Shotengai (traditional shopping arcades) are the veins that run through the cities of Japan. Bastions of independent businesses and arteries of the communities they serve, shotengai play a crucial role in local areas around the country. In Kagoshima the main and most renowned shotengai is Tenmonkan which is named after an astronomical observatory (tenmon) which used to be located there in Edo times. There are a plethora of small, independent boutiques, chain stores, cafes, restaurants, and local specialty stores perfect for picking up some unique souvenirs.
Bustling, engaging, and atmospheric, Tenmonkan is a must-visit for guests looking for something local and to find products and experiences that you can't find in big cities. The area of Tenmonkan is also known for being a central location regarding accommodation with several hotel chains and independent operators based here.
The Ohara festival happens every year, on the 2nd & 3rd of November. Citizens of the whole city gather and just dance on the tramway. The festival started in 1949 after the war, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Kagoshima City. It is the biggest festival in southern Kyushu.
Try the regional specialty of Kagoshima, enjoying tender and juicy black pork with steamed vegetables and tofu at Ichiniisan.
Chez Ichiniisan, goûtez la spécialité régionale de Kagoshima en appréciant du porc noir tendre et juteux accompagné de légumes cuits à la vapeur et de tofu.
Kagoshima's biggest annual festival returns each November promising traditional dance parades, taiko performances and a whole lot more.
카고시마의 일년 중 가장 큰 축제는 매년 11월에 돌아온다. 전통 춤 퍼레이드, 타이코(태고) 공연과 더 많은 볼거리가 열리는 축제!
ทานอาหารพิเศษของคะโกะชิมะ ลิ้มลองหมูดำที่นุ่ม หวานอร่อย ที่ร้านอิชินิอิซาน (Ichiniisan)
Le plus important festival de Kagoshima se déroule chaque année en novembre, promettant des parades de danses traditionnelles, des représentations de taiko et bien plus encore.
Lễ hội thường niên lớn nhất ở Kagoshima được tổ chức vào tháng 11, hứa hẹn đem đến những màn diễu hành các vũ điệu truyền thống, những màn biểu diễn trống taiko và còn nhiều điều thú vị hơn nữa.
Lễ hội Ohara được tổ chức vào ngày mùng 2 và mùng 3 tháng 11 hàng năm. Những người dân trong thành phố tập trung và cùng nhau nhảy trên đường. Lễ hội được tổ chức từ năm 1949 sau chiến tranh để kỉ niệm thành phố Kagoshima. Đây là lễ hội lớn nhất ở phía Nam Kyushu.
Probiere die regionale Spezialität von Kagoshima, und bestelle saftig-zartes schwarzes Schwein mit gedämpftem Gemüse und Tofu bei Ichiniisan.
Фестиваль Охара проходит ежегодно 2 и 3 ноября. Со всего города собираются горожане и танцуют вдоль трамвайных путей. Фестиваль начали проводить с 1949 года после войны, чтобы отпраздновать 60-летие города Кагосима. Это самый большой фестиваль на юге Кюсю.
오하라 축제는 매년 11월 2일과 3일에 열린다. 전 도시의 시민들이 모여 전차선로에서 춤을 추는 모습을 볼 수 있다. 이 축제는 1949년, 전쟁 후, 고시마 시의 60주년을 기념하기 위해 시작되었다. 규슈 남부에서 가장 큰 축제로 알려져 있다.
L'Ohara Matsuri si tiene ogni anno, dal 2 al 3 novembre. I cittadini di Kagoshima si radunano e danzano sui tram. Il festival ebbe iniziò nel 1949 dopo la guerra, per celebrare i 60 anni della città. E' il più grande festival del Kyushu meridionale.
Festival Ohara diadakan setiap tahun, tanggal 2-3 November. Warga dari seluruh kota berkumpul dan menari di atas jalur trem. Festival ini dimulai pada tahun 1949 setelah perang, untuk merayakan ulang tahun ke-60 Kota Kagoshima. Ini adalah festival terbesar di Kyushu selatan.
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With such proximity to the sea, it comes as no surprise that Kagoshima has its own aquarium. Located near Sakurajima Ferry Terminal and the Dolphin Port complex in Kagoshima City this seven-floor aquarium has been welcoming locals and visitors alike since opening in 1997. With a focus on local marine life, Kagoshima City Aquarium is known for its legendary Kuroshio Tank, a massive and comprehensive display of sea creatures and sea life from the Kuroshio Current which passes by Kyushu and includes specimens such as rays and whale sharks. The aquarium’s distinctive architectural design and warm ambiance create a quirky and welcoming scene and it’s not a surprise, then, that it’s one of the city’s main tourist attractions. The space’s Dolphin Pool holds three dolphin shows each day and has become a huge hit over the years with tricks and fun aimed at families and couples who come to enjoy the spectacle.
One of Japan’s top cultural attractions, Nagashima Museum overlooks downtown Kagoshima and Kagoshima Bay area and reflects the country’s intrinsic relationship with both international and domestic art. With a multitude of gallery spaces, each devoted to a particular theme such as local art, western art, and collections from the New World, space is a bastion of culture on the island. Visitors flock from far and wide to peruse the vast array of world-class art on display including work by Rodin and Renoir. Opened in 1989 Nagashima Museum, a few points set it apart from other galleries in that some of the exhibits are shown in the museum grounds which are quite extensive. Subtropical trees and nature populate the outdoor spaces and can be a pleasant way of experiencing some air after spending hours in the indoor gallery spaces. The former name of Kagoshima was Satsuma with the island being known for its exquisite porcelain satsuma-ware ceramics. Gallery 5 is devoted to local ceramics and is a prime example of the stunning and idiosyncratic art which came from local areas of Japan in the Edo and Meiji eras. It’s a beautiful museum and the views are equally as stunning. It’s not often that art lovers can experience incredible views of a small island and witness awesome of the world’s best art exhibits at the same time.
Sengan-en (仙巌園) is Kagoshima's renowned Edo-era stroll garden, situated in the northern part of the city. Once the home of the ruling Shimazu family, the garden relies heavily on the surrounding landscape to create the effect of 'borrowed scenery".
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