--- title: "Kagoshima Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/kagoshima description: "Japan's Naples, in the shadow of Sakurajima" --- # Kagoshima ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท Japan ยท Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan > "Japan's Naples, in the shadow of Sakurajima" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.3h - **Visiting Sailings:** 202 - **Cruise Lines:** 6 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Apr (37 sailings), Mar (31 sailings), Aug (28 sailings) ## About Kagoshima Kagoshima sits across the bay from Sakurajima, an active volcano that occasionally drops ash on the city. The comparison to Naples gets made often, partly for the volcanic backdrop and partly for the subtropical climate and palm-lined streets. The port is near Nagisa Park, and the city's main attractions are reachable by tram, bus, or the Kagoshima City View loop bus. A ferry to Sakurajima takes 15 minutes and runs frequently. The Yunohira Lookout gets you close to the crater, and the lava fields from past eruptions are scattered across the island. Back in the city, Sengan-en Garden is a traditional Japanese landscape garden with views of the volcano across the water. For food, try kurobuta (Kagoshima black pork) at one of the Tenmonkan district restaurants. Shirokuma, a shaved ice dessert topped with fruit and condensed milk, is the local sweet specialty. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** JPY (Japanese Yen) - **Language:** Japanese - **Timezone:** Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9) - **Tipping:** Not customary; can be considered rude ## Location Coordinates: 31.5909, 130.5533 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Kagoshima/@31.59086,130.55327,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Kagoshima&ll=31.59086,130.55327&z=13) ## Things to Do in Kagoshima Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Sakurajima Century Lava Climb Journey with E-bike](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3c1d9700-c4a4-4c3d-b19a-2b88979d1db1.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (65) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ92 | Viator | | [Discover the Wonders of Sakurajima Half Day Tour in Kagoshima](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/107f9e66-f6e0-4d2e-92b6-095aba836ac2.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (62) | 4h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ84 | Viator | | [Kagoshima Half-Day Tour: Hidden Gems Away from the Crowds](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/cce322c2-48e5-4bf7-aa69-94b71d2e0a97.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (12) | 3h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ78 | Viator | | [Kagoshima Private Car Tour: Kamikaze Museum and Sengan-en](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2d38ebf4-5285-44ca-ae90-a247697f26d7.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (7) | 4h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ138 | Viator | | [Sakurajima Off Limits Trail Journey with E-bike](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/17b90489-5da9-40f0-9001-8c36e672cc4f.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (7) | 3h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ149 | Viator | | [Kagoshima Shared Half-Day Tour (One-Way Transfer from Port)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4961a393-31cb-4700-bdfb-f7ec0d5f8e29.md?via=markdown) | 4.4โ˜… (9) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ92 | Viator | | [Kagoshima Luxury Hot Springs and Gourmet Lunch at Shiroyama Hotel](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8796c14c-c753-41b9-baeb-1fb7b4df0bb7.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (6) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ58 | Viator | | [Samurai Spirit Half Day Walking Tour in Kagoshima](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e8f72e86-082e-430a-975e-380799a2cc18.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (5) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ40 | Viator | | [Kagoshima Private Customizable Half Day Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8e3772ea-57aa-43ec-823e-30b26c8ea629.md?via=markdown) | 4.3โ˜… (6) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ206 | Viator | | [Japanese Calligraphy and Karate Experience in Kagoshima](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/204f39a1-0599-4036-8e7d-8efdcc78bcd3.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (4) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ32 | Viator | | [Rickshaw Tour of Kagoshima's Historical and Cultural Sites](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/630ba361-7f25-43a1-b5f1-397f5ce1bcce.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (4) | 0h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ63 | Viator | | [Kagoshima Private & Custom Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7bd12383-7e7d-4357-a956-bbfcb148d218.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (41) | 6h | โ€“ | โ‚ฌ547 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Aburatsu-Nichinan](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/aburatsu-nichinan.md): 44 nm - [Yatsushiro (Kumamoto)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/yatsushiro-kumamoto.md): 56 nm - [Nagasaki](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/nagasaki.md): 78 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/east-sea-crossing-kagoshima-incheon~MSC-BELLISSIMA-20270610-4.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ398 per person (โ‚ฌ796 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC Bellissima](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-bellissima.md) - **Duration:** 4 nights - **Departure:** 2027-06-10 - **Itinerary:** East Sea Crossing โ€“ Kagoshima & Incheon ## Featured Cruises from Kagoshima Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Far East Grandeur โ€“ Hong Kong & Yokohama](https://cruisello.com/cruises/far-east-grandeur-hong-kong-yokohama~RCL-NAVIGATOR-20270213-12.md) | Navigator Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-02-13 | 12 | โ‚ฌ1,406 | | [Smoldering Bay โ€“ Kagoshima to Tokyo](https://cruisello.com/cruises/smoldering-bay-kagoshima-to-tokyo~MSC-BELLISSIMA-20270323-4.md) | MSC Bellissima | MSC Cruises | 2027-03-23 | 4 | โ‚ฌ451 | | [East Asia Explorer โ€“ Kagoshima, Nagasaki & Busan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/east-asia-explorer-kagoshima-nagasaki-busan~RCL-SPECTRUM-20261122-9.md) | Spectrum Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2026-11-22 | 9 | โ‚ฌ1,552 | ## Browse Cruises - 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