Kagoshima Prefectural Museum
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Kagoshima Shi
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 09:00-17:00 · 9:00-17:00; closed Mondays (next day if a holiday), the 25th of each month, special maintenance days and 31 Dec-2 Jan
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: Permanent exhibits free · Adult: Planetarium JPY 200 (high school+) · Planetarium free for under high school on Saturdays; free for prefecture residents 70+ and weekend students
- Address
- 1-1 Shiroyamacho, Kagoshima, Kagoshima 892-0853, Japan
- Coordinates
- 31.5985, 130.5550
Introduction
Opened as a natural-history museum in 1953 and in its present building since 1981, the Kagoshima Prefectural Museum sits at the foot of Shiroyama on the ruins of Tsurumaru Castle. Dioramas and specimens recreate the prefecture's 600-kilometre north-south natural span — from Sakurajima's volcano and Amami's subtropical forest to Yakushima's vegetation — and explain the farming, fisheries and mineral resources it supports. The first floor holds the entrance display and fauna/flora shows, the second a nature gallery and hands-on room, the third industry exhibits and a 3D theatre; an annex houses dinosaur fossils and a planetarium. Permanent displays are free, making it a strong rainy-day or family stop.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00-17:00 |
9:00-17:00; closed Mondays (next day if a holiday), the 25th of each month, special maintenance days and 31 Dec-2 Jan
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | Permanent exhibits free |
|---|---|
| Adult | Planetarium JPY 200 (high school+) |
| Child | Planetarium JPY 110 (schoolchildren) |
Planetarium free for under high school on Saturdays; free for prefecture residents 70+ and weekend students
Transportation
7 min from Tenmonkan tram stop; 20 min from JR Kagoshima
15 min from Kagoshima-Chuo, 10 min from the ferry
By Tsurumaru Castle ruins, near Terukuni Shrine
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Kagoshima Prefectural Museum?
Monday: 09:00-17:00; Tuesday: 09:00-17:00; Wednesday: 09:00-17:00; Thursday: 09:00-17:00; Friday: 09:00-17:00; Saturday: 09:00-17:00; Sunday: 09:00-17:00; 9:00-17:00; closed Mondays (next day if a holiday), the 25th of each month, special maintenance days and 31 Dec-2 Jan
How much is the admission for Kagoshima Prefectural Museum?
Free Admission: Permanent exhibits free; Adult: Planetarium JPY 200 (high school+); Child: Planetarium JPY 110 (schoolchildren); Planetarium free for under high school on Saturdays; free for prefecture residents 70+ and weekend students
How long should I spend at Kagoshima Prefectural Museum?
A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.
How do I get to Kagoshima Prefectural Museum?
Bus: 7 min from Tenmonkan tram stop; 20 min from JR Kagoshima; Driving/Parking: 15 min from Kagoshima-Chuo, 10 min from the ferry
