Sumiyoshicho Travel Guide

Kagoshima

Sakurajima
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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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Popular places to visit

Sakurajima

Mount Sakurajima

4.5/5(5 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

5/5(1 review)

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

Amu Plaza Kagoshima

4/5(2 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
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Senganen Garden

4/5(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

Things to do

Kagoshima Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

Kagoshima Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

฿3,017
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kagoshima Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
Kagoshima Half-Day Private Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide

Port Pick-Up: Kagoshima Private Tour Licensed Guide & Vehicle

฿30,163
per traveller
Port Pick-Up: Kagoshima Private Tour Licensed Guide & Vehicle
Sakurajima Morning Hill Climb by E-Bike

Sakurajima Sunrise E-bike Journey

฿2,012
per adult
Sakurajima Sunrise E-bike Journey
Sakurajima One Day Round Journey E-bike Tour

Sakurajima One Day Round Journey with E-bike

฿4,727
per adult
Sakurajima One Day Round Journey with E-bike
Historical Hill Climb E-bike Tour to Sakurajima's Peak

Sakurajima Century Lava Climb Journey with E-bike

฿2,595
per adult
Sakurajima Century Lava Climb Journey with E-bike
Ibusuki Hot Sand Bath

Private Day Tour in Kagoshima

฿43,097
per traveller
Private Day Tour in Kagoshima
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Top hotels in Sumiyoshicho

Green Guest House Kagoshima - Hostel

Green Guest House Kagoshima - Hostel

1 out of 5
Sumiyoshi-cho 5-7 Kagoshima Kagoshima
The price is ฿1,331 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿1,331
฿1,610 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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! (122 reviews)
Kind workers and cozy space

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Green Guest House Kagoshima - Hostel
FAV LUX KAGOSHIMA TENMONKAN

FAV LUX KAGOSHIMA TENMONKAN

4 out of 5
7-30 Yamanokuchicho Kagoshima Kagoshima
Stay at this aparthotel in Kagoshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Popular attractions Mount Sakurajima and Tenmonkan Street are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (108 reviews)
Location, good size of room and love the washing machine as it’s very useful for the middle of the trip.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

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JR KYUSHU HOTEL Kagoshima

JR KYUSHU HOTEL Kagoshima

3.5 out of 5
1-1-2, Take Kagoshima Kagoshima
The price is ฿1,344 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
฿1,344
฿1,478 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
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! (1,000 reviews)
Location is wonderful that directly at the station. Close to move around and many restaurants. Hotel room is clean and comfortable with all the necessary things at the reception area. Staffs are friendly

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

JR KYUSHU HOTEL Kagoshima
Hotel Oriental Express KOJ Tenmonkan

Hotel Oriental Express KOJ Tenmonkan

3.5 out of 5
2-1 Kagoshima Kagoshima
The price is ฿1,331 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿1,331
฿1,464 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Kagoshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Mount Sakurajima and Jigenryuhyohousho ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (128 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Hotel Oriental Express KOJ Tenmonkan
KOKO HOTEL Kagoshima Tenmonkan

KOKO HOTEL Kagoshima Tenmonkan

2.5 out of 5
4-24 Higashisengokucho Kagoshima Kagoshima
The price is ฿880 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
฿880
฿968 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
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! (350 reviews)
Clean room , nice staff. I would stay again👍

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

KOKO HOTEL Kagoshima Tenmonkan
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kagoshima

Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kagoshima

4 out of 5
11, Chuo-cho Kagoshima Kagoshima-ken
The price is ฿2,696 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
฿2,696
฿2,965 total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Room was clean and comfortable and location is easily accessible from the station.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kagoshima
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