Sakurajima island

Sakurajima: the more you learn, the more you'll enjoy

Go inside check dams, which are normally off-limits, and get an up-close look at the latest technology protecting residents from debris flows

【体験】桜島「砂防」探検ツアー

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Feel special by getting to enter areas that are off-limits
An up-close look at the wild power of lava
A pleasing combination of giant man-made check dams blending with natural scenery

[ What to know for a better experience ]
At the Sakurajima Visitors Center, you can enjoy Sakurajima more by learning about the history of the active volcano and how people coexist with it

[ Points of note ]
・Approval must be granted by the authority overseeing the check dams
・Availability is easily subject to weather

Basic Information

Where to apply	Sakurajima Museum
Application deadline	30 days in advance
Group size	2～30 people
Business Hours	[Time] 9:00am～5:00pm [Notes] Subject to change based on when the sun sets *Duration of event: Approx. 2 hours
Price	Groups ￥32,400 （Guide(Japanese) fee for one group）
Telephone Number	099-245-2550 ※Japan's International Country Code is 81
Address	鹿児島県鹿児島市桜島横山町１７２２−６１
Venue	Nogawa area of Sakurajima
Other conditions	Entry into the check dam area itself is free
Duration of event	Approx. 2 hours

Sakurajima: the more you learn, the more you'll enjoy

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