Sakurajima Century Lava Climb Journey with E-bike
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
A large eruption that occurred in Sakurajima. It is said to be the largest in the 20 century and greatly changed the history of Sakurajima. This tour traces the history of Sakurajima's eruption and the stories of the people on the island.
The goal of the tour is the Yunohira Observatory, the highest point in Sakurajima. The view of the great nature of Kagoshima from there is very impressive.
You can enjoy activities, history of Sakurajima, and spectacular scenery! It is a tour that you should try at least once when you come to Sakurajima.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Sakurajima once had a major historical eruption. We will explore the history of Sakurajima by cycling its traces. The goal is to reach Sakurajima's highest point, Yunohira Observatory. The view from there is a superb view that you can understand that Kagoshima is surrounded by great nature. Why don't we explore Sakurajima together?
What‘s Included
Tea (drink) and snacks will be served in observatory
E-bike (bicycle), helmet
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Sakurajima Century Lava Climb Journey with E-bike
Reviews
59 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience
Miriam R,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a highlight of our trip to Japan, such a fantastic way of seeing the island and do something fun at the same time! Rento was a great guide, he is passionate about the island, sharing lots of info and showing us hidden gems, like the orange farms, he was considerate with our mixed biking abilities (our young teen daughter was with us) and the tempo and timing was just right, with enough breaks and viewing points to break up the bike hike. So glad we chose this activity, the weather was perfect as well and it really made our holiday.
Awesome country-side biking experience. Easy trails as well!
Avi R,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour was very fun and got to stop at some farms along the way! Great guide and highly reccommend you take this trip!
Excellent workout
Nicholas C,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You can go all the way up the volcano and you can do it with no effort herded into a bus like a bunch of cattle or you can do it here on this tour peddling like mad on an E bike, where you have to actually earn the summit with the muscles in your legs. You’ll also earn your dinner and earn your evening shower with the calories that you’ll burn during this excursion. The tour host was gracious enough to continue the booking, even though I was the only one booked for that day. The tour guide is enthusiastic and thorough. Recommended for those cardiovascularly fit and under the age of 55.
Great trip even in cloudy weather
Dream703632,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very interesting and fun way to see Sakurajima. Our guide Rento was great at sharing information while also allowing time to enjoy the amazing scenery. The bikes seemed very new and all really straightforward. Definitely recommend
Wonderful way to explore and understand Sakurajima
michaelkS995SF,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Rento, was very friendly and full of local knowledge. It was a pleasure to ride and tour Sakurajima with him. We highly recommend this tour and Rento, our tour guide.
The best e-bike tour in Kagoshima
marcialiei,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was amazing and I highly recommend it. Rento guided us with the e-bike till the Yunohira Observatory and the journey was beautiful. And on the way back we saw the local orange farmers. Also thank you Rento for all the food recommendations!!
Best Way to See Some of Sakurajima
ginarJ6677YE,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful journey with Rento! He is a well-spoken, informative and patient guide. I took a solo trip with him up the side of the Sakurajima Volcano to the look out point. He explained everything we were seeing and took me through the mountain roads on the way down where we saw a wild boar, the Sakurajima Komikan oranges which only grow on the island. I was truly exhilerating.
Beautiful and very informative tour with panoramic views
LaneTryhard,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful bike ride with our guide Rento. We were told and shown a lot about the island of Sakurajima. I especially loved how Rento has shown through pictures how much the island has changed over the last hundreds of years. Thanks to the electric drive, the bike tour is also suitable for physically rather unsportsmanlike people, but despite this the climb was not child's play. After a beautiful panoramic view it goes steeply downhill. Downhill riders get their money's worth here;)
Great Day!! Safe, organized and informative! Peaceful way to experience Sakurajima.
Joe W,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very nice e morning starting with a quick, guided tour of the visitors center and all its information. Our event started on time and ended on time. Our guide and his wife and young daughter live on the island so we received an excellent perspective of the sites and history of Sakurajima. The biking was easy as we were on high quality, Yamaha type 1 eBikes. Would highly recommend this experience.
A worthy tour
tttqqq,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rento was a great guide, knowledgeable and considerate. The bike climb to the observatory took some effort but the e-bike made it significantly achievable by regular folks. You get rewarded with a great view of the bay, mountain, and City. If you come from Kagoshima there is an easy ferry to Sakurajima followed by a <10 minutes walk to the visitor center. We took a taxi from the cruise port to the ferry. A worthy tour you should try if you have average physical capacity.
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