Places worth the detour in Kagoshima

9 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Kagoshima, Japan, across 4 kinds of detour; natural wonders & landscapes are the largest group (4). Best known: Sakurajima. 7 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Nature & landscapes4 Built landmarks2 Fun & leisure2 Sacred sites1

All 9, ranked 9

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Sakurajima

Nature & landscapes · Renowned

Volcano and island located in Kagoshima prefecture, Japan

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2.Aira Caldera

Nature & landscapes · Notable

Supervolcano

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3.Kagoshima Bay

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Bay

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4.Kagoshima Castle

Built landmarks · 17th century · Hidden gem

Castle in Kagoshima, Kagoshima prefecture, Japan

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5.Mount Shiroyama

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Mountain in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan

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6.St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Kagoshima

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Church building in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan

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7.Kagoshima City Aquarium

Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem

Public aquarium in Kagoshima, Kagoshima prefecture, Japan

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8.Ichiuji Castle

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Castle ruins in Hioki, Japan

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9.Amuran

Fun & leisure · Hidden gem

Ferris wheel in Kagoshima, Japan

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