Tanegashima Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Tanegashima

Tanegashima has two claims to fame. In 1543, Portuguese explorer Mendes Pinto found his way there and introduced firearms to the Japanese, and for a long time thereafter arquebuses were known astanegashimain Japanese. These days, though, the main attraction is Tanegashima Space Center, JAXA's main spaceport. #tanetabiis the local tourist association's multilingual guide site.

Top Attractions in Tanegashima

Explore the best things to see and do in Tanegashima:

• ★Cape Kadokura
• ★Chikura Caverns
• ★Ebinoe-tenbo Park
• ★Space Museum, Tanegashima Space Center
• ★Takezaki Observation Stand and Beach

Tanegashima Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: