Why go
- Prefecture capital and Core city in Kyushu, Japan.
- Served by Kagoshima Airport (KOJ).
History
Kagoshima , is the capital city of Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024, the city had an estimated population of 583,966 in 285,992 households, and a population density of 1100 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 547.61 km2 (211.43 sq mi).
Where to stay
1-1 Sennichicho, Kagoshima, 892-0843, Japan · daiwaroynet.jp
1-32 Higashisengokucho, Kagoshima, 892-0842, Japan · hankyu-hotel.com
41-1 Shinshoincho, Kagoshima, 890-8586, Japan · shiroyama-g.co.jp
1-15 Kajiyacho, Kagoshima, 892-0846, Japan · fav-hotels.com
7-30 Yamanokuchicho, Kagoshima, 892-0844, Japan · fav-lux.com
13-14 Sumiyoshicho, Kagoshima, 892-0823, Japan · gracias-kagoshima.com
19-17 Higashisengokucho, Kagoshima, 892-0842, Japan · nanshukan.co.jp
24-16 Chuocho, Kagoshima, 890-0053, Japan · hotel-noir.com
1 Chome-1-2 Take, Kagoshima, 890-0045, Japan · jrk-hotels.co.jp
5-3 Kinseicho, Kagoshima, 892-0828, Japan · richmondhotel.jp
12-11 Chuocho, Kagoshima, 890-0053, Japan · hotel-staytus.com
17-30 Nishisengokucho, Kagoshima, 892-0847, Japan · dormy-hotels.com
Japan, 〒890-0052 Kagoshima, Uenosonocho, １９−30 シルクイン鹿児島 1F · silk-inn.jp
13-6 Kajiyacho, Kagoshima, 892-0846, Japan · hokke.co.jp
1 Chome-8-10 Yojiro, Kagoshima, 890-0062, Japan · sunroyal.co.jp
19-14 Horiecho, Kagoshima, 892-0824, Japan · rtg.jp
1 Chome-3-1 Take, Kagoshima, 890-0045, Japan · urbic.jp
2 Chome-4-25 Yojiro, Kagoshima, 890-0062, Japan · welview.com
2 Chome-8-8 Yojiro, Kagoshima, 890-0062, Japan · maripala.com
22-1 Kamoikeshinmachi, Kagoshima, 890-0064, Japan · art-kagoshima.com
26-25 Chuocho, Kagoshima, 890-0053, Japan · toyoko-inn.com
1-3 Gofukumachi, Kagoshima, 892-0826, Japan · quintessahotels.com
7-1 Chuocho, Kagoshima, 890-0053, Japan · gasthof.jp
2 Chome-21-22 Nishida, Kagoshima, 890-0046, Japan · apahotel.com
2 Chome-12-34 Nishida, Kagoshima, 890-0046, Japan · union-h.co.jp
43-15 Koraicho, Kagoshima, 890-0051, Japan · marriott.com
Japan, 〒890-0053 Kagoshima, Chuocho, 11 鹿児島中央ターミナルビル · solaria-hotels.jp
Sakurajimaakamizucho, Kagoshima, 891-1420, Japan
Japan, 〒892-0871 Kagoshima, Yoshino-chō, 9679-10 ファクトリービルヂング 3F · carapan-guesthouse.com
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Barbecue, Japanese, Restaurant · Wikipedia: ja:康正産業
Japanese, Restaurant · 大漁市場 · konpiramaru.jp
Shabushabu, Restaurant · 5F
Noodle, Fast Food · つけ麺
Tofu, Restaurant · B1F
Sushi, Restaurant · 宅配専門 Features: delivery
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 07:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 2, 鹿児島市
Western, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 10, 鹿児島市
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 1, 鹿児島市
Chinese, Gyoza, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-23:00
Udon, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:30 · 8, 鹿児島市, 890-0054 · jf-group.co.jp
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway
Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 3, 鹿児島市
Beef Bowl, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 4, 鹿児島市
Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 07:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00; PH -1 day 07:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 鹿児島市
Fast Food · たこ焼き、お好み焼き
Restaurant · ダイニング居酒屋
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00 · snooup-is-yours.com
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa-Su 08:00-18:00 · 2, 鹿児島市, 892-0827 · cafeshop.jp
Curry, Japanese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 8, 鹿児島市
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1, 鹿児島市
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream · 8, 鹿児島市
Fried Food, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 鹿児島市
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Buffet, Restaurant · Buffet restaurant · 鹿児島市
Steak, Restaurant · Steak restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 · tenon-de.net
Cake, Coffee Shop, Local, Japanese, Tea, Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Fr-We 11:00-18:00
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-15:00,17:00-23:00 Features: takeaway
Grill, Barbecue, Pasta, Local, Japanese, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 10:00-22:00
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Soba, Udon, Restaurant · Soba/Udon restaurant
Takoyaki, Fast Food · Takoyaki fast food
Teppanyaki, Restaurant · Teppanyaki restaurant · 40, 鹿児島市
Sri Lankan, Restaurant · Features: vegan options
Bento, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Savory Pancakes, Restaurant · Features: step-free access
Crepe, Fast Food · Crepe fast food
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant
Confectionary, Cafe · Confectionary cafe
Yakiniku, Restaurant · Yakiniku restaurant
Tonkatsu, Restaurant · Tonkatsu restaurant
355 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) 29 km to the centre
Kagoshima, 46, JP — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 10 airlines (All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines Domestic, Genesis, Skymark Airlines…) · direct flights to 12 destinations incl. Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Seoul, Shanghai… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 12 direct destinations
- All Nippon Airways NH (A320, 735, 767, 737, 737-800, 787) · 4 routes: Nagoya, Okinawa, Osaka, Tokyo
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (737-800, A319, 737-900, 767, Embraer 170, 73J) · 4 routes: Osaka*, Seoul*, Shanghai*, Tokyo
- Genesis GK (A320) · 2 routes: Nagoya, Tokyo
- Skymark Airlines BC (737) · 2 routes: Kobe, Tokyo
- China Airlines CI (737-800) · 1 route: Taipei
- China Eastern Airlines MU (A319) · 1 route: Shanghai
- Fuji Dream Airlines JH (Embraer 170) · 1 route: FSZ
- Hong Kong Airlines HX (A320) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Korean Air KE (737-900, 737-800, 73J) · 1 route: Seoul
- Peach Aviation MM (A320) · 1 route: Osaka
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Satsuma Iōjima Airport 93 km to the centre
Mishima, 46, JP
Mageshima Airport 99 km to the centre
Nishinoomote, 46, JP
Regional airports
Further out, but often the cheapest way in — the airports the low-cost carriers use. Each links to its own town's guide for getting from there into the city.
Miyazaki Airport (KMI) 91 km to the centre
Miyazaki, 45, JP — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 5 airlines (All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines Domestic, Asiana Airlines, China Airlines…) · direct flights to 7 destinations incl. Fukuoka, Osaka, Seoul, Tokyo, Nagoya… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Feeder airport · 91 km from Kagoshima · All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines Domestic, Asiana Airlines · Getting around Miyazaki City →
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- All Nippon Airways NH (737, DH8, A320, 735, A321, 767…) · 6 routes: Fukuoka*, Nagoya, Okinawa*, Osaka, Seoul*, Tokyo
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (CRJ, Embraer 170, 737-800) · 2 routes: Osaka*, Tokyo
- Asiana Airlines OZ (A321) · 1 route: Seoul
- China Airlines CI (737-800) · 1 route: Taipei
- Ibex Airlines FW (CRJ) · 1 route: Fukuoka
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Tane Yaku Jetfoil Terminal
Ferry terminal · 1.3 km from the centre
Mishima Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 1.6 km from the centre
Sakurajima Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 1.6 km from the centre
北埠頭旅客ターミナル
Ferry terminal · 1.8 km from the centre
Okinawa line
Ferry terminal · 1.9 km from the centre
奄美・沖縄フェリーターミナル
Ferry terminal · 1.9 km from the centre
Kagoshima - Tanegashima / Yakushima
Ferry route · 種子屋久高速船
Kagoshima - Sakurajima
Ferry route · 鹿児島市船舶局
Kamoike - Tarumizu ferry
Ferry route · いわさきコーポレーション
Kagoshima - Tanegashima
Ferry route · コスモライン
Kagoshima - Miyonoura
Ferry route · 折田汽船
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kagoshima Airport (KOJ); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KOJ has direct flights to 12 destinations on 10 airlines (incl. Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Seoul, Shanghai…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Tane Yaku Jetfoil Terminal, 1.3 km); routes include Kagoshima - Tanegashima / Yakushima, Kagoshima - Sakurajima, Kamoike - Tarumizu ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kagoshima. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Rail operator
National rail
National rail
National rail
National rail
National rail
National rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter, management · Gulfstream, Global · Tokyo and Hong Kong business-jet operator.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.