Japan · Kagoshima
A little travel guide with Tabi
Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.
南九州市
In southern Satsuma Peninsula, Minamikyushu pairs Chiran’s samurai streets with the coast of Ei. The two areas are separated; check driving routes or current bus connections before combining them.
This guide covers places within Minamikyushu, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.
01 · EXPLORE
Two different places: start with whichever interests you.
01A first-visit stop
知覧武家屋敷庭園群
Walk the stone walls and hedges of the former samurai district. Seven gardens open to visitors are nationally designated scenic places. The street photograph dates from 2010; check current garden entry arrangements.
Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.
02A first-visit stop
番所鼻自然公園
This park on the Ei coast overlooks the sea and rocky shore. The photograph shows the coast in 2025. Check waves and weather, and avoid venturing onto wet rocks or exposed edges.
Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.
02 · A LITTLE BITE
Look for locally produced Chiran tea during a break. Tea and tea sweets vary by shop; spring’s new-tea harvest scenery is seasonal.
Official guide03 · YOUR FIRST WALK
Try the first destination’s permitted entrance → public areas. Choose the other stop after checking separate transport and access.
Check the walking routeCheck actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.
Information checked:
Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.
Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.
