Castle tourism in Kagoshima Prefecture

Kagoshima is a place where you can enjoy spectacular views including the prefecture's symbol, Sakurajima. Senganen, the villa of the Shimazu family overlooking Sakurajima, has a spacious and beautiful view, and the Shoko Shuseikan museum is registered as a World Heritage Site, ``Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution.'' There are many hot springs, including Ibusuki Onsen, which is known for its sand steam baths, and Kirishima Onsen also has places associated with Japanese mythology, such as Kirishima Shrine, where Ryoma Sakamoto visited on his honeymoon. We also recommend sightseeing on remote islands, including Yakushima, a World Heritage Site known for its Jomon cedar, and Amami Oshima, famous for its mangrove forests.