Located at the southwestern tip of Kyushu Island known as the volcanic paradise of Japan filled with beaches, scenic gardens and national parks of Japan.

Kagoshima Prefecture is bordered by Okinawa to the south, Kumamoto Prefecture to the north, Miyazaki Prefecture to the east and the East China Sea to the west. Located at the southwest tip of Kyushu Island, along with several groups of important islands hundreds of kilometers south from Kagoshima Prefecture leading towards Taiwan, sits the volcanic paradise attracting visitors from all over the world. Amami Oshima is the largest island out of the group offering an atmosphere similar to Okinawa with beaches filled with white sand and resort hotels. Many locals choose to travel here for a relaxing weekend getaway filled with ocean activities like snorkeling without the crowd compared to Okinawa. While the ancient forests and warm climate in Yakushima earns the title of UNESCO World Heritage site with several unique species of animal home to this natural habitat. The cedar forests contain some of the oldest living trees in Japan with the ones that are over 1000 years old referred to as Yakusugi. The landmark of Kagoshima which sits in the Kagoshima bay is regarded as the most active volcano in Japan. Minor eruptions happen almost on a daily basis with the most recent major eruption during 1914, resulted in creating a walking path accessible by land. Today, strolling paths and cruise tours are popular for tourists to view this grand volcano. A total of around 10% of the land area in Kagoshima is designated as Natural Parks of Japan with scenic views and hiking activities offered towards adventurous travelers. Other popular locations include traditional Japanese gardens, museums, shrines and well preserved samurai districts.