Walk & Talk with the Locals

Would you like to learn deeper about the local culture? Why don't you walk with the local English-speaking guide? Book your guide and walk with them. You can get some tips for your stay in Kagoshima.

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• Choose from 3 courses according to your interests
• Talk to the guide and get more tips to make your Kagoshima stay special!
  

Kagoshima is the only prefecture in Japan where its capital city has an active volcano right in the heart of the city. The active volcano “Sakurajima” is a symbol of Kagoshima. And Kagoshima has very unique culture and history. Join the walk with the local guides and make your stay fun!

Choose from 3 courses
A. Saurajima Volcano Walk
2.5-hour course with the local guide to get to Sakurajima volcano. Use your one-day pass and get a ferry and Island-view bus to walk around Sakurajima. How do the locals live on the active volcano? Why do they live? Find it out with us!

B. Last Samurai Walk
Kagoshima is known for the site of Meiji Restoration. It is said that Japan's modernization started from here. Our hero, Saigo-san was the key person. Who is he? How was Japan modernized in the 19th? Join this 2-hour walk to learn the history.

C. Local Religion Walk
Kagoshima city is a very unique place that has a temple, shrine and church in a very small section of the city. How do the locals pray? What do people believe and practice in daily life? You will learn from the guide through this 2-hour walk. 

A. Sakurajima

Price: 
7,150yen /person
* Including one-day pass for public transportation
* Applicable over 11 years old. The price is the same for children.

Duration:
2.5 hours
Start at 10:30am- 

Meeting Point:
Sakurajima ferry terminal
* Contact us if you are not sure how to get here from your accommodation.

Attendee Requirement:
Minimum 2 to Maximum 4 persons in a group
If your group is bigger than 4 persons, message us for the quotation.

Includes:
– English-speaking guide
– One-day Pass for public transportation

Not included:
– Personal Expense
– Drink

B. Samurai

Price: 
4,750yen /person
* Applicable over 11 years old. The price is the same for children.

Duration:
2 hours
Start at 10am- 

Meeting Point:
City-view bus stop of Shiroyama Observatory 
* Contact us if you are not sure how to get here from your accommodation.

Attendee Requirement:
Minimum 2 to Maximum 4 persons in a group
If your group is bigger than 4 persons, message us for the quotation.

Includes:
– English-speaking guide

Not included:
– Personal Expense
– Drink

C. Religion

Price: 
4,750yen /person
* Applicable over 11 years old. The price is the same for children.

Duration:
2 hours
Start at 10am- 

Meeting Point:
Xavier Park
* Contact us if you are not sure how to get here from your accommodation.

Attendee Requirement:
Minimum 2 to Maximum 4 persons in a group
If your group is bigger than 4 persons, message us for the quotation.

Includes:
– English-speaking guide

Not included:
– Personal Expense
– Drink

Note 

Book before
One week (negotiable)

Please wear comfortable shoes to walk around in the city.
Bring a water bottle, too.

Please check our cancellation policy.– If the tour is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, a notice will be sent by email before 6 PM (JST) 1 day prior to the tour. The guests will be able to reschedule/choose an alternative day or the tour fee paid will be fully refunded.