Kagoshima Airport

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Kagoshima Airport (IATA: KOJ, ICAO: RJFK) is located about 30 km northeast of Kagoshima City in Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Serving as the main air gateway to southern Kyushu and the Nansei Islands, the airport is an important regional hub with a balance of domestic and international routes.

Facilities

The airport’s terminal is modern and well-equipped, featuring restaurants serving local specialties like Kurobuta pork and Satsuma dishes, souvenir shops, and duty-free outlets. Additional amenities include free Wi-Fi, ATMs, nursing rooms, car rental counters, a business lounge, and a tourist information desk. The observation deck provides clear views of aircraft and Sakurajima Volcano. The nearby Airport Hot Spring (Onsen) is a unique feature, allowing travelers to enjoy a relaxing foot bath before flights.

Airlines and Destinations

Major carriers such as All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL), operate frequent domestic services to Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Okinawa. Japan Air Commuter (JAC), headquartered at Kagoshima Airport, connects to smaller islands including Amami Ōshima, Yakushima, and Tanegashima. Limited international flights serve Seoul, Taipei, and Shanghai.

Public Transportation

Airport limousine buses link Kagoshima Airport with Kagoshima-Chūō Station in about 50 minutes. Buses also operate to Kirishima, Ibusuki, and Miyazaki. Taxis and rental cars are readily available, ideal for exploring the region’s natural attractions and hot springs.

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