Private Tour

Kagoshima Highlights Private Tour, Sakurajima Volcano and more

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

You can customize your tour by choosing where you want to go in 7 hours, or you can customize a 8-hour or 6-hour tour.

Sakurajima, a trapezoidal volcano towering over Kagoshima Bay is a real active volcano that erupts an average of 200 times a year. Feel the wonder of nature while soaking in Japan's longest 100-meter foot bath. Drive to the observatory, the highest point a person can reach and see the surface up close.

Enjoy Japan's best Wagyu beef yakiniku, black pork, ramen and more in Tenmonkan, the most lively shopping area

Sengan-en is a serene traditional garden of 12 acres built in 1658. A lord's villa has been loved for generations. A world heritage site of modernization projects and a sophisticated crystal-cut glass factory

Whiskey Distilleries, Mars & Kanosuke. Japan produces some of the best whiskey in the world. The deep aroma wafting from the barrels filled with whiskey

Chiran Peace Museum, samurai residence & garden

Natural Artisan Amber Rice Vinegar, Sandbath & more

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

guide fee

A 7-hour chartered taxi: average price is 34,000JPY for up to 3 people, 46,000JPY for up to 8 people

Round trip fare for Sakurajima ferry: 500JPY per person, and 4,700JPY for cars depending on the size

Sengan-en

(you & guide)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Sakurajima Visitor Center

Watch 13 minutes Movie about the real volcanic acitivies on English subtitle, some pannels to explain the past explosive eruptions, vegetations after eruptions and the real life with the active volcano.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Sakurajima Nagisa Foot Bath Park

One of the largest footbaths in Japan with a length of 100 meters. It uses natural hot springs with a source temperature of 42 degrees that gush out from 1,000 meters underground. When you soak in the reddish-brown footbath, your body will be warmed up and relaxed. Take a break while looking out at Kagoshima Bay spreading out in front of you or Sakurajima towering behind you.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Kagoshima Highlights Private Tour, Sakurajima Volcano and more

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Booked on short notice...
Bai H,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Booked on short notice and with a huge family yet Hitomi was able to accommodate us. Hitomi is very knowledgeable and provided us with an excellent tour. The Wagyu beef lunch was excellent. Very easy to communicate with. Would highly recommend.
Hitomi is the best guide in Kagoshima!
Jason S,
Jun 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Despite the constant rain, the tour was still fantastic. The volcano and surrounding areas were beautiful. The old historic villa was fascinating and the gardens beautiful. We had the best tour guide Hitomi! Her knowledge and experience were exceptional and her English was excellent. The Wagyu beef lunch was the best meal of our entire trip thus far - excellent recommendation! We enjoyed our day with Hitomi very much. Just one point of clarification for those who are booking, the Taxi for the day is about $325 on top of the Viator fees. Well worth it for a large nice private van, but plan your trip and budget accordingly.
Strongly Recommended
Steffen S,
Apr 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Went on a tour with two young children. Experienced a flexible, friendly and knowledgeable guide! Expectations surpassed here! Recommended.
Super guide, super tour!
carolll29,
Mar 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We couldn't have asked for a better guide. Hitomi was friendly, knowledgeable and spoke good English. She recommended a restaurant for lunch that served an authentic wagyu beef lunch that was amazing, everyone enjoyed it. We filled the trip with the best highlights of the area, enjoying a foot spa from the volcanic hot springs along the way. Hitomi explained what we were visiting in detail, which was most interesting. I would highly recommend this tour and guide.
Great guide, great experience!
Geoffrey L,
Dec 26, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Our guide, Hitomi, was excellent. We booked two days of private tour and were able to explore Kagoshima, Sakurajima, Chikan, and Ibusuki. She was knowledgeable, personable, and enjoyable. My family and I really enjoyed her and the tour. Would definitely recommend her!