Shibushi City

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Shibushi City, located in the eastern part of Kagoshima Prefecture and facing the vast Shibushi Bay, is a vibrant seaside coastal city that has flourished as a base for maritime trade since ancient times, where rich marine bounty and idyllic rural landscapes are gently harmonized. Scattered in the town are prestigious traditional "Shibushi-Fumoto Gardens (samurai residence groups)" designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty, and just walking through them allows you to deeply immerse yourself in the historical romance of the good old samurai era. Also, it is globally famous as a sacred place for "eel (aquaculture)," one of Japan's leading areas, and local gourmet food such as fresh and fragrant top-class eel bowls is highly acclaimed by overseas foodies. It is an attractive city where you can be furthest away from the noise of the city and luxuriously enjoy deep Japanese traditions and gourmet food as if you were living there.