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

Kagoshima City

Kagoshima City

Kagoshima City is the capital of Kagoshima p...

Izumi Fumoto Samurai Houses

Izumi Fumoto Samurai Houses

Izumi Samurai residence which was built in a...

Jambo-mochi

Jambo-mochi

Jambo is Kagoshima's local sweet. It is rice...

The Nanshu Cemetery <br />(Grave of Takamori Saigo)

The Nanshu Cemetery
(Grave of T...

A graveyard which is dedicated to over 200 s...

Shinonome-no-Sato: Hydrangea Garden <br />東雲の里 あじさい園

Shinonome-no-Sato: Hydrangea Garden <...

Shinonome-no-Sato is a big garden colored wi...

Sarugajyo Ravine

Sarugajyo Ravine

One of the popular chmping and swimming spot...

March , 2024

U M T W R F S
 
  
   
    
     

Event & Art

SAKURAJIMA and ARTISTIC FIR...

start : Apr. 13, 2024

team bub. BUBBLE TOUR 2024 in Kagoshima

team bub. BUBBLE TOUR 2024 ...

start : Mar. 30, 2024

Happy Dream Circus Kagoshima

Happy Dream Circus Kagoshima

start : Mar. 20, 2024〜Jun. 03, 2024

Food & Drink