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

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）
Where to apply	Sakurajima Museum
Application deadline	30 days in advance
Group size	2～30 people
Other conditions	Entry into the check dam area itself is free
Duration of event	Approx. 2 hours
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 Directions
Venue	Nogawa area of Sakurajima

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

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