[Kagoshima Prefecture] Tips for choosing a rental car! We've got all the rental locations you need to enjoy sightseeing in Kagoshima Prefecture even more!

Popular car rental locations in Kagoshima Prefecture

Are you planning a trip to Kagoshima Prefecture? Renting a car will expand your range of activities, such as touring Kagoshima's tourist spots and exploring its gourmet food. However, you may be wondering where is the best place to rent a car.

So this time, we have carefully selected locations that will be the base for a comfortable rental car trip, taking into consideration access to stations, airports, and tourist spots. We will introduce the most popular rental car locations in Kagoshima Prefecture in a ranking format. Find the best rental location to suit your travel plans and enjoy a fulfilling rental car trip!

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• Table of Contents
• No.1. Kagoshima Airport - an airport with easy access to tourist destinations
• No.2. Yakushima - An island where nature, including Jomon Cedar, remains intact -
• No.3. Amami Oshima - The Galapagos of the Orient, visited by many tourists

No.1. Kagoshima Airport - an airport with easy access to tourist destinations

Kagoshima Airport is far from major cities, but it is easily accessible as the airport shuttle bus runs every 10 minutes. At Kagoshima Airport, the tourist and general information desks on the first floor of the domestic and international terminals provide car rental assistance. Renting a car will make travel to major cities much smoother.

You can depart Kagoshima Airport in a rental car, enjoy sightseeing in Kagoshima, and then drop off the car at another rental office. You can also drop off the car in other prefectures in Kyushu. By using the drop-off service, you can enjoy a wide range of travel experiences.

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No.2. Yakushima - An island where nature, including Jomon Cedar, remains intact -

Yakushima, famous for its Jomon Cedars, can be accessed by plane or boat. There are rental car offices at both Yakushima Airport and Miyanoura Port. A rental car is essential for traveling around Yakushima, so make sure to reserve one in advance.

You can rent a car on Yakushima, enjoy sightseeing, and then drop it off at another rental office. Yakushima has rental offices scattered around the airport and port, so depending on the rental car company, you may be able to drop the car off there.

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No.3. Amami Oshima - The Galapagos of the Orient, visited by many tourists

Amami Oshima is a beautiful island also known as the Galapagos of the Orient. You can enjoy the spectacular view of the cobalt blue sea. It is the fifth largest island in Japan excluding Honshu, and has many attractions, attracting many tourists every year. To get to Amami Oshima, you can take a plane or a ferry.

The main means of transportation on Amami Oshima is by car, so rent a car at Amami Airport or around Naze Port. Renting a car and taking your time to explore the island is sure to soothe you.

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