Kagoshima Shi
Kagoshima, is the capital city of Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024, the city had an estimated population of 583,966 in 285,992 households, and a population density of 1100 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 547.61 km2.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Kagoshima-Chūō Station and Kagoshima Castle.
Kagoshima-Chūō Station
Railway station
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Kagoshima-Chūō Station is a major railway station in the city of Kagoshima, Japan. Operated by the Kyushu Railway Company, it is the main railway terminal serving Kagoshima and is also the southernmost high-speed Shinkansen railway terminal in Japan.
Kagoshima Castle
Ruins
Photo: Sakoppi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Kagoshima Castle was an Edo period flatland-style Japanese castle located in the city of Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Its ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site since 2023.
Museum of the Meiji Restoration
Museum
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The Museum of the Meiji Restoration is a history museum in Kagoshima, Japan. Located by the Kōtsuki River, it is a gallery where visitors can learn about the Meiji Restoration.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sakuragaoka and Chuzan.
Kagoshima Shi
Latitude
31.58° or 31° 34′ 48″ northLongitude
130.5281° or 130° 31′ 41″ eastPopulation
609,000Elevation
43 metres (141 feet)Open location code
8Q3GHGJH+26GeoNames ID
1860823
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In Other Languages
“Kagoshima Shi” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “かごしまし”
- Japanese: “カゴシマシ”
- Japanese: “鹿児島”
- Japanese: “鹿児島市”
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Kagoshima-Chūō Station and Tabako Sangyō-mae-eki.
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