Half-Day Tour to Discover the Wonders of Sakurajima in Kagoshima
cost
From 14,500 yen per person
Note *1: The above prices are in Japan. Please select your country and currency when applying and confirm the cost.
overview
Take a tour of Sakurajima on the Sakurajima Island View Bus and explore the sights with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide on a short tour. Join us on an unforgettable journey to Sakurajima, one of Japan's most active volcanoes and a symbol of natural beauty and power. This half-day tour will take you to breathtaking, unique tourist spots. From panoramic views to rejuvenating hot springs, enjoy the best of this volcanic island. Sakurajima Visitor Center >> Learn about Sakurajima's fascinating history and volcanic activity. Interactive and informative exhibits delve deeper into its unique geology. Ogaku Togei >> Sakurajima ware is made using natural volcanic ash. Enjoy a pottery tour, purchase souvenirs, and try your hand at creating art using volcanic ash. Yunohira Observatory >> This is the highest point. Enjoy breathtaking panoramas of the active volcano and Kagoshima Bay. *If you book a private tour, please select one person.
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
- ticket to Sakurajima
- ash art experience fee
- Lunch Lunch
- Tip
itinerary
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Sakurajima Ferry Terminal
Enjoy a sea trip on the Sakurajima Ferry!
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Tsukiyomi Shrine
Tsukiyomi Shrine boasts a history of 1,300 years. Feel the power of the shrine as it stands quietly within its grounds, surrounded by nature. It is located right next to Sakurajima Port, so be sure to visit if you come to Sakurajima.
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Sakurajima Visitor Center
If you visit Sakurajima, we recommend stopping by the Sakurajima Visitor Center first. There are panel exhibits on records of past eruptions, the formation of the volcano, Sakurajima's vegetation, tourism, and disaster prevention activities. You can also learn about the lives of people on Sakurajima while looking at high-definition video and a model of the volcano.
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Sakurajima Lava Nagisa Park Footbath
Within the park, there is one of Japan's largest foot baths, measuring 100 meters in length, where natural hot spring water springs from 1,000 meters underground. The terracotta-colored water contains iron. Why not soothe your travel fatigue in a foot bath while looking out at Kinko Bay in front of you and Sakurajima behind you?
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Sakurajima Akasuicho
Sakurajima Pottery is pottery made using natural volcanic ash. In this program, you will paint a picture using the colorful ash from Sakurajima. It doesn't take long (minimum 20 minutes), so you can experience it in between sightseeing tours of Sakurajima. Your painting will be completed in no time, so you can take it home as a souvenir.
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Yunohira Observatory
This observation deck is located at an altitude of 373m, at the 4th station of Sakurajima's northern peak. This is the highest point on Sakurajima that the public can enter. The rugged mountain surface of the southern peak and the smoking mountainside are very impressive. This is one of the must-see spots on Sakurajima.
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Sakurajima Ferry Terminal
Enjoy a sea trip on the Sakurajima Ferry! Read more