- Japanese name霧島
- KindOnsen
- PrefectureKagoshima
- MunicipalitiesKirishima
- Properties on file3 (2 with Keys)
- Keys recorded30
Accommodation
| Property | Town | Level | Keys | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gajoen 雅叙苑 | Kirishima | 2 Keys | 10 | independent |
| Myoken Ishiharaso 妙見石原荘 | Kirishima | 1 Key | 15 | independent |
| Tenku no Mori 天空の森 | Kirishima | Recorded | 5 | independent |
Getting there
| Point | Mode | Type | Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima KOJ | Airport | Regional | 6 000 000 pax/yr |
| Amami ASJ | Airport | Island | 800 000 pax/yr |
| Yakushima KUM | Airport | Island | 200 000 pax/yr |
| Kagoshima-Chuo | Rail | Shinkansen | 6h 30m from Tokyo |
Kagoshima is both the Shinkansen terminus and the sea gateway to Yakushima and Amami: about three hours by hydrofoil, 35 minutes by air. Weather dependency is high, and island legs always need a spare day built in.
The prefecture
- PrefectureKagoshima
- CapitalKagoshima
- Overnight stays 20258 452 460 (+0.9% on 2024)
- Foreign share8.4%
- Room occupancy51.6%
- SeasonApril–October
Nearby
Kirishima (Onsen town), Yakushima (UNESCO nature), Sakurajima (Nature), Amami Oshima (UNESCO nature), Chiran (Historic townscape).
When the prefecture is busy
| Event | Town | Month | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anamori Inari Hatsu-uma 初午祭 | Kirishima | March | Matsuri |
See also all resorts of Japan and the onsen resorts.
Source: MICHELIN Keys Japan 2025, announced 8 October 2025; Japan Tourism Agency confirmed annual series, published 6 July 2026. · Verified 31 August 2026 · Figures are dated; estimates are marked.