Kagoshima travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kagoshima
With a population of 555,352, Kagoshima is the largest city in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kagoshima deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Kagoshima
If you’re looking for affordable options, Flying Hog Grill (43 - 15 Koraicho) and Daily Social (43 - 15 Koraicho) are great picks.
When to visit Kagoshima
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kagoshima in August, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 16.1″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Kagoshima, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Kagoshima
Plane
When flying to Kagoshima, you’ll arrive at Kagoshima (KOJ), which is located 31 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Kagoshima from the United States departs from New York and takes around 21h 40m.
Train
The train station in Kagoshima is called Kagoshimachuo, and is located 2.1 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Kagoshima is to pick up a car rental from Fukuoka, which is about 226 km from Kagoshima. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Fukuoka.
Airlines serving Kagoshima
Where to stay in Kagoshima
Average rates range from around $46 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $134 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kagoshima
Most booked hotels in Kagoshima
Renting a car in Kagoshima
Renting a car in Kagoshima costs $58 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 42% cheaper than airport locations in Kagoshima.
Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Kagoshima (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in Kagoshima is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.