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Cruises to Kagoshima

37 Reviews
Kagoshima (Photo:Sean Pavone/Shutterstock)

About Cruising to Kagoshima

Kagoshima is located on the southwest tip of Kyushu Island in Japan. Chances are, it will be either your first or last port on your cruise to Japan, depending on the direction your ship is traveling. The region's largest city, it's home to about 600,000 people and one really big, active volcano. The climate is balmier than what you'll find in more northerly cities, so don't be surprised when you see palm trees.

Kagoshima has long been a thriving port town and managed to trade with the outside world even when international trade was banned, thanks to the powerful Shimazu clan, which ruled there for many centuries. The area is famous for its Kurobuta pork and shochu, a liquor distilled from sweet potatoes, sugarcane or grains.

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Celebrity Millennium

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Northeast Asia Cruise

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Riviera

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Southeast Asia Cruise

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Westerdam

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China & Japan

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North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan Collector

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150 Night World Cruise

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Best Of Japan Cruise

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Best Of Japan Cruise

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132 Night Expedition Cruise

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Southern Japan

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Southeast Asia Cruise

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Far East Cruise

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16n Ultimate Japan, Vietnam & Singapore

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More about Kagoshima

Why Cruise to Kagoshima?

Pros:

The port is conveniently placed for day tours to the spectacular lava fields of Sakurajima volcano

Cons:

It is roughly 6 kilometers south of the city center and there are no subway stations nearby

Bottom Line:

Modern port with a picturesque coastal park, all in walking distance of shops and restaurants

Kagoshima Cruise Port Facilities?

Your ship will be docked about five miles south of the city center. The local tourist authority mans a small information center on the pier and usually operates shuttle buses to the downtown area; taxis are also available, but they're pricey.

Currency & Best Way to Get Money?

Yen is the currency used in Japan.

Language?

Japanese is the official language.


Kagoshima Cruise Reviews
Interesting port, and doable on your own if you're adventurous. There is a nice park area at the pier, with great views, but everything else is quite a bit away. We took the provided shuttle bus into town and rodeRead More
SignorinaPinguina
Picked the wrong excursion but the Kamikazi Peace Museum was very thought provoking.Read More
congy
Kagoshima Scenic Ride - included 3 hour tour We visited Shroyama Park where we enjoyed views of Kagoshima and sakurajima volcano spewing ash. We then stopped at the Reimeikan museum to view cultural artifacts. The eRead More
GVHarrier
Kagoshima has an active volcano that erupts up to 300 times a year, so good chance of actually seeing eruption while there for the day if lucky to witness. Eruption is brief so must spot before cloud of smoke dissipaRead More
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