Tag Archives: Kagoshima

Over the rocks we go

Posted on 2014/11/25

Shiratani-Unsuikyo, White Valley of Clouds and Water

A magical ancient forest which was the inspiration for the landscape of Princess Mononoke (もののけ姫) by Hayao Miyazaki. This is another must-see location in Yakushima (屋久島) in Kagoshima Prefecture. From Kagoshima Port, you can choose to travel by high speed jetfoil boats or slower ferryboats. A high speed jetfoil boat costs 9100 yen for one way and 16700 yen for round trip (Round trip ticket is valid for 7 days). This will take you to either Miyanoura Port or Anbo Port in 2 to 3 hours. A slower ferryboat costs 4800 yen for one way and round trip ticket price varies according to peak seasons. Round trip ticket is 8300… Read More

Sakurajima 1

Posted on 2014/10/09

Venturing into Sakurajima

Sakurajima (桜島) is an active volcano located in Kagoshima prefecture in Kyushu. It’s easily accessible by ferries that run from Kagoshima Port to the Sakurajima Ferry Terminal. If you are traveling from Tokyo or Yokohama city, you can get to Kagoshima city by Solaseed Air (low-cost airline). It’s cheap, comfortable and they provide English language services for foreign travelers. Even though it’s a low-cost airline, they serve free drinks to passengers during the 1 hour 45 minutes flight from Tokyo Haneda airport to Kagoshima airport. Sakurajima    桜島 It’s a spectacular view from Kagoshima city. The photo below was taken from the Shiroyama Observatory in a park located near Kagoshima station…. Read More