Re-Wild journey of Kagoshima

Re-Wild journey of Kagoshima

The real healing begins here

Kagoshima, a Japan yet to be discovered

Introduction

Kagoshima is a sub-tropical region located at the southernmost tip of Japan's mainland.
We take offer you our special journey of Kagoshima's popular tourist cities with a special experience that can only be had in Kagoshima.
At the base of the Kirishima Mountain Range lies in the first designated National Park in Japan,
there is a special place where retired horses spend the rest of their lives.
The sight of around 150 horses roaming on this sun-drenched land, living happily and peacefully as they would in the wild, is rare indeed.
Interacting with them here will give you an overwhelming impression and warm healing.

Horse Trust
Hogetsu
Sand Bath Onsen
Kirishima Shrine
Sengan-en
Sumiyoshi Shachu

Itinerary

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Kagoshima City - Kirishima City

Horse Trust

Enjoy Horse Trust with horses that live happily in their natural habitat

The Horse Trust's efforts to care fore retired horses and support them in an environment resembling the wild have gained international attention.
Horses living free from stress in a day/night grazing system, which is rare in the world, show vitality, stress-free and secure expressions, and friendly and high curiosity.

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The ultimate healing experience of interacting with the “Happy Horses”
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Isao Cucina

Italian food amidst mountains and rice pddies with an emphasis on quality ingredients

Locally produced, locally consumed Italian cuisine nestled in the blue mountains and rice paddies. The chef, who trained in Japan and abroad, renovated his family's old house and opened the restaurant!
Once you try his food, you will be captivated by his cuisine.

Isao Cucina
Kirishima Shrine

The best spiritual spot in Kirishima

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.

Kirishima Shrine

Day

Ibusuki City

Ibusuki no Tamatebako

Train Journey to Ibusuki City

Let's take a journey on train window towards Ibusuki city, onboard Express train "Ibusuki no Tamatebako" runing along sparkling blue Kinko Bay.
The luxurious and heavy-duty vehicle is decorated in two-tone colors: white on ocean sides and black on mountain sides. In contrast, colorful interior of the car is reminiscent of Ryugu Castle, with counter seats and bookshelves overlooking oceans. It creates a relaxing space to enjoy train journeys to Ibusuki.
Train transportations to planned destinations itself becomes a wonderful memory of your trip. Why not start a new style of travel with “Ibutama”?

Ibusuki no Tamatebako
Saraku Sand Bath Hall

Experience "Sand Bath Onsen"

Specialty of Ibusuki Onsen is sand steamed hot spring.
This is a unique method in a volcanic area of Kagoshima Prefecture, where you are buried in warm sand with volcanic heat to warm from your core body. This promotes sweating throughout body and has a detox effect.
Enjoy a Sand Bath Onsen while overlookinsaing Mt. Kaimondake and have luxurious experience in Kagoshima.

Saraku Sand Bath Hall
Iseebisou

Delicious food in a great space

It is a scenic spot where you can enjoy the famous scenery that Tadataka Ino, who once walked across the country to create a map of Japan, praised highly when he visited this area.
Enjoy their extremely fresh Iseebi courses made using a fish tank that pumps seawater from the Kuroshio Current at ISEEBISOU.

Iseebisou
Satsuma Denshokan Museum

Learn more about the history of Satsuma

A Denshokan museum, which widely and deeply conveys the history and culture of Satsuma, flourished from the Edo period to the Meiji period.
150 years ago, Kagoshima Prefecture's former name, Satsuma, was the gateway to the south of Japan. By quickly trading with countries around the world and accepting diverse cultures, we ushered in a new era of Meiji era and then carved it out.
Satsuma Denshokan Museum exhibits approximately 380 valuable works of art, including Satsuma ware, which has gained popularity around the world, and Chinese ceramics that have been transmitted from all over the world over the long history of trade.

Satsuma Denshokan Museum
Mars Tsunuki Distillery

A New Challenge in Whiskey Making at the Birthplace of the Honbo Brewery

AMars Tsunuki Distillery is the southernmost whiskey distillery on the mainland, located in Tsunuki, Kaseda, Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Tsunuki is blessed with a warm climate and high-quality water resources, and is the birthplace of Honbo Sake Brewery.
For more than 100 years since they began making shochu using sweet potatoes, a specialty of Satsuma.
They are working on making whiskey in Tsunuki, where they have a thorough knowledge of the water and climate of this area, and pass on the tradition of sake brewing to this day.

Mars Tsunuki Distillery

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Kagoshima City

Sengan-en

The highlight of the garden is its seasonal beauty

Senganen" is the villa of the Shimazu family, who ruled the land of Satsuma about 350 years ago. The highlight of the garden is its seasonal beauty. The history and culture of Satsuma's samurai society is preserved today.

Sengan-en
Sumiyoshi Shachu

A Japanese traditional tatami room dance and Tea Ceremony

Guests are warmly welcomed through the "Ozashiki Odori"(traditional tatami room dance) and "Tea Ceremony" at the traditional Japanese venue.
Kagoshima, the second-largest producer of tea in Japan, boasts picturesque tea plantations scattered throughout the prefecture. Indulge in carefully selected sencha, paired with seasonal Japanese sweets, and savor the essence of each season.

Sumiyoshi Shachu
Tenmon-kan

Kagoshima's gourmet and shopping center

Tenmon-kan is the most popular downtown spot in Southern Kyushu.
There are many stores where you can enjoy local gourmet foods and local cuisine such as Kurobuta Tonkatsu, Kagoshima Ramen, and Shirokuma, cafes offering lunch and sweets, as well as shopping facilities such as souvenir stores. The street is covered by an arcade, so you can enjoy eating and shopping without getting wet even on rainy days.

Tenmon-kan

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HOGETSU

Kagoshima City

Hogetsu consists of two separate facilities, the private space “HARENO-YA”, and the the private lounge and library “KENO-YA” in a separate building.
There will be no other guests during your stay, and both “HARENO-YA” and “KENO-YA” will become a private space for you to enjoy traveling and living in a modernly interpreted samurai residence.
The Hachiman family, the host will arrange a private chef for dinner during the stay if the guests request. Hogetsu also offers an English-speaking concierge service and can assist to set up some experiences during the day at “KENO-YA” or in the city according to the guests' request.
Shiroyama Hotel

Kagoshima City

With the theme of Japanese modern, the interior design has the essence of Japan throughout, and the light is let in through the shoji screens, allowing you to spend a quality, calm and relaxing time as if you were in a ryokan.
Enjoy a special stay that can only be experienced in this room.
Sheraton Kagoshima

Kagoshima City

Enjoy your stay in Kagoshima at the new style Sheraton, which combines Kagoshima's traditional beauty in an open interior. From the 228 spacious guest rooms and venue, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the scenic Kinko Bay that stretches beyond the Kotsuki River that flows through the city, and the majestic Sakurajima that rises beyond it.
The restaurant has a carefully selected menu that uses plenty of Kagoshima ingredients, and offers new dishes while preserving tradition. There are many facilities available to make your stay at the hotel meaningful, such as footbaths and hot springs fed by the source, fitness, and spa.