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Kagoshima

Making up the tip of Kyushu and easily accessible from most major cities in Japan and Asia, Kagoshima is a vibrant city that blends traditional culture, tropical vibes, and contemporary elements. Blessed with a mild climate, palm tree-lined streets, lush forests, natural hot springs, and the majestic active volcano Sakurajima, Kagoshima is a natural paradise that has long served as a gateway for international exchange between Japan and the world. The former base of one of Japan's most influential clans, the Shimazu family, Kagoshima is also a historical city immersed in culture that played an essential role in the modernization of Japan. Today, Kagoshima continues to act as a gateway to global exchange and offers top-class convention venues, great hospitality, and unique cultural programs that appeal to the needs of any international event.

Access

Kagoshima Airport> Kagoshima-Chuo Station: Approx. 40 min. by limousine bus
Hakata Station> Kagoshima-Chuo Station: Approx. 80 min. by train (Shinkansen)

Venues overview

	Facility	Rooms
Hotel	78	8,238
Ryokan	59	1,175
Total	137	9,413

Contact

Kagoshima Convention & Visitors Bureau /DMO KAGOSHIMA

7F Canse Bldg., 10 Chuo-cho, Kagoshima 890-0053, Japan
See the map
+81-99-286-4700
https://www.kagoshima-yokanavi.jp/en
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Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

A 13,000 Year Journey: Walking Guided Tour with “Dr. Volcano” to Explore Sakurajima in Depth

Sengan-en – Japanese Armor Wearing Experience

A 13,000 Year Journey: Walking Guided Tour with “Dr. Volcano” to Explore Sakurajima in Depth
A doctor of volcanology and geology will take you to various locations upon request, while providing detailed and easy-to-understand explanations about the active volcano Sakurajima and other volcanoes. We offer special walking tours where you can learn how the people of Kagoshima coexist and live in harmony with this active volcano and feel the pulse of nature up close.
Sengan-en – Japanese Armor Wearing Experience
In the Sengan-en Garden, the historic garden of the Shimazu family, visitors can don a magnificent suit of armor and transform into a samurai in body and soul. Among others, you can try on authentic replicas of the armors once worn by the fierce warlord Shimazu Yoshihiro, known for breaking through the enemy lines at the Battle of Sekigahara (1600), and Shimazu Toyohisa, who fought alongside Yoshihiro on the battlefield.

Support Programs for Convention

Support for bidding process
Category	Type of Support	Availability
Site inspection	Arranging an inspection trip for site selection	Yes
Support for hosting/preparation
Category	Type of Support	Availability
PR	Support for encouraging participation in the event	Yes
PR	Supporting other PR activities	Yes
Conference and event preparation	Providing information on PCOs, travel agencies and event management companies	Yes
	Providing information on reception venues (including unique venues)	Yes
	Providing information on related programs (local attractions, traditional performing arts, post-convention programs, sightseeing and hands-on experiences with Japanese culture for persons accompanying conference participants)	Yes
	Providing tourism information	Yes
Conference and event operation	Arranging reception venues (including unique venues)	N/A
	Arranging volunteers	N/A
	Setting up an information desk	N/A
	Providing maps/guidebooks for participants	Yes
	Arranging shuttle buses	N/A
	Providing convention bags	Yes
Hospitality	Welcome posters and digital signage	Yes
	Welcome message by the head of the local government	N/A
	Providing discount tickets to tourist facilities	Yes
	Providing discounts on public transportation	N/A
	Dispatching tourism ambassadors	Yes
Related programs	Making arrangements for attractions and traditional performing arts	N/A
	Making arrangements for post-convention programs	N/A
	Making arrangements for sightseeing and hands-on experiences of Japanese culture for persons accompanying conference participants	N/A
	Arranging tour interpreters and guides	N/A

Support Programs for Incentive Travel

Support for Planning Incentive Travel
Type of Support	Availability
Site inspection support (provision of accommodation, food, tourist activities)	N/A
Creation of draft proposals, providing information	Yes
Financial and Logistical Support for Incentive Travel
Type of Support	Availability
Accommodation	N/A
Airport transfer services	N/A
Welcome banners	N/A
Chartered transport (e.g. coaches)	N/A
Prepaid cards for public transport	N/A
Venues (MICE facilities, unique venues)	N/A
Event management services	N/A
Recruiting volunteers to assist at events	N/A
Excursions, technical visits etc.	N/A
Attractions, entertainment etc.	N/A
Experience programs	N/A
Local cuisine, traditional cuisine	N/A
Greeting at airport or station	N/A
Greeting or welcome letter from local government head	N/A
Travel brochures	N/A
Discount coupons	N/A
Giveaways	N/A