Day One Japan

Kagoshima (鹿児島県)

Take the ferry across Kagoshima Bay for a short Sakurajima walk that links a volcano museum, a seaside footbath and a shrine near the port.

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Sakurajima volcano across Kinko Bay from Kagoshima
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Getting to Sakurajima Visitor Center

From Kagoshima-Chuo Station (鹿児島中央駅)

Take a bus to Kagoshima Aquarium (かごしま水族館前) or a city tram that stops at Suizokukan-guchi (水族館口). Walk to the mainland Sakurajima Ferry terminal (鹿児島港桜島フェリーターミナル) and take the ferry to Sakurajima Port (桜島港).

Kagoshima-Chuo Station (鹿児島中央駅)

JR Kagoshima-Chuo Station building
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Public transport in Google Maps Sakurajima Visitor Center’s ferry and transit directions

Three stops in order

  1. 1. Sakurajima Visitor Center (桜島ビジターセンター)

    Walk from the port to this small volcano museum. Learn how eruptions shaped the coastline and ask about local conditions before exploring the lava paths.

    Walk in Google Maps Map of the stop Sakurajima Visitor Center guide

  2. 2. Lava Nagisa Park Footbath (桜島溶岩なぎさ公園 足湯)

    Walk a little farther to the seaside footbath. Bring a small towel and look across the bay toward Kagoshima City.

    Walk in Google Maps Map of the stop Sakurajima footbath and walking guide

  3. 3. Tsukiyomi Shrine (月讀神社)

    Head back toward the port to visit the shrine. There’s a small lookout up the steps beside the grounds. The ferry terminal is nearby for your return.

    Walk in Google Maps Map of the stop Kagoshima City’s Tsukiyomi Shrine guide

Check the ferry operator’s timetable and current service before going. Follow local signs if ash or weather affects the paths.

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