Kagoshima Trip Overview
This is a walking tour to visit the historic sites of a samurai residential area with a history of over 400 years. This is not a famous tourist destination, so it is rare to see tourists.
From Kagoshima Chuo Station, take a local line and go to a small town called “Kire” in the suburbs. From the train window, you can get a glimpse of ordinary people’s lives and beautiful views of Kagoshima Bay.
After arriving at Kiiri Station, take a community bus to the Samurai House Ruins. Then visit the shrine on the old fort hill, the cemetery of the lord’s clan, and a beautiful little creek, then return to Kiiri Station and disband.
If you want to go to the Ibusuki area in the afternoon, you can take a train at Kiiri Station.
This tour will have a maximum of 8 travelers.
Children must be over 6years old.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Kagoshima, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan
This is a walking tour to visit the historic sites of a samurai residential area with a history of over 400 years. This is not a famous tourist destination, so it is rare to see tourists.
From Kagoshima Chuo Station, take a local line and go to a small town called “Kire” in the suburbs. From the train window, you can get a glimpse of ordinary people’s lives and beautiful views of Kagoshima Bay.
After arriving at Kiiri Station, take a community bus to the Samurai House Ruins. Then visit the shrine on the old fort hill, the cemetery of the lord’s clan, and a beautiful little creek, then return to Kiiri Station and disband.
If you want to go to the Ibusuki area in the afternoon, you can take a train at Kiiri Station.
This tour will have a maximum of 8 travelers.
Children must be over 6years old.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: 旧麓田の田の神, Kiirecho, Kagoshima, 891-0203, Japan
Visit ancient samurai residential area built 400 years ago
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Minakata Shrine, 9136-イ Kiirechō, Kagoshima, 891-0203, Japan
Visit a shrine built on the hillside with an old fort
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: 香梅ヶ渕, 9152 Kiirechō, Kagoshima, 891-0203, Japan
Visit graveyard of the lords family, and take a rest beside beautiful stream
Duration: 30 minutes