Discover the Wonders of Sakurajima Half Day Tour in Kagoshima
Overview
Available languages
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
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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).
In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
The minimum number of participants is 2 person.
Infant up to 5 years old may join free of charge.
The remaining hours will be allotted for the travel time and If you have extra time, it will be free time.
Footbath are encouraged to bring their own towels.
If using a cruise ship, please write the cruise ship name and arrival time in the remarks section.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
What‘s Included
Volcanic ashes art experience fee
Ferry Ticket to Sakurajima Island
Lunch
Gratuities
Options
Private tour (up to 3people)
Private
Private tour (up to 8 people)
Private
For Cruse Ship Passengers(Oct)
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.
Private tour (up to 35 people)
Private
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.
For Non-cruise Ship Passengers
Plans for non-cruis guest: However, guests arriving on a cruise ship before 7:00AM should choose this plan.
Reviews
34 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour and an amazing tour guide Yukiko!
Julia T,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time. Our guide Yukiko was amazing, knowledgeable, polite, helpful and carrying. It was a pleasure to spend the day with her and to see Kagoshima. It was exiting to be very close to an active volcano and to have a chance to paint with it’s ashes. I recommend the tour with Yukiko to all my friends and family.
Have a nice trip on the volcano island.
Flyer53457656552,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Aya has shown us all aspects of part of the volcano island. The creative part, painting with colored lava sand, is enjoyment. Thank you Aya.
Volcano exploration
P4534FXnicholasb,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So, we were a little late but Yuki was very understanding and gave us updates on how to find her. The Sakurajima visitors center was very informative with little models of the 2 different volcanos. I enjoyed walking around the magma created Kirishima-Kinkowan national park after the foot bath. One of the most unique and special experiences of my entire trip was creating a picture out of volcanic ash, then getting served matcha and sweet pickled daikon radish. The shop owner was so friendly. I got a surprisingly good bowl of ramen on the ferry ride back to the mainland. Yuki was very friendly and enthusiastic, I love her energy!
Great Tour of Volcano Island
Veronica M,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Aya did a wonderful job showing us the beautiful island of Sakurajima off of the Kagoshima coast. We took a quick ferry ride to the island and viewed a shrine, took a foot bath in a thermal bath, visited a pottery factory where we painted with ash and then went to the highest accessible point at the observatory. Saw amazing views of an active volcano. Great half day trip!!
Visit highlights from Vulcan and creative activities.
Ellen R,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very nice mix. We learned a lot about the volcano. The foot bath and the design of a picture with lava ash were absolute highlights. We can only recommend this trip. Our guide was very helpful and had a lot of valuable information. Small group size.
Volcanic ash painting fun thing to do.
WIlliam T,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Tour was good. Would have been better had it not rained. But, not the tour guides fault though. She tried very hard to make the tour interesting by engaging with everyone on the tour. She took pictures of everyone while doing the ash painting pictures. Which at first we thought would be silly. However, it turned out to be fun, and we came home with our own souvenir.
Day with Yuki
Janice F,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Know which port you’re coming into. Getting to the ferry is easy, but may take some time. We had fun making a souvenir to bring home, views were wonderful!
It was a fantastic day...
ahmgainar,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a fantastic day and a great way to see the sights around the island, see the volcano and do volcano ash paintings.
Great Time
Winda W,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We have a great time even it was raining. Our most memorable part was painting our master piece. That was really fun. Our guide, Naomi, is very thorough. We learned so much from her. I recommend this tour for the beautiful place and history. It’s very interesting.
Kuni is King!
Donald B,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kuni was very patient and helpful. He used prepared materials to help explain many different parts of the tour. Well done
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