Kuni-san did an incredible job leading our tour. He was extremely kind, patient, and knowledgeable about the history of Kagoshima and Sakurajima. We really enjoyed his explanations of different cultu…Full review by Jackie M
Feb 22, 2025
You could easily spend a whole day visiting the island that was made by Sakurajima active volcano. There are various sites of interest to see such as Kurokami buried Shrine Gate, Lava Field, Various …Full review by rtdood
Nov 13, 2024
Beautiful place to visit,often skipped by many tourists.Would highly recommend.The ferry ride to Sakurajima island is gorgeous.The observatory in the island is nice with good views.Full review by Dreamer56586848929
We are a family of 8 with aged members and infants. We want to travel with JR pass from Hiroshima to Kagoshima to see the active volcano and stay at Fukuoka. 1. How to do this? 2. Is it feasible to do it in the manner planned with luggage? 3. Alternatively, Is there a cloak room to keep luggage in Kagoshima station?
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There are coin lockers to keep your luggage in at the Kagoshima station. I would recommend getting a private tour van arranged before going if there are 8 people.
I have a stop here on a cruise from noon until 11pm How long/time would it take to get to the ferry for a trip to the mountain? Is the ferry far from the ship port and what transportation is available to get from the ship to the ferry?
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Transportation should be easy, taxis are everywhere and they are great. Everything is quite close, I believe the port is just a few kilometers away for Sakurajima. Taxi to the ferry port …
Transportation should be easy, taxis are everywhere and they are great. Everything is quite close, I believe the port is just a few kilometers away for Sakurajima. Taxi to the ferry port for the quick trip across the bay to the Volcano. Enjoy!
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