List of Famous people born in Kagoshima Prefecture

Chiyomaru Kazuki is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Shibushi, Kagoshima. He made his professional debut in May 2007. He took the second division jūryō championship in his third tournament in the division in January 2014 and was promoted to the top makuuchi division in the following tournament. His highest rank has been maegashira 5 East. He is the older brother of fellow professional sumo wrestler Chiyoōtori, and has served as his younger brother's attendant or tsukebito.

Toshiaki Megumi is a Japanese comedian, actor, television presenter, and newscaster who is a member of the comedy duo Honjamaka. He is represented by Watanabe Entertainment.

Kota Ibushi is a Japanese professional wrestler and martial artist signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he is the current IWGP Heavyweight and IWGP Intercontinental Champion in his first and second reign respectively. He previously worked for the company as Tiger Mask W, the protagonist of the anime of the same name.

Risa Shinnabe is a retired professional Japanese volleyball player who played for Hisamitsu Springs. She also played for the All-Japan women's volleyball team. She won a bronze medal with the Japanese team at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Sakura Yokomine is a Japanese professional golfer. She is one of the leading players on the LPGA of Japan Tour and was in the top twenty of the February 2006 debut edition of the Women's World Golf Rankings. She finished T-11 at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament to earn her tour card for 2015.

Wakashimazu Mutsuo is a Japanese former sumo wrestler from Nakatane, Kagoshima, Japan. His highest rank was ōzeki. He won two top division yūshō or tournament championships. He retired in 1987 and is now the head coach of Nishonoseki stable.

Frankie Sakai was a Japanese comedian, actor, and musician.

Hiroshi Moriyama is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet.

Shori Hamada is a Japanese judoka.

Saori Sakoda is a Japanese volleyball player who played for Toray Arrows. She also played for the All-Japan women's volleyball team.