Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
595K
Population
547,050,000 km2
Area
253 Mbps
Internet
UTC+09:00
Timezone
KOJ (31km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Kagoshima's dramatic Sakurajima volcano looms over steaming onsen baths, creating a fiery yet relaxing backdrop for Japanophiles and digital nomads alike. Subtropical warmth and shinkansen access to Tokyo make it a strategic stop, with sashimi-fresh seafood energizing late-night deadlines.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Japan
Region
Eastern Asia
Population
595K
Timezone
UTC+09:00
Currency
JPY
Language
Japanese
Airport
KOJ
GPS
31.57, 130.55
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
253 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A mid-sized city of 595,049 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
6,996 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
322
Cafes
77
Bars
150
Fast Food
159
Shopping
Supermarkets
113
Convenience
286
Shopping Malls
19
Healthcare
Hospitals
127
Clinics
379
Pharmacies
135
Education
Schools
336
Universities
34
Libraries
5
Recreation
Parks
722
Playgrounds
23
Sports
147
Cinemas
2
Museums
25
Theatres
2
Transport
Bus Stops
1,213
Train Stations
89
Fuel Stations
126
Services
Banks
145
ATMs
120
Post Offices
114
Police
30
Fire Stations
34
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
253 Mbps
Download
145 Mbps
Upload
61ms
Latency
3,752
Tests
837
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: May - Sep
9°
J
11°
F
14°
M
18°
A
22°
M
25°
J
26°
J
25°
A
22°
S
18°
O
14°
N
11°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 17.9 C Range: 9.4 - 26.4 C Rain: 3,101 mm/year Sunshine: 2,865 h/year
CITY SCORES
84.4
Nomad Index
C
Livability
37.5
Culture
49.2
Overall
AIRPORT
KOJ
Kagoshima Airport
31 km from center
~47 min drive
FUN FACTS
Kagoshima (鹿児島市, Kagoshima-shi; IPA: [ka.ɡo.ɕi.ma, -maꜜ.ɕi, ka.ŋo-]), is the capital city of Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
As of 31 July 2024, the city had an estimated population of 583,966 in 285,992 households, and a population density of 1100 persons per km2.
Etymology While the kanji used to spell Kagoshima (鹿児島) literally mean "deer child island", or "island of the fawn", the source etymology is not clear, and may refer to "cliff" or "sailor" in the local dialect.
History Kagoshima is located in ancient Satsuma Province and was the center of the territory of the Shimazu clan from the late Kamakura period.
Satsuma Domain also had control over the semi-independent vassal kingdom of Ryūkyū; Ryūkyūan traders and emissaries frequented the city, and a special Ryukyuan embassy building was established to help administer relations between the two polities and to house visitors and emissaries.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Kagoshima known for?
Kagoshima's dramatic Sakurajima volcano looms over steaming onsen baths, creating a fiery yet relaxing backdrop for Japanophiles and digital nomads alike. Subtropical warmth and shinkansen access to Tokyo make it a strategic stop, with sashimi-fresh seafood energizing late-night deadlines.
How fast is the internet in Kagoshima?
Kagoshima has an average download speed of 253 Mbps and upload speed of 145 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Kagoshima?
Kagoshima has an average year-round temperature of approximately 17.9 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Kagoshima?
Kagoshima is served by KOJ (Kagoshima Airport), approximately 31 km from the city center.
What is the population of Kagoshima?
The population of Kagoshima is approximately 595K.
What infrastructure does Kagoshima have?
Kagoshima has 6,996 mapped points of interest, including 322 restaurants, 127 hospitals, 336 schools.
What country is Kagoshima in?
Kagoshima is located in Japan.
