KAGOSHIMA GAIGO GAKUIN SGG
Registered with Japan National Tourism Organization
COURSES
We offer two guided tour courses in Kagoshima City’s major tourist destinations:
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Sakurajima Volcano – Experience the dynamic volcanic landscape up close.
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Sengan-en Garden & House – Discover the rich history of the Shimadzu family.
Please note:
We do not meet at the port. Kindly make your way to the designated starting point of the tour.
Booking Process
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Submit the Booking Form (from 2 months to 2 weeks before the desired tour date)
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Receive a reservation confirmation email
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If a guide is found: Receive a payment information email (If no guide is available: Receive a cancellation notice)
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After payment is completed, receive an email with the guide’s details, including a photo and an emergency contact number (Please reply with your photo)
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Receive a final confirmation email
1) Sakurajima (3.5 h)
Meeting point
Sakurajima Ferry Terminal Kagoshima Port 2nd floor
Itinerary
9:30 Meet the guide
9:40 Take the ferry to Sakurajima (15 min.)
9:50 Tsukiyomi Shrine (15 min.)
10:10 Roadside Station (20 min.)
Walk to Sakurajima Visitor Centre (10 min.)
10:40 Sakurajima Visitor Centre/Nagisa Park (45 min.)
11:36-12:25 Take a sightseeing bus to Yunohira Observatory
12:45 Ferry back to Kagoshima Port (15 min.)
13:00 Kagoshima Port (End of tour)
*The time and route can be adjusted to fit your schedule.
*Kindly allow enough time to travel from your location to the meeting point.
If Kagoshima is your first port of entry into Japan, please note that immigration and quarantine may take 1–2 hours.
Service Charge
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5,000 yen for a group of up to 3 people
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2,500 yen per additional person (maximum 6 people)
Additional Costs
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Round-trip ferry to Sakurajima: 500 yen per person (260 yen for children under 13)
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Sightseeing bus: 500 yen per person (250 yen for children under 13)
Please note that the guide’s transportation and meal expenses are your responsibility.
Payment
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The total fee must be paid in advance. As a general rule, payment should be made via the online transfer service Wise. If paying in cash on the day, a 20% service charge will be added as a handling fee.
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Additionally, we kindly ask you to provide a light meal for our guide (e.g., noodles on the ferry: 500–1,000 yen) and a small sweet treat (e.g., soft-serve ice cream: 300 yen).
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While tipping is not customary in our culture, you are welcome to offer a gratuity of 1,000 yen to 3,000 yen to the guide.
2) Sengan-en (Garden & House)
(2.5 h / 3.5 h with a lunch option)
Meeting point
Sengan-en (In front of the ticket gate)
Itinerary
9:30 Meet the guide
Tour around the garden and House
12:00 End of tour
13:00 (With the lunch option) End of tour
*The time and route can be adjusted to fit your schedule.
*Kindly allow enough time to travel from your location to the meeting point.
If Kagoshima is your first port of entry into Japan, please note that immigration and quarantine may take 1–2 hours.
Service charge
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5,000 yen for a group of up to 3 people
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2,500 yen per additional person (max. 6 people)
Costs
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Entrance fee to Sengan-en: 1,600 yen per person (800 yen for children aged 7-18; Free for children aged 0-6)
*Our guides hold annual passes.
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Light snack (Janbo mochi rice dumplings with drink): 600 yen per person
*Kindly be aware that the guide's expenses are your responsibility.
Payment
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The total fee must be paid in advance. As a general rule, payment should be made via the online transfer service Wise. If paying in cash on the day, a 20% service charge will be added as a handling fee.
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While tipping is not customary in our culture, you are welcome to offer a gratuity of 1,000 yen to 3,000 yen to the guide.
Optional lunch
Around 2,000–3,200 yen per person