Kagoshima
in Kagoshima Shi of Kagoshima-ken, Japan

How to get there and get around
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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
31.567 and 130.550 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 31° 34' 0" and E 130° 33' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:29 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:09 am and 6:35 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-30.700 and -50.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Solidao
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Kagoshima

Kagoshima in Kagoshima Shi (Kagoshima-ken) with it's 555,352 habitants is a city located in Japan about 598 mi (or 962 km) south-west of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Kagoshima is now 08:29 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Kagoshima, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Kagoshima Airport in a distance of 19 mi (or 31 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Yakushima in a distance of 85 mi (or 137 km), South. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Tarumizu, Hioki, Aira, Minamikyushu and Kirishima. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 61 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 62 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Chance of rainfall 30%
Air Humidity 70%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

19°C (66 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

21°C (70 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

22°C (71 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

KAGOSHIMA SUNROYAL HOTEL

Address
0,8 mi
1-8-10 YOJIRO
890-8581 Kagoshima-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Lexton Kagoshima

Address
1,5 mi
4 20, YAMANOKUCHI CHO, KAGOSHIMA SHI, KAGOSHIMA 892 0844, JAPAN.
8920844 Yamanokuchi-Cho,,Kagoshima-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Toyoko Inn Kagoshima-chuo-eki Higashi-guchi

Address
1,1 mi
26-25 Chuo-cho
890-0053 Kagoshima-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 23:59
Weekend: closed


Toyoko Inn Kagoshima-chuo-eki Nishi-guchi

Address
1,4 mi
2-28-10 Nishida,
890-0046 Kagoshima-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Urbic Kagoshima

Address
1,4 mi
1 3 1, TAKE, KAGOSHIMA SHI, KAGOSHIMA, 890 0045, JAPAN.
8900045 Kagoshima Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


JR Kyushu Hotel Kagoshima

Address
1,3 mi
1 1 2, TAKE, KAGOSHIMA 890 0045, JAPAN.
8900045 Kagoshima-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kagoshima

Address
1,2 mi
Chuo-cho 11
890-0053 Kagoshima-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Rembrandt Hotel Kagoshima-Resort Best Western

Address
1,0 mi
22-1 Kamoike-Shinmachi
890-0064 Kagoshima
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


(RYOKAN) Hotel Well View Kagoshima

Address
0,8 mi
2 4 25, YOJIRO, KAGOSHIMA SHI, KAGOSHIMA, 890 0062, JAPAN.
8900062 Kagoshima Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Taisei

Address
1,4 mi
1 4 23, Nishida, Kagoshima city, Kagoshima 890 0046, Japan.
8900046 Nishida,,Kagoshima-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Japan ancient pot of Yayoi Era excavation exhibited at Kagoshima University

Published: January 17, 2015
Length: 23:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JAPAN KAGOSHIMA GUIDE

Japanese Ancient Ceramics Pots These ceramics were made during Yayoi Period. Yayoi period dates back to around BC 300 - AD 300. Those ceramic pots were all excavated in Kagoshima Prefecture.


SAKURAJIMA Volcano Viewed from my apartment room, Kagoshima, Japan!

Published: January 28, 2015
Length: 45:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JAPAN KAGOSHIMA GUIDE

I took the video of SAKURAJIMA from my apartment. It is great to have this view every morning! Sakurajima is an active volcano. Its height is 1117 meters above sea level. Because Kagoshima...


Kagoshima University Students Communication Plaza, many Japanese Collage Students!

Published: January 20, 2015
Length: 22:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JAPAN KAGOSHIMA GUIDE

Kagoshima University, Japan Recently Built Student Communication Plaza. There are shops, restaurant, self-study room and staff office. Only shops sell some Kagoshima University original goods...


INAMORI Academy Building in Kagoshima University (Donated by Mr. Kazuo INAMORI)

Published: January 30, 2015
Length: 05:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JAPAN KAGOSHIMA GUIDE

This building was donated by Mr. Kazuo Inamori. Kagoshima University has been proud of his enterprising spirit. Mr. Inamori graduated from Kagoshima University in 1955. After graduation,...


Shochu Spirits School in Kagoshima University! Unique! Why not Study about Alcohol Drink?

Published: February 02, 2015
Length: 30:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JAPAN KAGOSHIMA GUIDE

There is a Shochu School in Kagoshima University! Official name of the school is Education and Research Center for Fermentation Studies (ERCDS). At this school, you can learn culture, history,...


New Year Decoration! Appearance of Kindergarten of Kagoshima University, Japan

Published: January 09, 2015
Length: 05:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JAPAN KAGOSHIMA GUIDE

During New Year, pairs of Kado-Matsu were placed on both sides of gate of the building in order to welcome the God. * "Kado" means "gate", while "Matsu" means "pine trees". Except for pine...


Kagoshima Prefecture Government Office : Tourist Destination

Published: January 13, 2015
Length: 31:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JAPAN KAGOSHIMA GUIDE

It is recommended to take lunch or have a cup of tea at the restaurant at the top floor, where you can have a good view of the whole Kagoshima City and Sakurajima. For more information about...


Useful Tip for Japan Trip! How to leave Japan's Coin Parking Lot. Check before you come to Japan!

Published: January 01, 2015
Length: 02:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JAPAN KAGOSHIMA GUIDE

This movie shows you how to leave the coin parking lot. * When you park the car, you do not have to pay money. * When you pay money, the bar under the car goes down automatically and your...


USEFUL Transportation! Turn of Yellw City Tram at Korimoto Station in Kagoshima City

Published: January 11, 2015
Length: 34:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JAPAN KAGOSHIMA GUIDE

For more information about Kagoshima, Japan, E-mail me at kshoichiro@gmail.com Visit my WEBSITE at: http://www.kagoshimalove.com/ Follow me on TWITTER at: https://twitter.com/loverkagoshima.


Dwelling Site of Yayoi Era at Ichinomiya-Shrine, Kagoshima City, Japan

Published: January 13, 2015
Length: 34:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JAPAN KAGOSHIMA GUIDE

Here is the dwelling site of Yayoi Period (BC300 - AD 300) This dwelling site was discovered just after 1945. This discovery encouraged Kagoshima people who were exhausted by World War 2, ...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kagoshima University

, or Kadai is a Japanese national university located in Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. There are three campuses: Shimoarata: Faculty of Fisheries Sakuragaoka: Faculty of Medicine Korimoto: Faculties of Engineering, Science, Agriculture, Education, Humanities and Literature The University's Nansei-Toko Observatory for Earthquakes and Volcanoes is represented on the national Coordinating Committee for Earthquake Prediction.

Located at 31.5717, 130.545 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Japanese national universities, Universities and colleges in Kagoshima Prefecture

Kagoshima-Chūō Station

Kagoshima-Chūō Station is a major railway station in Kagoshima, Japan, operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu). It is the southern terminus of the Kyushu Shinkansen and is located on the Kagoshima Main Line and Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line. Before the Kyushu Shinkansen opened in 2004, the station was called Nishi-Kagoshima Station .

Located at 31.5837, 130.542 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kagoshima Prefecture, Kagoshima

Kagoshima Botanical Garden

The Kagoshima Botanical Garden, variously known as Kagoshima Tropical Botanical Garden, Kagoshima Tropical Vegetation Park, or Kagoshima Prefecture Botanical Gardens, is a botanical garden located at 1-7-15 Yojiro, Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan. It is open daily to the public. The garden was founded in 1971, and contains tropical plants from around the world, including palms, orchids, and cacti.

Located at 31.5706, 130.563 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Botanical gardens in Japan, Kagoshima, Gardens in Kagoshima Prefecture

Shigakukan University

Shigakukan University is a private university in Kirishima, Kagoshima, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1907, and it was chartered as a women's university in 1979. In 1999, it became a co-ed institution and adopted the present name.

Located at 31.5589, 130.543 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1907, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Kagoshima Prefecture

Kagoshima Women's Junior College

Kagoshima Women's Junior College is a private women's junior college in Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan, established in 1965.

Located at 31.5825, 130.551 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Japanese junior colleges, Educational institutions established in 1965, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Kagoshima Prefecture

Minami-Kagoshima Station

Minami-Kagoshima Station is a railway station located in Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan. The station opened in 1944.

Located at 31.5545, 130.543 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Kamoike Ballpark

Kamoike Ballpark, also known as Kamoike Kagoshima Prefectural Baseball Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Kagoshima, Japan. It is currently used mostly for baseball matches. The stadium was originally opened in 1970 and has a capacity of 30,000 spectators.

Located at 31.5646, 130.558 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Baseball venues in Japan, Multi-purpose stadiums in Japan, Sports venues in Kagoshima Prefecture

Kagoshima Kamoike Stadium

Kagoshima Kamoike Stadium, also known as Kamoike Kagoshima Prefectural Sports Park Athletic Stadium (鹿児島県立鴨池運動公園陸上競技場), is a multi-purpose stadium in Kagoshima, Japan. It is currently used mostly for football and rugby union matches. It is the home stadium of Volca Kagoshima and F.C. Kagoshima of the Kyūshū League and Je Vrille Kagoshima of the women's L. League West. The stadium was originally opened in 1972 and has an official capacity of 19,952 spectators.

Located at 31.5648, 130.56 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Japan, Rugby union stadiums in Japan, Multi-purpose stadiums in Japan, Sports venues in Kagoshima Prefecture

Kōrimoto Station (JR Kyushu)

Kōrimoto Station is a train station located in Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan. The station opened in 1986.

Located at 31.5656, 130.542 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Kagoshima Prefectural Government Building

The Kagoshima Prefectural Government Building is a skyscraper located in Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Construction of the 93-metre, 18-storey skyscraper was finished in 1996.

Located at 31.5604, 130.558 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Government buildings completed in 1996, Kagoshima, Skyscrapers in Japan, Government buildings in Japan, Buildings and structures in Kagoshima Prefecture, Skyscrapers between 50 and 99 meters

Kagoshima Immaculate Heart College

Kagoshima Immaculate Heart College is a private junior college in the city of Kagoshima in Japan. It was established in 1960, and has been attached to Kagoshima Immaculate Heart University since 1994.

Located at 31.5642, 130.538 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Japanese junior colleges, Universities and colleges in Kagoshima Prefecture

Districts of the same city

These districts belong to Kagoshima.

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Kagoshima.

capture of the webcam Kagoshima: Tanegashima Space Center

Kagoshima: Tanegashima Space Center, Kagoshima (source)

capture of the webcam Kagoshima: Sakura Island

Kagoshima: Sakura Island, Kagoshima (source)

capture of the webcam Kagoshima: City − KKB − Sakura Island View

Kagoshima: City − KKB − Sakura Island View, Kagoshima (source)

capture of the webcam Kagoshima: City − Sky View

Kagoshima: City − Sky View, Kagoshima (source)

capture of the webcam Kagoshima: Sakura Island

Kagoshima: Sakura Island, Kagoshima (source)

capture of the webcam Kagoshima: Tarumizu City

Kagoshima: Tarumizu City, Kagoshima (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kagosima, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima, Kagoshimashi, كاغوشيما, Kagošima, KOJ, 鹿児島市, かごしまし, 鹿児島, かごしま, カゴシマ, カゴシマシ, 가고시마 시, Кагошима, 鹿儿岛市