About Us

Kagoshima Internationalization Council (KIC)

The Kagoshima Internationalization Council was established under the leadership of the Kagoshima Junior Chamber Inc., in April,1990. Already our membership consists of more than 100 business enterprises as well as individuals who wish to actively encourage relations between Kagoshima City and the rest of the world as a community. Our main purposes are: To promote internationalization in Kagoshima by providing information to our members and by strengthening our ties with other organizations. To encourage exchange activities, and through centers like the Visitor Center Update to provide information and advice both to visitors from overeas and to the local community.

Visitor Center Update

One means through which KIC can meet the needs of foreign visitors is through Visitor Center Update. At the “Update”, visitors can obtain advice and information in a variety of areas including information on tours, accommodation, shopping, restaurants, and transport services. English Newsletter “Update Newsletter” are published every month. The “Update” also serves as a liaison place to introduce other organizations for visitors from overseas.

Hours 9:30 A.M. ~ 5:00 P.M.
Closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays
Address 2F Hiratabashi Bldg., 8-13 Hirano-cho
Kagoshima City, 890-0848 Japan
TEL 099-224-8011
FAX 099-224-8012
E-mail update@po.synapse.ne.jp

Sights

Crane Observatory Center

Crane Observatory Center

The center open only during the winter from ...

Chiran Samurai District

Chiran Samurai District

Samurai houses and gardens which were built ...

Sengan-en (Iso garden)

Sengan-en (Iso garden)

Senganen which was a summer villa and contai...

Chiran Peace Museum

Chiran Peace Museum

In the final years of the Pacific War, Chira...

Natural Sand Steam Bath

Natural Sand Steam Bath

The sand steam baths of Ibusuki is unique in...

Kagoshima Bay Cruise

Kagoshima Bay Cruise

If you want to enjoy the cruise by yourselve...

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Event & Art

Shibushi Oshaka Matsuri Festival 2025

Shibushi Oshaka Matsuri Fes...

start : Apr. 28, 2025〜Apr. 29, 2025

KAGOSHIMA MARATHON 2025

KAGOSHIMA MARATHON 2025

start : Mar. 02, 2025

【The Girls‘ Festival Event】<br />GIRLS’ FESTIVAL at IRIKI-FUMOTO “KAENSOYA”

【The Girls‘ Festival Event...

start : Mar. 01, 2025

Food & Drink