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Sakurajima, Kagoshima: One of the World’s Most Active Volcanos

  • The full breadth of Sakurajima seen from the city of Kagoshima.

    The full breadth of Sakurajima seen from the city of Kagoshima.

  • The area of Sakurajima has been designated as a National Geopark.

    The area of Sakurajima has been designated as a National Geopark.

  • The scenic view from the observation point atop Shiroyama.

    The scenic view from the observation point atop Shiroyama.

  • The Sakurajima Ferry runs back and forth between Sakurajima and Kagoshima 140 times a day. Many use the service to commute to work or school.

    The Sakurajima Ferry runs back and forth between Sakurajima and Kagoshima 140 times a day. Many use the service to commute to work or school.

  • The ferry departing Kagoshima Port for the 15-minute trip to Sakurajima.

    The ferry departing Kagoshima Port for the 15-minute trip to Sakurajima.

  • The Kagoshima City Ship Department’s Masuyama Kaori recommends that visitors take the Yorimichi Cruise to enjoy the area’s natural beauty at a more leisurely pace.

    The Kagoshima City Ship Department’s Masuyama Kaori recommends that visitors take the Yorimichi Cruise to enjoy the area’s natural beauty at a more leisurely pace.

  • Stop by the Sakurajima Visitor Center to pick up useful information.

    Stop by the Sakurajima Visitor Center to pick up useful information.

  • The large wrap-around display and sound effects at the Sakurajima Visitor Center re-create the experience of an actual eruption.

    The large wrap-around display and sound effects at the Sakurajima Visitor Center re-create the experience of an actual eruption.

  • The footbath in Sakurajima Yōgan Nagisa Park lies right next to Kagoshima Bay.

    The footbath in Sakurajima Yōgan Nagisa Park lies right next to Kagoshima Bay.

  • The Yunohira Observatory at the fourth station, 373 meters up the slope of Kitadake.

    The Yunohira Observatory at the fourth station, 373 meters up the slope of Kitadake.

  • Kagoshima as viewed from Yunohira Observatory.

    Kagoshima as viewed from Yunohira Observatory.

  • The popular and refreshingly sweet Sakurajima komikan soft-serve ice cream sold at the Sakurajima Roadside Station. During the winter season, visitors can purchase Sakurajima komikan mandarins and Sakurajima daikon radishes at the station.

    The popular and refreshingly sweet Sakurajima komikan soft-serve ice cream sold at the Sakurajima Roadside Station. During the winter season, visitors can purchase Sakurajima komikan mandarins and Sakurajima daikon radishes at the station.

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