ABOUT

ABOUT THIS CENTER

Nagisa Museum opened in Shigetomi Beach in the city of Aira, Kagoshima Prefecture, on 5 April 2015. This facility showcases the attractions and wildlife found in Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park, particularly Kinkowan Bay district. The museum can also be used for educational experiences, environmental education and similar purposes.

The museum has permanent staff. Visitors are invited to come and enjoy themselves here. We look forward to your visit.

FACILITY MAP

FACILITY INFORMATION

Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(During summer: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM）
Free entry

Closed on:: Tuesday (or Wednesday in cases where a national holiday falls on a Tuesday); the New Year period (29 December to 3 January)
*The museum is open throughout the summer vacation period (around 20 July to end of August), with no closed days.*

ADDRESS: 7675, Hiramatsu, Aira City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
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TEL / FAX: 0995-73-3146

Facilities: Fully accessible
Free Wi-Fi
Accessible family restroom
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ACCESS

Access from airports

40 mins from Kagoshima Airport by car (when using the expressway)
50 mins from Kagoshima Airport by car (when using regular public roads)

Please confirm road tolls and transit times with the relevant transportation authorities.

Access by rail: 15 mins on foot from Aira Station on the JR Nippo Main Line

Access from Expressway interchanges

Access from the direction of Miyazaki / Kumamoto: Approx. 20 min. by car from the Kajiki Interchange
Access from the direction of Kagoshima City: Approx. 15 min. by car from the Aira Interchange

Access via bus: 5 mins on foot from the Shigetomi Swimming Beach Entrance (Shigetomi kaisui nyujo iriguchi) bus stop

Information for parking lot

Higata Parking Lot

open every day from 9:00 to 18:00 / until 19:00 in summer
Ikoi Parking Lot

only open during crowded times
Nagisa Parking Lot
open every day from 9:00 to 18:00 / until 19:00 in summer
- Please use the Nagisa Parking Lot if you are coming via a large bus.

REQUEST FROM MUSEUM

Please follow the rules below
to spent fun with everyone,
also to protect the nature of Shigetomi Beach.

RULES
01

You can not dine
in the building

Meals are not allowed on site.
Please use the rest area next to your meal.
RULES
02

Please refrain from
entering animals

Please refrain from entering pets as the creatures are bred in the museum. Assistance dogs such as service dogs can enter.
RULES
03

Please take garbage home

There are no trash cans inside the building or on Shigetomi Beach. Please bring your own trash with you.
RULES
04

Use of fire is prohibited

The pine forest on Shigetomi Beach is a windbreak protected forest. Use of fireworks, barbecues and other fires on the coast is prohibited to preserve the pine forest.
RULES
05

Please cooperate with
non smoking

Smoking is prohibited in and around the building (slope, stairs, walking). There is no smoking space.