Kagoshima Prefecture (鹿児島県, Kagoshima-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyushu and the Ryukyu Islands. [2] Kagoshima Prefecture has a population of 1,564,175 (1 September 2022) and has a geographic area of 9,187 km 2 (3,547 sq mi).

The official guide to Kagoshima, in southernmost Kyushu, Japan. Find information about Kagoshima's beautiful landscapes, hot springs and outdoor activities, as well as food information such as where to get the freshest seafood, wagyu beef and local liquor.

Kagoshima Prefecture (鹿児島県, Kagoshima-ken) consists of the southernmost part of Kyushu and the northern half of the Nansei Shoto, the island group that stretches from Kyushu to Taiwan. The prefecture's former name is Satsuma.

Discover the top things to do in Kagoshima, known for the smoking volcano of Sakurajima in south Kyushu. Also explore the hot springs of Kirishima Onsen, the forests of Yakushima or the island of Amami.

2020年1月26日 · The vibrant city of Kagoshima is the capital of the wider Kagoshima Prefecture and is one of the nicest spots to start a visit to the island of Kyushu in Japan. The city is best known for the spectacular Sakurajima volcano which looms next to it and this is also a great place to use a base if you want to explore the neighboring islands of Okinawa.

At the southern tip of mainland Japan, Kagoshima Prefecture is nicknamed the “Naples of the East” for its bay and comfortable climate. The prefecture is incredibly active geologically and is home to the great volcanoes of Mt. Kirishima and Mt. Sakurajima.

Located at the southwestern tip of the island of Kyūshū, Kagoshima is the largest city in the prefecture by some margin. It has been nicknamed the " Naples of the Eastern world " for its bay location (Aira Caldera), hot climate, and emblematic stratovolcano, Sakurajima.

2021年5月13日 · Kagoshima prefecture is located at the south end of Kyushu, which is the southernmost of the four main islands in Japan. Here you can find the majestic cedar forests of Yakushima, active volcanoes such as Sakurajima, abundant hot …