Cape Nagasakibana: Where Legend Meets Coastal Beauty
Explore Cape Nagasakibana: stunning views, a legendary shrine, and a Lover's Lighthouse at the tip of the Satsuma Peninsula.
Cape Nagasakibana, the southernmost point of the Satsuma Peninsula, offers stunning views of Mt. Kaimon and is steeped in the legend of Urashima Taro. Visit Ryugu Shrine, explore the lighthouse, and enjoy the panoramic scenery.
A brief summary to Cape Nagasakibana
- Yamagawaokachogamizu, 長崎鼻, Ibusuki, Yamagawaokachogamizu, Kagoshima, 891-0513, JP
- +81993-22-2111
- Visit website
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Visit early in the morning or late afternoon for the best light for photography and to avoid crowds.
- Check the weather forecast before you go to ensure clear views of Mt. Kaimon and the surrounding islands.
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking around the cape and exploring the nearby gardens.
- Try the local purple taro ice cream, a specialty of the Nagasakibana area.
Getting There
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Bus
From Ibusuki Station, take the Kagoshima Kotsu bus bound for Ikedako. The bus ride to Nagasakibana takes approximately 40 minutes and costs 670 yen. The buses run infrequently, approximately every two hours until mid-afternoon. Get off at the 'Nagasakibana-mae' bus stop, which is a 5-minute walk to the cape.
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Taxi
From Ibusuki Station, a taxi ride to Cape Nagasakibana takes approximately 25 minutes. The estimated fare is between 3,500 and 4,500 yen. Alternatively, from Nishi-Oyama Station, the taxi ride is about 10 minutes.
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