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.
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.
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.
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