Kagoshima Half-Day Walking Tour Exploring the History of Sakurajima
cost
From 8,000 yen per person
Note *1: The above prices are in Japan. Please select your country and currency when applying and confirm the cost.
overview
Your knowledgeable local guide will guide you through the lava flows from a century-old eruption and tell you about the lives of the people who still live on Sakurajima and local specialties that have been recognized with Guinness World Records. At the end of the tour, you will take a bus to the observation deck closest to the crater for a spectacular view. You will experience the coexistence of humans and nature, living amidst an active volcano that continues to this day.
Note*1: Please select your desired tourist spots from the list in the tour information and create your own itinerary.
Note *2: To obtain the nationally certified guide-interpreter qualification issued by the Japanese government, you must have sufficient knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
What's Included
- fees and taxes
- Individual means of transportation
itinerary
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1
Sakurajima Visitor Center
After watching a 15-minute video, your guide will give you an overview of Sakurajima and the central exhibits.
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2
Sakurajima Nagisa Footbath Park
At Nagisa Park, adjacent to the visitor center, you can soak your feet in the hot springs blessed by the volcano and enjoy the magnificent scenery.
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3
Yunohira Observatory
Your guide will take you to the highest point on the Sakurajima Island View Bus, where you will see the northern peak and the rugged mountainside right before your eyes.
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4
Karasushima Observatory
An observation deck with a panoramic view of Sakurajima and Kinko Bay. Over 100 years ago, this was a small island called Karasujima, located 500 meters offshore from Sakurajima. It was buried under lava during the Taisho eruption in 1914 and is now part of Sakurajima. Looking at the lava field that stretches out before you, you can experience the terror of an explosion.