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Ichikikushikinoいちき串木野
Go for one night between Kagoshima and Satsumasendai: tuna meals, a gold-mine shochu cellar, the Satsuma Students museum. Without a car, base at Kushikino station and use taxis.
Ichikikushikino is a small coastal city on the Kagoshima Main Line, about 40 minutes by train from Kagoshima. It has the largest deep-sea tuna fleet in Japan, a shochu distillery built inside a former gold mine, and the port from which 19 Satsuma students left for Britain in 1865. Sights are spread along the coast and buses are thin, so a car or a taxi day makes the difference. Most travellers see it in one night or as a half-day from Kagoshima.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun (very heavy rain), Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Aug–Sep (typhoon season)
- Airport
- KOJ
- Nights
- 1
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.
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 Ichikikushikino110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ichikikushikino, 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
- SafetyA quiet, low-crime small city.
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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.
- AirportKOJ Kagoshima Airport (No airport in town.
- Getting aroundThe Kagoshima Main Line links Ichiki, Kamimura-Kakuenmae and Kushikino stations.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a kissaten¥400–700 (≈ US$3–5)
- Sit-down mealIzakaya dinner with drinks¥2,000–3,500 (≈ US$14–25)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week¥2,000–4,000 (≈ US$14–30)
- Museum or sight ticketSatsuma Students Museum entry¥300 (≈ US$3)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
- Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥6,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ¥11,000 (≈ US$75) · High ¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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 (No airport in town. Airport bus toward Satsumasendai, then train or taxi; the bus-to-train connection and timetable need checking.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (83°F)83°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (71°F)71°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jun (15 rain days), driest Oct (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ichikikushikino: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6°C (42°F)42°F (6°C)
9 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15 rd
Jul
28°C (83°F)83°F (28°C)
25°C (78°F)78°F (25°C)
12 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
23°C (74°F)74°F (23°C)
10 rd
Oct
22°C (71°F)71°F (22°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7°C (44°F)44°F (7°C)
8 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
The Kagoshima Main Line links Ichiki, Kamimura-Kakuenmae and Kushikino stations. City buses cost about ¥200 for adults. Taxis wait at Kushikino and Ichiki stations. Outside the centre, a car is the practical option: Kushikino IC and Ichiki IC are on the Minami-Kyushu expressway.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kagoshima
goDoor to door: About 1 h
JR Kagoshima Main Line from Kushikino or Ichiki
Sakurajima ferries, Sengan-en and the museum district; an easy full day.
Satsumasendai
goDoor to door: About 40–60 min
JR Kagoshima Main Line north, or the express bus
Useful if you are continuing north toward Kumamoto.
Hioki
goDoor to door: About 20 min (check)
JR Kagoshima Main Line south
Neighbouring town; routing and times need checking.
Ibusuki
overnightDoor to door: 2–2.5 h (check)
Train to Kagoshima, change to the Ibusuki Makurazaki Line
Sand baths and the coast; routing and times need checking, and it is better as its own night.
Yakushima
overnightDoor to door: Half a day (check)
Train to Kagoshima, then jetfoil or ferry from Kagoshima port
Not a day trip: sleep on the island. Connections need checking.
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.
Kushikino station and city hall area
Express-bus stops, izakaya and the practical base without a car; nearby lodging is limited, so check availability.
Minatomachi / Fukiagehama coast
Sea-front hotels and glamping (Fukiagehama Field Hotel, Hotel Axia Kushikino); needs a car or taxi for everything else.
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
- ¥6,000–10,000 (≈ US$45–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥10,000–16,000 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- High
- ¥16,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Business-hotel double room1 × 1 night × ¥12,000 | ¥12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥11,000 | ¥22,000 |
| City bus ride2 × ¥200 | ¥400 |
| Satsuma Kinzangura tour, tasting included2 × ¥2,500 | ¥5,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ¥2,500 | ¥5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥4,440 |
| Trip total≈ ¥24,420 per person per day, bed included | ¥48,840≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a kissaten | ¥400–700 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Tuna bowl or seafood set | ¥1,000–2,000 (≈ US$7–14) |
| Izakaya dinner with drinks | ¥2,000–3,500 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Satsuma Kinzangura tour (tasting included) | ¥2,500 (≈ US$17) |
| Satsuma Students Museum entry | ¥300 (≈ US$3) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ¥2,000–4,000 (≈ US$14–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- June rain is extreme here: over 500 mm in the month is normal, so keep a wet-day plan.
- August to September is typhoon season; check forecasts before coastal drives.
- Buses do not cover the whole city and run infrequently: check times before you set out.
- Some sights are 5–10 km (3.1–6.2 mi) apart along the coast; walking between them is not realistic.Some sights are 3.1–6.2 mi (5–10 km) apart along the coast; walking between them is not realistic.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Ichikikushikinoいちき串木野
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
No embassies here. Most countries: consulates in Fukuoka or Kagoshima, embassies in Tokyo. US citizens: American Consulate Fukuoka (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kushikino → Kagoshima, JR: about ¥700–900 (≈ US$5–7), about 40 min (check)
- City bus ride: about ¥200 (≈ US$2)
- Taxi, Kushikino station → Minatomachi: ¥1,500–2,000 (≈ US$11–14) (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)
- これをください — This one, please (kore o kudasai)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
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 Ichikikushikino. 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: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun (very heavy rain), Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Aug–Sep (typhoon season) · 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
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for KOJ: last bus and train times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: Kushikino station and city hall, Minatomachi and the coast, Hashima and the western shore.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Satsuma Students Museum, Satsuma Kinzangura, Terushima Shrine) and eat pages with last orders.
- Typhoon and heavy-rain fixtures so gates A–D can go green.