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Sakurajima, Kagoshima

4.3
#1 of 413 in Nature in Kyushu
Must see · Volcano · Nature / Park
Observe a mountainous island billowing smoke and volcanic ash at Sakurajima, one of the world’s most active volcanos, floating in the sea 4 km (2.5 mi) from South Kyushu’s hub city, Kagoshima. You can take a bus around the island to the crater or hike on the lava trail along the shore. After a long walk, you can take a foot bath by the sea, admiring the volcanic island, which measures 50 km (31 mi) round and 1,117 m tall (3,665 ft). Halfway to the top, an observatory will give you a view of the summit, where you can feel the power of an active volcano. Work out when and for how long to visit Sakurajima and other Kagoshima attractions using our handy Kagoshima trip planner.
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Tours to Sakurajima

FROM $99 BOOK WITH VIATOR Kagoshima Half-Day Private Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $124 BOOK WITH VIATOR Kagoshima Full-Day Private Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide
Duration: 6 hours
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  • By BZimm08
    I stayed in Kagoshima for 5 days and visiting Sakurajima was definitely the highlight to our visit. My wife and I brought our bikes and decided to bike around the island it was just short of 40 km...  more »
  • By williamsM29HU
    It’s quite easy to walk down to the ferry terminal and get on the boat to Sakurajima. No ticket required - just pay when you exit the boat. The island is populated despite consisting largely of an...  more »
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  • By Blair LaRue
    Most epic place i have ever been in my life. The bus wasnt to bad but their were a lot of people
  • By Gerald Tomyn
    The mountain itself is awesome. The bus tour sucks. Overcrowded busses and they give you like 4 minutes to dash out and take pictures of each attraction. A hop-on hop-off type of bus would be better, where I could spend as much time as I wanted at each stop and get on the next bus. But they don't do it this way.
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