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Secrets of Kagoshima and Yakushima
10 days · 21 stops · ¥120,000–¥180,000 · 7 views
Discover the hidden beauty of Kagoshima's landscapes and Yakushima's ancient forests, immersing in onsen and local culture.
Days
Kinko Bay Ushine Road
Kagoshima
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Schedule
Day 01 of 10Land at KOJ · Thu, Oct 15 · from JFK · 1 traveler
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Kagoshima · 4 nights
Thu, Oct 15 → Mon, Oct 19 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
万世特攻平和祈念館
Stay ~1h
Kagoshima Station
A reflective start to your journey with sea views and a somber piece of history. Take a quiet walk along the coast after visiting the museum.
~14 min on foot
15:14
EXPLORE
牛根麓海岸
Stay ~1h 30m
Kagoshima Station
Enjoy the picturesque drive with views of Sakurajima across the bay. Perfect for a sunset drive to ease into the trip.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Kagoshima (mainland) → Yakushima · Days 1–7
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Fukuoka · Days 8–10
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Rental car: pick up in Kagoshima (mainland) (Day 1), drop off at the end of Day 7. Skip it for the city legs.
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Kyushu Rail Pass
Your trip stays within Kyushu. The All-Kyushu 5-day pass (from ¥18,000) covers all shinkansen and limited express trains — far better value than a full JR Pass.
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Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
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Ferry required
At least one destination is accessible only by ferry. Book in advance — island ferries sell out weeks ahead in peak season (Apr–May, Jul–Aug).
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥24,000–¥41,000 / person / day
¥240,000–¥410,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 20 travel legs and 9 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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Is a JR pass worth it for this trip?
Rough estimate · based on trip distances
Pay-as-you-go is likely cheaper here — your rail estimates to ~¥11,950, under the ¥24,000 JR Kyushu Pass (All, 5-day). A pass may still be worth it for convenience.
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Get Around
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Stay Hidden
Sleep in a centuries-old ryokan. Tatami floors, onsen, and a 7-course kaiseki.
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Ship luggage ahead on the shinkansen route. Explore every day completely hands-free.
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