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Cape Sata
The southernmost point of mainland Japan, a subtropical headland of palms and banyan reached by a winding coastal road, with Japan's oldest Western-style lighthouse offshore on a rock.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Kagoshima, Japan · Asia
Makurazaki sits on the route: 25 minutes from Minamisatsuma, 49km from Ogawa Falls.
Makurazaki is a town located in Kagoshima, Japan. With a population of 21,960, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Makurazaki sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Makurazaki to your route.
Satsuma-Itashiki Station (薩摩板敷駅, Satsuma-Itashiki-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Makurazaki, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu.
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Makurazaki is located in Kagoshima, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 31.2667 latitude, 130.3167 longitude.
Makurazaki has a population of approximately 21,960 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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scenic viewpoint
The southernmost point of mainland Japan, a subtropical headland of palms and banyan reached by a winding coastal road, with Japan's oldest Western-style lighthouse offshore on a rock.
45 km · about 50 min drive
waterfall
A 46 m fall dropping into an emerald basin enclosed by columnar rock walls in southern Kyushu, reached by a stepped path from a car park above. The water is a striking blue-green in sunlight.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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