Sakurajima Off Limits Trail Journey with E-bike

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Hill climb to get very close to the crater of Sakurajima, Kagoshima's landmark, by E-bike! What will you discover in the no-entry zone that can only be visited with a guide, offering unparalleled views of Japan's premier active volcano?

(This tour is a tour to enter the restricted area and approach near the crater. We may decline your reservation due to the situation of the volcano. We appreciate your understanding in advance.)

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

Kagoshima city, located at the southern tip of Japan, is home to the active volcano Sakurajima, which continues to be lively to this day. About 4 km away lies a city with a population of around 600,000 people. This is a globally rare region where an active volcano and a city coexist. The area within 2 km from the crater is normally off-limits, but on this tour, you'll safely approach the crater with a guide who has special permission, climbing up the Nojiri River using disaster prevention techniques. This unique experience allows you to witness the wild and fierce form of Sakurajima up close, feel the liveliness of the volcano and the Earth, and learn about the coexistence of nature and humans near a volcano that erupts on a regular basis. Participants must be able to ride a bicycle. (Activity Level) Distance: About 8 Km one-way (16 Km round trip) / Elevation difference between start and destination: 360m *Physical ability to hill climb by E-bike on a volcano is required.

What‘s Included

E-bike & Helmet

kagoshima tea & snack

Options

Sakurajima Off Limits Trail Journey with E-bike

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A great tour!
Q6549PZmarkr,,May 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great tour, even through the rain we rode. Our guide was top-notch! You get to access a side of the volcano most people don't have access to.
Worth a try!
amykG2253KB,,Feb 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour guide is very nice and friendly! You can know more about Kagoshima-shi during the trip and enjoy the beautiful view of it.
Scenic bicycle ride with local guide
dicksont564,,Jan 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Rento is a very kind and experienced guide and able to improvise a route when required. He’s very well prepared and made the trip a very local and educational too
Awesome experience
245garryw,,Oct 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Rento was an excellent guide and gave lots of interesting information about Sakurajima. The e-bike made the climb enjoyable and using the service access roads allowed you to get a great close up view of the volcano. Highly recommend.
Sunny views of the steam spewing volcano!
veronikaw0,,Mar 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The trip exceeded our expectations! We went by electric bike, which was very comfortable and not tiring. Very exciting to be allowed into the prohibited zone, it allowed for some thrilling views! The guide, Rento, was super welcoming and he had good answers to all our questions. After the tour we had Japanese green tea and a little snack in the sun. 10/10!