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- English
This is a great, year round, offering for rain or shine. We will Start with a vehicle tour through the city then go to the 800 year clan estate of Shimadzu. Beautiful gardens, UNESCO heritage site, Samurai buildings, and hidden walkways that are straight out of a movie. We will also explore the museum and learn about the history of the clan and industrialization with armor, cannons, stone work, and much more!
Then we stop by a beach view coffee shop and take in the views of the volcano sakurajima from a safe distance. A quick train ride will take us to the main train station and a lunch of Kagoshima wagyu and explore the main city center. From there, depending on time and group interest, we can see Japanese shopping, the riverwalk if cherry blossoms are in season, or just take the scenic street train back to the port.
This tour is great for seniors, couples, and families. We are Kagoshima only guides who speak Japanese/English speakers and a 20 year licensed tour operator.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will be waiting in the disembarkation Center at the Kagoshima port and at the start time we will walk to the transportation. Please do not be late as we have committed reservations and a 100% success rate of getting back to the ships on time to protect. We are available via WhatsApp as well as Japanese cell phone and will do our very best to communicate prior to the excursion regarding any questions or concerns.
Itinerary
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1
This is the home of the Shimadzu clan as well as site of the birth of Japanese modernization into the industrial age. A UNESCO world heritage site with too many amazing things to put in here, We will chat where the nobles and lords chatted for centuries. Stunning views and a sprawling estate. but there is more.. stone work, a foundry, Samurai gardens, A samurai lords home, and the views.. Let me show you this magical place and share the true history of the last samurai!
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
After leaving the Clad Estate, we will take in views of the beach and the volcano Sakurajima of course from a safe distance. There are a few coffee shops and a chance to dip our toes in or just relax for 20 minutes so long as we didn't enjoy too much of the Samurai Estate..
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
Of course, we will eat amazing Kagoshima food! We will be eating some of the highest-ranked wagyu in Japan and enjoying this paradise we love. The meal is a well-rounded course, including salad, veggies, soup, marbleized wagyu, tea, and dessert. Depending on how much time we have we may also see some shopping, a riverwalk where the cherry blossoms grow, or taking in some views from the main train station.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4
We will see the city via street car as we head back to the port area. Depending on time and group preference we may also have a chance to see some Japanese souvenir spots. The first priority i getting back with plenty of time for the ship.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
After lunch we will work our way to the historic downtown area of Kagoshima where we will see landmark Japanese institutions, have tea and Japanese cakes or deserts.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Sorry, It is hard to accommodate vegetarian, gluten free, vegan or other food specific requests in Japan.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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