Enjoy Your Stay at Sheraton Kagoshima

Experiences

Immerse yourself in a variety of activities at Sheraton Kagoshima. From cultural activities to local cuisine, Sheraton Kagoshima offers unforgettable experience that will stay with you for a lifetime.

Gathering by Sheraton

"Gathering by Sheraton" is a special moment that fosters a sense of community within the hotel. Every Saturday, we host exclusive events at the lobby, offering experiences unique to Sheraton Kagoshima. Guest can enjoy Kagoshima's rich culture and traditional crafts or enjoy a tasting of local sprits. This provides a setting for renewal, refreshment, and connection at the world's gathering place.

Shochu Tasting

Enjoy a tasting of carefully selected local sweet potato shochu in the lobby of Sheraton Kagoshima.

Shochu tasting image

Bamboo Craft Workshop

Join our hands-on workshop where you can create charming pinwheels and other crafts using locally sourced bamboo. This activity offers a unique opportunity to connect with Kagoshima's rich cultural heritage and natural materials.

Nature

During your stay in Kagoshima, immerse yourself in its breathtaking and diverse natural landscapes.

Sakurajima

Sakurajima is an active volcano, located in Kagoshima Bay. The iconic vilcano is a symbol of Kagoshima and offers scenic views and hot springs. Kagoshima Kayaks offers sea kayaking tours in the waters surrounding Sakurajima, a volcanic island in Kagoshima Bay. From the sea, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the expansive lava-formed landscape and the smoke rising from the active volcano. For more information, please contact our hotel concierge.

Sakurajima

Yurigahama

Yurigahama is a pure white beach that appears about 1.5km off the coast of Ohganeku Island. Visible only for a limited time depending on the tides, it is known as the “phantom sand beach.”

Yurigahama Beach at Yoron Island

Activities

Discover activities that make your stay truly special.

Mangrove Park

At the mouth of Sumiyo Town facing the Pacific Ocean lies a vast, pristine mangrove forecast. The rich natural environment is home to nationally designated natural monuments.

Canoeing experience from Mangrove Public Company

Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine

Located at an altitude of 600-1,050m, this natural recreational forest is covered in deep greenery and allows visitors to appreciate virgin forests such as Yakusugi cedars.

Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine

Chiran Country Club

A golf course set in the vast, scenic landscape of Chiran, offering a beautiful and relaxing environment for golfers of all levels.

Chiran Country Club

Food Culture

Discover Kagoshima's rich culinary traditions and local delicacies during your visit.

Hamada Syuzou Satsuma Kinzangura

Satsuma Kinzangura, operated by Hamada Syuzou, is a distillery that produces and sells shochu made from sweet potatoes, a specialty of Kagoshima. Located on the site of a former gold mine with a history of about 370 years, it is the only distillery where shochu made with their original “Ogon Koji” is aged and stored inside a tunnel. Visitors can enjoy a unique distillery tour that includes a trolley ride and shochu tasting.

The distiller at Kinzangura

Note

The image of Shratani Unsuikyo is provided by Fuchigami Printing Co., Ltd.

Family & Childrens Activities

Kagoshima City Aquarium

It features marine life, including whale sharks, dolphines, and tropical fish. The aquarium offers interactive exhibits and dolphin shows, making it a popular spot for families and tourists.

Hirakawa Zoo

There are around 900 animals of 130 species being raised in the zoo. One of most prominent koala-raising zoos in Japan.

Iso Beach

One of the best beaches in the city where you can enjoy swimming with Sakurajima in the background.

Tenmonkan

Tenmonkan is the downtown area of Kagoshima city, known for its shopping streets, local restaurants, and vibrant nightlife. It is a popular spot for boths locals and tourists.

Sengan-en

Sengan-en is historic Japanese garden and former residence of the Shimadzu family, located in Kagoshima. It offers scenic view of Sakurajima and showcases traditional architecture and culture.

The ferry to the stunning island of Sakurajima is just 10 minutes from our hotel
Be immersed in the rich culture and heritage of Kagoshi at Sengan-en Garden
Temmonkan, Kagoshima's most popular shopping district, is just minutes from our hotel

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