The first cherry blossoms in Kagoshima were announced on the 20th of March.
It is the season in which colorful spring trees cover the hills, parks, and streets.
The best time for cherry blossom viewing could be around from 30th of March to 3rd of April.
Find out good viewing places here!
(When viewing cherry blossoms, please take measure to prevent spreading New Corona Virus.)
Kagoshima City
Place |
Best Time to See | The Number of the Cherry Tree | Car Park | |
HIRAKAWA ZOOLOGICAL PARK
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End of Mar. ~ Start of Apr. |
800 |
630spaces (Standard Size Car 200yen / Time) |
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Walking through the entrance into the zoo, there are zebras, giraffes, and flamingos with Sakurajima volcano in the back at “The African Grasslands Zone”. After the renovation in 2016, the zoo has started to operating bus in the zoo. 【Entrance Fee】Adults ¥500 / Children ¥100 |
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KINKOWAN PARK
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End of Mar. ~ Start of Apr. |
160 |
335spaces |
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Kinkowan Park is located next to Hirakawa Zoo. You can see a rocket in the park from R225. 【Entrance Fee】Free
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JIGENJI PARK
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End of Mar. |
350 |
260spaces |
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This park is rich in nature. There is a beautiful rive running through the park. This place is a historical place and the 88 Jizo Statues which are made modelled after the pilgrimage through 88 shrines in Shikoku district. *Cherry blossoms are not illuminated this year. 【Entrance Fee】Free |
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SENGANEN
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Start of Feb. ~ Start of Apr. |
150 |
100spaces |
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Senganen which was a summer villa and contained Lord Shimadzu’s beautiful Japanese garden was constructed in about 1658. Many historic relics remain in the garden and villa. The garden overlooks magnificent Mt. Sakurajima and Kinko bay.
【EVENTS】***** The Legacy of Shimazu Family; An Exhibition of Hina Dolls and Hina Materials
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KOTSUKI RIVERBANK
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End of Mar. |
500本 |
None |
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Kotsuki Riverbank is a very popular for cherry blossom viewing. The cherry trees reflected on the surface of the river are beautiful. *Please refrain from parties at the site. 【Entrance Fee】Free |
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YOSHINO PARK
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Middle of Mar. |
630 |
360spaces |
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Yoshino park is located on the hill, north-east of the city center. *The annual event “Yoshino Park Cherry Blossom Festival (吉野公園桜まつり)” and “Cherry Blossom Market (桜まつりわくわくマーケット)” are canceled this year for preventing the spread of the coronavirus. 【Entrance Fee】Free |
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URBAN AGRICULTURE CENTER
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End of Mar. |
90 |
414spaces |
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The center is located at an altitude of 180 meters. It is rich in nature with the view of Sakurajima. 【Entrance Fee】Free |
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GREEN FARM
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End of Mar. |
1000 |
200spaces |
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There are a farm restaurant, agricultural products shop, playground, camp site and staying type citizens’ farm at the place. 【Entrance Fee】Free |
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SAKURAJIMA DINOSAUR PARK
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End of Mar. |
460 |
77spaces |
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This park is located on the hill near the Sakurajima Ferry Port on Sakurajima side. 【Entrance Fee】Free |
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