Three attractions of Kagoshima in 7 hours with lunch time

Fell the wonder of nature by experiencing the real active volcano Sakurajima, an oblong massive trapezoid volcano rises above Kagoshima Bay, erupts on average 200 times a year, enjoy Japan's longest 100 meter footbath. Sengan-en, 12 acres of calming traditional gardens built in 1658. Discover peaceful ponds, mysterious shrines, a bamboo grove, the feudal lord's house lived in and loved by generations. World Heritage site of the modernization project and sophisticated crystal cut glass craftsmanship. The best wagyu beef yakiniku lunch at a restaurant run directly by the ranch.

①Sakurajima Visitor Center, a 13-minute film on volcanic activities with English subtitles learn about eruptions and life nearby. ②Relax at the 100-meter-long Foot Bath, fed by 42°C hot springs. ③Buried Shrine Gate. ④Shioyagamoto Port to observe vegetation changes on lava from 1,300 and 80 years ago. ⑤Arimura Lava Lookout offers a lava trail. ⑥Yunohira Lookout at 373m above sea level. ⑦Wagyu beef yakiniku lunch. ⑧Pass by Kagoshima St. Xavier’s Cathedral, reflecting a legacy of introducing Christianity to Japan. ⑨Pass by Terukuni Shrine enshrines the 28th Nariakira. ⑩Pass by Saigo Takamori Statue, commemorating Japan’s “last samurai.”⑪Pass by Kagoshima Castle Ruins with the largest castle gate restored in 2020. ⑫Pass by the Former English engineers residense.⑬Samurai feudal lord's villa and garden. ⑭Shoko Shuseikan Museum highlights Shimazu clan modernization with historic artifacts. ⑮Iso Kogeikan displays Satsuma cut glass craft, famous for its delicate, colorful designs.