Kirishima Guide
Short, practical guides to Kirishima for visitors from overseas. One new guide a day at most, each one built from public sources (village and city offices, the prefecture, national agencies, transport operators) that we list at the end with the date we read them. If we could not check something, we say so and leave it out.
Latest guides
What Is Ebino Highland Like Through the Year? Crater Lakes, Azaleas and Hoarfrost
The 1,200 metre highland, late snow, azaleas, magnolias, red and gold leaves, hoarfrost, Miike and Onamiike and the volcano alert checks.
What Is Kirishima? Volcanoes, Takachiho-no-Mine and Kirishima-jingu Shrine
More than 20 volcanoes, Mount Karakuni, the myth of Takachiho-no-Mine, the shrine rebuilt in 1715, the old shrine ruins and Onamiike.
How Do You Get to Kirishima and Get Around from Kagoshima?
Flights to Kagoshima, the bus to Kirishima Onsen, the limited express to Kirishima-Jingu, renting a car and three free information centers.