Discover the Wonders of Sakurajima Half Day Tour in Kagoshima

Tsukuyomi Shrine has a history of 1,300 years. Feel the energy of the shrine while standing quietly on the grounds surrounded by nature.It is located right next to Sakurajima Port.

If you go to Sakurajima, a recommended first stop is Sakurajima Visitor Center. Their exhibition panels show you record of past eruptions, the formation of the volcano, vegetation, tourism and disaster prevention activities in Sakurajima.You can learn how people lead their life in Sakurajima by watching a high-definition film and looking at a model of the volcano.

There is a 100-m long footbath, one of the longest in Japan, fed by a natural hot spring from 1,000 m underground is in the park. The terra-cotta colored water contains iron. Why not relieve your travel fatigue in the footbath while viewing Kinko Bay in front and Sakurajima behind?

In this program you will create a picture using colorful stained ash from Sakurajima. It does not take long (minimum 20 minutes), so you can try it while sightseeing on Sakurajima. Your picture will be ready quickly so you can take it home as a great souvenir.

The observatory is located at the fourth station, 373 m above sea level, on the North Peak of Sakurajima. This is the highest point of Sakurajima accessible to the public. You will be impressed by the view of the rough surface of the smoking South Peak where. This is one of the must-see spots in Sakurajima.