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Matagawasu

Matagawasu, a small uninhabited island (reef area) that stands further offshore from Chiringashima in Ibusuki City, where untouched primitive beautiful natural scenery remains intact, is a dynamic scenic spot in a secret region known only to those in the know, floating alone in the calm sea of the East China Sea (Kinko Bay). The contrast between the rough rock surface carved by the erosion of waves over staggering years and the beautiful greenery growing as if clinging to it is truly wild art created by great nature. The surrounding sea has very high transparency, and it has become a hidden...

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Lake Ikeda

Lake Ikeda, located in Ibusuki City, is the "largest vast caldera lake in Kyushu," created by the collapse of an active volcano, boasting a circumference of about 15 kilometers and a maximum water depth of about 233 meters. On the deep blue lake surface, transparent like crystal glass, the silhouette of the beautiful Satsuma Fuji "Mt. Kaimon" rising in the back is reflected beautifully like a mirror, and its overwhelming panoramic view is a formative beauty that takes your breath away. It attracts travelers from all over the world as a very photogenic superb view. Every winter, the vast "rapeseed...

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Fushime Beach

Fushime Beach, located near Nagasakibana in Ibusuki City, is a hidden coastal scenic spot full of geological wonders, where sharp, sheer, and heavy sedimentary cliffs continue along the coast where the Pacific Ocean's dynamic rough waves crash. The biggest highlight here is that "natural hot spring heat white steam" rises vigorously from everywhere on the beach, allowing you to witness the earth's wild volcanic energy up close and realistically. A retro sand bath hot spring, "Yamakawa Sand Bath Hot Spring Sunayu," which utilizes this hot spring heat, is adjacent, and the sand bath experienced while bathing in the comfortable and...

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Cape Nagasakibana

Cape Nagasakibana, which juts out in a straight line at the southernmost tip of the Satsuma Peninsula in Ibusuki City, is one of the leading coastal scenic spots in Kyushu where you can overlook the vast Pacific Ocean view and the overwhelming panorama of the beautiful Satsuma Fuji "Mt. Kaimon" rising before your eyes from the best angle. The pure white lighthouse standing at the tip of the cape and the contrast between the wild black lava rock surface and the blue sea are very photogenic. This place is widely known as the birthplace of Japan's traditional "Urashima Taro's Ryugu...

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Chiringashima

Chiringashima, a beautiful uninhabited island with a circumference of about 3 kilometers floating in Kinko Bay, Ibusuki City, is a miraculous "Island of Bonds" where a pure white sand road (sandbar) about 800 meters long appears from the sea only during low tide from March to October every year, allowing you to walk across to the island. While looking at the emerald green sea, clear like crystal glass, on the left and right, the experience of being blown by the sea breeze and taking a walk above the water surface is overwhelmingly open and refreshing. Inside the island, nature trails...

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Ibusuki City

Located at the southern end of the Satsuma Peninsula, "Ibusuki City" is one of Japan's leading large-scale hot spring wellness resort cities, rich in tropical atmosphere, overlooking the calm Kinko Bay and the beautiful Satsuma Fuji "Mt. Kaimon." Starting with the world's only and globally rare "natural sand bath hot springs," and infinity scenic open-air baths overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the dynamic bounty of the volcano overflows everywhere in the city. Also, it is full of attractions such as nature trekking walking on the sand bridge (sandbar) to the mysterious uninhabited island "Chiringashima," and the panoramic view of the earliest...

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Izumi-Fumoto Samurai District

Located in Izumi City, the "Izumi-Fumoto Samurai District" is a high-class historical area designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, which was a castle town for border defense called "Tojo" (outer castle) built by the Satsuma Domain during the Edo period. On the vast 44-hectare site, heavy stone walls, beautiful hedges, and beautiful wooden samurai residences preserved in their original state are arranged in an orderly fashion, and just walking through them wraps you in a deep emotion as if you had slipped through time. Tours of the interiors of samurai residences, strolling through beautiful...

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Izumi City

Izumi City, located in the northwestern part of Kagoshima Prefecture, is a wild nature city globally known as the "world's No. 1 crane migration site," where over 10,000 cranes fly from Siberia for wintering every year. The sight of large flocks of cranes dancing beautifully on the vast Izumi reclaimed land is simply breathtaking. It also boasts the "Izumi-Fumoto Samurai District," one of the largest in scale in the Satsuma Domain and a designated National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, conveying the breath of historic, realistic samurai culture to the present day. With plenty of local specialties...

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Izumi Machi Terrace

Held annually in autumn (around November) in Izumi City, "Izumi Machi Terrace" is a modern light art festival boasting one of the largest scales in Japan, where over 10,000 fantastic bamboo lanterns (bamboo lights) beautifully color the historic samurai district and the town. Artisans and residents open precise geometric patterned holes in bamboo cut from the region's rich bamboo forests, and the gradation of warm light overflowing from there is overwhelmingly photogenic. If you step in, you will be wrapped in the nostalgia of the good old Japan and a sacred silence. Because you can experience the fantastic night festival...

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Akune City

Located in the northwestern part of Kagoshima Prefecture and facing the beautiful coastline of the East China Sea, "Akune City" is a vibrant southern seaside town where rich marine bounty and idyllic rural landscapes are beautifully harmonized. The superb scenic car windows of the Hisatsu Orange Railway that runs through the town and the short cruise to the beautiful uninhabited island of "Akune Oshima," where wild deer live, are very popular with international tourists. Also, this place is widely known as a treasure trove of gourmet food such as "Akune's seafood" and "Bontan (pomelo)" which boasts the No. 1 production...

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Makurazaki City

Located at the southwestern tip of the Satsuma Peninsula and overlooking the deep blue East China Sea, "Makurazaki City" is a vibrant seaside fishing town where the history of traditional "skipjack tuna pole-and-line fishing" still breathes deeply, with a nostalgic scent of the sea drifting in the air. It is globally famous as the "No. 1 production area for Katsuobushi (highest-grade Honkarebushi)," and experiences such as touring traditional authentic shochu making at the long-established "Meiji-gura" and the dynamic experience of roasting fresh skipjack tuna with straw flames are very popular among international tourists. The coastline is full of scenic spots...

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Seikado

Quietly nestled in the idyllic historic townscape of Izumi City, "Seikado" is a long-established, prestigious Japanese confectionery shop known only to those in the know, where skilled confectioners hand-bake artistic Japanese sweets and local desserts one by one, utilizing local fresh mountain bounty and carefully selected high-quality Japanese ingredients. Once you step inside, a sweet, rich aroma and a beautiful space reminiscent of the good old nostalgic Japan unfold, and warm staff welcome you like family. The greatest appeal is the experience of stopping by after strolling through the adjacent Izumi-Fumoto Samurai District, and enjoying handmade sweets with tea while...

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Kanoya City

Located in the center of the Osumi Peninsula and embraced by the vast Kinko Bay and the lush Takakuma mountain range, "Kanoya City" is a vibrant hub for Osumi tourism that comfortably blends unspoiled, rich natural environments with deep historical culture. At the "Kanoya Rose Garden," which boasts one of Japan's largest vast grounds, a panorama of colors unfolds with tens of thousands of beautiful roses blooming in spring and autumn, making it a perfect photo spot for international tourists. Additionally, there is the "Kanoya Air Base Museum," which conveys precious aviation history from World War II, allowing one to...

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Kinko Bay

Bordered by Kagoshima City, Tarumizu City, and Kirishima City, the massive caldera bay known as "Kinko Bay" (officially Kagoshima Bay) is Kagoshima's dominant, iconic marine symbol, where the majestic active volcano "Sakurajima" towers directly in its center, allowing visitors to closely touch Earth's powerful life force. Boasting remarkable depth and nurturing a remarkably rich marine ecosystem, active global visitors flock here to enjoy sea kayaking, SUP, and diving, with cruise tours to spot wild dolphin pods swimming peacefully being highly praised by international travelers. The photogenic contrast woven between the surrounding beautiful mountain ranges and the azure ocean is spectacular....

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Kagoshima City

Situated on the eastern coast of Kagoshima Prefecture and looking directly toward the majestic active volcano "Sakurajima" across the water, "Kagoshima City" is a prestigious, beautifully historic castle city packed with the spirited energy of the Meiji Restoration samurai. Deep historical romance breathes deeply throughout the streets, from the designated national scenic Japanese garden "Sengan-en" to the panorama viewpoint of "Shiroyama Park," utterly overwhelming visiting international tourists. Along the vibrant gourmet avenues, visitors can casually savor top-tier delicacies like authentic "Kurobuta pork shabu-shabu" or specialty sweet potato shochu even from daytime, a highly popular dining culture. It is a magnificent...

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Iojima

Floating solitarily in the ocean south of the Satsuma Peninsula, the volcano island "Iojima" (Mishima Village) is an ultimate, hidden adventure destination home to the actively breathing volcano "Iodake," allowing visitors to directly experience Earth's raw tectonic life force. The standout marvel for international travelers is that the ocean colors inside the harbor transform dreamily into brilliant emerald-green or reddish-brown due to the volcano's mineral richness, an extraordinary panorama that completely astounds visiting adventurers. Bathing in the natural "Higashi Onsen," a free-flowing wild野天 bath perched directly along a sheer coastal cliff looking over the vast Pacific, is highly praised by...

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Nagashima Town

Situated at the northwesternmost tip of Kagoshima Prefecture and surrounded by the rich marine waters of the East China Sea and Yatsushiro Sea, "Nagashima Town" consists of several beautiful islands connected to the mainland by the magnificent "Kuronoseto Ohashi Bridge," serving as a hidden paradise for outdoor experiences and gourmet foodies. Exceptionally high-quality waves and scenic views make it immensely popular among international travelers carrying out scenic drives or cycling. The town is globally renowned as a "sacred home of yellowtail aquaculture" and premium authentic sweet potato shochu, with its high-level local gourmet dishes featuring ocean-fresh seafood being highly praised...

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Uono Flight Area

Situated atop a rugged coastal mountain ridge at an altitude of about 250 meters in Minamisatsuma City, the "Uono Flight Area" is a hidden sanctuary for paragliding enthusiasts worldwide, offering a supreme, grand panorama of the vast East China Sea's rias coastline and Japan's largest expansive "Fukiagehama" sand dunes from the best possible angle. Standing atop the launch point rewards you with an overwhelming sense of openness, and the paragliding tandem experience tours to fly like a bird catching the wind are immensely popular among international tourists. At dusk, visitors can luxuriously gaze upon a beautiful sunset sinking quietly into...

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Kakurehama

Revealing its shape from beneath the cobalt blue ocean only during specific low tides, "Kakure-hama Beach" on Yoron Island is a miraculous, phantom white sandbar longed for by beach lovers worldwide. Surrounded by an endlessly transparent emerald-green sea akin to crystal glass, the beauty of the pure white sand ripples is breathtakingly gorgeous, serving as an exceptionally photogenic masterpiece of natural artistry that deeply captivates international tourists. Accessible exclusively via boat, SUP, or sea kayak, the island reward visitors with a superb sense of private beach openness. Completely free from urban noise while brushed by a refreshing tropical breeze, it...

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Satsunan Kaigan Prefectural Natural Park

Sprawling across a vast coastal area from the southwestern tip of the Satsuma Peninsula to the Osumi Peninsula, the "Satsunan Coast Prefectural Natural Park" is a dynamic marine scenic destination where vertical sea cliffs, giant odd rocks carved out by waves of the Pacific Ocean, and powdery white sand beaches beautifully alternate in harmony. The park is packed with iconic scenic gems carrying high global renown, including the gorgeous silhouette of Mt. Kaimon (Satsuma Fuji) and Cape Nagasakibana, capturing the hearts of international outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Blessed with a warm climate nurturing a rich ecosystem of subtropical flora...

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Cape Sata

Jutting straight out from the rugged tip of the Osumi Peninsula in Minamiosumi Town, "Cape Sata" is mainland Japan's southernmost cape, standing as one of the country's most dynamic, edge-of-the-world coastal scenic power spots, with a sweeping grand panorama of the vast Pacific Ocean and East China Sea spreading before you. Standing atop the stylishly and beautifully renovated modern "Cape Sata Observatory" rewards you with an unobstructed, 360-degree widescreen view where you can see the distant silhouettes of the World Natural Heritage island Yakushima and Mt. Kaimon, a breathtakingly beautiful sight that will steal your breath away. The trails are...

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Kikai Town

Floating to the east of Amami Oshima as an isolated, raised coral-reef remote island, the whole area of "Kikai Town (Kikai Island)" is designated under the national park system, standing as a supreme, untouched hidden sanctuary where primitive natural landscapes still perfectly remain. The island features the "Sugar Road," a nationwide-famous straight cycling path piercing through vast sugarcane fields, alongside an endlessly transparent emerald-green sea, making it immensely popular among global travelers seeking scenic cycling adventures. It also holds beautifully retained coral stone walls bounding traditional island houses, whispering a wonderfully nostalgic pace. Perfectly free from the clutter of commercial...

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Hoseimaru

Based along the calm, exceptionally beautiful Oshima Strait in Setouchi Town, the "Hoseimaru" is a hidden, highly popular marine adventure professional fishing vessel providing world-class, authentic sea fishing (angling) and dynamic bluefin tuna aquaculture farm observation tours across Amami's emerald-green waters. Led by highly experienced, exceptionally friendly local captains (artisans), even complete beginners can safely and securely challenge deep-sea big-game fishing, and the thrilling moment of reeling in a massive luxury fish is deeply praised by active international travelers. The opportunity to luxuriously savor the ocean's rich bounty as peak-fresh sashimi directly on the boat is pure joy, serving as...

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Amami Airport

Situated on the northeasternmost tip of Amami Oshima, "Amami Airport" is a vibrant, cozy, and welcoming marine gateway infused with a rich tropical island charm, greeting domestic and international travelers visiting the mysterious World Natural Heritage island. Arriving at the compact, highly accessible terminal building instantly rewards you with a refreshing tropical sea breeze and an endlessly spreading blue sky and sea. The facility hosts an excellent variety of souvenir shops packed with regional specialty products from the mountains and ocean, alongside beautiful crafts of traditional Oshima Tsumugi silk and comfortable restaurants serving local delicacies like Keihan. Free from urban...

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