Enjoy Your Stay at Sheraton Kagoshima

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.

This waterfall is located upstream of the Ogawa River, which flows through the center of Nejime in Minamiōsumi Town. The 1.2‑km one‑way walking trail to the base of the falls features gentle ups and downs, allowing visitors to enjoy a pleasant stroll accompanied by the sound of the clear stream and birdsong. At the end of the path, a dramatic cliff—46 meters high and 60 meters wide—comes into view, along with a powerful waterfall whose increased volume of water is truly breathtaking. Surrounded by an abundance of negative ions, visitors can fully relax and feel refreshed by nature.

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.

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

In Kirishima City’s Fukuyama area, Sakamoto Kurozu, Inc. has preserved a 200-year-old traditional method of producing Kagoshima’s Sakamoto Kurozu (Artisan Amber Rice Vinegar). Carefully nurtured for over a year with the power of the sun, microorganisms, and the craftsmanship of skilled artisans, this black vinegar is known for its mellow character and rich, deep flavor. At Kurozu Garden Tsubobatake, you can relax and enjoy a variety of wholesome dishes—such as our signature Sweet and Sour Pork, Hot and Sour Noodles, and Dim Sum—all generously prepared with Sakamoto Kurozu. The restaurant offers sweeping views of Kinko Bay, majestic Sakurajima, and the vast fields of traditional vinegar jars. Experience the one-of-a-kind charm of Sakamoto Kurozu (Artisan Amber Rice Vinegar), nurtured by the nature and traditions of Kagoshima, available only here.

Tosenkyo attracts approximately 200,000 visitors annually. Even in the peak of summer, guests can enjoy chilled somen noodles cooled by spring water, which has been selected as one of the Heisei era’s Top 100 Famous Waters.