Prefecture, attracts many climbers with its diverse trekking routes that change their expressions
each spring, summer, fall, and winter, including
colorful flower carpets and azure lakes.
Choose a trekking course that suits your fitness level,
from beginner courses to full-scale courses, and enjoy hiking in the Mount Kirishima, which is
steeped in mythological romance.
A mythical time when the gods ruled the world. It is said that the grandson of Amaterasu, with three
sacred weapons in his hands, descended on Takachiho peak in Mount Kirishima, marking the first step
in legend of the descent of grandchildren.
Feel the prayers of the people and the dignified air as you trek along the trail leading to the
Mount Kirishima to recharge your batteries.
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This course aims at the summit of Takachiho peak, the most famous of the Mount
Kirishima treks. The trail leading from the torii gate to the summit via the approach road
creates a sacred atmosphere in which visitors can feel the connection
between people and the gods.
At the summit, there remains the "reverse spear of heaven,"
which legend has it that the gods pierced it. Please enjoy the panoramic, spectacular view
colored by mystical legends.
This is a course aiming at the summit of Mount Kirishima. This is an advanced course
where you can enjoy hiking in the mountains with seasonal changes, such as azure volcanic lakes,
fragrant flowers in spring, colored leaves in fall,
and ice in winter.
From the summit of Mt. Karakuni, you can see the Mount Kirishima,
Takachiho peak, and even Sakurajima in the distance.
This is a popular course that tours three beautiful crater lakes located in the
Ebino Plateau. The course is well marked with walking trails, so even beginners can join tour
without any worries.
Visitors will be able to see the
rich expressions of nature, such as carpets of flowers along the cobalt blue shores of the lakes
and the chirping of wild birds.
Let the fragrance of the flowers that herald the four
seasons lead you on a hike in the highlands.
Kirishima Shrine is the largest spiritual spot in the Kirishima area. Its majestic presence and
beauty, clad in the power of the Kirishima mountain range that rises behind it, continue to attract
visitors.
After visiting Kirishima Shrine,
enjoy the local cuisine and famous hot springs in Kirishima Hot Spring Village and refresh your body
and soul in a beautiful way.
The area surrounding Kirishima Jingu Shrine is dotted with spectacular natural scenery, such as
autumn foliage spots and the Shinsuikyo Gorge, a beautiful landscape created by volcanic activity.
The entire Kirishima area is a spiritual
spot where you can enjoy the sacred air away from the city.
There are also some mysterious spots
and phenomena known as the "Seven Wonders of Kirishima," so searching for them is one of the best
ways to enjoy a trip to Kirishima.
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A Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of descent. The prestigious and gorgeous shrine
pavilions standing in the deep green surroundings are a truly mysterious sight.
The shrine
pavilions of Kirishima Jingu, built on a slope, are
decorated with magnificent ornaments and elegant carvings all over the interior, each building
is designated as a Japanese national treasure or an important cultural property.
Kirishima Onsen Village is a historic hot spring resort that was visited by Ryoma
Sakamoto, the hero of Edo period. The onsen is a place where you can enjoy the rich atmosphere
of a hot springs resort, with the steam rising from the
majestic Kirishima mountain range, where the romance of mythology is still alive.
You can
stay overnight or take a day trip to enjoy The onsen. The Onsen village area is also
well-stocked with fashionable cafes and bakeries.
Bokke Nabe," which means bold and daring in the language of Kagoshima, is a local
specialty of Kirishima City. You can enjoy Kagoshima's specialty pork and vegetables in three
types of soup: pork miso flavor, soy milk flavor, and soy
sauce flavor.
The flavorful and rich nabe goes well with a splash of sweet potato shochu.
Oshima Peninsula is the southernmost peninsula of mainland Japan. This tropical, travel-inspired
place always warmly welcomes travelers with its soaring Sakurajima, beautiful coastline fragrant
with sea breezes, and nostalgic countryside
scenery.
It is also a special place where you can feel the universe even closer than usual, with the
Space Center, where cutting-edge space development technology is concentrated, and the observatory
with the most beautiful starry sky
in Japan.
JAXA's rocket launch site located in Kimotsuki Town.
Many rockets, scientific satellites, and
probes, including Japan's first artificial satellite OHSUMI and the asteroid probe HAYABUSA, have
left for faraway space from here. Visitors
can tour the observatory and see the rocket launch site.
At the Space Science Museum, you can
learn about the mechanism of rockets and the history of space research.
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One of the largest rose gardens in Japan, with 35,000 roses decorating its vast
grounds.
The garden is filled with roses as far as the eye can see, and visitors can enjoy
beautiful roses according to different themes, such as the
"Royal Garden," which features roses related to royalty and nobility, and the "Fragrance
Garden," which has roses of various fragrances.
The "Rose Festival" is held during the
blooming season in spring, attracting many tourists.
The Kihoku Astronomical Observatory is the observatory where you see the most
beautiful starry sky in Japan. This observatory, where the air is so clear, is a place where you
can feel the beautiful starry sky so close that you can
almost reach for the stars if reach out your hand.
Visit the romantic planetarium where the
Milky Way extends beyond Sakurajima, the symbol of Kagoshima, and the stars paint constellations
in the tropical night sky.
Tarumizu City overlooks Kinko Bay with Sakurajima in the distance. Tarumizu City's
newest landmark is the Senbon Ginkgo Garden. In the fall, the mountain range with about 1,200
ginkgo trees in full foliage looks like a golden carpet.
Come
and see the autumn scenery of Tarumi City, which is so emotional that it has been described as
"like a scene from a movie you have always dreamed of seeing.
Minami-Osumi is the southernmost town on the Japanese mainland. If you stand at the Cape Sata
Lighthouse, one of the oldest lighthouses in Japan, you will feel the roundness of the earth in
front of the magnificent horizon that is too
big to fit in your field of vision.
The tropical vegetation and the scent of the sea in the sea
breeze make you feel like you are in the tropics. The unique time that only travelers who have
arrived at the "end of the south" can
feel is flowing by.
Beyond the cliffs of this cape is the endless East China Sea. In the past, many travelers must have
embarked from this cape to the wide open sea in search of trade with the world.
"Here is where
the land ends and the sea begins." Standing
here in the blue sea, everyone will naturally feel the urge to recite the famous poem.
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The geometric pattern of the rock surface and clear emerald green waterfall basin
spreading out before your eyes is fantastic waterfall.
The beauty of the waterfall is both
dynamic and refined, and the sound of the mountain stream
overflowing with negative ions will soothe your body and soul. It is a unique and unexplored
spot where you will feel as if you are isolated from the rest of the world.
The shrine is in harmony with nature in the form of a temple that sits elegantly at
the foot of a mountain. Two torii gates in a row are adorable, and the shrine is rapidly gaining
popularity as a power spot that brings good luck in
marriage and marital bliss.
If the weather permits, visitors can enjoy the fantastic sight of
the setting sun through the lined torii gates.
Panorama Park Nishibaradai is an observatory located on a hill at an elevation of
439m above sea level. It is a spectacular spot where you see Sakurajima to the north and Mount
Kaimondake to the west, and where time passes slowly.
At night, the sky is filled with stars that are almost within reach, and the beauty of the
sky is so impressive that everyone will want to return to this place.
The Osumi Peninsula, the southernmost peninsula of the Japanese mainland, tickles the traveler's
fancy. Why don't you go out to the Osumi Peninsula to look for "deliciousness" full of tropical
energy, lured by the fresh southern wind?
Blessed
with the rich fishing grounds of Kinko Bay, mild climate, and clean air, the Osumi Peninsula is a
treasure trove of foodstuffs such as black vinegar, kampachi, and eel, the largest production in
Japan.
A Kurozu restaurant where you can enjoy your meal while looking at the black vinegar jars spread at
all around, and Sakurajima and Kinko Bay in the background.
In addition to enjoying black
vinegar dishes that are ideal for health
and beauty, visitors can buy black vinegar products and observe the black vinegar production
process.
Here sell a large number of Kakuida's specialty black vinegar that has been aged for
many years.
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Kampachi from Tarumizu, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan's largest producer of kampachi,
is served in a luxurious bowl of rice. Fresh, fatty kanpachi marinated in a sweet soy
sauce-based sauce is a true delicacy!
The best season is from
early summer to summer. Please enjoy the seafood of Kagoshima Prefecture with a glass of Satsuma
shochu on the rocks.
Kagoshima Prefecture is Japan's largest eel farm. In particular, Shibushi City,
located at the southern tip of the Osumi Peninsula, is famous for its eel farming. There is an
"eel station" in Shibushi City, where a wide variety of
eel dishes are available, including char-grilled eel, eel bento, eel rice, and eel bowls!
Please enjoy the exquisite eels with secret thick sauce and grilled to perfection.
Tarumizu is located adjacent to the symbol of Kagoshima Prefecture. It has long been
known for its water, and its mineral-rich Onsen water is much loved by many people.
Onsen
water has a reputation for being good for beauty and
health. When you visit Tarumizu, be sure to try the drinkable Onsen water unique to Kagoshima
Prefecture, a volcanic powerhouse.
