Sakurajima

• Kagoshima
• Sightseeing
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Floating right before the eyes of Kagoshima City and continuously sending up powerful plumes of smoke every day, "Sakurajima" is the ultimate symbol of Kagoshima and one of the world's leading active volcanoes where you can observe Earth's living heartbeat up close. Boasting excellent accessibility via a mere 15-minute ferry ride from Kagoshima Port, the island is packed with scenic spots, such as the "Arimura Lava Observatory" with its rugged expanse of lava fields and the "Yunohira Observatory," the highest point accessible to the general public. It also features popular experiences nurtured by volcanic heat like the "Magma Onsen" footbaths, alongside unique delicacies like the world's largest "Sakurajima Daikon" radish. It is a place where you can directly experience Earth's powerful vitality and feel deeply moved by the warm wisdom of the people living alongside the volcano.