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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 the volcano’s history through terrain-change models and actual volcanic material. Visit after the ferry to begin island sightseeing with the exhibits.
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
Map locationAdmission
There is no admission charge. Explore the exhibits free of charge.
What to see at Sakurajima Visitor Center
Models showing how the island changed
Terrain-change models show how eruptions reshaped Sakurajima. Explore how the island’s present terrain formed.
Actual volcanic material and eruption history
Actual volcanic material is displayed. See the terrain models and volcanic material in turn to explore Sakurajima’s eruption history.
How to get to Sakurajima Visitor Center
Walk about ten minutes from Sakurajima Port to the visitor centre. After the ferry, start island sightseeing with a walk to the centre and its exhibits.
Visiting tips
Continuing to the observatory after the exhibits
Allow time to walk to the bus stop after visiting. The centre opens until 17:00, but buses leave according to stop-specific timetables. Choose your observatory-bound and harbour-bound services first.
Visitor centre access Official visitor guide Island View A/B routes and stop-specific departures
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. Confirm your date and group size before enquiring. General exhibition admission is free.
Official sources
- Official sources ·
- Official sources ·
- Official visitor guide ·
- Visitor centre access ·
- First boarding and passenger-floor guide ·
- Island View operator’s linked timetable ·
- Official visitor guide ·
- Sakurajima ferry adult one-way fare JPY 250 · fare table ·
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