Satsuma Peninsula — Ibusuki & KaimondakeLoop.
Distance
170 km
Duration
1 day
Climb
750 m
Satsuma Peninsula — Ibusuki & Kaimondake Loop.
A southern Kyushu day loop circling the perfect cone of "Satsuma Fuji". From Kagoshima, with the active Sakurajima volcano at its back, the road runs down the Satsuma Peninsula past the caldera lake of Ikeda to Mount Kaimon, then around the southern capes to the bonito-fishing port of Makurazaki. Warm, easy coastal riding through a corner of Japan that feels almost subtropical.
Quick facts
SurfacePaved
Distance170 km
Days1
Total climb750 m
DifficultyEasy
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The route.
KagoshimaStart · Start with the smoking cone of Sakurajima across the bay. Fuel up and head south down the peninsula.
Lake IkedaScenic Point · Kyushu's largest caldera lake, home to the Issie monster legend, with Mount Kaimon rising behind it.
Mount KaimonMountain Pass · "Satsuma Fuji" — a near-perfect 924m volcanic cone. The road skirts its base with great photo angles.
Cape NagasakibanaPhoto Spot · The southernmost headland of the Satsuma Peninsula. Sweeping views of Kaimon, the bay, and on clear days Yakushima.
MakurazakiRestaurant · Japan's katsuobushi (dried bonito) capital. Fresh katsuo and a working fishing harbour — a fine late lunch stop.
KagoshimaEnd · Return loop to Kagoshima. Soak in a sand bath at Ibusuki on the way if time allows.
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