This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- Sheraton Kagoshima 9:00 – 9:50 Sengan-en・Satsuma Glass Craft 11:19 – 11:40 Kagoshima Port (lunch) 12:00 – 12:15 Sakurajima Port – 12:35 Visitor Center 13:06 – 13:25 Yuhira Observatory 13:40 – 13:55 Sakurajima Port 14:05 – 14:20 Kagoshima Port – 15:00 Sheraton Kagoshima
Title: What Is a Private Kagoshima Tour with a Local Guide Like? A Guide's Report
The guests were seasoned senior travelers touring various parts of Japan, and they were great fans of Japanese culture and cuisine, happily enjoying purple sweet potato tart, mikan candy, jambo mochi, and matcha soft serve. For the sake of time efficiency, we had lunch during the ferry waiting time, choosing a grilled fish bento from the kiosk, and the guests said it was delicious and finished it completely. That very morning, Sakurajima erupted and there was a large amount of falling ash, which surprised them greatly, and they took photos of cars covered in ash. They also watched the video at the Satsuma Kiriko glass workshop and the visitor center with great interest.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Sengan-en～In front of Kagoshima Aquarium／Kagoshima Kotsu | 430JPY |
| Section 2 | Ferry | Kagoshima～Sakurajima Port | 250JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Sakurajima Port～Visitor Center Yunohira Observatory | 500JPY |
| Section 4 | Ferry | Sakurajima Port～Kagoshima | 250JPY |
| Total | 1,430JPY | ||
Experienced guide in Tokyo, Kanto, Kansai, Chugoku and Kyushu as lived in Tokyo, Yokohama, Kyoto, Shiga, Wakayama, Yamaguchi, Fukuoka and Kumamoto. Can introduce local favorite restaurants and shops in these areas. Flexible and tailored itinerary is available with car transport transportation. Can escort outdoor activities such as fishing and hiking. Can provide private tours at Sake breweries in Fukuoka and Saga area with personal networks. Respect and adapt to diverse cultures and religions as worked with colleagues around the world for 38 years.
Jun 7, 2026
Kim_K
Viator review: Kagoshima Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Beautiful, insightful and memorable!
We definitely had a beautiful, insightful and memorable…
Jun 7, 2026
Kim_K
Viator review: Kagoshima Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Beautiful, insightful and memorable!
We definitely had a beautiful, insightful and memorable day in Kagoshima. Kaz, our private guide, had excellent English and shared so much insight to the area from the volcano to Sochu!
We highly recommend this day tour. Our big bonus was the eruption that morning which made us appreciate the active personality of Sakurajima!