Sakurajima Island
This travel guide is curated by Japan KYUSHU Tourist to help you make the most of your
journey. Based in Fukuoka, we are a dedicated travel agency specializing exclusively
in the Kyushu region.
Sakurajima is the iconic symbol of Kagoshima, with plumes of smoke and steam rising
almost daily from its active southern peak, Minamidake. Once a true island, it became
physically connected to the Osumi Peninsula during the massive 1914 eruption, when
lava flows filled the channel between them. Today, various scenic observation points
across the volcano are easily accessible via a short, scenic ferry ride.
Sakurajima Island Overview
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Sakurajima Visitor Center
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Nagisa Lava Park
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Karasuma Obsevatory
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Akamizu View Park and Sakabino Shozo Statue
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Yunohira Observatory
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Arimura Lava Observatory
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Sakurajima Island
