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Orientation

Kagoshima's main train station is Kagoshima Chuo Station (formerly known as Nishi Kagoshima Station), while Kagoshima Station is a smaller station on the opposite side of the city center. There are two tram lines which serve both railway stations and provide quick and convenient service in the downtown area. One ride costs 160 yen regardless of the distance traveled.

Kagoshima also has an extensive bus network, providing access to sites that are not served by trains or trams. The City View Buses connect Kagoshima's most popular sightseeing spots and are particularly useful for tourists. There are three lines, which all begin at Kagoshima Chuo Station and pass by sites such as Senganen Garden, Shiroyama Park and the ferry terminal to Sakurajima. A single ride costs 180 yen, while a pass for unlimited rides on one calendar day is available for 600 yen.

The Welcome Cute pass is a pass for exclusive use by foreign tourists (passport required at the time of purchase) on trams, the City View Bus, the Sakurajima Island View Bus, other city operated buses and the Sakurajima Ferry on one or two consecutive calendar days. The 1-day pass costs 1000 yen, while the 2-day pass costs 1500 yen. The pass also includes discounts at some tourist facilities.

There are also a few sightseeing bus tours that take take 3-6 hours to explore Kagoshima City, Sakurajima or both for 2000 to 4000 yen. Tour guides in the buses give explanations in Japanese.

Kagoshima Airport is located quite far outside the city center, and is most easily accessed by airport buses that stops at a number of locations within the city, including Kagoshima Chuo Station. The one way ride takes about an hour and costs 1200 yen.

Sakurajima
Senganen Garden
Reimeikan Museum
Shiroyama Park
Kagoshima Aquarium

Kagoshima Food Guide
Cherry Blossom Spots