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City in Kyushu, Japan
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Ichikikushikino (いちき串木野) is a city of 25,579 people (2025) in Kagoshima prefecture. The city is also renowned nationwide as the "Town of Tuna," boasting the largest fleet of deep-sea tuna vessels in Japan. For travelers, this translates into an opportunity to eat exceptionally fresh, high-quality tuna at local restaurants, such as the famous Maguro no Yakata (Tuna Hall).
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薩摩藩英国留学生記念館
Satsuma Domain was a British international student who learned cutting-edge technology and others in England in 1865 and tried to modernize Japan. The exterior is an image of the "Satsuma-style Yangok" with a Japanese tile roof on the exterior wall using red bricks in the early Meiji period. There is a museum shop and cafe, so you can enjoy British tea time.
さのさ祭り
It is a festival of Ichikikushikino. With various stalls coming in, the event is held in July.
焼酎蔵 薩摩金山蔵
Satsuma Kinzangura is one of Ichikikushikino's attractions, utilizing an actual Kushikino gold mine tunnel with hundreds of years of history as a shochu (Japanese spirit) distillery and aging cellar. Visitors take a 'torokko' (tram) into the mine tunnel, where a cool, stable temperature of around 19°C (66°F) is maintained year-round, and can witness the magnificent sight of countless shochu aging pots lining the tunnel walls. This paid guided tour also includes explanations of the Satsuma Domain's gold mining history and equipment, offering a special experience that includes viewing a shrine located deep within the mine. After the tour, visitors can sample and purchase exclusive shochu, sake, and other liquors aged in the tunnel at the ground-level gift shop.
照島神社
Terushima Shrine (照島神社) is a shrine located on the coast of Ichikikushikino, characterized by the fact that the entire small rocky island of 'Terushima' constitutes the shrine grounds. It is connected to the mainland solely by a red, pedestrian-only bridge (Shinkyo), which provides the only access to the island. The main shrine hall (Honden) and other primary shrine buildings are located on the island, which is also a habitat for a colony of subtropical plants.
串木野サンセットパーク
It is a coastal park in Ichikikushikino. It is characterized by being able to take a walk while looking at the sea.
旧串木野港灯台
It is a lighthouse that was installed in 1951. The function of the lighthouse has now disappeared and has been transformed into a viewing facility.
羽島崎神社
It is a shrine with a white dorii, which is rare in Kagoshima Prefecture.
冠岳展望公園
It is a place where you can see the view of Ichikikushikino, and there is a large stone statue.
みその
Tuna ramen is famous as a Japanese restaurant made using tuna, a specialty of Ichikikushikino.
串木野市漁協直営 海鮮まぐろ家
It is a restaurant run by the Kushikino Fishing Association, where you can enjoy fresh seafood dishes at an affordable price.
Pasta＆Pizza シルクベール
It's an Italian restaurant, and you can enjoy a variety of Italian food.
炭火焼工房ハンバーグ・ステーキ 黒平
This is a restaurant that sells steaks and Hamburg steaks.
池家
It is izakaya, located around Terushima Shrine. In particular, it is famous for its seasonal raw fish and is the main dish of side dishes.
松ちゃん
It's izakaya around the city. Motsunabe, a Japanese tripe stew, is famous.
パラゴン
It is a Japanese-style caffeine, Kitsaten, and you can enjoy coffee and various foods.
駅前ダイニングりゅう
This is izakaya located in front of Kushikino Station. We sell various side dishes and alcoholic beverages at low prices.
杯一
This is izakaya near the city hall. It is small in size, so you can enjoy alcohol in a comfortable atmosphere. Ikageso is especially delicious.
吹上浜フィールドホテル
Hotels and glamping exist. There are also rooms for pets, and there are hot springs and saunas.
ホテルアクシア くしきの
It is a hotel near the sea in Kushikino. You can choose a Western-style room or a Japanese-style room. There is also a hot spring. Meals are also included.
ニシムタ 串木野店食鮮館
It is Ichikikushiki-no's mart and you can purchase a variety of ingredients.
だいわ 串木野店
It is a large supermarket near kamimura gakuenmae station. It sells a variety of ingredients and daily necessities.
By train
The Kagoshima Main Line passes through Ichiki Station, Kushikino Station, and Kamimura-Kakuenmae Station.
By car
As for the highway, the Minami-Kyushu Western Circulation Expressway passes, and there are Kushikino IC and Ichiki IC in the city.
By bus
The express bus connecting Kagoshima-shi and Satsumasendai passes through. The stop is as follows.
Ichikikushiki is small enough to travel by bus or train. The fare for the city bus is ¥200 yen for adults. Taxis are waiting in front of Kushikino and Ichiki stations.
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