Private Tour

Kagoshima Custom Tour with Private Car and Driver

Overview

Available languages

Chinese (Taiwan)

Japanese

English

Chinese (China)

Spanish

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover the sights of Kagoshima that interest you the most on this customizable sightseeing tour. Alongside your private driver and guide, make an itinerary of your desired attractions or get recommendations to create your perfect day. Whether you want to focus on samurai, culture, shopping, or Japanese history, this tour has everything covered for you.

We are a local travel agency in Kagoshima. Travel agency license is Kagoshima Prefecture Governor Registration No. 3-280

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Natural Sand Bath Center 'Saraku'　 Those with symptoms of high blood pressure (180/100 mmHG or more), heart disease, arrhythmia, angina pectoris, lung disease, pregnancy, inflammation, and fever cannot bathe. Refrain from drinking alcohol before bathing.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Domestic Travel Accident Insurance

Bottled water

Customizable tour of 2-3 sites selected from your “What to Expect” list

Air-conditioned vehicle

Other personal expenses

Meal expenses for yourself and guide and driver

Gratuities

Sakurajima Ferry Boarding Fee and Vehicle Fare

All admission fees

Fuel Fees, Toll Fees, Parking Fees,

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Sengan-en

Sengan-en is a Japanese style stately home and landscape garden along the coast north of downtown Kagoshima.　 Sengan-en was built in 1658 as one of the residences of the powerful Shimadzu clan. One of the garden's most striking features is its use of active volcano Sakurajima and Kagoshima Bay as borrowed scenery. The gardens cover 50,000 square meters and include calming ponds, bubbling streams, mysterious shrines, a bamboo grove, and a mountain hiking trail. Visit Tsurugane Shrine and pray to become more beautiful, or the unusual Cat Shrine and pray for the health and longevity of your feline friend! The expansive house provides a glimpse into the lifestyle of one of Japan’s most influential feudal lords, and hosted Edward VIII of the UK and Nicholas II of Russia among others. See the rooms that the lord spent his daily life in and enjoy the view of the gardens and scenery beyond as only a samurai lord could.

1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Not Included

Shoko Shuseikan Museum

Kyu Shuseikan Kikai Kojo(Shouko Shuseikan) The extant oldest western-style factory building in Japan. The exhibits currently showcase items related to the Satsuma domain's modernization projects.

10 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

a group for max 23

Microbuses
Pickup included

a group for max 30

medium size bus
Pickup included

a group for max 4

ALPHARD/ELGRAND/JUMBO TAXI: TOYOTA ALPHARD or NISAN ELGRAND or JUMBO TAXI
Pickup included

a group for max 7

JUMBO TAXI　
Pickup included

a group for max 11

TOYOTA HIACE COMMUTER
Pickup included

a group for max 40

large sightseeing bus
Pickup included

a group for 2 ppl (economy)

TOYOTA COMFORT (sedan)
Pickup included

a group for 2 ppl (deluxe)

TOYOTA CROWN/LEXUS/ALPHARD
Pickup included

a group for 1ppl (economy)

Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup included

Reviews

4.96

25 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Thank you Cozy & Tada!
Wilfredo S,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
As frequent travelers to Japan, our family was impressed by the quality of this tour. Our tour guides displayed an excellent the level of professionalism and hospitality. Especially as we traveled with someone in a wheelchair, Mr. Tada and Ms. Cozy were very observant and accommodated to our travel groups specific needs and requests. Furthermore, they engaged well with the kids - teaching them origami and actively conversing with them. Both of them were proficient in English and were very fun and amiable people. Furthermore, the tour itself was very fascinating and their commentary provided profound insight into Japanese history. They also brought us to try different local foods, like black pork tonkatsu/soba and the most delicious matcha ice cream. I would definitely recommend this tour to anybody traveling with family and enjoy the beauty of Kagoshima.
Wonderful day in Kagoshima!
Wai C,
Nov 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful time in Kagoshima with a well thought out itinerary by Tabikago Tourss. They accommodated our large group of 18 and made the day very memorable with a very knowledgeable guide Ted San, accompanied by the tour operator Tada San In a very comfortable minibus. Communication was great and they made Kagoshima one of the highlights of our trip Having visited Senganen Gardens and experiencing the Volcanic sand baths. Tada San Was very thoughtful and even arranged for a lovely lunch in the local specialty of black pork at a local Restaurant which was Incredibly delicious. By far, this was one of the more memorable tours of our Japan trip and a highlight of our family reunion. Thank you again Tada San and Ted San for a wonderful day.
Nice day in beautiful prefecture of Japan.
Kevin S,
Oct 20, 2024
- Viator
4.00
Pleasant tour guide and associates. Great minibus and venues. Very nice day. Ted, our guide, is full of knowledge but has a soft voice. It would have been nice to have him on a microphone when outside the bus. Difficult to hear him unless you were standing by him. Felt a little rushed on sites and we were told we could stay a little longer to see the places, but at $400.00 US per hour.
A day to remember with Tada and Mio …
Robert H,
Sep 15, 2024
- Viator
5.00
It was a wonderful day with Tada and Mio, who spoke English very well. They were very prompt with having to divert from the planned itinerary due to a personal unforeseen incident. They even went out of their way to make special accommodations. A visit to Sengan-en is highly recommended. One could spend a day strolling the gardens and enjoying the beautiful views of Sakurajima and Kinko Bay. Having Tada as your professional tour guide will also make it memorable. You’ll need to book a tour with him to find out why.
Fantastic Private and Custom Cruise Excursion
Tracey D,
Jul 15, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Our tour was through the Tabikago tour agency and Tada did an amazing job scheduling what was an excellent and enjoyable tour for our family. From the start, he made sure we knew about a potential customs delay and ensured that our itinerary worked around that issue. He set us up with Tachi and Koji for the day which included a beautiful tour of the Chiran Peace Museum, samurai houses and soba noodle making and lunch. We finished the day with a private tour and tasting at a whisky distillery. It was a terrific day and Koji even had gifts for our kids. I can’t say enough about this tour. Thank you again.