These shore excursion routes are specially designed for cruise passengers arriving at Kagoshima Port.
A professional driver will pick you up at the port at the scheduled time and kick off your wonderful journey in Kagoshima.
You will enjoy a professional, private and safe itinerary, and return to the port before the ship’s designated boarding deadline.
We have two recommended routes for you to choose from:

Itinerary A: No Sakurajima Visit (Total Duration: 6 Hours)

1. A professional driver will greet you at the port with a name sign.
2. Proceed to Sengan-en Garden. Admire the beauty of this classic Japanese garden. Duration: 60 minutes.
3. Head to Mount Shiroyama Observation Deck. Stay for 30 minutes – the perfect spot to take stunning photos of Sakurajima.
4. Arrive at Tenmonkan Shopping Street. Enjoy free time for lunch. You’ll find a wide range of options including Surugaya, Yamakataya Department Store, Wagyu Yakiniku restaurants, Don Quijote, and supermarkets. Lunch duration: 90 minutes.
5. Visit Kagoshima Aquarium. Explore for 60 minutes.
6. Return to the port punctually.

Itinerary B: Sakurajima-Inclusive Route

1. A professional driver will greet you at the port with a name sign.
2. Arrive at Sakurajima – 100 minutes of exploration. Home to one of the most active volcanoes in Japan and even the world, it erupts almost daily (mostly small-scale smoke and ash emissions), with occasional larger eruptions. No need to transfer to other vehicles; you can start the island-loop tour directly.
3. Head to Tenmonkan Shopping Street – 70 minutes of free time for lunch. This area is packed with authentic Japanese dining spots serving high-quality Kagoshima black wagyu yakiniku, sushi, sashimi ramen, and more. After lunch, you can go shopping at Surugaya, Yamakataya Department Store, Don Quijote, large supermarkets, and various chain stores – everything you need is right here.
4. Visit Sengan-en Garden – 70 minutes of sightseeing. The garden’s design cleverly incorporates Sakurajima Volcano as a borrowed landscape, with Kagoshima Bay serving as the pond. It perfectly blends the grandeur of nature with the delicacy of a traditional Japanese garden. There’s also a cute Cat Shrine! It’s a must-visit attraction in Kagoshima.
5. Departure and return to the port punctually.

This is a private car charter service, so both the departure time and itinerary can be customised to your needs. After placing your order, please inform our customer service team of your preferred departure time and desired itinerary, and we will create a tailor-made plan just for you.

*Please note: if you plan to visit Chiran, Ibusuki, Kirishima or other similar areas, which are relatively far away, you must select the “C Extra Distance Fee” together with your original package. Thank you.