薩Sanyo Shinkansen

Getting to Minamisatsuma City
[Driving] National Route 270, Route
226 / approx. 25 km (30 min.)[Driving] Kyushu Expressway Mizobe-kagoshimakuko IC, Ibusuki Skyline Taniyama IC, Kagoshima Prefectural Road Route 20, National Route 270 / approx. 75 km (1 hr. 10 min.)[Bus] Airport Limousine Bus bound for Makurazaki / approx. 1 hr. 15 min.

Kagoshima
AirportKagoshimachuo Station[Driving] Kyushu Expressway Mizobe-kagoshimakuko IC,
Ibusuki Skyline Taniyama IC, Kagoshima Prefectural Road Route20 / approx. 70 km (1 hr.)[Bus] Kagoshima Kotsu Bus bound for Makurazaki /approx. 1 hr. 10 min.
[Driving] Kyushu Expressway Kagoshima IC, Ibusuki
Skyline Taniyama IC, Kagoshima Prefectural Road Route20 / approx. 35 km (40 min.)[Bus] Kagoshima Kotsu Bus bound for Izaku & Kaseda /approx. 1 hr. 20 min.

[Driving] National Route 226 / approx.
20 km (25 min.)

Kinpo[Driving] National Route 270 /approx. 5 km (5 min.)[Bus] Kagoshima Kotsu Bus boundfor Kaseda / approx. 10 min.

Kaseda[Driving] National Route 226 / approx.
10 km (20 min.)[Driving] Kagoshima
Prefectural Road Route
31, Route 27 / approx. 20
km (25 min.)[Driving] Kyushu Expressway Kagoshima IC, Ibusuki Skyline Taniyama IC, Kagoshima Prefectural Road Route 20, National
Route 270 / approx. 40 km (45 min.)[Bus] Kagoshima Kotsu Bus bound for Izaku & Kaseda / approx. 1 hr. 30 min. *Approx. 55 min. on the nonstop bus bound for
Kaseda & Makurazaki (two buses per day)

Chiran[Driving] Kagoshima
Prefectural Road Route 23,
Route 232 / approx. 35 km.
(50 min.)KasasaOura

Ibusuki

44-20 Kaseda Honcho t 0993-53-5527

City Hotel KASEDA
44-5 Kaseda Honcho t 0993-52-2576

Takeya Ryokan

Front B2

5-15 Kaseda Honcho t 090-7150-7222

Accommodation

Nissinkan
Business hotel

Front C1

1-9-16 Kaseda Murahara t 0993-53-6611

Matsuya Ryokan
RyokanBack D25636-1 Kaseda Tojinbara t 0993-52-2710

Murata Ryokan
RyokanBack D25640 Kaseda Tojinbara t 0993-53-3321

Guesthouse Akari
Guesthouse

Back D25848 Kaseda Tojinbara t 0993-52-0294 (Akarikai)

Farm Minshuku Keshikino
Minshuku

Back D22176 Kaseda Tojinbara t 0993-53-3881

AUTO.S CampgroundCampground

Back D2

17980 Kaseda Takeda t 0993-53-3875

SUNSTAY KASEDA
Business hotel

Front C2

12-9 Kaseda Higashihoncho t 0993-53-8000

RyokanBack C2

Kinpo
Back E1

Jack and the Beanstalk
Back E1

2165-1 Kinpocho Daizaka t 099-263-5523 (Hamamoto Corp.)

Inakaya
Back D1290 Kinpocho Ikebe t 0993-77-3887

Bonotsu

Minshuku Ganjin-so
Minshuku

Back B3400 Bonotsucho Akime t 0993-68-0652

Narumi Ryokan
RyokanBack C48941-3 Bonotsucho Tomari t 0993-67-0055

Guesthouse Teradaya
Guesthouse

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Kagoshima-chuo Station

10km

The main islands’ southernmost

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Japanese whisky
distillery

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Kasasa Branch Office (Civic Affairs Section) 808 Kasasacho Kataura, Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima TEL 0993-63-1111
Oura Branch Office (Civic Affairs Section) 2071 Ouracho, Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima TEL 0993-62-2111
Bonotsu Branch Office (Civic Affairs Section) 9422-2 Bonotsucho Bo, Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima TEL 0993-67-1441
Kinpo Branch Office (Civic Affairs Section) 1650 Kinpocho Okudari, Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima TEL 0993-77-1111

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野間岬
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navigation system!

Blue ocean, green fields—
majestic natural beauty awaits!

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5793 Bonotsucho Bo t 0993-67-0021

2648 Kaseda Kawabata, Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima, 897-8501

TEL▶0993-53-2111

sand sculpture
eventsKagoshima Airport

1430 Kinpocho Uranomyo t 0993-77-2611

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One of Japan’s largest

Minamisatsuma City

Onsen Exchange Village Minamisatsuma Inaho-kan

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24593 Ouracho t 0993-62-2100

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1936-2 Kaseda Takahashi t 0993-52-7600

Oura

Carstay HISAGOOvernight parking facility

Oura

Nakao Taxi t0993-62-2131

Fukiagehama Seaside Park CampgroundCampground

Front B2

11-1 Kaseda Honcho t 0993-53-3131

Nankai Kotsu t0993-53-2127
Morita Taxi (Kaseda) t0993-53-5500
Morita Taxi (Bansei) t0993-53-2145
Yamashita Taxi t0993-53-2440

Back D1

1952-2 Kaseda Takahashi t 0993-53-8739

Car Rental

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Back D23704 Kaseda Tsunuki HP https://wa-ku-la.com

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Minshuku

Front A2

Business hotel

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Approx. 80 min.
Kyushu Shinkansenon the Shinkansen Nagasaki Pref. Kumamoto
from Hakata Station
Pref.
to Kagoshima-chuo
Miyazaki Pref.
StationKagoshima Airport
Approx. 50 min. from
Kagoshima-chuo Sta.
Fukuoka Airport toKagoshima Pref.
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KasedawakulaKaseda Hotel Yoshiya

Fukuoka Airport

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Minamisatsuma City Information
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←Check out the audio guide for attraction information!

You OnlyLive TwicePBTake a leisurely tour of the city

BICYCLEFRIENDLY CITY

A long-standing store that continues tomake Kagoshima’s sweet soy sauce

There’s moreTons of exciting
cycling routes!

Chojiya ●丁子屋
0993-53-2711

Savor European-style cuisine at an affordable price0993-53-6857

Take a short break at a tropical cafe

SUNSEA5050-3702-0345

Front A2

198 608 074*44

Front A1

198 608 343*8

Go by
RinRin Road

oThey also sell crusty breads
made with homemade yeast

Front A4

This is one of the historical samurai districts, known
as fumoto, that can still be found across Kagoshima
Prefecture. A unique feature of Kaseda Fumoto is its
waterways crossed with stone bridges that lead tothe gates of each house.
Kaseda Takeda
Free entry
20 spaceso Nothing beats biking througha flurry of cherry blossoms!

Visit a historical shrine
associated with Jisshinko

Takeda Jinja ●竹田神社
0993-52-2841 (Takeda Jinja)
Front A4

Stone walls and hedges face the waterway

Rent a bike here!
Cycling Terminal RinRin●サイクリングターミナル りんりん

0993-53-8739 (Sunpal)
198 665 109*22
Back D1n Beautiful dappled sunlight shines
on Inishie-no-Michi.
Stone monuments
inscribed with the
47 Iroha-uta poems

198 548 754*71

This shrine is dedicated to Shimazu
Tadayoshi (Jisshinko), a feudal lord
who presided over the Shimazu clan
during Japan’s Sengoku period (from the late 15th to late 16th
century). Stone monuments inscribed with the Jisshinko Irohauta, poems which became the ethical foundation of the Satsuma
Domain, can be found along Inishie-no-Michi, a path within theshrine grounds lined with inumaki (Buddhist pine) trees.

17932 Kaseda Takeda

Free entry

Odaya Banseiten

0993-53-3751
198 578 744*05
Front B20993-52-2728

Prices 200 yen (up to 2 hours, 100 yen

Prices 230 yen (up to 2 hours, 50 yen for every additional 30 min.)No. of bikes 92 (e-bikes, electric assist
bikes, cross bikes, bikes for toddlers andchildren) 1952-2 Kaseda Takahashi
9am-5pm
Dec. 3130 spaces

for every additional hour) No. of bikes 1034-2 Kaseda Honmachi(city bikes)
9am-5pm *Rental available until 4pm,
bikes must be
returned by
4:30pmMon.
5 spaces

No. of bikes Approx. 240 (adult bikes, bikes for children, bikes with
1936-2 Kaseda Takahashi
9am-4:30pm
training wheels)(open until 5:30pm on weekends and national holidays in April, May,
June, and September; open until 6:30pm
in July and August) *Rental available
until 1 hour before closing, bikes must
be returned 30 minutes before closing
Dec. 29-31 Approx. 1,000 spaces

Back D2n Jojunin (pictured left;
125 yen each) made fromlocal kumquats and Nagisano-shio-manju (right; 110
yen each) made with mild
salt from Fukiagehama

25 spaceso During the festival period, you can view fireworks and somesand sculptures that are lit up at night n In 2021, a sand sculpture
expressing gratitude to the healthcare workers working
during the COVID-19 pandemic was unveiled

Q&A about the Sand Festival
Q

Q

Since when has the festival
been held?

What kinds of sand sculptures will be on display?

The first festival was held at Shinkawa Beach in August

A theme is chosen each year based on current
trends, and works are created based on thatCan I visit the sand sculptureseven on rainy days?
are coated with a special glue, so a little rain will notaffect them.

l Satsuma
Wakaayu (140yen each) filledwith soft mochi

Q

1987. It will be held for the 35th time in 2022.

Yes, you can visit on rainy days. The sand sculptureso In the summer, a dance called the Samurai Odori is performed as
an offering to the shrine. The 400-year-old dance is an Intangible Folk
Cultural Property of Kagoshimal The sand sculpting workshop is
popular with children

198 605 705*53

The store regularly offers about 70 varieties ofJapanese and Western sweets, including Satsuma
Wakaayu, their signature product. Many sweets are
made from local products produced in Minamisatsuma
City and neighboring areas such as Chiran and Ibusuki,
making them great souvenirs.
6085 Kaseda Tojinbara
8am-5pm Jan. 1
2 spaces

0993-52-0910
198 664 084*03
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Prices Starting at 200 yen for 2 hours

This is the oldest sand-related event in Japan, held during the extended
holidays in May. The intricate sand sculptures made entirely of sand display
high-level artistry and are worth taking time to appreciate. Also check out
the sand sculpting workshops, market, town walk, and other attractions.
2648 Kaseda Kawabata (near Minamisatsuma City Hall) 1,000 spaces●お菓子の小田屋万世店

Minamisatsuma Tourism Fukiagehama Seaside Park
Association ●南さつま市観光協会 Cycling Center ●吹上浜海浜公園サイクルセンター*Cycling allowed within the park only

20993-76-1609 (SAND FESTIVAL Executive Committee)

o The store also sells candy!
  The tsuyu and nagomi vinegar set(1,100 yen) is a popular productA long-standing confectioner founded in 1849

198 578 104*37 (Former Ajisaka Residence)

The sand sculptures are works of art
that draw visitors from all over

SAND FESTIVAL
at Fukiagehama ●吹上浜砂の祭典

Enjoy the uniquely sweet aroma of Hawaiian Kona coffee o0993-53-3751 (Minamisatsuma Tourism Association)
0993-52-7829 (Kaseda Inishie Guides)

Sunami-chan

One of Japan’s largest events featuring sandlLunch of the day(1,200 yen) sample
menu. Today’s maincourse was pan-fried
golden eye snapper

Kaseda Fumoto ●加世田麓
Samurai District 武家屋敷群

SAND FESTIVAL
mascot Sandy-kun

The SAND FESTIVAL is a major event in Kagoshima.
It takes place in Minamisatsuma City, which is home to Fukiagehama,
one of the three largest sand dunes in Japan. The massive sand sculptures
carved out of hardened sand from Fukiagehama are a sight worth seeing.
There is also a fireworks show and other exciting events!

RinRin Road
Back D2
is an approx. 2.5 km cycling
and pedestrian path that connects Kaseda’s coastal area tothe city center. Ornamental
cherry trees along the roadblossom in spring, making it
an instagram-worthy photospot.

A restaurant with a homey atmosphere run by a husband-and-wife team. You can enjoy
their unique spin on basic European dishes. Besides the lunch of the day (from 1,000yen), which includes a few light courses, they also serve items such as curry (800 yen) andomelet rice (800 yen).
1314 Kaseda
Jitosho 11:30am2:30pm, 6pm-9pm(last order at 9pm)
(check the hours on
Sundays)Mon.
13 spaces

Stroll down a samurai street listed as aJapan Heritage Site

SAND FESTIVAL
at FukiagehamaoTikis depicting Hawaiian gods greet you at the entrance
to this tropical-themed cafe. Try the house-roasted Konacoffee blend (650 yen), organic bananasmoothie (550 yen), or Hawaiian-style
donut (190 yen).
2666-5 Kaseda Jitosho
10am-4pm
Mon., other temporary closures
5 spacesn The stone storehouse in front of the store is also a Tangible
Cultural Property of Japan

Full House
Western-Style Restaurant●欧風料理レストラン フルハウス

198 605 681*43

Founded in 1735, this long-standing store has passed
down the taste of its soy sauce from generation to
generation. Their handmade soy sauce has manyfans who swear by it. You can explore several stone
storehouses on the property that were built in the late
19th and early 20th centuries.
6032 Kaseda Tojinbara
8am-6pm
2nd Sat.
of each month (open during busy season), Sun., andnational holidays
10 spaces

Check it out♪

Bicycles are a great way to explore the city efficiently. There are dedicated bike lanes, andyou can rent an electric assist bike, sports bike, or whatever bike suits your needs. Enjoy
cycling around the city while visiting cafes and historical sites.
Tiki sculptures of Hawaiian gods stand on either side of
the yellow doort

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A major event at one ofe largest sand dunes in Japanehe thrtheme. All of the works the artists create fromtheir own imaginations are stunning to see!
Q

Where is the festival held?
Since 2021, the festival has been held in the“machinaka (central)” area close to Minamisatsuma
City Hall.

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Fruits you pick yourself taste
especially good!

n Equipment and other artifacts are on display.
These artifacts, including the aircraft itself, arerecognized as Important Aviation Heritage

The heart of Minamisatsuma,
where nature and history coexist

Grape picking

KASEDA
area

Blessed with a mild climate, Minamisatsuma City
has four vineyards where
you can enjoy harvesting
grapes. The grapes grow in
big clusters and are supersweet and juicy.

For a renewed commitment to peace

About the area
Kaseda is home to Fukiagehama, one of Japan’s threelargest sand dunes, and many recreational spots andvisitor attractions are scattered around the area. It is also
a town rich in history, with the Kakoinohara Site, where
pottery from over 12,000 years ago was unearthed,and the Kaseda Fumoto Samurai District, which was
designated as a Japan Heritage Site.

Bansei Peace Memorial
Museum●万世特攻平和祈念館

0993-52-3979

KASEDA

Enjoy the seaside area to the fullest!

Fun-filled

o The festival space features
seasonal flowers for people
to enjoy n  The boardwalk
at the back of the park offers a panoramic view of
Fukiagehama

1-Day Plan
This comprehensive plan takes you to Fukiagehama Seaside Park, a major recreational spot in
Minamisatsuma City, and surrounding attractions. You can spend the entire day sightseeing,
having fun, and eating!

Play in a vast nature park while feelingthe sea breeze

Kagoshima Prefectural
Fukiagehama Seaside Park
Blending in with the natural surroundings, this vast park
has a wide range of facilities that can be used for a fee,including a campground that is available year-round, alarge playground, athletic field, roller skating rink, andswimming pool (summer only). There is also a bike rental
service that can be enjoyed within the park.
1936-2 Kaseda Takahashi
Free entry
8:30am5pm (open until 6pm on weekends and national holidays
during April, May, June, and September; open until 7pm inJuly and August) Dec. 29-31 Approx. 1,000 spaces●薩摩萬世松鳴館

Back D1n  The pumpkin dessert
comes in a cute roundshape

198 634 876*55

Satsuma Bansei Shomeikan
0993-52-0648

o A Type 0 Three-Seat Reconnaissance Seaplane retrieved from
Fukiagehama in 1992

198 665 248*68

The distillery and exhibition hall of Bansei Shuzo, which has over 120 years ofhistory. In addition to observing the shochu liquor production process, visitors canlearn about sweet potatoes and the history of Minamisatsuma in the first and second
exhibition rooms. The store also sells products that can be found nowhere else.
1940-25 Kaseda Takahashi
Free entry
9am-4pm
Sat., Sun., national
15 spaces
holidays

Aihoshi Fruit Farm
KasedaKinpo

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Kinpo

The natural onsen water that gushes out from 1,300
meters underground is rich in minerals that help torelieve muscle pain and fatigue, making this the perfectplace to soothe a tired body after a day of fun. This spa isfully equipped with an atmospheric open-air rock bath,far infrared sauna, carbonated bath, and more.
1952-2 Kaseda Takahashi Bath: 420 yen 10am-10pm(last entry at 9:30pm) 2nd Tue. of each month 30 spaces

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198 634 144*84

099-296-9980 (office)Back E1

198 820 101*15

6246-1 Kinpocho Ono
Open from late July to early September
090-2563-1488

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198 820 101*15

6246-1 Kinpocho Ono
Open from late July to early September

Kaseda Local Product Center
Lupinus●かせだ物産センター るぴなす

0993-53-8739

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198 665 107*54

n The perfect
spot to findsouvenirs

This center offers a wide variety of
products made in Minamisatsuma,
from processed agricultural products tohandicrafts. It also has a restaurant thatserves dishes made from lots of seasonal
vegetables.
1952-2 Kaseda Takahashi
10am10pm (last entry at 9:30pm)
2nd Tue.
of each month, Dec. 31, Jan. 1
15
spaces0993-52-3835

198 604 299*04

A patisserie offering a wide selection of reasonably
priced cakes. The most popular item is the pumpkin
dessert (330 yen) consisting of three layers: custard
pudding made from ripe Kaseda-grown kabocha
squash, whipped cream, and sponge cake. It’s thestore’s specialty.
55 Kaseda Kominato 9am-8pm No fixed holidays
2 spaces ( also available at Joganji Temple)

198 634 143*84

Check out the nearby local products store

198 665 076*52●お菓子の染川

Back D20993-52-3793

Ojisan no Budoen

Kaseda Seaside Onsen
Yuraku0993-52-0226

Somekawa

Back D22764-57 Kaseda Takahashi
Open from late June to early August

Asahi Farmo Yorozuyoni, a monument to commemorate the Bansei Special Attack
Unit, has also been erected on the site

●かせだ海浜温泉 ゆうらく

Bring home sweets made fromKaseda-grown kabocha squash

090-2710-1249

2765-48 Kaseda Takahashi
Open from early June to early August

Nishimura Kajuen
KasedaSweat it out and get refreshed at a natural onsen

0993-52-0910 (Management office)A distillery where you can learn about traditional shochu productionn Cycle in comfort along a long, straight path♪

198 665 051*27

The Bansei Air Base was built in late 1944 as the final base for the special attack(kamikaze) unit of the Japanese Imperial Army. This museum was later built on
the site of the air base to commemorate the souls of those who flew out from thebase, as well as to pray for lasting peace. In addition to letters and mementos left
behind by the soldiers as they neared their missions, many valuable artifacts areon display, including a Type 0 Three-Seat Reconnaissance Seaplane (Aichi E13A).
1955-3 Kaseda Takahashi
Admission: 310 yen
9am-5pm (last entry at
4:30pm)Dec. 31-Jan. 1
50 spaces●鹿児島県立吹上浜海浜公園

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Back D1o Aihoshi Fruit Farm’s vineyardl Right: Sakyu Rakkyo (500 yen). Left: Nansatsu
kumquat powdered drink (200 yen)n  Enjoy soaking in the open air surrounded by aJapanese-style garden

Explore a little further

A must-visit spot for whisky lovers!
Cycling in the sea breeze

Hombo Shuzo
MARS Tsunuki Distillery

Sunset Bridge●本坊酒造 マルス津貫蒸溜所●サンセットブリッジ

0993-55-2121

0993-52-0910 (Fukiagehama Seaside Park Management Office)Back D1

o The silhouette of the bridge isbeautiful against the golden sky

4n  The Hojo bar
and shop occupies a traditional
wooden building constructed
in 1933

Back D3

198 364 587*46

198 665 623*65

A 405-meter-long bridge for pedestrians and bicyclists stretchingacross the mouth of the Manose River. It is surrounded by vast
tidal flats where you can see clusters of Hibiscus hamabo (a naturalmonument of Japan) and observe aquatic birds. If time allows, besure to watch the sun set into the sea.
1936-2 Kaseda Takahashi
Free entry
25 spaceso See the process of distilling shochu in wooden barrels and aging it in clay potso The signature product, Satsuma Bansei, is 1,320 yen for a 720 ml bottle

The southernmost whisky distillery on Japan’s main islands. The MARS whisky produced
here is immensely popular, as is the whisky produced by the same company in Nagano
Prefecture. Inside the distillery, visitors can learn about the whisky’s history and production
process and see the cask warehouse built from stone. At Hojo, located adjacent to the
distillery, you can taste MARS whisky and Hombo Shuzo’s authentic shochu for a fee.
6594 Kaseda Tsunuki
9am-4pm
Open year round (some temporary closures)24 spacesl See the pot stills, which
determine the quality of
the whisky n The firstsingle malt whisky from
Tsunuki, Tsunuki The First,
was released in 2021

o A stone cask warehouse lined with barrels of unblended whisky. This is where the whisky is slowly aged

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The elevation is 636 m at the summit. You can reachthe summit by parking at the Mt. Kinpo Observatory
and hiking for 20 to 30 minutes to the top

KASASAl You can observe the actual
shochu preparation process during
the production period from August
to December n Here you canlearn about the techniques of theKurose Toji that have been preserved in Kasasa since the Meiji era

area

Enjoy a casual hike

Mt. Kinpo ●金峰山
0993-53-2111
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Shochu Museum
Toujinosato Kasasa●焼酎づくり伝承展示館 杜氏の里笠沙

Enjoy art with an amazing view of
the East China Sea

The museum directly faces the uninhabited
Okiakime Island

Kasasa Art Museum(Kurose Lookout Museum)●笠沙美術館 黒瀬展望ミュージアム

0993-63-0990
Back B2

505 125 825*03

This museum exhibits the works of Michinori Kurose, apainter who was born in Kasasa. Located on a hill overlooking the sea, the museum offers a view of Okiakime Island,
which has been selected as one of the Minamisatsuma
Kaido Hakkei (eight coastal views of Minamisatsuma).
Enjoy looking at the works of art against the beautiful
backdrop of the East China Sea and mountains.
8666-1 Kasasacho Akougi
Free entry
9am-5pm Tue., Dec. 30-Jan. 1
20 spacesl The pieces on display
are regularly switchedwith other works by
Michinori Kurose fromthe museum’s collection

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505 155 074*45

A toji is a guild of expert shochu makers. This facility was built to preserve and pass on thetechniques and traditions of the Kurose Toji that have been passed down from the Meiji
era (1868-1912) as a form of cultural heritage. There is an exhibition hall with video andpanel displays explaining the shochu-making process, as well as a distillery wherevisitors can observe the production process. Shochu is also available for sale.
6762 Kasasacho Akougi
Admission: 310 yen (free to enter lobby
and store)
9am-5pm
Dec. 29-Jan. 3
58 spacesl Left: Counter andfloor seating are available. Right: The sushi
set meal offers anassortment of super
fresh fish (1,320 yen)Gyokurin ●お食事処 玉鱗
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505 247 201*62

Min amisatsu ma City

0993-68-0185

m Tanokansa are stone deities that are worshipped to pray for a good harvest. Many
can still be found in the rice fields

Yakiniku Jirochooo The restaurant has tanks to
keep the fish fresh and only prepares dishes when an order isreceivedarea

198 798 102*41

This Japanese sweets store has an eye-catching exterior shaped like dango (rice flour
dumplings). The store uses homemade flour to give their dango the natural sweet flavor ofrice. On sale are local Kagoshima sweets such as shinko dango (soy sauce glaze) and kakaran
dango (leaf-wrapped). 3188 Kinpocho Daizaka 10am-5pm Wed. 10 spaces

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Minshuku Ganjin-soThis is the place where Sean
Connery and other stars would
take a break during the filmingof You Only Live Twice in the
Bonotsucho Akime area. The inn
is a must-visit spot for James Bondenthusiasts, as it displays valuable
memorabilia such as the shooting
schedule, cast list, dioramas, andphotos of the film set.
400
9am-5pm
Bonotsucho Akime
Open year round10 spaces

505 069 372*74

●焼肉
次郎長

0993-67-1470

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0993-53-2111 (Tourism and Exchange Section, Minamisatsuma City)
The name Kamegaoka (lit., “turtle hill”) comes from the shape of therock face at the top of the mountain, which is said to resemble a turtle.
The two viewpoints at the summit (387 m) are named “East China Sea
Viewpoint” and “Hoshifuruoka Viewpoint,” and from here you can see
the contrasting scenery of the ria coast to the south and Fukiagehama(one of Japan’s three largest sand dunes) to the north at the same time.
You can reach the area below the summit by car.
OurachoFree entry Available

o Mt. Kamegaoka as seen from Bonotsu. The rugged rock face leaves a strong impression

Back C4m  Assortment of mini dango in four popularflavors, including kinako (roasted soybean flour)and mitarashi (sweet soy sauce glaze), for 330 yenn A monument inscribed with the signatures of Sean Connery, Tetsuro Tamba,
A spot visited by James Bond fans from around the world
and others who starred in the film
●民宿
n You Only Live Twice movie posters,
がんじん荘with designs unique to each country,
are also on display
505 069 579*01
Back B30993-68-0652

0993-53-2111 (Tourism and Exchange Section, Minamisatsuma City)

Experience nature with your whole body in a wide-open space!

Mt. Kamegaoka ●亀ヶ丘

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Don’t miss this special sightaround Christmastime●映画「007」撮影記念碑  Enjoy the beautiful view of the ria coast during thedaytime l It is also one of Kagoshima’s best sunset
spots for Instagram

198 800 738*82

Konrori Dango Daizakaten ●金呂利だんご大坂店

A monument commemorating the filming of the 007 movie, built on ahill overlooking the port. When the table next to the monument is madeto resemble a cocktail glass during the Christmas season, the view of
the “sunset in a cocktail glass”
Savor one of the most popular brands ofcan be seen.
Bonotsucho
Akime
Free entry
Black wagyu beef at a low price
Available

A restaurant located along National Route 226.
They offer a wide variety of set meals featuring
fresh seafood delivered directly from the local
fishing port. The most recommended item is the Iso
Teishoku (1,650 yen), a set meal that comes witharadaki, a dish of bony fish parts that are simmeredfor over three days until even the bones are edible.

6m Each piece is hand-dyed and has a unique look

007 Film Monument

505 223 875*31

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An indigo dye studio (aizomeya) that uses
traditional techniques handed down from theEdo period (1603-1868). They spend a lot of timeand effort to create the deep, transparent qualityof the color known as “Japan blue.” In addition to
exhibiting and selling their works, they offer toursof the studio and dyeing workshops for visitors.
7764-1 Kinpocho Daizaka
10am-6pm
No fixed holidays
5 spaces

The “sunset in a cocktail glass” n

BONOTSUn Buen-don, a rice bowl full of seafood. Comes
with a salad and sea lettuce miso soup and pickles
for 1,490 yen

0993-62-2654

OURA

0993-78-2897

KINPO
OURA

●活魚料理 ドライブイン大浦

29500-2 Ouracho
11am-2:30pm (last orderat 2:30pm), 5pm-8:30pm (last order at 8:30pm)
Mon. (open if Mon. is a national holiday, andclosed the following day)20 spaces

There’smore!

By area

Drive-In Oura
Back C2●藍染屋／Studio No4

KASASAThe restaurant purchases its fish from the Kataura fishing port every morning, so it is guaranteed to be
fresh. Their fresh seafood dishes have been a favorite of locals for many years. Besides the popular sushi
set meal, the local sweet shrimp set meal and local fish set meal (each 1,650 yen) are also recommended.
2306-13 Kasasacho Kataura
11am-2pm, 5pm-9pm (last order at 9pm) *Closing times are
30 spaces
subject to change Wed., 4th Thu. of each month

Always fresh and delicious, delivered
straight from the port!

aizomeya / Studio No. 4

A Japanese sweets store with a cute exterior

Recom mended
Sp otsEnjoy fish caught in Kasasa
0993-63-1958

198 766 816*57

Mt. Kinpo is known as a famousand sacred peak in the region, and
it is also one of the Three Famous
Mountains of the Satsuma Peninsulaalong with Mt. Kaimon and Mt.
Noma. The cold and clear springwater from Mt. Kinpo nurtures thefields in the Kinpo area and produces an abundance of delicious Kinpo
Koshihikari rice, which is said to havethe earliest harvest time of rice produced on Japan’s main islands.
KinpochoFree entry
27 spaceso An old man having
his dareyame (evening drink) greets
visitors in the exhibition hallarea

Get the indigo color known as“Japan blue”(Tourism and Exchange Section, MinamisatsumaCity)

Learn about the history and techniques of shochu-making
passed down over generations by the Kurose Toji0993-63-1002

KINPO

n A studio surrounded bylush nature. The workshop is
said to have been converted
from a stable

761 402 653*43

This restaurant specializes in Japanese Blackwagyu beef from Kagoshima and is run by abutcher shop that has been a local favorite forover 40 years. They serve Bonotsu JapaneseBlack beef from cattle raised in the pleasantenvironment of the Bonotsu area. A variety
of dishes are available during the day. At
night, popular dishes include yakiniku(Japanese BBQ) and the Tokusei Jirocho
Shabu Nabe hotpot (2,750 yen, reservation
required).
8840-1 Bonotsucho Tomari
11:30am-1:30pm (last order at 1:30pm),
o Yakiniku set meal (1,300 yen). The homemade sauce is
5pm-10pm Tue. 20 spaces
regarded as excellent

n Left: Replicas of the secret spy weaponsthat appeared in the film, donated by a fanof the franchise. Right: The inn’s locationright in front of Akime Port makes it popularwith those who love fishing

The place where the abbot Jian Zhen
recorded his first steps in Japan

Jian Zhen Memorial Museum●鑑真記念館

0993-68-0288

Back C3505 069 315*50

n A stone statue of the abbot
Jian Zhen sits
in front of thememorial museum

Bonotsucho Akime is the place where Jian Zhen (Ganjin in Japanese), a high priest of theTang dynasty, first landed in Japan in 753 CE. The memorial museum introduces the life andgreat achievements of Jian Zhen, who brought Buddhist teachings and his knowledge ofpharmacology to Japan, through videos and panels. 225-2 Bonotsucho Akime Admission:
210 yen
9am-5pm (last entry at 4:30pm)
Mon. (open if Mon. is a national holiday, andclosed the following day; some temporary closures)
50 spaces

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Hioki City

Makurazaki City

Minamikyushu City

Ibusuki City

A nature-rich town where various cultural traditions live on

A bustling port town and Japan’s largest producer of bonito flakes

Kagoshima’s “little Kyoto” where you can experience history and culture

A tropical destination with a variety of sightseeing attractions

Makurazaki has long thrived as a fishing town. It
boasts one of the largest landings of bonito in Japan,
and its fish processing industry produces Japan’s best
bonito flakes in terms of both quantity and quality.
Makurazaki Station attracts many railroad enthusiasts
as JR’s southernmost terminal station on Japan’s
main islands.

Minamikyushu is home to nationally famous tourist
attractions such as the Chiran Samurai Residence
Complex, which retains the atmosphere of the Edo
period, the Chiran Peace Museum, and the Kamafuta
Shrine, where visitors balance a rice pot lid atop theirheads while praying. Chiran tea, a specialty of the region, has become a popular brand that is shipped tocustomers nationwide.

An area dotted with scenic spots, including Lake Ikeda,
the largest caldera lake in Kyushu; Mt. Kaimon, also
known as Satsuma Fuji; and Cape Nagasakibana,which is protected as a part of the Kirishima-Kinkowan
National Park. It is also known as one of the finest hot
spring resorts in Kagoshima Prefecture, and includes
attractions such as the Ibusuki Sunamushi Onsen (natural sand bath), one of only a handful across the world.

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A town steeped in history where traditional events suchas the Myoenji Mairi (samurai procession), one of thethree major events in Kagoshima, are still observed tothis day. Yunomoto Onsen and Fukiage Onsen, whichwere loved by the samurai Saigo Takamori, are popular
for their hot springs that claim to give bathers beautiful
skin. The area is also home to many kilns that produce
Satsuma ware, one of Kagoshima’s traditional crafts.

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Kannoshima Island
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What are the “Minamisatsuma
Kaido Hakkei”?

Kushiura

Kushi Bay

The Minamisatsuma Kaido Hakkei are eightscenic spots along National Route 226 selectedby Minamisatsuma City that offer magnificent
views of nature and cultural heritage. Enjoy
these stunning vistas to your heart’s content.

Aoto

Marukizaki Observatory(Minamisatsuma Kaido Hakkei: Tomariura Area)
Kishinkan Observatory(Minamisatsuma Kaido Hakkei: Sokenseki Area)
Bonotsu History Museum Center Kishinkan,
Minamisatsuma
Bonotsu Tourist Information

Map of Minamisatsuma City

Yakiniku Jirocho P75km

Makurazaki Sta.

Cape Bono

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Mimitori Pass Observatory(Minamisatsuma Kaido Hakkei:
Makurazaki City Center and Mt. Kaimon)
Matsushima Island

Eicho-ibushi
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Fukojima Island

Makurazaki City

Narumi Ryokan P8
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