Kagoshima's "Blue" is Full of Summer Charm! "Dive into the Blue Summer Trip to Kagoshima"

Kagoshima Prefecture is launching a campaign in collaboration with the travel booking site Jalan.net to promote inbound tourism and increase tourism consumption.

We aim to attract visitors to Kagoshima by showcasing its diverse and unique tourism resources, such as its beautiful and rich natural environment, excellent scenery, high-quality and abundant hot springs, distinctive history and culture, and traditional crafts, as well as the appeal of its bountiful and delicious food.

Deep blue seas and clear blue skies. Kagoshima's summer is sprinkled with exciting treasures.

Experience nature in the sea and forests, enjoy cuisine that will bring a smile to your face, and witness breathtaking scenery that will move and surprise you. Let's dive into Kagoshima's "blue," which is full of charm.

Dive into the Blue Summer Trip to Kagoshima (Jalan.net page)

Enjoy a trip to Kagoshima, brimming with charm, including the diverse and rich nature of "Amami Oshima and Tokunoshima," which celebrates its 5th anniversary as a World Natural Heritage site, and "Yakushima," another World Natural Heritage site, as well as its diverse and abundant food and hot spring resources, and distinctive history and culture.

Furthermore, in September 2026, we plan to renew the content of our special feature pages according to the season and issue special coupons that can be used at accommodation facilities within Kagoshima Prefecture.

Promotion Overview

- Kagoshima Prefecture special feature page opened on Jalan.net from July 1st.

- SNS video advertisements linking to the special feature page will be distributed.

Jalan.net: Dive into the Blue Summer Trip to Kagoshima

Jalan.net introduces Kagoshima's "blue," packed with summer charm, divided into five categories: "Activities," "Gourmet," "Scenery," "Remote Islands," and "Kagoshima's Signature."

Please find your perfect Kagoshima travel spots for the summer here.

Each spot links to its detailed page!

● Activities

Experience the awe-inspiring power of nature.

Kagoshima Prefecture is a treasure trove of experiences where you can connect with nature! On Yakushima, a World Natural Heritage site, you can enjoy authentic trekking to the Jomon Sugi, thousands of years old. On Amami Oshima, you can paddle canoes through vast mangrove forests and observe the unique ecosystem up close. Furthermore, surfing on coastlines with excellent waves will excite both children and adults.

Yakushima Trekking Mangrove

● Gourmet

A feast of delicious food! Gourmet that will captivate foodies.

Kagoshima, with its rich food culture, boasts many famous dishes that are the pride of the nation. From meat dishes like flavorful Wagyu beef and Kurobuta pork, to fresh chicken sashimi and fragrant grilled eel, a luxurious array of tastes awaits. Also, somen nagashi (flowing noodles), a summer tradition, is a must-try dish on a hot summer day. Enjoy these exquisite dishes to your heart's content with authentic Kagoshima shochu.

Wagyu Shirokuma

● Scenery

Breathtaking beauty! Scenery that envelops you in blue.

Sogi Falls, known as the "Niagara of the East," and the ethereal emerald green waterfall basin of Ogawa Falls are spectacular. In addition, dynamic and diverse natural beauty, such as the majestic Kaimondake with its beautiful ridgeline, the vast panorama of Koshi Bridge, the expansive Lake Ikeda, and Cape Sata, the southernmost tip of the mainland, are scattered throughout the prefecture.

Ogawa Falls (Minamiosumi Town) Koshi Bridge (Sendai City)

● Remote Islands

Full of unique charms that can only be experienced on remote islands!

Kagoshima has 28 inhabited remote islands. These tropical islands offer a variety of experiences. Rich nature welcomes visitors, including Yurigahama with its white sandy beaches, mysterious caves and limestone caves, and the overwhelmingly impressive Jomon Sugi. You can also experience unique thrills such as observing the Amami black rabbit with Quru Guru, experiencing the powerful bullfighting, and visiting the cutting-edge Tanegashima Space Center!

Yurigahama (Yoron Island) Caving (Okinoerabu Island)

● Kagoshima's Signature

Must-see! Kagoshima's classic spots.

Experience the majestic sight of Kagoshima's symbol, Sakurajima, which overwhelms viewers, and the historical sites associated with Saigo Takamori, essential to Kagoshima's history. You can also relax in the hot springs of Kirishima Onsenkyo, known for its excellent hot springs, or experience the unique sand bath, and savor shochu and local delicacies. Enjoy Kagoshima in your own way.

Sakurajima (Kagoshima City) Kirishima Onsenkyo (Kirishima City)

<Inquiries regarding this matter>

Kagoshima Prefecture, Department of Tourism, Culture and Sports, PR Tourism Division

Phone

099-286-3008

Address

10-1 Kamoike-shinmachi, Kagoshima City (Administrative Building 9F)

Reception Hours

8:30 - 17:15 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)

Kagoshima Prefecture Tourism Website "Kagoshima Travel"

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