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Getting To KAGOSHIMA

By Air
All flights arrive at the Kagoshima Airport, which has separate domestic and international terminals.

Domestic	Japan Airlines (JAL)	Tokyo, Osaka (Itami), Nagoya, Fukuoka, Amami Oshima, Tokunoshima,
	All Nippon Airways (ANA)	Tokyo, Osaka (Itami), Osaka (Kansai), Nagoya, Sapporo, Okinawa
	Air Nippon (ANK)
	Japan Air Commuter (JAC)	Okayama, Takamatsu, Matsuyama, and Kagoshima's Southern Islands
	Skymark Airlines (SKY)	Tokyo (until April 21,2006)
	Oriental Air Bridge (ORC)	Nagasaki
International	Korean Airlines	Seoul, Korea (3 flights a week)
International	China Eastern Airlines	Shanghai (2 flights a week)

<Phone>
ANA / ANK	0120-029-222
JAL / JAC	0120-25-5971
ORC	0120-848-909
Skymark Airlines (SKY)	099-223-2340
Korean Airlines	099-227-3311
China Eastern Airlines	099-219-8888

From Kagoshima Airport to Kagoshima City
Airport Bus	Airport Limousine buses are the most convenient way to get to the City. The buses travel between the Airport and Kagoshima city every 10 min from 05:50 until 21:00. You can take the buses bound for Kagoshima city at No.2 bus terminal in front of the airport entrance. The trip takes about 50 min from the airport to the City center. One-way adult ticket costs \1200. There are also airport buses for Kirishima, Sendai, Ookuchi, Kushikino, Chiran, Kaseda, Kanoya and Ibusuki.
Taxi	Taxis from the airport to the center of Kagoshima cost around \10000.

By Train

	On March 13th 2004, Bullet train Shinkansen Tsubame started its service between Kagoshima Chuo station and Shin-yatsushiro station! With Shinkansen Tsubame, the journey from Fukuoka to Kagoshima will be only 2 hours 10 min!
	More about TSUBAME

Trains (JR Kyushu: Japan Railway Kyushu) arrive from the North of Kagoshima and the rest of Kyushu Island. In Kagoshima City, there are 2 major stations; Kagoshima Chuo station and Kagoshima station. Biggest JR station in Kagoshima City is Kagoshima Chuo station which is a very modern red colored building which was renewed in 1997. Many buses including tour buses and trams stop at Kagoshima Chuo station. It is very convenient to start your trip around the city from the station. You can obtain Kagoshima maps, other brochures and other information on Kagoshima at the Tourism Information Center which is located on the 2nd floor of Kagoshima Chuo Station.

By Ferry

Ferry from

Tokyo

Osaka

Okinawa

more information

By BUS

Buses are a generally convenient and reasonable form of transportation in Japan. The main long distance bus stops are at Kagoshima Chuo station terminal and Tenmonkan (city center).

Destination	Time Required	Fare (\) One-way / Return	Numbers of buses (each day)
Osaka (Abeno ･ Umeda)	12 Hours	12,000 / 21000	1
Kobe	13 hours	11,700 / 20,700	1
Fukuoka	3 hours 50 min	5,300 / 8,000	24
Oita	5 hours 40 min	5,500 / 9,900	2
Miyazaki	2 hours 43 min	2,700 / 4,500	10

JR Kagoshima Chuo Station

Train Fair (one-way) from Kagoshima Chuo Station to:
Fukuoka	\ 8920
Kumamoto	\ 5850

Discount round tickets: "2 mai kippu (2 tickets)" from Kagoshima Chuo sta.
Fukuoka	\ 15600
Kumamoto	\ 11600

Weekend discount tickets: "weekend 2 mai kippu (2 tickets)" from Kagoshima Chuo sta. The tickets only valid for early and late trains of weekend and holiday.
Fukuoka, Kumamoto	\ 10000

Getting Around KAGOSHIMA

AIR

Airplane connections to Kagoshima's Southern Islands run everyday from Kagoshima airport.

Ｄestinations	Time Required	One-way fare (\) normal	Flights (each day)	Flight company
From Kagoshima
Tanegashima	40 min	10,160	5	JAC
Yakushima	40 min	11,370	6	JAC
Tokunoshima	1 hours	22,500	2	JAL
Amami Oshima	1 hour	19,500	5	JAC/JAL
Kikaijima	1 hour 15 min	20,620	2	JAC
Okinoerabu	1 hour 30 min	24,950	3	JAC
Yoron	1 hour 50 min	26,300	1	JAC
From Amami Oshima
Kikaijima	20 min	7,370	3	JAC
Okinoerabu	35 min	14,030	1	JAC
Tokunoshima	35 min	10,830	2	JAC
Yoron	1 hour 25 min	14,030	1	JAC
From Okinoerabu
Yoron	25 min	7,800	1	JAC

Japan Airlines (JAL)
Japan Air Commuter (JAC)
<Phone> JAL / JAC : 0120-25-5971

BUS

City Buses
There are 4 bus companies in Kagoshima: Shiei Bus (Kagoshima City bus), Kagoshima Kotsu Bus, Nangoku Kotsu Bus and JR bus. The majority of buses running throughout Kagoshima City are Shiei buses (City bus) which are operated by the City. The minimum adults fare is \180. One day travel cards (\600) which are also valid on the tram and City tour bus "Kagoshima City View", can be purchased in a bus or tourist office. The buses run from 06:00 to 22:30.

Company	Destinations
Shiei Bus (City Bus)	Around Kagoshima City
Kagoshima Kotsu	Southern Kagoshima (Ibusuki, Hirakawa)
Hayashida Bus	Around Kagoshima City, Northern Kagoshima (Kokubu, Kirishima)
Nangoku Kotsu	Around Kagoshima City (Ijuin, Kamou)
JR Kyushu Bus	Around Kagoshima City

TRAIN & TRAM

Tram
A tram is the easiest and cheapest way of moving around down town. There are two tram lines in Kagoshima. One line is from Kagoshima station to Taniyama, and the other is from Kagoshima station to Korimoto via Kagoshima Chuo station There is a flat fee of \ 160 per ride. If you get a 1 day travel card (\600), you can get on and get off at any time. It is valid on the City bus and sightseeing round bus "Kagoshima City View". The trams run every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
How to get on a tram: Get on from back door and take a ticket near the door. When you get off, put your fare in the fare box next to the driver and get off from the front door.
→　Read Kagoshima's Streetcar
→ Streetcar Rout Map

Train
Traveling by train allows you to enjoy Kagoshima's town views and the beautiful coast line during your journey. Trains run throughout Kagoshima and the rest of Kyushu island. There are two principal train stations in Kagoshima City: Kagoshima Chuo station and Kagoshima station. Kagoshima Chuo station is the largest and most used train station. Tickets and schedules can be obtained at the stations.

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"Densha" trams

Local Train "Hisatsu Orange Railway"

FERRY

There are many ferries which arrive and depart from Kagoshima surrounded as it is by the ocean. There are four ferry ports in Kagoshima City. Every year, World class passenger ships from around the world also arrive into the port of Kagoshima city.

Port		Destinations
Kagoshima Port (Kagoshima Hon-ko)	North pier (Kita futo)	Kikaijima, Amami Oshima, Tokunoshima, Okinoerabu, Yakushima (Express), Tanegashima (Express)
	South pier (Minami futo)	Mishima, Toshima, Tanegashima, Yakushima
Kagoshima New Port (Kagoshima Shin-ko)		Amami Oshima, Tokunoshima, Okinoerabu, Yoron and Okinawa
Sakurajima Pier (Sakurajima Kou)		Sakurajima
Kamoike Port (Kamoike Kou)		Tarumizu

Short Distance Ferry
Everyday many people who travel or live in Sakurjima and Osumi peninsula commute by ferry to Kagoshima City. To go to Mt. Sakurajima, you take a ferry from the Saikurajima Sanbashi Terminal near Kagoshima City Aquarium. Taking a ferry at sunset is the most gorgeous time to view the beautifuly tinted Sakurajima and the city lights. For Tarumizu in Osumi peninsula, take a ferry from Kamoike Port which is in the south of the city (about 20 min drive South of down town).

Sakurajima	Sakurajima Ferry (run Everyday 24 hours) Every 10 minutes in daytime, Every 30 min. or 1 hour in night time. It takes about 13 minutes. Fare: Children \80 / Adults \150 Port: Sakurajima Ferry Terminal
Tarumizu	Tarumizu Ferry (06:00 ~ 22:30) Every 25 min./ Time required 35 min Fare: Children \160 / Adults \360 Port: Kamoike Ferry

Ferry to the Southern Islands
A voyage to the islands by ferry will take much longer than a plane but it's an excellent way to spend your time. Ferries for the islands depart from two ports: Kagoshima port and Kagoshima New Port

Kagoshima port (Kagoshima Honkou)	Yakushima, Tanegashima, Mishima, Tokara
Kagoshima New port (Kagoshima Shin-kou)	Amami Oshima, Kikaijima, Tokunoshima, Okinoerabujima, Yoron
Ferries to Southern Islands

Sakurajima Ferry

TAXI & RENT-A- CAR

Taxi
Taxi are plentiful and reasonably priced and drivers are on the whole fairly honest. The meter starts at \560.

Rent-a-Car
You can rent a car in Japan, if you have an international driving license. Many rent-a-Car shops are around Kagoshima airport and Kagoshima-chuo station.

Eki Rent-a-car Kagoshima	０９９－２５８－１４１２
Japaren Kyushu	０９９－２２５－０３９０
Toyota Renta Lease Kagoshima Office	０９９－２６８－０１００
Nissan Car Lease Kagoshima Office	０９９－２８６－４７２３
Harz Rent-a-Car	０９９－２５６－００８２
Nippon Rent-a-Car Kagoshima Office	０９９－２５８－３３３６

Rent-a-bike
Traveling around by bicycle is the one of the best ways to see Kagoshima City. It is easy , cheap and you can enjoy things at your pace. Get off the main road and explore Kagoshima City. There are cycling shops near kagoshima-chuo station, Kagoshima station and Tenmonkan (down town). About 1,000 yen for a day.

Wakamatsu Bicycle	near Kagoshima Chuo Sta.	099-254-3045
Tomihara Bicycle	near Tenmonkan	099-226-0430
Takeshita Bicycle	near Kagoshima Sta.	099-222-0268
JR Kyushu Rent-a-bike "Raku-Chari"	Kagoshima Chuo Sta. 1F	099-253-2500

* See "Kagoshima Bike Tour"

SIGHTSEEING BUS

Kagoshima City Round Bus "Kagoshima City View" The wooden antique design buses take you around sightseeing spots in Kagoshima City. The bus completes the tour in approximately one hour. If you get a 1 day travel card, you can get on and get off anytime and anywhere. This bus is for people who wish travel at their own pace. It is cheap and convenient.
Route 1 "Shiroyama / Iso"	Kagoshima Chuo Station - Museum of the Meiji Restoration - St Xavier Park - Statue of Takamori Saigo - Monument of Satsuma Gishi - Saigo's Cave - Shiroyama - Nanshu Park - Senganen (Iso Garden) - Ishibashi Park - Kagoshima Aquarium - Dolphin Port - Tenmonkan - Kagoshima Chuo Station
Hours	09:00 ~ 17:00 Everyday
Numbers of bus	total 17 buses (every 30 min)
Fare	\180 / 1 day pass: \600
Info	Kagoshima City Transport / 099-253-2500

Route 2 "Waterfront" (Service starts from the end of March, 2006)	Kagoshima Chuo Station - Museum of the Meiji Restoration - Dolphin port - Kagoshima Aquarium - Ishibashi Park - Gionnosu park - Nanshu Park - Saigo Nanshu Kenshokan museum - Monument of Satsuma Gishi - Statue of Takamori Saigo - Tenmonkan - Kagoshima Chuo Station
Hours	09:20 ~ 17:20 Everyday
Numbers of bus	Total 9 buses (every 1 hour)
Fare	\180 / 1 day pass: \600
Info	Kagoshima City Transport / 099-253-2500


* Tour bus with guide, but only in Japanese
Kagoshima City Tour Bus (3.30 hours)
Route	Kagoshima Chuo Station - Museum of the Meiji Restration - St. Xavier Park - Terukuni Shrine - Statue of Saigo Takamori - Monument of Satsuma Gishi - Shiroyama - Saigo Cave - Nanshu Cemetery - Senganen (Iso Garden) - Ishibashi Park - Tenmonkan - Kagoshima Chuo Station * Sightseeing stops in bold.
Departure	(1) 9:05 am (2) 1:45 pm Everyday
Meeting Place	Kagoshima Chuo Station, East-8 bus stop
Cost	Adults \2200 / Children \1200
Info	Tourist Information Center / 099-253-2500 Kagoshima City Transport / 099-257-2111

Kagoshima & Sakurajima Tour Bus (5 hours 10 minuts) * Need a reservation
Route	Kagoshima Chuo Station - Terukuni shrine - Statue of Saigo Takamori - Shiroyama - Saigo Cave - Senganen (Iso Garden) - Sakurajima pier (Ferry) - Sakurajima port - Buried Shrine Gate - Arimura & Yunohira Observation Platforms - Yogan Pottery kiln - (Ferry) - Tenmokan - Kagoshima Chuo Station * Sightseeing stops in bold.
Departure	8:50 am Everyday
From	Kagoshima Chuo Station, East-9 bus stop
Cost	Adults \4000 / Children \2000
Info	Tourist Information Center / 099-253-2500 JR Kyushu Bus / 099-247-5244

Kagoshima & Sakurajima Short Tour Bus (3 hours 30 minutes) * Need a reservation
Route	Kagoshima Chuo Station - Statue of Saigo Takamori - Saigo Cave - Shiroyama - Sakurajima pier (Ferry) - Sakurajima port - Yunohira Observation platform - (Ferry) - Senganen (Iso Garden) - Kagoshima Chuo Station * Sightseeing stops in bold.
Departure	8:40 am & 1:20 pm Everyday (In February & June, Morning tour bus only Weekend & holidays)
From	Kagoshima Chuo Station, East-8 bus stop
Cost	Adults \2700 / Children \1350
Info	Tourist Information Center / 099-253-2500 JR Kyushu Bus / 099-247-5244


Sakurajima Nature Sightseeing Tour Bus (3 hours 30 minutes)
Route	Kagoshima Chuo Station - Waterfront - Sakurajima ferry - Sakurajima port - Yunohira Observation platform - Hamabira mulberry grove - Buried Shrine Gate - Tabi no Sato - Arimura Lava Observation point - Monument of Hayashi Fumiko - Sakurajima ferry - Tenmonkan - Kagoshima Chuo Station * Sightseeing stops in bold.
Departure	(1) 9:00 am (2)1:40 pm Everyday
From	Kagoshima Chuo Station, East-8 bus stop
Cost	Adults \2200 / Children \1200 * Travel from/to Sakurajima pier: Adults \ 1700 / Children \850
Info	Tourist Information Center / 099-253-2500 Kagoshima City Transport / 099-257-2111

Sakurajima Round Tour Bus (6 hours)
Route	Kagoshima Chuo Sta. (or you can get on at Tenmonkan and Kagoshima Aquarium) - Sakurajima Pier - (Sakurajima ferry) - Sakurajima port - Yunohira Observation platform - Sakurajima pottery kiln - Monument of Hayashi Fumiko - Buried Shrine Gate - Tarumizu port - (Tarumizu Ferry) - Kamoike Port - Kagoshima Chuo sta. - Tenmonkan - (or you can get off at Kagoshima Airport (16:30)) * Sightseeing stops in bold.
Departure	9:30 am at Kagoshima Chuo Station
From	Kagoshima Chuo Station Bus terminal
Cost	Adults \1900 / Children \950 (To Airport: Adults \2900 / Children \1450)
Info	Tourist Information Center / 099-253-2500 Kagoshima Kotsu / 099-247-2333

Ibusuki & Chiran Round Tour Bus (From Kagoshima city) (9 hours)
Route	Tenmonkan (in front of the Iwasaki Hotel) - Kagoshima Chuo Station - Ibusuki Station - Ibusuki Iwasaki Hotel - Shochu Factory - Nagasakibana cape - Flower Park Kagoshima - Mt. Kaimon - Lake Ikeda - Peace Museum - Chiran Samurai Houses - Kagoshima Chuo Station (17:30) - Tenmonkan (17:40) - Kagoshima Airport (18:30) * Sightseeing stops in bold.
Departure	8:50 a.m. at Tenmonkan everyday
From	Tenmonkan, Kagoshima Chuo Bus Terminal or Ibusuki Train station
Cost	Adults \4500 / Children \2360 (To Airport: Adults \5500 / Children \2860)
Info	Tourist Information Center / 099-253-2500 Kagoshima Kotsu / 099-247-2333

* Other bus tours are available in Ibusuki, Kirishima, Tanegashima, Yakushima and Amami Oshima.

City view

City View Bus stop

SIGHTSEEING CRUISES

Sakurajima Ferry Summer Night Cruise Kagoshima city's Night Cruise on Kinko Bay during the Summer season. On the ferry, Beer and food shop is opened
Period	July 20 ~ Aug. 31 (excluding Aug. 13 ~ 15)
Departure time	19:00 everyday (2 hours cruising)
Departure port	Sakurajima pier near Kagoshima Aquarium
Tickets	Adults \1000 (\900 in ad.) / Children \500 (\450 in ad)
Info	Kagoshima Shipping Department / 099-293-2525

Kagoshima Kinko Bay Cruise "QUEEN'S SHIROYAMA" Round trip sightseeing cruises on Kinko Bay "QUEEN'S SHIROYAMA". A year-round cruise. They also have lunch and dinner crusing. (you need a reservation for lunch & dinner)
Sightseeing Cruise (90 min)
Departure time	10 am & 4 pm everyday
Departure port	Kagoshima port, Minami Pier
Cost	Adults \1500 / Children \ 1000

Lunch Cruise (120 min) * Need a reservation
Departure time	12:00
Departure port	Kagoshima port, Minami Pier
Cost	Adults \3000 (including lunch & drink)

Dinner Cruise (120 min) * Need a reservation
Departure time	18:00
Departure port	Kagoshima port, Minami Pier
Cost	Adults \5000 / \8000 / \10000 (including buffet style dinner & drinks)
Info & Reservation	Queen's Shiroyama (Shiroyama Store) Tel: 099-213-0004 / Fax: 099-257-3145

"Kagoshima Bay Cruise" Enjoy Kinko bay cruises . "Kagoshima Bay Cruise" will offer you a great view of Sakurajima and beautiful points around the Kinko Bay. Time will be set at a your request.
Price per person:
30 min	\3000
60 min	\4000
Chartering
3 hours	\36000 (for 6 people)

Info & Reservation	Kagoshima Bay Cruise (c/o Cafe Choonkan) Tel: 0120-876-664 http://www.painter.co.jp/newton4/htm/p1.html