Sakurajima

I want to see Sakurajima

• 

  Sakurajima Ferry

  【Travel time】15 min.
  【Time between ferry】Approx. 15-20 min. (Daytime)
  【Fare】Adults: ¥200

• 

  Sakurajima Island View Tour Bus

  【Round trip】Approx. 60 min.
  【Time between buses】30min.
  【Area】Sakurajima
  
  【Fare】
  One ride：Adults: ¥120～440
  One day pass：Adults: ¥500
  
  ※You may not be able to ride certain buses or trams when full.

• 

  Fixed Route Buses

  Sakurajima North Side—Municipal Bus >>
  Relax while you enjoy the ocean view...
  
  Sakurajima South Side—Kagoshima Kotsu Bus >>
  Fixed route buses across the lava fields

Convenient and affordable sightseeing pass

• 

  Island View One Day Pass

  *You cannot ride Kagoshima City View, municipal trams, municipal buses, or privately operated buses with this pass.
  
  【Fare】Adults: ¥500

• 

  Cute

  In addition to buses and trams covered by the one day pass, you can also ride the Sakurajima Ferry and Sakurajima Island View as much as you like.
  
  【Fare】Adults: ¥1,200
  *Child fares are roughly half of the adult fares.

Recommended Spots

• 

  Sakurajima Yogan Nagisa Park

  The Sakurajima Yogan Nagisa Park has a free-of-charge, 100-metre-long foot hot spring.
  Immerse your tired feet in the natural hot spring water discharged from 1,000 metres underground, to recuperate from fatigue.

• 

  Sakurajima Visitor Center

  Visit the Sakurajima Visitor Center, a mini-museum with free admission.
  Exhibits and commentary provide information about Mt. Sakurajima's eruptions, history, workings, and more.

• 

  Arimura Lava Observatory

  With a sweeping 360 degree view, you can take in a stunning view of the majesty of Sakurajima, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, and Kinko Bay.

• 

  Sakurajima Ferry Yorimichi Cruise

  This mini-cruise operates every day, and allows you to enjoy the beauty of Sakurajima and Kinko Bay up close on the water for approx. 50 minutes.

Google Maps may not display correctly if left open for more than 1 day

Other Related Information

• 

  Recommended Sightseeing Courses

  Hinoshima Megumikan Rest Stop + Visitor Center + Yunohira Observatory Course

• 

  Area Guide
• 

  Pamphlet
• 

  Sakurajima Special Feature

Other Areas

• 

  Kagoshima City

  Packed with things to see, like Sakurajima, Kinko Bay, world heritage sites, and places connected with famous figures in history.

• 

  Ibusuki

  This famous hot spring has one of the world’s few natural hot steam sand baths. The flowing somen noodles and spot for weddings are also popular.

• 

  Chiran

  This area is famous for its tea and sweet potatoes, and there are exhibitions of materials related to the war, as well as historic buildings used as locations in TV dramas.

• 

  Marine Port Kagoshima Vicinity

  This area has many shopping centers and restaurants. Large sightseeing boats sometimes come alongside the pier, and the area is bustling with tourists.