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Kirishima National Park

Visit Kirishima National Park, Japan

Visit Kirishima National Park, Japan

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The first of Japan's designated national parks is home to an array of stunning sights, including smoking volcanoes, vast plateaux, sparkling lakes, rugged coastlines and dense forests.

The park stretches over a large area of southern Kyushu with main walking and hiking opportunities to be found to the north of the park.

Inside Kirishima National Park

Kirishima National Park floraAlso included within the remit of the park are Sakura-jima, Yakushima and the Ibusuki sand baths. Although rainy during the summer months, the park is strewn with spring flowers in April and May, including Azaleas.

The Ebino Kogen plateau is the centre for both gentle walks and more advanced traverses and hikes.

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Suggested itinerary featuring Kirishima National Park

This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Kirishima National Park, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.

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      Kirishima National Park flora
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      Kirishima National Park
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      Kirishima Open Air Museum
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      Kirishima National Park
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      Views in the Kirishima National Park
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      Kirishima shrine
    • Kirishima shrine
      Kirishima shrine
    • Kirishima National Park, Japan
      Kirishima National Park, Japan

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