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Kirishima

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Sacred & Religious Sites · Landmarks · Waterfalls
The city of Kirishima, established in 2005 by the merging of several smaller towns, makes a popular base for exploring the volcanic mountain range of the surrounding national park. Although attractions in Kirishima itself are scarce, you'll find an abundance of scenic forest trails and parks nearby, as well as Shinto shrines. A plethora of hot spring resorts also generates tourism in Kirishima, sprinkled among the numerous volcanic spires and lakes. Plan your trip to Kirishima and other Japan destinations using our handy Japan holiday planner.
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    Top Kirishima tours

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    Popular things to do in Kirishima

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    Kirishima Shrine ©
    Religious Site
    Kirishima Shrine
    4.3
    Duration: 1 hour
    Kareigawa Station ©
    Landmark
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    4.4
    Duration: 1 hour
    Thermal Spa
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    3.9
    Duration: 1 hour
    Maruo Falls ©
    Waterfall
    Maruo Falls
    3.3
    Duration: 1 hour

    Hidden gems in Kirishima

    Kagoshima Jingu Shrine ©
    Religious Site
    Kagoshima Jingu Shrine
    4.2
    Duration: 1 hour
    Onsen Resort
    Onsen Resorts
    3.5
    Duration: 1 hour
    Onami Pond
    Water Body
    Onami Pond
    4.4
    Duration: 4 hours
    Kirishima Distillery
    Distillery
    Kirishima Distillery
    4.9
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Nature in Kirishima

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    Mt. Shinmoe
    Mountain
    Mt. Shinmoe
    4.6
    Duration: 1 hour
    Kirishima Plain
    Valley
    Kirishima Plain
    4.4
    Duration: 1 hour
    Kirishima Shinsuikyo
    Canyon
    Kirishima Shinsuikyo
    4.3
    Duration: 1 hour
    The Hundred Year Sulfur Valley
    Forest
    The Hundred Year Sulfur Valley
    4.3
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Side trips from Kirishima

    Udo Shrine ©
    Religious Site
    Udo Shrine
    Nichinan
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Aoshima Island ©
    Island
    Aoshima Island
    Miyazaki
    4.1
    Duration: 1 hour
    Aoshima Shrine ©
    Religious Site
    Aoshima Shrine
    Miyazaki
    4.1
    Duration: 1 hour
    Onino Sentakuita ©
    Geologic Formation
    Onino Sentakuita
    Miyazaki
    4.1
    Duration: 1 hour

    Museums in Kirishima

    Sora Stage ©
    Specialty Museum
    Sora Stage
    4.1
    Duration: 1 hour
    Matsushita Art Museum ©
    Art Museum
    Matsushita Art Museum
    4.2
    Duration: 1 hour
    Takachihogawara Visitor Center ©
    Natural History Museum
    Takachihogawara Visitor Center
    3.7
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Jomon Ruin Museum
    Specialty Museum
    Jomon Ruin Museum
    3.3
    Duration: 1 hour

    Historic Sites in Kirishima

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    Furumi Site
    Historic Site
    Furumi Site
    4.3
    Duration: 1 hour
    Tajachiho Dry Riverbed
    Historic Site
    Tajachiho Dry Riverbed
    3.6
    Duration: 1 hour
    Uehara Jomon Forest
    Historic Site
    Uehara Jomon Forest
    3.6
    Duration: 1 hour
    Miyauragu
    Historic Site
    Miyauragu
    3.3
    Duration: 30 minutes

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    Where to stay in Kirishima

    Kirishima Shrine ©
    Most tourists and visitors in Kirishima opt to stay in one of the hot spring onsens that dot the foothills of the Kirishima Mountains. You can find several basic inns and hotels in the city center as well, but most of the accommodation options lie in the surrounding villages, where they provide easy access to the hot springs and the national park. The hotels and traditional ryokans, or Japanese-style guesthouses, usually include private bathhouses, pools, and saunas.
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