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21 Day Pass – Discover Japan
by Rail Itinerary
Day 9: Fukuoka to Kagoshima (Spend 2 nights Kagoshima)
From Hakata Station in Fukuoka, take a Shinkansen to Kagoshima-Chuo Station and transfer to the JR Nippo Line to Kagoshima Station. The
trip is covered by the JR Pass and takes about 2.5 hours.
Visit the Kagoshima Aquarium and Shiroyama Park.
Fukuoka
Kagoshima
Day 10: Kagoshima
Board a ferry early in the morning for a day trip to Sakurajima. The port is 15 minutes by foot from Kagoshima Station and a single ticket for
the 15-minute journey costs 160 yen (not covered by the JR Pass).
There are many activities to do and things to see in Sakurajima, including hiking (Nagisa Lava Trail), enjoying a foot bath (Nagisa Park Foot Bath),
relaxing in onsen (Magma Onsen), and taking advantage of the views from the observation decks (Yunohira, Arimura and Kurokami).
Day 11: Kagoshima to Hiroshima (Spend 2 nights Hiroshima)
The fastest way to get to Hiroshima is by taking the Limited Express Kirishima Line from Kagoshima Station to Kagoshima-Chuo Station, and
then a Shinkansen to Hiroshima Station. The journey takes about 3 hours and is fully covered by the JR Pass.
Once in Hiroshima, explore the downtown area and have fun shopping at the numerous boutiques and shops in the Hondori arcade. Also, do
not forget to try the Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki, which is served in several restaurants along Hondori Street and Aioi Street.
Day 12: Hiroshima
Buy a 1-day tram pass (600 yen) to get easy and convenient access to the city’s top attractions, including the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park,
Hiroshima Castle, Shukkein Garden and Mazda Museum.
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