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.
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
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
41 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
A nice half day tour. The...
DEKY G,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A nice half day tour. The tour guide was a very nice lady. Good for people with limited time ashore.
Volcano was very interesting.
Bob B,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The trip was fine, although description said lunch was included. That was not the case. No lunch included.
Sakurajima Volcano
Kath B,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Allow more than 30 minutes, if traveling by cab, due to some heavy traffic. Otherwise it was a very knowledgeable experience.
Fun time
Paula B,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fun day with ferry ride, shrine, national park, foot bath park, art project, and volcano. We even saw a gigantic Sakurajima radish, I'm guessing it weighed around 30 pounds. That's less than half the record! It's a great excursion to do from a cruise, back two hours before all aboard.
Active Volcano
Lorraine D,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Our guide Kumi took us on the ferry. The volcano is still active and he gave us all the information and statistics of the Volcano, we also visited hot spring and pottery workshop where the hospitality was so good.
Wonderful Sakurajina
RobynH888,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Cozy, an extremely efficient and caring person gave us an enjoyable tour of Sakurajina. Easy meet at the ferry, a visit to shrine and museum. Island bus to pottery where we tried our talent at making an ash picture (I hate to say it but my husband’s was better) - the two ladies at the pottery were friendly and welcoming, it was a lovely visit. Then the bus to the observatory with a wonderful view of the volcanoes - back to the ferry and back to ship on time. Cozy always conscious of time and our safety.
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!
From ¥14,500
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