Kagoshima + Sakurajima Day Trip(1)

Today is such a sunny day～It would be perfect if there weren't any annoying clients. 😅 🎢🍃 First things first, if you're heading to Sakurajima like me, make sure to get the Cute Pass. 🌺🌇I ended up with a bus day pass, which meant I had to buy separate tickets for the ferry and bus to Sakurajima. What a loss! 😭 Our first stop was the Jozan Observatory. From Kagoshima Central East Platform No. 4, take the City View Bus (it runs every 30 minutes) to Jozan Station. 🎢🍃After a short climb up a hill, you'll arrive. You can get a great view of Sakurajima from here, though unfortunately, it wasn't erupting today. At the observatory, there were two super-friendly grandpas who stamped our cards and even asked us in Chinese if we were from China. 🌺🌇 It reminded me of my grandfather. 😢 Half an hour at Jozan Observatory is plenty. Keep an eye on the bus schedule and wait in advance. 🎢🍃 Our second stop was Sengan-en Garden. We took a chance and visited the Sakuragawa Teahouse, and we got lucky with a window seat! We quickly ordered two set meals—local cuisine and sea bream dishes. 🌺🌇 Both were pretty good, but I'd say the local cuisine was slightly better (thanks to the black pork). 😋 🎢🍃 After lunch, we strolled around Sengan-en. The greenery was especially vibrant on this sunny day, and it was so satisfying to walk around. We even bought an ice cream at the entrance (though I wouldn't recommend it). 🍦 🌺🌇 #Kagoshima 🌇