Kagoshima is one of the most famous holiday destinations among tourists. It is the capital city of Kagoshima Prefecture located at the southwestern of the Kyushu island. This place has its own nickname - "Naples of the Eastern World". It was founded in 1889. More than half of the land is covered by volcanic ash. Mt. Sakurajima has located only four km from the city. It hosts the second-largest hot springs in Japan.

Best time to fly from Clark Pampanga to Kagoshima

The best time to visit Kagoshima is from October to November. At this time, you can enjoy good food and good hot- spring season. The weather is so nice at this time. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Kagoshima, the hottest months are August, July, and September. The warmest time of year is generally early August where highs are regularly around 91.9°F (33.3°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 79.1°F (26.2°C) at night. If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Kagoshima are January, October, and May. Prices for accommodation and travel fares are the highest in February, March and July. You are advised to plan in advance.

Main airports available in Clark Pampanga and Kagoshima

Clark International Airport – This is an international airport situated between Angeles and Mabalacat. These areas are still within the Clark Freeport Zone. With only 80 km away from the northern part of Manila, this airport is easily accessible by using the Subic-Clark-Tarlac-Expressway. Among the Airlines available are Cathay Dragon, Philippines AirAsia, Qatar Airways, Scoot and Korean Air:

Kagoshima Airport – It is located only 30 km away from the city. This is the second busiest airport after Fukuoka Airport. It was open back in 1972. The Tourist and General Information Office are located on the first floor of the domestic terminal. It operating hours is from 6.30 AM until the arrival time of the last flight. Nanohana Sky Lounge is located on the second floor on the Southside of the airport.

Climate pattern in Clark Pampanga and Kagoshima

Kagoshima's climate is subtropical. Kagoshima has warm weather and higher temperatures on average than the rest of Japan. Similar to the rest of West Japan, Kagoshima has basically high humidity in Summer (from June to the end of September). Winter in Kagoshima is cold, but it only snows a few times a year. The best season to visit Kagoshima climatically is Spring (April – May) before the rainy season (mid-June – the beginning of July) and Autumn (Oct-Nov.). The wind can reach up to 12.9 knots in February. The average wind speed will be 6.9 knots in March.

Highlights attractions in Kagoshima

• Tsurumaru Castle - This Castle is owned by the Shimazu family. Like many other castles in Japan, they are often destroyed back in the days, but here the only original parts that still stand are the outer wall as well as the moat. Head down to a small museum inside to find out more about it.
• Sakurajima - This is an active volcano where you can clearly see the whole town of Kagoshima from here. Take a ferry from the Kagoshima Harbour to reach here. The hike will take around two hours to reach the top. There are also smaller lookouts available on the way up. Since this is an active volcano, it is not always open to the public. You will have to refer to their authorities first before planning for a hike here.
• Kayak - Kayak towards Sakurajima and if the weather is perfect, you can witness the beautiful sunset right in front of your eyes. It will take an hour to reach Sakurajima. This is a more adventurous alternative compared to taking a ferry to reach there. Please ensure that you are physically fit to do this.
• Kakigori - Cool yourself down with some of these shaved ice mixed with sweet condensed milk, flavours of your choice, some fruits and jellies. Find them at Tenmonkan Mujyaki and do not forget to take pictures at the polar bear statue located in front of the store.