Flights from Kagoshima Airport, Kagoshima

Fly to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ), capital city of the Prefecture at the tip of the island of Kyushu in Japan, for the vacation of a lifetime. The city is rife with historical locations where feudal Japan and legendary samurai Saigo Takamori resided. The ominous Sakurajima volcano shadows the city surrounded by lush forests and trails. Often called 'The Naples of the Eastern World', Kagoshima lives up to its namesake with warm weather and waterfront views of the Aira Caldera.

Attractions

Visit the Kagoshima City Aquarium where you can enjoy the multitude of marine life surrounding Japan with an immersive exhibit curving above you. The Tsurumaru Castle is the crown of the Satsuma reign, and despite being razed in battle many years ago, it is surrounded with beautiful gardens today. For your shopping pleasure, the Amu Plaza Kagoshima is complete with modern stores and local culture alike and even has the Amuran Ferris for panoramic views of the city. After that, consider taking a ferry to the Sakurajima Island to see the Volcanic Island as well as its diverse wildlife and flora.

Hints and tips

After you fly to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ), streetcars prove to be one of the easier ways to get around locally. Travelers and businessmen often take bullet trains and express bus routes to nearby cities on Kyushu. The city is also host to numerous summer festivals and cultural celebrations, such as The Summer Night Cruise and the Horseback Archery Festival.