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- Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park
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Map
A map showing the locations of national park sightseeing spots is included. Click the link below to view in PDF Format.
Access
Access routes are examples. For more information, please inquire with each transportation facility or check their website.
*The time required in each section is a rough indication
Course 1
Haneda Airport
Airplane (About 120 min.)
Kagoshima Airport
Airport Shuttle (About 40 min.)
Kagoshima Chuo Station
Iwasaki Bus (About 20 min.)
Kagoshima-Shin Port
Sakurajima Ferry (About 15 min.)
Sakurajima Ferry Terminal
*Station closest to Sakurajima Visitor Station Center
Course 2
Haneda Airport
Airplane (About 120 min.)
Kagoshima Airport
Iwasaki Bus (About 35 min.)
Maruo
Kirishima Renzan Shuyu Bus (About 30 min.)
*Only four buses per day
*Only four buses per day
Ebinokogen
*Bus stop closest to Ebino Eco-Museum Center
Area of Accommodation
Around Ebino Highland
Around Mt.Kurino
Kirishima Onsen District, Around Kirishima Jingu Shrine
Around Miike
Cape Sata
Mt. Sakurajima
Ibusuki
Facilities
Kirishima Area
Ebino Eco-Museum Center
Located on the Ebino Highland, a base for activity in the Kirishima area, this visitor center offers an introduction to the nature and culture of the area through photos, videos, models, and more.
It is widely used as a space for meetings and events, as well as a base for climbing the mountains of the Kirishima area.
It is widely used as a space for meetings and events, as well as a base for climbing the mountains of the Kirishima area.
| Address | Suenaga 1495-5, Ebino City, Miyazaki Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Contact | 0984-33-3002 (Tel) |
| Open | 9:00 - 17:00 |
| Closed | Open daily throughout the year |
| Usage Fee | Free of charge |
Universal Design Correspondence
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Wheelchair Lending Service -
Distribution of Multilingual Pamphlet -
Parking for Physically Disabled -
Multipurpose Toilet -
Communication Assist Display Board
Takachiho-gawara Visitor Center and Takachiho-gawara Park Service Center
Located in Takachiho-gawara, a base for activity in the Kirishima area and a starting point for climbing Mt. Takachihomine, these Centers describe the nature of the Kirishima area and the mythology of tenson korin (the descent of Amaterasu's grandson Ninigi from heaven).
They also offer information on flowering periods and sights of interest in every season.
They also offer information on flowering periods and sights of interest in every season.
| Address | Kirishimataguchi 2583-12, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture |
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| Contact | 0995-57-2505 (Tel) |
| Open | 9:00 - 17:00 |
| Closed | Open daily throughout the year |
| Usage Fee | Free of charge |
Kinkowan Area
Sakurajima Visitor Center
This Center offers easy-to-understand displays, overviews, and a variety of information about the nature of Sakurajima Volcano and its history of eruptions. It features an eruption experience section, a video section, and more, letting visitors experience the still-active Sakurajima Volcano through computers and hi-vision imagery.
| Address | Sakurajima Yokoyama Town 1722-29, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture |
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| Contact | 099-293-2443 (Tel) |
| Open | 9:00 - 17:00 |
| Closed | Open daily throughout the year |
| Usage Fee | Free of charge / For details, please click the link below. |
| Links | http://www.sakurajima.gr.jp/svc/ |
Shigetomi Kaigan Nature Experience Museum (Nagisa Museum)
This museum provides visitors with an introduction to the Kinkowan-oku area with a focus on the Shigetomi Beach, as well as the natural environment of the Aira Caldera and the sights around Kinkowan-oku. Using dioramas, it also presents information on the topography of Kinkowan-oku and its changes over time, as well as the environment of the tidal flats.
| Address | Hiramatsu 7675, Aira City, Kagoshima Prefecture |
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| Contact | 0995-73-3146 (Tel) |
| Open | 9:00 - 17:00 (until 18:00 from July 19 to August 31) |
| Closed | Tuesdays, end and beginning of year (open daily from July 19 - August 31) |
| Usage Fee | Free of charge |
Universal Design Correspondence
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Wheelchair Lending Service
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Support for Written Communication & Sign Language -
Multipurpose Toilet
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Communication Assist Display Board
Contact List
Kyushu Regional Environment Office
4F, Kumamoto Regional Joint Government Building B, Kasuga 2-10-1,
Nishi Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture 860-0047
Tel: 096-322-2412 Fax: 096-322-2447
http://kyushu.env.go.jp/
Ebino Ranger Station
Suenaga 1495-5, Ebino City, Miyazaki Prefecture 889-4302
Tel: 0984-33-1108 Fax: 0984-33-6160
Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park Office
2F, Kagoshima Regional Joint Government Building No. 2,
Higashikorimoto Town 4-1, Kagoshima City,
Kagoshima Prefecture 890-0068
Tel: 099-213-1811 Fax: 099-251-2145
Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park Website
4F, Kumamoto Regional Joint Government Building B, Kasuga 2-10-1,
Nishi Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture 860-0047
Tel: 096-322-2412 Fax: 096-322-2447
http://kyushu.env.go.jp/
Ebino Ranger Station
Suenaga 1495-5, Ebino City, Miyazaki Prefecture 889-4302
Tel: 0984-33-1108 Fax: 0984-33-6160
Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park Office
2F, Kagoshima Regional Joint Government Building No. 2,
Higashikorimoto Town 4-1, Kagoshima City,
Kagoshima Prefecture 890-0068
Tel: 099-213-1811 Fax: 099-251-2145
Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park Website
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Kyushu Regional Environment Office
Ministry of the Environment Government of Japan (JCN1000012110001)
4F, Kumamoto Regional Joint Government Building B, Kasuga 2-10-1, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture 860-0047, Japan
Tel: 096-322-2412 Fax: 096-322-2447 E-mail: REO-KYUSHU@env.go.jp Location
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