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Sights in Izumishi, Kagoshima
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Izumi City Crane Observation Center
Winter observatory by reclaimed crane roosts. From mid-October, over 10,000 cranes from Siberia stay until March.
Izumi Fumoto Samurai Residence District
Nationally selected samurai district with grid roads, stone walls, hedges and gates. Restored Takezoe House opens year-round.
Noma Barrier Ruins
A city-designated historic site: Satsuma's strict first-class border checkpoint with Higo, established around 1600.
Uwaba Plateau (Cosmos Garden)
Three-hectare, 500-meter plateau on the Kumamoto border, with rapeseed, peonies, hydrangeas, and about 250,000 cosmos.
Hakozaki Hachiman Shrine (Japan's Largest Bell)
Features Japan's largest bell, 4 meters high, 3.4 meters in diameter and 5 tons, carved with dancing cranes.
Kashikuri Shrine
Said to date from the Nara period, long revered as Satsuma's second shrine, with a spring harvest rite.
Kannozen-ji
Prefecture's oldest Zen temple, founded in 1187 by Shimazu Tadahisa and opened by Eisai in 1194.
Izumi Crane Wintering Grounds
Over 10,000 cranes from Siberia winter in Izumi from mid-October to March. A national special natural monument.
Takagawa Dam Area Park
Cherries bloom on the circuit road and lakeside park around Takagawa Dam lake.
Special Attack Monument Park
Former Izumi naval airfield monument lists sortie members; April 16 memorial and cherry trees.
Shinonome no Sato Hydrangea Garden
40,000-tsubo garden on mountain slopes with paths. June hydrangeas, November foliage, pottery gallery, and teahouse.
Suwa Shrine
Shrine in Izumi Fumoto, a national traditional-buildings district, five minutes from the history museum and open samurai houses.
Izumi Fumoto History Museum
Strolling base for nationally designated Izumi Fumoto samurai houses, with dioramas, videos, and exhibits.
Izumi Fumoto Samurai Residences: Saisho Residence
Saisho samurai house, said to be the oldest in Izumi Fumoto, with archery place, hidden room, and escape route.
Yasaka Shrine
Yasaka Shrine grounds hold Japan's largest single-carved Jizo, 4.15 m including the base, built in 1925.
Izumi Crane Wintering Grounds
More than 10,000 cranes winter at Izumi Crane Wintering Ground, and many wild birds visit yearly.