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Sakurajima 桜島

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Sakurajima today

  • What it is: One of Japan's most active volcanoes, rising 1,117 m across the bay from central Kagoshima. Lava fields, observatories and roadside footbaths line its coast.
  • Getting there: From Kagoshima-Chuo Station, tram Route 2 to Suizokukan-guchi (about 23 minutes) and walk 8 minutes to the ferry terminal; then the Sakurajima Ferry.
  • Hours: Ferries run frequently through the day; check the timetable for late sailings.
  • Admission: Ferry adults ¥250, children ¥130, paid on arrival at Sakurajima (fares rose 1 July 2024).
  • Tip: Eruption alert level 3 (no entry near the crater) has applied through 2026; check advisories and carry a mask or umbrella for ash.
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Winter winds tend to blow ash away from the city; summer winds blow it over Kagoshima

Checked against: Access from Kagoshima-Chuo to Sakurajima – Kagoshima City tourism · Sakurajima Ferry fare revision – Kagoshima City · Sakurajima – Wikipedia. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Sakurajima on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.