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Tanegashima
Spend 2 days: day 1 for Space Center tours and observation points, day 2 for beaches and coastal caves; one day only if launch day only.
Tanegashima offers Japan's main spaceport, surf beaches, and coastal caves. A full visit needs two days to combine the Space Center (guided tours three times daily, free) and the island's natural sights. One day works only for a launch‑day visit.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry season, launch schedule)
- avoid Nov–Mar (more rain, fewer launches)
- Airport
- TNE
- Nights
- 2
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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
Emergency numbers for Tanegashima110 ▾
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 Tanegashima, 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
- SafetycheckTanegashima is generally safe; traffic can be windy on coastal roads and occasional typhoons in late summer—check weather forecasts.
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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.
- AirportTNE New Tanegashima Airport (5 daily flights from Kagoshima (≈30 min), 1 from Osaka‑Itami (≈1 h 20 min)).
- Getting aroundRent a car (most convenient).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥400–¥600 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealRamen bowl¥800–¥1,200 (≈ US$6–9)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room¥6,000 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room¥9,000 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room¥13,000 (≈ US$90)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥8,000 (≈ US$55) · High ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
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
- TNE New Tanegashima Airport (5 daily flights from Kagoshima (≈30 min), 1 from Osaka‑Itami (≈1 h 20 min))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Feb
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jul (9 rain days), driest Mar (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tanegashima: 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
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°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
Rent a car (most convenient). Taxis from the airport cost about ¥6,000 to Nishinoomote. Limited bus routes (Sun Marine Bus, Nakatane community bus).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Yakushima
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Ferry from Nishinoomote (≈2 h 15 min, ¥7,100)
Longer trip; consider overnight stay on Yakushima.
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.
Nishinoomote
Closest town to the Space Center, many guesthouses and small hotels.
Minamitane
Near observation points and beaches, limited inns.
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
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 2 nights × ¥9,000 | ¥18,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ¥8,000 | ¥32,000 |
| New Tanegashima Airport → Nishinoomote taxi2 × ¥6,000 | ¥12,000 |
| Car rental (1 day, compact)2 × ¥8,000 | ¥16,000 |
| Space Center guided tour (reservation)2 × ¥0 | ¥0 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥7,800 |
| Trip total≈ ¥21,450 per person per day, bed included | ¥85,800≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and inter‑island ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ¥400–¥600 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Ramen bowl | ¥800–¥1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Taxi (airport‑to‑town) | ¥6,000–¥7,000 (≈ US$45–50) |
| Ferry Toppy/Rocket (Kagoshima‑Tanegashima) | ¥7,100 (≈ US$50) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry and jet‑foil services cancel in waves >3 m; check operation pages before departure.
- Space Center tours require reservation; no entry on launch days.
- Last bus returns to Nishinoomote around 19:00; plan car rental accordingly.Last bus returns to Nishinoomote around 7:00 PM; plan car rental accordingly.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Kagoshima (check address); other nations use Osaka or Tokyo embassies.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → Nishinoomote taxi: about ¥6,000 (≈ US$45)
- Car rental (compact, 1 day): ≈ ¥8,000
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)
- 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 Tanegashima. 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–Oct (dry season, launch schedule) · avoid Nov–Mar (more rain, fewer launches) · 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
- 1 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
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