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Kagoshima is located in the south of Kyushu , one of Japan's main island. The port at Kagoshima where cruise ships typically docked at, is located along the coast of Kinko Bay , facing the East China Sea . Royal Caribbean's Spectrum of the Seas berthed at Kagoshima Port, Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan (2023) Kagoshima Port The port is conveniently situated close to shopping areas. It is also just next to Sakurajima , an active volcano that is also the symbol of Kagoshima. The port's official name is Marine Port Kagoshima . Walking along and around the port area yields scenic views of the surrounding areas including Mount Sakurajima . View of Kagoshima Port from Deck 15 of Spectrum of the Seas, , Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan (2023) View of Sakurajima from Deck 15 of Spectrum of the Seas, Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan (2023) View of the surrounding areas of Kagoshima Port, Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan (2023) Public Transport The port is a...

My cruise in August 2023 had a stopover in Kagoshima. This was the last port call in Japan before the cruise ship officially leaves Japan for international waters to travel to China's Hong Kong. Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan (2023) In accordance to immigration procedures, all passengers on the cruise had to disembark for Japanese immigration and customs clearance at this last port of call in the country. Taking advantage of the hours we had while the cruise ship was in port, most passengers including myself took the chance to visit Kagoshima city itself. However, I did not join many of my fellow passengers to take the JR Train into the city centre. Instead, I spent my time shopping and dining at the malls that were within walking distance of the port. Yes, there are many malls within walking distance. And I was not disappointed. I managed to buy a good quality Made-in-Japan fishing reel and some clothing items.  The cruise ship, Spectrum of the Seas was docked within walking distance...