Full Day Private Shore Tour: Kagoshima Craft & Culture Discover

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6 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover the unique traditions of Kagoshima on this private cultural journey. As Japan’s southern gateway, Kagoshima has welcomed influences from overseas for centuries, creating a rich blend of artistry and heritage. This immersive tour introduces you to master craftsmen, historic workshops, and flavors that define the region’s identity.

Travel comfortably in your private vehicle as you visit pottery studios, glassmakers, soy sauce artisans, and bamboo craftsmen. Each stop offers an intimate look into centuries-old traditions preserved and passed down through generations, making this the perfect experience for culture lovers.

What's Included

Private transportation
Pick up and dropp off at your cruise ship terminal
Professional local English-speaking tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Personal expenses
Entrance fees (Chin Jukan)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The driver will meet you in the Kagoshima Cruise Port with the sign with your name. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet your driver and guide for departure.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Explore the birthplace of Satsuma ware, with a history spanning over 400 years. Visit the collection storage and watch master potters at work.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Admire the delicate art of cut glass layering, a style born in the Edo period, and witness the intricate process of creation.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Since 1927, this shop has delighted locals with soy sauce and miso. Try a unique soy sauce ice cream or shaved ice.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Discover the legacy of bamboo crafts, from baskets to interior goods, and observe the weaving process firsthand.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Enjoy Kagoshima cuisine at a local restaurant or relax with a tea break (meal not included).

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Conclude your cultural immersion.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by taxiGo DMC

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Additional fees
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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