Explore Kagoshima’s unique culture with a private car tour. Discover traditional crafts and diverse influences in Japan’s southernmost region.
Explore Kagoshima’s unique culture with a private car tour. Discover traditional crafts and diverse influences in Japan’s southernmost region.
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Chin Jukan Toen - Chin Jukan Pottery
Situated in the Miyama pottery village, Chin Jukan Pottery is renowned as the origin of Satsuma ware, boasting a rich history spanning over 400 years. The collection storage houses numerous pieces crafted by successive generations, and visitors can observe the artisans at work in the studios. - Sengan-en -…
- Chin Jukan Toen - Chin Jukan Pottery
Situated in the Miyama pottery village, Chin Jukan Pottery is renowned as the origin of Satsuma ware, boasting a rich history spanning over 400 years. The collection storage houses numerous pieces crafted by successive generations, and visitors can observe the artisans at work in the studios.
- Sengan-en - Satsuma Kiriko Glasswork Factory
Satsuma Kiriko is a traditional cut glass style that emerged in Kagoshima at the end of the Edo period (1600s-1800s) as part of modernization efforts. It is crafted by layering colored glass over clear glass and intricately cutting patterns into the outer layer. At the factory, visitors can watch master craftsmen create these exquisite glassworks.
- サクラカネヨ直売所 - Sakura Kaneyo Soy Sauce Shop
Since its opening in 1927, the Sakura Kaneyo Soy Sauce Shop has been cherished by locals in Ichiki Kushikino town for its unique flavors of soy sauce and miso paste. Visitors can enjoy soy sauce ice cream or shaved ice to experience the culture of Kagoshima!
- Closed on Thursdays.
- Koyamadacho - Kagoshima Bamboo Center
It is not widely known that Kagoshima boasts the largest bamboo forest area in Japan. Historically, farmers crafted bamboo items such as baskets, sieves, and interior goods during the winter months. Established in 1966, the Bamboo Center was created to train new craftsmen and pass on the tradition to future generations. Visitors can observe the process of bamboo weaving by skilled craftsmen and their apprentices at the center.
- Soy sauce tasting
- Private transportation
- Map at Miyama pottery village.
- Gasoline
- Parking fees
- Soy sauce tasting
- Private transportation
- Map at Miyama pottery village.
- Gasoline
- Parking fees
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
As the southernmost prefecture of Japan, excluding Okinawa, Kagoshima has long embraced influences from the south and west, welcoming diverse cultures from overseas. This openness has led to the development of a distinctive culture in Kagoshima, with local craftsmen and artisans preserving their traditions through generations. Visitors are encouraged to…
As the southernmost prefecture of Japan, excluding Okinawa, Kagoshima has long embraced influences from the south and west, welcoming diverse cultures from overseas. This openness has led to the development of a distinctive culture in Kagoshima, with local craftsmen and artisans preserving their traditions through generations. Visitors are encouraged to explore the art and craft locations to immerse themselves in the unique culture of Kagoshima!
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