Reasons to Choose Japan
Life in Japan by Specific Areas
Kagoshima
Summary
Kagoshima is rich in attractive tourist resources such as the rich nature in each season, distinctive islands, famous places with profound history, abundant high-quality hot springs, on the vast land of 600 km from north to south under the warm climate. Kagoshima has two World Heritage Sites and various "Japan's No. 1" such as the production volume of black cows, pigs, sweet potatoes, broad bean, yellowtail, amberjacks, eels; the number of crane flying here; and, the landing confirmation number of sea turtles.
*This map does not include topographical features and island areas and does not cover the entire area of Japan.
Access
- If arriving by plane
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There is also Amami Airport in Kagoshima Prefecture's Amami area, and Tokunoshima Airport in the Tokunoshima area.
From Tokyo
Haneda Airport
1 hour 50 minutesKagoshima Airport
- If arriving by Shinkansen or train
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The other Shinkansen station in the prefecture is Sendai Station.
From Tokyo
Tokyo Station
6 hours 46 minutesKagoshima-Chuo Station
Famous places / spots recommended by locals
Sand steamed hot spring
A natural sand steamed hot spring, embedding the body into geothermally warmed sand, is unique in the world. After embedding for about 10 minutes, it warms up from the core of the body and sweat will gush out from the entire body. Why don't you heal your fatigue while enjoying the seascape?
Photos provided by Kagoshima Prefecture Tourism Federation
Yakushima
Yakushima is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. The highlight here is Yakusugi, an old Japanese cedar that is said to be over 2000 years old. It will be a hard mountain climbing for 5 hours one way, but even just a look at Yakusugi will blow away your fatigue.
Photos provided by Kagoshima Prefecture Tourism Federation
Foods recommended by locals
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Kagoshima-kurobuta (black pork)
If you visit Kagoshima, you should definitely try Kagoshima-kurobuta. Kagoshima-kurobuta, carefully raised on a diet containing sweet potatoes, is characterized by the sweetness of fat and the refreshing taste. You can try it as pork cutlet, shabu-shabu or kakuni (boiled cube).
Photos provided by Kagoshima Prefecture Tourism Federation
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Kaghoshima black beef
Kagoshima black cows shine as The National Champion of Wagyu (Japanese cows). Kagoshima black cows raised in Kagoshima, the No. 1 place to produce wagyu in Japan, provides the highest grade of beef with fine and beautiful marbled meat, mellow richness and umami. Please try it with your favorite menu such as steak or grilled meat.
Photos provided by Kagoshima Prefecture Tourism Federation
Climate (temperature / precipitation)
Kagoshima Prefecture is long vertically and straddles the temperate and subtropical zones, making for different climates in the northern and southern regions. In the middle of winter, temperatures in the northern region can drop below freezing, while the southern region is warm enough for canola flowers to bloom even in January.
Monthly temperature/precipitation
(Source: Japan Meteorological Agency)
Cost of living
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Rent
40,098 yen
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Electricity, gas, and water costs
7,885 yen
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Ramen
(Eating out)
612 yen
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White bread (1 kg)
517 yen
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Milk (1ℓ)
270 yen
*Source
- Rent
“Housing and Land Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Average rent per month (excluding free rent) for privately rented apartments/houses (exclusively residential dwelling) with a total floor area of 29m2 or less in each prefectural capital - Electricity, gas, and water costs
“Family Income and Expenditure Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Per capita expenditure calculated as the monthly average of total annual expenditures on utilities (electricity, gas, and water) per household in each prefectural capital, divided by the average number of members in each household - Eating out (Ramen) / White bread (1kg) / Milk (1ℓ)
“Retail Price Survey (Trend Survey): August 2024,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Related links
Number of international students by country
China
Nepal
Vietnam
Total number of international students in Japan: 279,274
Total number of international students in Kagoshima Prefecture: 942
Based on 2023 “Annual Survey of International Students in Japan”
List of universities in each area
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