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Hokusatsu, the Northern Kagoshima, is located in the Northwestern of Kagoshima prefecture. There are tourist spots like Izumi City where the migrating cranes gather.





Izumi
Izumi City is located in the northern tip of Kagoshima prefecture. The city is famous for the migrating cranes which over 10,000 cranes stop over during the winter from November through to March. In Izumi, there are many historical spots like Samurai houses.
 

Crane Park Izumi

It is a museum of crane where you can get information about crane of Japan and the world. There are many displayed and also theater.

Hours 09:00 ~ 17:00
Closed Monday (except Nov.~ Mar.)
Fee Adults: \ 310 / Students: \ 210 / Children: \100
TEL 0996-63-8915
Getting there About 5 min drive from JR Izumi station


Crane Observatory Center

The center open only during the winter from November to March when migrating cranes stop over the land. You can observe the crane from the center.

Hours 09:00 ~ 17:00
Closed Open throughout the year
Fee Adults: \ 210 / Children: \ 100
TEL 0996-85-5151
Getting there About 25 min drive from JR Izumi station


Izumi Fumoto Samurai Houses

Izumi Samurai residence which was built in about 400 years ago. Beautiful stone walls, houses and gates bring historical atmosphere.

Hours 09:00 ~ 17:00
Closed Open everyday
Fee Free
TEL 0996-62-5505
Getting there About 5 min drive from JR Izumi station


Shinonome-no-sato:
Hydrangea Garden

Huge hydrangea garden is located in valley. During the hydrangea flower season, the garden is filled with150 kinds and over 40,000 of colorful hydrangeas.

Hours 09:00 ~ 17:00
Closed Unsettled
Fee \ 500 (during the flower season)
TEL 0996-68-2133
Getting there About 25 min drive from JR Izumi station


Getting to IZUM City:
By Train: About 1 hour 15 min by train from Nishikagoshima station to Izumi station.



Crane Park Izumi

 


Crane Observatory Center

 

 

 


Samurai Houses


Okuchi
 

Sogi-no-Taki Waterfall

The Sogi-no-Taki waterfalls which are 120m wide are called "Oriental's Niagara". They are well-known for scenic beauty.


Jussoike Park &
Oku Jusso Ravine

Jussoike Park is one of the popular camping sites. In Okujusso ravine, there are over 10 waterfalls. The ravine was selected as one of the 100 best forests in Japan.


Ruin of Sogi Power Plant

The ruin of Sogi power plant is located under the dam 1.5 kilometers down the sogi-no-taki fall. Brick building plant was built with European style during the meiji period (1867-1912). After the establish of the tsuruda dam, the plant is under the water. Only the period from may to September, the European style building appears.


Getting to OKUCHI City:
By Car: About 1 hour 30 minutes (Kyushu Express way Kurino IC)



Oku Jusso Ravine





Ruin of Sogi Power Plant


Other places of interest
 

Akune Oshima Island
(Akune City)

Akune Oshima island which is about 4km around is located 2km west of Akune City. In island, over 100 wild deers live. The island was selected as one of the 88 beautiful beaches and the 100 best pine forests in Japan. During the summer, beach is crowded with many people.

Getting there: About 8 min walk from JR Akune station to Akune shin-ko port. Take a ferry to Akune Oshima (10 min).


Lake Imuta
(Kedouin Town)

The lake imuta is 4 km around crater lake surrounded by 6 mountains. There are camp site, cycling road, boat and athletic facilities. The lakeside is known as one of the good beautiful cherry blossom locations in Kagoshima.

Getting there: About 50 min drive from Kagoshima City.



Akune Oshima





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