Kagoshima to Sakurajima Tour

TOUR OVERVIEW

Who This Tour Is For:

• Cruise passengers docking at Kagoshima Port seeking light adventure and cultural flavor

• Nature lovers eager to visit an active volcano without strenuous hiking

• Seniors, couples, and families looking for a gentle pace with scenic highlights

• Food enthusiasts excited to explore Kagoshima’s local street scene and unique desserts

FULL INITERARY

Port Departure - Meet Your Guide

Your licensed English-speaking guide will greet you at the port exit, holding a personalized welcome board. Begin your journey in a air-conditioned vehicle designed for comfort and convenience.

Ferry to Sakurajima

Depart Kagoshima port with the guide and driver, take a 15-minute ferry ride to the volcanic island of Sakurajima - one of the most active volcanoes of Japan and the symbol of Kagoshima dominating the sea with its mountain often topped by smoke. It was transformed from an island to a peninsula during an eruption in 1914.

Visit Sakurajima Visitor Center

Gain insights into Sakurajima’s eruptive history, lava flow zones, and how local residents coexist with an active volcano. Exhibits and videos offer an engaging look at the science and resilience of the island.

Visit Sakurajima Lava Nagisa Park & Footbath

Take a leisurely stroll along the lava trail, formed by the 1914 eruption. Relax your feet in the free open-air hot spring footbath, with ocean breezes and volcano views. A rejuvenating moment in nature.

Visit Arimura Lava Observatory

We then stop at the Arimura Lava Observatory that gives a view onto Sakurajima's craters from a slight elevation of about 75 meters and the rugged lava field dotted with pine trees. The observation area has a number of lookout points connected by paved walking paths. There are also nice views of Kagoshima Bay from this observation point. Later move to Kurokami Buried Shrine Gate almost completely covered by volcanic ashes during the 1914 eruption, leaving only the very top still visible above ground. This will help you get an idea of how much ash was spewed out of the volcano back then.

*Note: Arimura Lava Observatory is partially suitable for wheelchair users due to the lava trails and unstable volcanic terrain.

Return by Ferry & Coach to Kagoshima Port

Board the ferry back to the mainland and transfer by coach to the cruise port. Arrive in time for your ship’s departure.

Note:The order of visits may vary depending on traffic and opening hours to ensure the smoothest experience possible.

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