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Access to Sakurajima
City Trams
【Time between trams】Approx. 8-10 min. (Daytime)
【Fare】Adults: ¥170
Route to the nearest transportation
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Sakurajima Ferry
【Travel time】15 min.
【Time between ferry】Approx. 15-20 min. (Daytime)
【Fare】Adults: ¥200Sakurajima Island View Tour Bus
【Round trip】Approx. 60 min.
【Time between buses】30min.
【Area】Sakurajima
【Fare】
One ride:Adults: ¥120~440
One day pass:Adults: ¥500
※You may not be able to ride certain buses or trams when full.Fixed Route Buses
Sakurajima North Side—Municipal Bus >>
Relax while you enjoy the ocean view...
Sakurajima South Side—Kagoshima Kotsu Bus >>
Fixed route buses across the lava fields
Convenient and affordable sightseeing pass
Island View One Day Pass
*You cannot ride Kagoshima City View, municipal trams, municipal buses, or privately operated buses with this pass.
【Fare】Adults: ¥500Cute
In addition to buses and trams covered by the one day pass, you can also ride the Sakurajima Ferry and Sakurajima Island View as much as you like.
【Fare】Adults: ¥1,200
*Child fares are roughly half of the adult fares.
Recommended Spots
Sakurajima Yogan Nagisa Park
The Sakurajima Yogan Nagisa Park has a free-of-charge, 100-metre-long foot hot spring.
Immerse your tired feet in the natural hot spring water discharged from 1,000 metres underground, to recuperate from fatigue.Sakurajima Visitor Center
Visit the Sakurajima Visitor Center, a mini-museum with free admission.
Exhibits and commentary provide information about Mt. Sakurajima's eruptions, history, workings, and more.Arimura Lava Observatory
With a sweeping 360 degree view, you can take in a stunning view of the majesty of Sakurajima, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, and Kinko Bay.
Sakurajima Ferry Yorimichi Cruise
This mini-cruise operates every day, and allows you to enjoy the beauty of Sakurajima and Kinko Bay up close on the water for approx. 50 minutes.
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Other Related Information
Other Areas
Kagoshima City
Packed with things to see, like Sakurajima, Kinko Bay, world heritage sites, and places connected with famous figures in history.
Ibusuki
This famous hot spring has one of the world’s few natural hot steam sand baths. The flowing somen noodles and spot for weddings are also popular.
Chiran
This area is famous for its tea and sweet potatoes, and there are exhibitions of materials related to the war, as well as historic buildings used as locations in TV dramas.
Marine Port Kagoshima Vicinity
This area has many shopping centers and restaurants. Large sightseeing boats sometimes come alongside the pier, and the area is bustling with tourists.
Most popular
Enjoy a great fishing experience in Kagoshima's Kinko Bay!
Kikaijima Course, an island where mysterious giant banyan trees and butterflies dance
Yoron Island course that heals you on the white sandy beach
Enjoy Dynamic Nature and Rich Food! Osumi Route
Enjoy the scenery along the river that flows abundantly from the Kirishima Mountains! Sendai River Basin Route