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Secrets of Kagoshima and Yakushima
10 days · 20 stops · ¥120,000–¥180,000 · 7 views
Thu, Oct 15 – Sat, Oct 24
Discover the hidden beauty of Kagoshima's landscapes and Yakushima's ancient forests, immersing in onsen and local culture.
Days
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Bansei Peace Museum
Kagoshima
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 · 5 nights
Thu, Oct 15 → Tue, Oct 20 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
万世特攻平和祈念館
Stay ~1h
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·Get directions
15:14
EXPLORE
牛根麓海岸
Stay ~1h 30m
No rail access — the only line that served this coast (JNR Osumi Line) was abolished in 1987; access by car via Route 220/224, or Tarumizu Ferry from Kamoike Port, Kagoshima City (~35-40 min)
Enjoy the picturesque drive with views of Sakurajima across the bay. Perfect for a sunset drive to ease into the trip.
Getting around
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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
¥25,000–¥43,000 / person / day
¥250,000–¥430,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 19 travel legs and 9 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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