Travel in Kagoshima
Kirishima Shinwa no Sato Park
Kirishima Shinwa no Sato Park · 霧島神話の里公園
Explore the viewing plaza and hills for mountain scenery at Kirishima Shinwa no Sato Park. A road train, sightseeing lift and slider offer choices alongside walking. Consider this for views and rest in Kirishima.
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Visitor information
Admission
Park admission is free. Lifts, sliders, the road train and other rides cost extra. The itinerary subtotals exclude ride charges.
Opening hours
The park opens 09:00–17:00. Hoto Kirishimakan restaurant opens 11:00–16:00, with last orders at 15:00, and closes Wednesdays.
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What to see at Kirishima Shinwa no Sato Park
Viewing plaza and hills with mountain scenery
Look over mountain scenery from the viewing plaza and hills. After shrine worship, you can stop at the park to walk and rest.
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Road train, sightseeing lift and slider
Ride the road train or use the sightseeing lift and slider. Rides cost extra and have different conditions, so check the facilities you want to use. Sudden weather changes may stop the lift and slider.
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How to get to Kirishima Shinwa no Sato Park
The address is 2583-22 Kirishima Taguchi, Kirishima City. The listed car journey from Kagoshima city is about 1½ hours, excluding hotel access, traffic and parking. After reaching the car park, follow signs on foot. The guide’s Kirishima overnight courses use a rental car. For buses, first check routes serving Shinwa no Sato Iriguchi on your date, the return service and the walk to the park.
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Before you visit
Walking through the park after parking
After reaching the car park, follow signs on foot. Leave time to walk within the park and return to your hotel too.
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Having lunch at the park
Hoto Kirishimakan restaurant opens 11:00–16:00, with last orders at 15:00, and closes Wednesdays. If planning a park meal, check restaurant operation for your date.
Park operator: restaurant 11:00–16:00, last orders 15:00, closed Wednesdays
Questions about Kirishima Shinwa no Sato Park
Can I use the park’s lift and slider in bad weather?
Sudden weather changes may stop the lift and slider. Check same-day operation if these are your reason for visiting. Park admission and ride charges are separate.
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Official sources
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- Park operator: restaurant 11:00–16:00, last orders 15:00, closed Wednesdays ·
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