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Hioki日置
Visit Hioki for a half‑day beach and park; add a night only if you want hot springs. Treat it as a day‑trip from Kagoshima.
Hioki is a coastal city in Kagoshima Prefecture with a large sand‑dune beach, a historic park, hot‑spring sites and a shrine. It is reachable by train or car from Kagoshima, making it suitable for a half‑day outing; a night adds access to on‑sen and more relaxed dining.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Apr, Nov–Feb (dry, mild)
- avoid May–Jul (rainy season), Aug–Oct (typhoons)
- Airport
- KOJ
- Nights
- 0–1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Hioki110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hioki, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyHioki is generally safe; standard precautions apply.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckKOJ Kagoshima Airport (Bus to Kagoshima City then train to Hioki; check connections.).
- Getting aroundKagoshima Main Line stops at Ijuin, Higashi‑Ichiki and Yunomoto; cars use Minami‑Kyushu Expressway (Miyama IC, Ijuin IC).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KOJ Kagoshima Airport (Bus to Kagoshima City then train to Hioki; check connections.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Best
13°C (56°F)56°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (69°F)69°F (20°C)
May
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Avoid
26°C (80°F)80°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
29°C (85°F)85°F (29°C)
Oct
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Best
14°C (58°F)58°F (14°C)
Best: Apr, Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hioki: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Feb
13°C (56°F)56°F (13°C)
4°C (38°F)38°F (4°C)
7 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (44°F)44°F (6°C)
10 rd
Apr
20°C (69°F)69°F (20°C)
11°C (51°F)51°F (11°C)
10 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Jun
26°C (80°F)80°F (26°C)
20°C (67°F)67°F (20°C)
13 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (74°F)74°F (24°C)
13 rd
Aug
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Sep
29°C (85°F)85°F (29°C)
21°C (69°F)69°F (21°C)
12 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (49°F)49°F (10°C)
7 rd
Dec
14°C (58°F)58°F (14°C)
5°C (40°F)40°F (5°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Kagoshima Main Line stops at Ijuin, Higashi‑Ichiki and Yunomoto; cars use Minami‑Kyushu Expressway (Miyama IC, Ijuin IC). Buses run limited highway stops; rent a car for remote hot‑spring villages.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kagoshima City
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
JR Kagoshima Main Line, about 1 h from Ijuin Station
Visit Sakurajima, Sengan‑en garden.
Ibusuki
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min (check)
JR line, about 1 h 20 min from Ijuin (check)
Famous sand baths and coastal views.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel AZ Kagoshima Ijūin
Near Ijuin Station, parking, breakfast.
Ocean Resort Eguchiya
Seaside hotel with campsite and spa.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–¥8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥9,000–¥12,000 (≈ US$65–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥400–¥600 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Beach entry | free |
| Hot spring entry | ¥500–¥800 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Meal at local izakaya | ¥1,200–¥2,500 (≈ US$9–17) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train service is infrequent outside peak hours; check timetables.
- Yunomoto Hot Spring opens 06:30–21:00; plan accordingly.Yunomoto Hot Spring opens 6:30 AM–9:00 PM; plan accordingly.
- Fukiagehama Beach is seasonal; lifeguard absent in off‑season.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Hioki日置
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My bed tonight
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kagoshima Airport → Kagoshima City bus: about ¥1,200 (≈ US$9), 30 min (check)
- Kagoshima City → Ijuin (train): about ¥1,500 (≈ US$11), 1 h (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the bathroom? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Check train schedules for off‑peak hours.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hioki. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr, Nov–Feb (dry, mild) · avoid May–Jul (rainy season), Aug–Oct (typhoons) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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