Kagoshim : Profile

Location

This is a modern city on the western shore of of Kagoshima Wan. The imposing volcano, Sakurajima, lies on the eastern shore of the bay.

Clearance

Yachts are asked to tie up at Taniyama, which is a suburb of Kagoshima proper, about five miles to the south of the centre. Officials will travel from downtown to meet you there.

Last updated August 2011.

Docking

There is a marina next to Kagoshima Marine Services (KMS) at Taniyama.

Yachts moor in this well-protected cut off from the main harbour. Mooring is bow or stern-to the wall (tide is 2 to 3m), using buoys, mooring lines and foam fenders that are already in place. Each mooring slot has its own tiny raft on which you pull yourself to the nearest ladder in the harbour wall.

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