Museums in Kagoshima

Kagoshima Prefecture offers 25 museums, from the Kagoshima City Museum of Art to the Kirishima Open-Air Museum. Visitors can find a wide variety of cultural and historical experiences.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 20 best

Kagoshima City Museum of Art

Kagoshima City Museum of Art

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

Kagoshima's oldest public art museum, showcasing local artists and diverse collections.

Kirishima Open-Air Museum

Kirishima Open-Air Museum

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

Outdoor museum at Mount Kurino's base, featuring large-scale art installations amidst nature.

Kagoshima Modern Literature Museum

Kagoshima Modern Literature Museum

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

Explore Kagoshima's literary heritage, from renowned authors to local figures, all within histor...

Star Land Aira

Star Land Aira

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

Star Land Aira is an observatory built on a hill, offering views through a powerful telescope.

Uenohara Jōmon no Mori

Uenohara Jōmon no Mori

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

Explore a reconstructed Jomon settlement and archaeological finds at this historical park.

Nansatsu Railway Museum

Nansatsu Railway Museum

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

Explore the history of a defunct railway line at this museum, featuring locomotives and unique a...

Space Museum

Space Museum

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

Explore Japan's space development history at this free museum, great for all ages.

Shōko Shūseikan

Shōko Shūseikan

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

This museum, a World Heritage site, showcases Japan's early industrialization and the powerful S...

Ibusuki Archaeological Museum

Ibusuki Archaeological Museum

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

Explore ancient ruins and the Hayato people at this archaeological museum, a short walk from Ibu...

Sakurajima Visitor Center

Sakurajima Visitor Center

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

Learn about Sakurajima's volcanic history and geology at this engaging visitor center.

Sakurajima International Volcanic Sabō Center

Sakurajima International Volcanic Sabō Center

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

Learn about volcanic disaster prevention at this free center in Kagoshima.

Satsuma Denshōkan

Satsuma Denshōkan

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

Satsuma Denshōkan is a museum showcasing Satsuma and Chinese art, worth visiting for its unique...

Sendai Space Museum

Sendai Space Museum

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

Explore space and enjoy nature at this museum and observatory in Kagoshima.

Saigō Nanshū Memorial Museum

Saigō Nanshū Memorial Museum

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

Learn about Saigo Takamori and the Meiji Restoration at this museum next to his grave.

Kihoku Astronomical Museum

Kihoku Astronomical Museum

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

Observe stars through Kagoshima's largest telescope at this mountaintop astronomical museum.

Kagoshima City Museum of Archaeology

Kagoshima City Museum of Archaeology

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

Explore Kagoshima's ancient past, from Jomon dwellings to geological layers, at this archaeologi...

Kagoshima Municipal Science Hall

Kagoshima Municipal Science Hall

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

Hands-on science exhibits for all ages, conveniently located near public transport.

Reimeikan, Kagoshima Prefectural Center for Historical Material

Reimeikan, Kagoshima Prefectural Center for Historical Material

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

Explore Kagoshima's history, folklore, and art at this museum built on a castle site.

Kagoshima Prefectural Museum

Kagoshima Prefectural Museum

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

Explore Kagoshima's natural history and historic buildings, including dinosaur skeletons and a p...

Kanoya Air Base Museum

Kanoya Air Base Museum

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

A museum showcasing Japan's naval aviation history, from WWII to modern JMSDF.

Tanaka Isson Museum

Tanaka Isson Museum

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

This museum showcases Tanaka Isson's vivid paintings of Amami's nature, earning him posthumous f...

Yakushima History and Folk Museum

Yakushima History and Folk Museum

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

This museum by Miyanoura River preserves Yakushima's history and culture, featuring local artifa...

Bansei Tokkō Peace Museum

Bansei Tokkō Peace Museum

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

A museum dedicated to kamikaze pilots, featuring a rare Zero-type seaplane.

Kishinkan, Bōnotsu Center for Historical Material

Kishinkan, Bōnotsu Center for Historical Material

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

Kishinkan is a museum showcasing Bōnotsu's trade, Buddhist, and folk history.

Iwasaki Art Museum

Iwasaki Art Museum

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

This art museum showcases French and Japanese modern paintings, plus local crafts, in a notable...

Nagashima Museum

Nagashima Museum

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

Nagashima Museum offers art and prehistoric artifacts with panoramic views of Kagoshima.

Museum of the Meiji Restoration

Museum of the Meiji Restoration

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

Explore the Meiji Restoration's history and heroes at this engaging museum in Kagoshima.

Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots

Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots

KAGOSHIMA · MUSEUM

A museum dedicated to Kamikaze pilots, offering a poignant look into their personal stories.

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