Sumiyoshicho Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sakurajima
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Sunset with Mount Kaimon.
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Port of Kagoshima with Sakurajima
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East China Sea off the south of Satsuma Peninsula in twilight.
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Kagoshima Bay
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Popular places to visit

Sakurajima

Mount Sakurajima

5/5(4 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Sakurajima during your travels in Sakurajima Matsu-ura Cho. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's hot springs.

Mount Sakurajima
Sakurajima Island And Io World Kagoshima Aquarium; Shutterstock ID 204314572; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:

Kagoshima City Aquarium

Take the family to visit the sea animals who live in Kagoshima City Aquarium during your trip to Honkoushin-machi. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and spas.

Kagoshima City Aquarium
HC7MYD Students Monument, Amu Plaza, Kagoshima City, Kyushu Island, Japan, Asia

Amu Plaza Kagoshima

4.5/5(7 reviews)

During your trip to Chuocho, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Amu Plaza Kagoshima. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the spas in the area.

Amu Plaza Kagoshima
BP5TYT Iso Beach, Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan

Iso Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Iso Beach during your travels in Kagoshima? Amble around the area's waterfront or visit its spas.

Iso Beach
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Senganen Garden

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Senganen Garden, a lovely green space in Kagoshima. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and hot springs.

Senganen Garden

Kagoshima Chuo Station Tourist Information Center

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Kagoshima Chuo Station Tourist Information Center is just one of the places to see in Chuocho, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Kagoshima Chuo Station Tourist Information Center

Activities

Historical Hill Climb E-bike Tour to Sakurajima's Peak

Sakurajima Century Lava Climb Journey with E-bike

AU$146
per adult
Sakurajima Century Lava Climb Journey with E-bike
This is the nail salon.

Luxury Beauty Japanese Nail Art Experience in Kagoshima

AU$77
per adult
Luxury Beauty Japanese Nail Art Experience in Kagoshima
Sakurajima Morning Hill Climb by E-Bike

Sakurajima Sunrise E-bike Journey

AU$127
per adult
Sakurajima Sunrise E-bike Journey
Sakurajima One Day Round Journey E-bike Tour

Sakurajima One Day Round Journey with E-bike

AU$273
per adult
Sakurajima One Day Round Journey with E-bike
Kagoshima Family-Friendly Adventure

Kagoshima Family-Friendly Adventure

AU$243
per adult
Kagoshima Family-Friendly Adventure
Sakurajima Off Limits Trail E-bike Tour

Sakurajima Off Limits Trail Journey with E-bike

AU$237
per adult
Sakurajima Off Limits Trail Journey with E-bike
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Our pick of the best Sumiyoshicho Hotel Deals

Green Guest House Kagoshima - Hostel

Green Guest House Kagoshima - Hostel

1 out of 5
Sumiyoshi-cho 5-7 Kagoshima Kagoshima
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$70 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$70
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this hostel in Kagoshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Mount Sakurajima and Water Front Park are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (125 reviews)
Nice place

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Green Guest House Kagoshima - Hostel
Richmondhotel Kagoshima Kinseicho

Richmondhotel Kagoshima Kinseicho

3 out of 5
5-3 Kinsei-cho Kagoshima Kagoshima-ken
Stay at this hotel in Kagoshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Mount Sakurajima and Saigo Takamori Statue ...
9/10 Wonderful! (502 reviews)
Best hotel location I’ve experienced in a while near traditional food shops, great shopping and authentic restaurants.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

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Richmondhotel Kagoshima Kinseicho
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kagoshima

Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kagoshima

4 out of 5
11, Chuo-cho Kagoshima Kagoshima-ken
The price is AU$136 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$136
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Kagoshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Right beside JR station with shopping and dining options. Lawson in the lobby and Yatai stalls in the basement of the office building

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kagoshima
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Kagoshima

JR KYUSHU HOTEL Kagoshima

3.5 out of 5
1-1-2, Take Kagoshima Kagoshima
The price is AU$89 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$89
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Kagoshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Great location right next to Kagoshima-Chuo Station, very convenient and clean hotel with polite staff. However, the full-size bed was quite uncomfortable—the mattress felt uneven and not level, which made it hard to sleep well. Good for location, but bedding needs improvement.

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

JR KYUSHU HOTEL Kagoshima
APA Hotel Kagoshima Chuo Ekimae

APA Hotel Kagoshima Chuo Ekimae

3 out of 5
2-21-22 Nishida Kagoshima Kagoshima-ken
The price is AU$84 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$84
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Kagoshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Amuran Ferris Wheel and Amu Plaza ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
The staff was outstanding, very polite and professional. Hotel was very close to the train station and shopping areas.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

APA Hotel Kagoshima Chuo Ekimae
KOKO HOTEL Kagoshima Tenmonkan

KOKO HOTEL Kagoshima Tenmonkan

2.5 out of 5
4-24 Higashisengokucho Kagoshima Kagoshima
The price is AU$44 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$44
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Kagoshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mount Sakurajima and Jigenryuhyohousho ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (355 reviews)
Beautiful breakfast!

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

KOKO HOTEL Kagoshima Tenmonkan
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