Cape Nagasakibana
Also written: 長崎鼻 · 长崎鼻
At the southernmost tip of the Satsuma Peninsula, this cape offers a picturesque coastline with views of Mount Kaimon and the photogenic Ryugu Shrine.
An Illustrated Japan / Kagoshima / Townscape & Scenery
About this place
Nagasakibana is Satsuma Peninsula southernmost cape in Yamagawa, Ibusuki. Volcanic rock nose shape formed by outer rim of Ibusuki caldera. View west to Mt Kaimon cone. Within Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park with special natural monument wild cycad habitat, souvenir stalls and parking garden serve tourists. Called Ryugu-bana as legend Urashima太郎 legend origin. Ryugu Shrine enshrines Toyotama-hime goddess of matchmaking. Visitors write wishes on shells and dedicate in pot for true love. Sunset frames Kaimon peak, prime photo power spot popular.
