waterfall
Ogawa Falls
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.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Kagoshima, Japan · Asia
Minamisatsuma sits on the route: 10 minutes from Kaseda-shirakame, 56km from Ogawa Falls.
Minamisatsuma is a town located in Kagoshima, Japan. With a population of 32,887, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Minamisatsuma 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 Minamisatsuma to your route.
Minamisatsuma (南さつま市, Minamisatsuma-shi) is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2024, the city had an estimated population of 31,397 in 16,779 households, and a population density of 110 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 283.59 km2 (109.49 sq mi).
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Minamisatsuma is located in Kagoshima, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 31.3900 latitude, 130.2834 longitude.
Minamisatsuma has a population of approximately 32,887 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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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.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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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.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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