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Kagoshima

City · Kagoshima Prefecture, 🇯🇵 Japan
Population 593,754
Area 548 km²
Time zone Asia/Tokyo
Official website www.city.kagoshima.lg.jp
Kagoshima

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Kagoshima Essentials

Kagoshima is dominated by Sakurajima, one of the world's most active volcanoes situated across Kinko Bay. The city served as the seat of the powerful Shimazu clan, whose legacy remains at the Sengan-en garden and the ruins of Kagoshima Castle. As a gateway for Western influence, the area played a crucial role in Japan’s Meiji Restoration, history now preserved at the Reimeikan museum. Visitors can access the volcanic peninsula via a 24-hour ferry or explore the hillside Hirakawa Zoo which offers views of the smoking peak.

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Museums & History

Kagoshima’s history is defined by the influential Shimazu clan and the legacy of Saigo Takamori, a key figure in the Meiji Restoration. This collection includes Sengan-en, a 17th-century landscape garden and villa, and the Reimeikan, situated on the former site of Kagoshima Castle. Monuments and museums dedicated to Saigo Takamori trace his life from his rise as a samurai leader to his final moments during the Satsuma Rebellion. The Nagashima Museum adds a cultural dimension with its collection of Satsuma ware and regional art.

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Parks & Gardens

Kagoshima’s green spaces range from historic architectural sites to volcanic landscapes. Ishibashi Park preserves Edo-period masonry, while Sakurajima Dinosaur Park features life-sized prehistoric models against the backdrop of an active volcano. Extensive municipal grounds like Kinkouwan Park offer panoramic views of Kinko Bay and an H-II rocket model. For recreation, Kagoshima Kenko-no-mori and Fureai Sports Land provide aquatic facilities and sports fields, while the Sightseeing Agriculture Park focuses on hands-on harvesting and agricultural education.

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Kagoshima — Map

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, October, November

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 8°) · extremes 2°–18°
  • 6° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 9°) · extremes 2°–20°
  • 7° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Fair
  • 17° (feels like 13°) · extremes 4°–22°
  • 10° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 21° (feels like 18°) · extremes 9°–24°
  • 14° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 24° · extremes 14°–27°
  • 18° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Fair
  • 27° (feels like 28°) · extremes 19°–29°
  • 22° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 23°–32°
  • 26° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 34°) · extremes 25°–33°
  • 26° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Fair
  • 29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 20°–31°
  • 24° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 25° (feels like 24°) · extremes 14°–29°
  • 19° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 20° (feels like 18°) · extremes 8°–25°
  • 14° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 10°) · extremes 3°–20°
  • 8° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Japanese Yen JPY ¥ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
118
Electricity
Type A / Type B
100 V · 60 Hz
Languages
Japanese
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+81
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Tours & Activities

Sakurajima
Drive
Sengan-En
Drive
Kagoshima Castle

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