Discover the Wonders of Sakurajima Half Day Tour in Kagoshima
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Travel around Sakurajima using the "Sakurajima Island View Bus" to visit tourist spots in less time with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide.
Join us for an unforgettable journey to Sakurajima, one of Japan's most active volcanoes and a symbol of natural beauty and power. This Half-day tour takes you to some of its most breathtaking and unique sights. From panoramic views to rejuvenating hot springs, experience the best of this volcanic island.
Sakurajima Visitor Center >> Learn about Sakurajima's fascinating history and volcanic activity. Interactive exhibits and informative displays offer a deep dive into its unique geology.
Ougaku Togei >>Sakurajima-yaki is pottery made with natural volcanic ashes. Enjoy a pottery tour, purchase souvenirs and try making artwork with volcanic ashes.
Yunohira Observatory >>This is its highest accessible point. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the active volcano and Kagoshima bay.
※If you are booking a private tour, please select 1 person.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please be at pick up point 10 minutes before pick up time. Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
The minimum number of participants is 2 person.
Infant up to 5 years old may join free of charge.
Footbath are encouraged to bring their own towels.
What To Expect
Enjoy a sea trip on the sakurajima Ferry!
Tsukiyomi Shrine
Tsukuyomi Shrine has a history of 1,300 years. Feel the energy of the shrine while standing quietly on the grounds surrounded by nature.It is located right next to Sakurajima Port, so be sure to visit the shrine when you arrive at Sakurajima.
Options
For Non-cruise Ship Passengers
Plans for non-cruis guest: However, guests arriving on a cruise ship before 7:00AM should choose this plan.
For Cruse Ship Passengers
Exclusively for cruise guest: The meeting point is not at the cruise terminal. It takes about 15 min by taxi from the marine port to the meeting point.
What‘s Included
Volcanic ashes art experience fee
Ferry Ticket to Sakurajima Island
Lunch
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
51 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A pleasant day on Sakuajima
Chris H,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very intimate trip with Naomi - there were only 4 of us on the tour so she gave us a lot of her time to inform and answer questions. What a great trip to the volcanic island - seeing how the people have adapted to the hardships volcano can impose - but how people have leveraged the ash for art, to grow superior vegetables, to use the heated waters to soak feet, and to use the materials for buildings. Naomi was prepared with masks for the ash. Really enjoyed creating art with colored ash. Thanks for a very nice day, Naomi - and the help at the pharmacy afterward.
Kagoshima trip
P4986XQstuartb,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, guide was very good and volcanic ash art was was a great experience
Just ok
Myles C,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Nothing too exciting. Rained much of the day. Tour guide very friendly and helpful. Other guests were nice
Mixed bag at Sakurajima
Morris D,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The ferry terminal is a long way from the port. The Temple is not worth visiting, the video has subtitles which do not stay long enough to read. The viewing point is outstanding.
Great time at Sakurajima!
Susan Z,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful tour with Cozy! She met us on time at the ferry terminal and took us to see all the sites on Sakurajima island. She did a great job explaining everything to us and getting us everywhere on time with very little waiting for buses or ferries. We enjoyed it very much!
Great day at Sakurajima
zavodnys,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour with our guide, Cozy! She met us early at the ferry terminal and had everything planned perfectly so that we could see and do everything with almost no waiting. She gave us great information about Kagoshima and Sakurajima and was a delight to spend time with. She moved us along at a wonderful pace so we had no threat of not making it back to our cruise ship on time. Highly recommend this tour if you want to see the Sakurajima volcano!
Loved the experience
Nirav C,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic place and time punctual trip, good mix of nature and art. Mt Sakurajima history was amazing to observe.
Volcanic island experience not to miss
James P,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Be sure to leave plenty of time to explore all this island has to offer. There is usually ash in the air, so you may consider bringing a mask.
We took a short ferry...
Fay I,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We took a short ferry ride to Sakurajima Island. The foot bath from the thermal springs was a wonderful experience. We bought some oranges from the visitor center that were some of the best we've ever tasted. We also had fun making art from the volcanic ash, a nice memento from our time in Sakurjima.
Cloudy day in Kagoshima
Corinne C,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Cozy was a very good guide. She gave us background & stories of where we went. Foot bath was an experience even though a little HOT. I recommend this tour. She even helped us get back to the ships shuttle bus. Thank you very much Cozy.
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