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.
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.
Tour Itinerary
- Marine Port Kagoshima 8:30 – Kagoshima Port 9:20 – 9:35 Sakurajima Port – 10:00 Kurokami Buried Torii 10:15 – 10:40 Yunohira Observatory 11:00 – 11:15 Footbath 11:30 – Sakurajima Port 11:45 – 12:00 Kagoshima Port – 12:20 Sengan-en 13:00 – 13:30 Tenmonkan (black pork cuisine at "Ichi Ni San") 14:30 – 14:40 Statue of Saigo Takamori 14:45 – 14:50 Terukuni Shrine 15:00 – 15:30 Marine Port Kagoshima
What Is a Private Sakurajima and Kagoshima Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
I was a little worried that the group might get tired in the crowds and intense summer heat during the Obon period, but the guests stayed energetic and enjoyed the day very much. At Sakurajima, they were amazed by the power of the volcanic eruptions and by the fact that more than 3,000 people live there, and they were delighted to try a foot bath for the first time. When Mount Kaimon came into view from the observation deck, I told them it is said to be the most beautiful conical volcano in Japan, and they enthusiastically took photos. The guests loved the restaurant interior and the steamed black pork dish at lunch, telling me it was "the best lunch of this cruise tour."
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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.
Sep 19, 2026
Romy_B
Kagoshima guided tour with driver
Viator review: Kagoshima Shore Excursion: Custom Car Tour, Licensed Guide
Everyone in our group agreed this…
Sep 19, 2026
Romy_B
Kagoshima guided tour with driver
Viator review: Kagoshima Shore Excursion: Custom Car Tour, Licensed Guide
Everyone in our group agreed this was the best tour we did during our 12 day cruise to Japan & S. Korea. Kaz was an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and informative. We enjoyed every one of our tour stops and our lunch was delicious.
Sep 2, 2026
Lee_T
A wonderful day in Port
Viator review: Kagoshima Shore Excursion: Custom Car Tour, Licensed Guide
We had a wonderful private tour…
Sep 2, 2026
Lee_T
A wonderful day in Port
Viator review: Kagoshima Shore Excursion: Custom Car Tour, Licensed Guide
We had a wonderful private tour with our guide Kaz. The vehicle was very comfortable and our driver was very professional. Kaz was great communicating with us prior to the tour and on the day communicating our meeting time at the port, everything was seamless.
Kaz let us customize our tour and also arranged a delicious authentic Japanese lunch. We had a wonderful day and the extra service was amazing. We would definitely recommend this tour.
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!