Sakurajima: the more you learn, the more you'll enjoy
(【体験】桜島 「砂防」 探検ツアー)
Go inside check dams, which are normally off-limits, and get an up-close look at the latest technology protecting residents from debris flows
Highlight Best 3
1. Feel special by getting to enter areas that are off-limits
2. An up-close look at the wild power of lava
3. A pleasing combination of giant man-made check dams blending with natural scenery
[ What to know for a better experience ]
At the Sakurajima Visitors Center, you can enjoy Sakurajima more by learning about the history of the active volcano and how people coexist with it
[ Points of note ]
・Approval must be granted by the authority overseeing the check dams
・Availability is easily subject to weather
Highlight Best 3
1. Feel special by getting to enter areas that are off-limits
2. An up-close look at the wild power of lava
3. A pleasing combination of giant man-made check dams blending with natural scenery
Basic Information
Address | 891-1419 鹿児島県鹿児島市桜島小池町1327 |
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Telephone Number | 099-245-2550 |
Business Days/ Hours | Business Hours [Time] 9:00am~5:00pm Business Hours [Notes] Subject to change based on when the sun sets *Duration of event: Approx. 2 hours |
Fee | Groups ¥33,000(Guide(Japanese) fee for one group) |
Group size | 2~30 people |
Application deadline | 30 days in advance |
Other conditions | Entry into the check dam area itself is free |
Where to apply | Sakurajima Museum |
Venue | Nojirigawa area of Sakurajima |
Website | Visit Japanese Website |
Notes | 【Duration of event】Approx. 2 hours |