Kagoshima travel
Sakurajima Visitor Center
Sakurajima Visitor Center · 桜島ビジターセンター
Sakurajima Visitor Center explains how eruptions changed the island's shape. Follow its volcanic history through models of landform changes and actual volcanic material. Stop for the exhibitions after disembarking before beginning island sightseeing.
Visitor information
Address
〒891-1419 鹿児島市桜島横山町1722番地29
1722-29 Sakurajima-yokoyama-cho, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima 891-1419, Japan
View on the mapAdmission
No admission fee. You can explore the exhibitions for free.
What to see at Sakurajima Visitor Center
Models showing the island's changing shape
Landform models show how eruptions changed Sakurajima. Explore how the island's landscape visible today was formed.
Actual volcanic material and eruption history
Actual volcanic material is also on display. See it alongside the landform models to explore Sakurajima's eruption history.
How to get to Sakurajima Visitor Center
The visitor centre is about 10 minutes' walk from Sakurajima Port. Walk there after the ferry to see exhibitions before beginning island sightseeing.
Before you visit
Continuing to the observatory after exhibitions
Leave time after the displays to walk to the bus stop. The centre stays open until 17:00, but buses depart according to each stop's timetable. Choose the observatory-bound service and return to the port in advance.
Visitor centre access Official visitor guide Island View A/B routes and stop-by-stop departure timetable
Questions about Sakurajima Visitor Center
Should groups contact Sakurajima Visitor Center before visiting?
The centre asks groups of ten or more to contact it in advance. Enquire with your date and numbers for a group visit. General exhibition admission is free.
Official sources
- Official sources ·
- Official sources ·
- Official visitor guide ·
- Visitor centre access ·
- First-time boarding and passenger level guidance ·
- Island View operator timetable links ·
- Official visitor guide ·
- Sakurajima ferry fare table: adult JPY 250 one way ·
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