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Tropical coast, ancient forest, volcanic rumbles

Seaside Kagoshima faces Japan's most active volcano, Sakurajima. Natural thrills abound. Swim or SUP Isso Beach while smoke billows from daily rumbles. Ferry closer and e-bike the island to feel drifting ash. Then hike the ancient forest on Yakushima to 7200-year-old cedar Jomonsugi.

Fun things to do: Kagoshima

  • Feel volcanic ash settle on you at Sakurajima island
  • Swim with a volcanic backdrop at Iso Beach
  • Hike to Sengan-en Villa gardens for volcano views
  • Make-believe it's 1601 at Kagoshima Castle ruins and its lotus-filled moat
  • Sip Kagashima's imo-shochu sweet-potato alcohol from Kiriko engraved glass

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