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Kagoshima is located in the South West of Japan. Kagoshima consists of 2 peninsulas and about 20 islands. Total land area is 9,167 km which makes it the 10th biggest prefecture in Japan. Kagoshima is surrounded by the East China sea and the Pacific ocean, and about 600 km length from north to south. More than half of Kagoshima's land is covered by volcanic ash. The Volcanic mountain "Mt. Sakurajima" is located
4km away from Kagoshima City. It's active volcano brings us special nature and hot-springs. Kagoshima is the 2nd largest hot springs prefecture in Japan.







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