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Kagoshima (Ž­Ž™“‡) is Kyushu's southernmost major city and the capital of Kagoshima Prefecture. The city is often compared with its Italian sister city Naples due to a similarly mild climate, palm tree-lined streets, relatively hot tempered inhabitants and rumbling Mount Sakurajima, Kagoshima's Vesuvius.

The city has a rich history as the former seat of one of Japan's most powerful feudal clans, the Shimazu, who played a central role in the Meiji Restoration. Besides offering several attractions on its own, the city can also serve as a base for a variety of attractive day trips, such as to the Kirishima Mountains and the Satsuma Peninsula, and as the stepping stone to island destinations further south, including Yakushima and Amami Oshima.

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    • SHIROYAMA HOTEL kagoshima
      Luxury
      Featuring an open-air natural hot spring bath overlooking Sakurajima Volcano and the sea, SHIROYAMA HOTEL kagoshima offers a spa centre, 7 dining options and a concierge. Rooms have free wired internet. Some rooms come with a view of Sakurajima volcano and Kinko-wan Bay. All are equipped with an LCD TV with satellite channels, a fridge and a safe. The spa at SHIROYAMA HOTEL kagoshima offers a mist sauna, a flower bath and massage treatments. Guests can also enjoy karaoke and shopping. Restaurant Le Ciel offers panoramic city views and Western food, while other restaurants serve Japanese and Chinese specialities. Castle Park houses its own bakery and brewery. A free bus circulates between SHIROYAMA HOTEL kagoshima, JR Kagoshima Chuo Station and downtown area Tenmonkan, both a 10-minute drive away.
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    • Gracias
      Budget-friendly
      Gracias is a self-catering accommodation located in Kagoshima, just a 5-minute walk from the ferry terminals offering high speed boats and ferries to Yakushima and Sakurajima. Air-conditioned apartments are fitted with a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a full kitchen with a microwave, a refrigerator and a stovetop. Private bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer, a bath and slippers. Each apartment also comes with a view of Sakurajima. Gracias Apartment is within a 2-minute walk from the nearest convenience store, a cafe and a restaurant, while JR Kagoshima Station is a 15-minute walk away. Kagoshimachuo Station is a 20-minute tram ride away, while Kagoshima Airport is located 28 km away. No meals are served on site.
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    • Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kagoshima Tenmonkan
      Luxury
      Featuring 4-star accommodation, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kagoshima Tenmonkan is situated in Kagoshima, 1.8 km from Kagoshima Chuo Station and 2 km from Kagoshima Station. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Minato Odori Park is 1.1 km away and Kagoshima City Museum of Art is less than 1 km from the hotel. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kagoshima Tenmonkan the rooms include bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. Popular points of interest near Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kagoshima Tenmonkan include Museum of the Meiji Restoration, St. Xavier Church and Terukuni Shrine. The nearest airport is Kagoshima Airport, 38 km from the hotel.
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    • Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kagoshima
      Luxury
      Opened in 2012, Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kagoshima is just a 2-minute walk from JR Kagoshima-Chuo Train Station and features a French restaurant and massage services. Its modern rooms impress with a 4-star decor and a spacious shower room with a bathtub. Free WiFi is available throughout the premises. Polished wood panelling, soft lights and plush carpets await guests in the rooms at Kagoshima Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel. Each room has an LCD TV with channels including CNN and China Central Television (CCTV), a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea, and the bathing area and toilet are separated for improved hygiene. Some rooms have views of Sakurajima volcano. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from the Ishin Furusato-kan Museum, which focuses on the Meiji Restoration. Sengan-en Japanese Garden is 6 km away. A free-use internet PC can be found at the lobby, and the 24-hour front desk offers laptops to guests at a surcharge. A coin launderette is available for use. A Japanese/Western breakfast is served for an extra fee at Kuwahara Restaurant, where French course lunches and dinners can also be enjoyed.
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    • Apartment Hotel Ecott
      Mid-range
      Situated 9.1 km from Kagoshima Chuo Station, Apartment Hotel Ecott features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Some units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, washing machine and a kettle, as well as a kitchen. A terrace is available for guests to use at the aparthotel. Kagoshima Station is 10 km from Apartment Hotel Ecott, while Kagoshima Municipal Science Hall is 6.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kagoshima Airport, 49 km from the accommodation.
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    • Shiroyama Guesthouse Banvina
      Budget-friendly
      Featuring 1-star accommodation, Shiroyama Guesthouse Banvina is located in Kagoshima, 1.2 km from Kagoshima Chuo Station and 3.1 km from Kagoshima Station. The 1-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom and free WiFi. Private parking is available on site. All units include a safety deposit box. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Terukuni Shrine, St. Xavier Church and Shiroyama Observatory. The nearest airport is Kagoshima Airport, 37 km from Shiroyama Guesthouse Banvina.
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    • JR Kyushu Hotel Kagoshima
      Mid-range
      Directly connected to JR Kagoshima Chuo Shinkansen (bullet train) Station, JR Kyushu Hotel Kagoshima offers modern guest rooms with free Wi-Fi in 2 separate towers. Local Kagoshima cuisine can be savoured at the on-site restaurant. All rooms at JR Kyushu Hotel feature an LCD TV, air conditioning, air purifier and a small fridge. A hairdryer and toiletries are included in the en suite bathroom. Free luggage storage services are offered at the front desk. In-room massages and dry-cleanings can be arranged. There are also coin laundrettes and free-use internet PCs on site. Ekitei Satsuma restaurant serves traditional Kagoshima specialties, as well as other Japanese dishes. A hearty breakfast buffet is also offered there. Guests can reach Sakurajima in 30 minutes by bus and ferry. The hotel is a 7-minute drive from Terukuni Shrine, and a 13-minute drive from Senganen Garden. Kagoshima Aquarium is a 6-minute drive away. Kagoshima Airport is a 40-minute drive away.
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    • Guesthouse Banvina
      Budget-friendly
      Featuring 1-star accommodation, Guesthouse Banvina is located in Kagoshima, 500 metres from Kagoshima Chuo Station and 3.9 km from Kagoshima Station. With a shared lounge, the 1-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. At the guest house, every room is equipped with a desk. All units include bed linen. Popular points of interest near Guesthouse Banvina include Museum of the Meiji Restoration, St. Xavier Church and Nagashima Museum. The nearest airport is Kagoshima Airport, 38 km from the accommodation.
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    • Dormy Inn Kagoshima
      Mid-range
      Dormy Inn Kagoshima offers modern accommodations with free wired internet access. Indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths are available for freshening up after a long day and massages can be requested for an extra cost. JR Kagoshima Chuo Train Station is a 5-minute taxi rde away. The air-conditioned rooms feature carpeted floors, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Guests can enjoy video-on-demand movies on the flat-screen TV and wear the provided sleepwear. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and slippers. Kagoshima Dormy Inn is a 5-minute drive from Saigo Cave and Tsurumaru Castle Ruins. Sengan Park is a 20-minute drive away. You can relax in the sauna rooms and use the coin-launderette on-site. Dry cleaning services are offered as well. English speaking staff can assist guests at the 24-hour front desk. A breakfast buffet is served at the dining room and free late-night noodles are served between 21:30 and 23:00.
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    • Richmond Hotel Kagoshima Kinseicho
      Mid-range
      Just steps away from Asahidori Tram Stop, Richmond Hotel Kagoshima Kinseicho features comfortable guestrooms, free property-wide Wi-Fi and a breakfast. JR Kagoshima Chuo Shinkansen (bullet train) Station is a 10-minute drive or a tram ride away. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an air-purifier/humidifier. An electric kettle with tea bags is also provided. The en suite bathroom comes with a bath tub and free toiletries. Kagoshima Kinseicho Richmond Hotel provides coin launderette, drinks vending machines and a free-use microwave. Laptops and a printer can be rented from the 24-hour front desk. Free luggage storage services are offered, while in-room massages can be arranged at an additional charge. The hotel is an 8-minute walk to the lively Temmonkan-dori area and a 12-minute walk to Kagoshima Aquarium. Kagoshima Airport is a 50-minute bus ride away. Ineya restaurant on the ground floor serves a hearty breakfast where guests can also choose one main dish.
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