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Kagoshima

Kagoshima

The smoking volcano's bayside city, Japan's far-south gateway, known for shochu.

Photo: そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0
Best Time to Go
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Our full guide to Kagoshima is being written. It's on the Kyushu and Okinawa list as Worth a Detour.

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Worth a Detour
Mountains · Volcanoes

Sakurajima

Kagoshima
About 6.2 miles away

A smoking volcano in the bay facing Kagoshima city, a short ferry ride away.

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If You're Nearby
Mountains · Onsen

Mount Unzen

Nagasaki
About 82 miles away

A volcano with steaming hot springs and one of Japan's oldest national parks.

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Worth a Detour
Heritage · Castles

Kumamoto

About 84 miles away

One of Japan's three great castles, being rebuilt after the 2016 earthquake.

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