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

Tokunoshima

Tokunoshima

Island of bull fighting and beautiful sea. B...

Waterfront’s New Spot “DOLPHIN PORT”

Waterfront’s New Spot “DO...

Kagoshima's newest spot "Dolphin Port" opene...

Shoko Shuseikan

Shoko Shuseikan

Shimadzu's historical museum located next to...

Monument of Arriving of St. Francisco Xavier

Monument of Arriving of St. Francisco...

Spanish missionary Francisco Xavier took his...

Satsuma-Eikoku-kan (薩摩英国館)

Satsuma-Eikoku-kan (薩摩英国館)

The British style building and the garden ma...

Jussoike Park &  Oku Jusso Ravine

Jussoike Park & Oku Jusso Ravine

Jussoike Park is one of the popular camping ...

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Event & Art

KAGOSHIMA MARATHON 2024

KAGOSHIMA MARATHON 2024

start : Mar. 03, 2024

TANIYAMA FURUSATO FESTIVAL 2023<br />(TANIYAMA FURUSATO MATSURI / <br />谷山ふるさと祭)

TANIYAMA FURUSATO FESTIVAL ...

start : Oct. 22, 2023

KAGOSHIMA KINKO-WAN SUMMER NIGHT FIREWORKS DISPLAY 2023<br />(かごしま錦江湾サマーナイト大花火大会)

KAGOSHIMA KINKO-WAN SUMMER ...

start : Aug. 19, 2023

Food & Drink