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Ibusuki, Kanoya, Osumi Peninsula
Kagoshima
4.2
Ibusuki, Kanoya, Osumi Peninsula
Kagoshima
4.2
￥1,000～￥1,999
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Ibusuki, Kanoya, Osumi Peninsula
The Osumi Peninsula is known for its abundant nature, including forests full of negative ions, flowers, autumn leaves, waterfalls, and more. Popular power spots include the giant natural cave "Mizonokuchi Cave" and scenic spots such as "Sata Cape," where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the area. In the city of Uchinoura, known as the rocket launch city, there are many spots that space enthusiasts, as well as children, will be thrilled to visit, including powerful rocket launch pads and space observation centers. You can take many photos that you will want to show off to everyone. Let's get a lot of power from nature!
Ibusuki, Kanoya, Osumi Peninsula
5 Highlights
01
Kamikawa Otaki Park
A park full of negative ions with a powerful waterfall
In the park, there are Kamikawa Otaki Falls and a small waterfall, with a width of 30m and a height of 25m. You can experience the grandeur of nature by walking on suspension bridges of various sizes and in forest clearings. If you climb up to "Rainbow Suspension Bridge Otaki Bridge" at 68m, you can enjoy a panoramic view and a 130m-long aerial stroll!
01
Kamikawa Otaki Park
A park full of negative ions with a powerful waterfall
In the park, there are Kamikawa Otaki Falls and a small waterfall, with a width of 30m and a height of 25m. You can experience the grandeur of nature by walking on suspension bridges of various sizes and in forest clearings. If you climb up to "Rainbow Suspension Bridge Otaki Bridge" at 68m, you can enjoy a panoramic view and a 130m-long aerial stroll!
02
Kanoya City Railway Museum
A museum where you can learn about the history of the former Japanese National Railways Osumi Line
This museum allows you to learn about the history of the railway on the former Japanese National Railways Osumi Line. Inside the museum, there are many materials that even non-railway enthusiasts can enjoy, such as dioramas and exhibits that remind visitors of the past. When you visit, be sure to get a commemorative ticket.
02
Kanoya City Railway Museum
A museum where you can learn about the history of the former Japanese National Railways Osumi Line
This museum allows you to learn about the history of the railway on the former Japanese National Railways Osumi Line. Inside the museum, there are many materials that even non-railway enthusiasts can enjoy, such as dioramas and exhibits that remind visitors of the past. When you visit, be sure to get a commemorative ticket.
03
Cape Sata
Panorama viewed from Japan's oldest Cape Sata Lighthouse
Take a jungle trail down the road park to the observation deck and enhance your travel experience. From the observation deck, you can see the stunning views of Yakushima and Tanegashima, and the breathtaking scenery surrounded by cobalt blue sea and subtropical plants will be engraved in your heart.
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Cape Sata
Panorama viewed from Japan's oldest Cape Sata Lighthouse
Take a jungle trail down the road park to the observation deck and enhance your travel experience. From the observation deck, you can see the stunning views of Yakushima and Tanegashima, and the breathtaking scenery surrounded by cobalt blue sea and subtropical plants will be engraved in your heart.
04
Arahira Tenjin (Sugawara Shrine)
A stunning shrine surrounded by the sea
This shrine is a hot topic on social media for its stunning appearance with a bright red torii gate standing on a sandy beach with the sea in the background. At high tide, the sandy beach with the torii gate disappears, and you can see it as if it is floating on the sea.
04
Arahira Tenjin (Sugawara Shrine)
A stunning shrine surrounded by the sea
This shrine is a hot topic on social media for its stunning appearance with a bright red torii gate standing on a sandy beach with the sea in the background. At high tide, the sandy beach with the torii gate disappears, and you can see it as if it is floating on the sea.
05
Ogawa Waterfall
Beautiful and talked about! The emerald green waterfall basin
The color of the waterfall basin is so beautiful in emerald green that it has become a popular hidden scenic spot on social media. It also became famous for being featured in the opening video of the NHK Taiga drama "Segodon". Please enjoy the waterfall basin that is so beautiful that you have never seen before.
05
Ogawa Waterfall
Beautiful and talked about! The emerald green waterfall basin
The color of the waterfall basin is so beautiful in emerald green that it has become a popular hidden scenic spot on social media. It also became famous for being featured in the opening video of the NHK Taiga drama "Segodon". Please enjoy the waterfall basin that is so beautiful that you have never seen before.
Recommended Spots
Local Cuisine
Pork Belly Rice Bowl
A rice bowl dish with plenty of Kanoya pork.
Kanoya's richly flavored pork, raised on the nature-rich land, is served in a bowl with sweet and savory sauce! The more you chew, the more the flavor of the meat seeps out, making the rice go down well. Eat the voluminous pork belly rice bowl and satisfy both your heart and stomach!
Osumi Peninsula Seafood Cuisine
Thick yellowtail and amberjack from the Nishikawa Bay.
In the Osumi Peninsula, you can encounter many fish that have come on the world's largest ocean current, the "Kuroshio", as well as yellowtail and amberjack grown in the Nishikawa Bay. Especially, the amberjack bowl marinated in sweet soy sauce is irresistible with its fresh texture and appetizing seasoning!
Shibushi's Summer Soba
A lucky soba to eat after half a year has passed.
In Shibushi city, there is a custom of eating summer soba on June 30th, which is half a year after New Year's Day, just like eating soba noodles on New Year's Eve. There are also unusual types of soba such as cold bukkake soba that can be eaten refreshingly in the hot summer, and Western-style soba with a pasta-like texture. It seems fun to go around and try different soba in Shibushi during the summer!
Kanoya Sweet Potato
Moist and sweet sweet potato with a strong sweetness.
It is said that the roots of sweet potatoes can be traced back to when a fisherman named Maeda Tariemon brought a few seed potatoes back to the southern tip of the Satsuma Peninsula when he visited Okinawa in 1704. The strong sweetness and moist, sweet taste are unique to the original area! Sweet potatoes not only taste delicious, but are also very nutritious, containing many minerals and vitamins, making them an excellent food.
Shibushi Eel
Cultivated eel that is thick and incredibly tender.
Shibushi city is blessed with a warm climate and high-quality groundwater, making it the town with the highest eel cultivation production in Japan. The eel in Shibushi city is characterized by its thickness and tenderness. The flesh melts in your mouth, so you hardly need to chew it! You can enjoy it in dishes such as grilled eel, hitsumabushi, and even curry as a unique variation.
Basic Information
Hotel Average Cost
¥4,008
Average Budget
(1 night, 2 days)
(1 night, 2 days)
¥13,841
Best Season
3~7 Month
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