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Kagoshima Chuo station holds a number of events and markets throughout the year. This time, in April, it was “life with flowers”. With workshops and a large display of pretty seasonal flowers, it was a nice, small market but of course, I couldn’t take any of it home.
Anbo port is the hub of the island, containing the only commercial shop I could find on the whole of Yakushima
Visitors to Dolphin Port in Kagoshima can catch a spectacular dolphin show for free outside the Kagoshima Aquarium, if their timing is good.
A monument to Sakurajima’s greatest rock concert, the Portrait of a Scream is a statue dedicated to that fateful night.
Explore the rich history of Sakurajima and its volcano at the Sakurajima visitor center, in Kagoshima prefecture.
The volcanic ash covered beach of Sakurajima is unsurprisingly the only beach on Sakurajima, Kagoshima prefecture.
At the Sakurajima Yunohira Observatory you’ll find one of the best views for the volcano and a place where you can indulge in its history.
The lava roads of Arimura Lava Observatory allows one to view the amazing devastation of a volcanic natural disaster at the same time as its recovery.
Within Kagoshima there exists a very interesting shrine, one that you might even call creepy.
On the island of Sakurajima is a rest stop that is home to a restaurant with some very interesting orange noodles. That’s right, orange noodles.
The Yogan Nagisa park and foot spa in Kagoshima offers splendid views and a relaxing atmosphere for the weary traveller. It won’t cost you a penny either!
Rainbow Sakurajima Magma Hot Springs (Onsen) in Kagoshima prefecture is not really as magical as its name suggests, but it may be worth going if you like the idea of an electric pool!
Goryo Shrine is a five-minute walk from its more famous neighbor, Hasedera Temple. If you are looking for a more authentic and less commercialized spiritual experience, then perhaps this smaller, more archaic-looking shrine is the place for you.
Stocked full of this season’s freshest traditional Japanese fruits, vegetables and flowers, Kamakura’s Farmer’s Market is a feast for all the senses.
Magokoro, a hemp-inspired restaurant in Kamakura, offers a rare blend of tasty and healthy vegan food in a relaxing, beachside setting.
For fans of The Beatles, this bakery/cafe offers you a bite of British culture and delicious pastries.
If one volcano is not enough to take your breath away, how about five? Hiking up Mount Nasu is one experience you will never forget.
If you are looking for your own secret waterfall, visit these three secret falls and bathe in the glory of nature.
