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[Kagoshima Driving Course] A relaxing and relaxing trip! Enjoy the spectacular views and the famous sand baths!

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[Kagoshima Driving Course] A relaxing and relaxing trip! Enjoy the spectacular views and the famous sand baths!

This is a driving course that takes you about an hour south of Kagoshima city and allows you to enjoy a tropical atmosphere. You will feel uplifted by the spectacular views that appear one after another, and you can stop by a good luck spot to pray for future happiness. To finish off, you can enjoy a heavenly experience in the famous sand bath hot spring.

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Distance: Approximately 105km one way, Travel time: Approximately 3 hours and 7 minutes one way

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A smooth ride through the Satsuma Peninsula, where Mt. Kaimon stands tall - Enjoy the scenic views and sand baths

[Kagoshima Driving Course] A relaxing and relaxing trip! Enjoy the spectacular views and the famous sand baths!

This is a driving course that takes you about an hour south of Kagoshima city and allows you to enjoy a tropical atmosphere. You will feel uplifted by the spectacular views that appear one after another, and you can stop by a good luck spot to pray for future happiness. To finish off, you can enjoy a heavenly experience in the famous sand bath hot spring.

Driving course starting from Kagoshima Chuo Station

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JR Kagoshima Chuo Station
JR Kagoshima Chuo Station

It is the southernmost Shinkansen station in Japan and is located in Kagoshima City.
There are rental car offices of various companies within a 10-minute walk. You can complete the procedures at the office, rent a car, and return it at the same office or another office. All types of cars are available, from compact cars to wagons and eco-cars.

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Route to the next spot: Prefectural Route 35, Prefectural Route 210, Prefectural Route 20, Prefectural Route 19, Prefectural Route 27, Prefectural Route 29 Distance: Approximately 53.9 km
Duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

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Yatatehyoshi Shrine (Kamafuta Shrine)
Yatatehyoshi Shrine (Kamafuta Shrine)

Commonly known as "Kamafuta Shrine," this power spot suddenly gained attention when the Nadeshiko Japan soccer team came here to pray for victory and their wish was granted. Just inside the torii gate, there are piles of kettle lids, and it is said that if you put one of these lids on and pray, your wish will come true.

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Route to the next spot: Public road, Route 226 Distance: Approximately 2.8km
Duration: Approximately 18 minutes

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Banshohana Nature Park
Banshohana Nature Park

Across the sea, the gentle and graceful Kaimon-dake, nicknamed "Satsuma Fuji," towers above. The sea features beautifully curved reefs formed by lava flows, and small fish can be seen here and there in the water. Many people enjoy fishing and playing on the rocks.

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Route to the next spot: National Route 226, Prefectural Route 27, Prefectural Route 17, Prefectural Route 28 Distance: Approximately 23.9 km
Duration: Approximately 43 minutes

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Lake Ikeda
Lake Ikeda

With a circumference of approximately 15 km and a depth of approximately 233 m, it is the largest caldera lake in Kyushu.
The western lakeside has been developed for tourism and is a viewing spot overlooking Mt. Kaimon across the flower fields.

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Route to next spot: Prefectural Route 28 Distance: Approximately 4.3km
Duration: Approximately 6 minutes

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Ibusuki City Tosenkyo Somen Nagashi
Ibusuki City Tosenkyo Somen Nagashi

This shop, run by Ibusuki City, is the originator of the rotating somen nagashi. In addition to the standard round tables for 6-7 people, the shop also has round tables for 2 people and a counter-rotating round table for left-handed people. You can enjoy cold nagashi somen in a warm room in the winter as well as in the summer.

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Route to the next spot: Prefectural Route 242, Prefectural Route 243 Distance: Approximately 8.6km
Duration: Approximately 13 minutes

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Kagoshima Flower Park
Kagoshima Flower Park

This botanical garden covers an area of 36.5 hectares and is home to subtropical plants from around the world, including Australia and South Africa. Each plant is gardened to blend in with the surrounding scenery, and many people visit just to take photos.

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Route to the next spot: Prefectural Route 242, National Route 226, Prefectural Route 238 Distance: Approximately 11.1 km
Duration: Approximately 17 minutes

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指宿・砂むし会館 砂楽
指宿・砂むし会館 砂楽

Here you can experience a geothermal sand sauna, one of the few in the world.
When you lie down, the ladies will cover you with sand and adjust the temperature, relying on their years of experience. While listening to the sound of the waves, you will slowly start to sweat for about 10 minutes.

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"Tabirai" is managed by Pam, a group specializing in Japanese tours and travel.Tabirai is a Japan tour and travel booking site established in 2003. As of now, at least 13 million users visit the site annually and at least 400,000 bookings are made every year.

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