Make the most of your time in Kagoshima with a smooth and well-organized shore excursion designed for cruise guests arriving on the Spectrum of the Seas. This full-day tour brings together the region’s signature landscapes, cultural highlights, and local flavours, supported by comfortable transport and a helpful Chinese-speaking guide for an easy and enjoyable experience.
Kagoshima One-Day Tour
(The departure time will be adjusted accordingly based on the ship’s scheduled port time on the day to ensure no one misses the cruise.)
-Meet and board the bus at the port and Departure
- Sakurajima & Kagoshima Aquarium
Duration: 120 minutes (including ferry time)
Sakurajima is the symbol of Kagoshima and one of the most active volcanoes in Japan and the world. Our bus will take the ferry to Sakurajima for a circular island tour. Stops include:Yunohira Viewpoint · Foot Onsen · Tourist Information Centre.
For guests who wish to visit the aquarium: the bus will drop you off at the entrance. After the visit, please go to Tenmonkan on your own.
-Tenmonkan Shopping Street
Free time & lunch: approx. 3 hours
You can enjoy authentic local food such as Kagoshima black beef barbecue, sushi, sashimi, and ramen. It is also a popular local shopping area with department stores, supermarkets, and trendy shops.
-Sengan-en Garden
Duration: 60 minutes
Sengan-en is a beautiful Japanese garden with Sakurajima Volcano as its backdrop and Kagoshima Bay as its pond, combining magnificent nature with elegant traditional design. There is also a cute cat shrine! A must-visit spot in Kagoshima.
-Shiroyama Observation Deck
Duration: 30 minutes
From here you can overlook the whole city of Kagoshima, the bay, and the smoking Sakurajima Volcano.
-Return to port
*For groups with fewer than 6 guests: Japanese-speaking driver with online translation service.
For groups of 6 guests or more: English-speaking tour guide provided.
