Sakurajima

A world-famous active volcano that spews ash almost every day

A grand and stunning symbol of Kagoshima

A massive form rising in the middle of Kinko Bay, Sakurajima will surely touch your heart with its variety of attractions. Do pay a visit to this unique town coexisting with an active volcano.

Data

Land area	approx.80km²	Formerly an island, Sakurajima was connected to Osumi peninsula by the 1914 eruption.
Circumference	approx.52km	approx. 1 hour by car. Many attractions can be found in the west.
Population	approx.4,600 people	Many people live on this active volcano, secure with disaster prevention measures.
Topography	Sakurajima (Kita-dake/Ontake) is 1,117 m tall. Access is prohibited within a 2 km radius from the Minami-dake and Showa craters. The highest point accessible to visitors is Yunohira Observatory (373 m).