Sakurajima is located approximately 4 km from Kagoshima City at its closest point.
You can reach the island by taking the Sakurajima Ferry across Kinko Bay.
If you are traveling by car or rental car, we recommend driving along the scenic route around Kinko Bay.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the bay and the steadily approaching Sakurajima as you make your way.
From Kagoshima Airport
By Car or Rental Car
Via Satsuma Peninsula
(Using Ferry)
Via Osumi Peninsula
Travel TimeAbout 70 minutes
DistanceAbout 63 km
By Shuttle Bus
Take the shuttle bus from Stop No. 8 at Kagoshima Airport to Kagoshima-Chuo Station.
Route | Kagoshima Airport → Kagoshima-Chuo Station |
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Bus Stop | No. 8 (Kagoshima City Line) |
Travel Time | Direct: 38 minutes Via Ishiki: 40 minutes Via Yoshino: 55 minutes |
Frequency | 62 buses per day (every 10–15 minutes) |
From Kagoshima-Chuo Station
To Kagoshima Port Sakurajima Ferry Terminal
By Bus
Board from Stops East 5 or 6, alight at “Kagoshima Suizokukan-mae” (about 14 minutes), and walk for 1 minute.
By Tram
Board at "Kagoshima-Chuo Ekimae," alight at "Suizokukan-guchi" (about 15 minutes), and walk for 8 minutes.
By Car or Taxi
About 15 minutes.
Sakurajima Ferry
(Kagoshima Port ↔ Sakurajima Port)
The Sakurajima Ferry connects Kagoshima Port and Sakurajima Port and operates 24 hours a day,
year-round, with departures every 15–20 minutes during the day.
The ferry accommodates vehicles, buses, motorcycles, and is equipped with barrier-free options.
Kagoshima Port | 4-1 Honko-Shinmachi, Kagoshima-shi View on Google Maps |
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Sakurajima Port | 2 Sakurajima-Yokoyama-cho, Kagoshima-shi View on Google Maps |
Travel Time | About 15 minutes(may take up to 20 minutes depending on weather and sea conditions). Allow 2–3 minutes for disembarkation after docking. |
Website | Visit the Official Sakurajima Ferry Website |
Directions to the Sakurajima Visitor Center
On Foot
About 10 minutes
By Car or Taxi
About 2 minutes
By Sakurajima Island View Bus
Board the Sakurajima Island View Bus at the "Sakurajima Port" bus stop and alight at the "Visitor Center" stop (approximately 6 minutes).
Parking Information
For General Visitors
(Standard Vehicles)
Please use the parking lot at the Sakurajima Visitor Center.
(Capacity: 9 spaces)
For Group Visitors
(Tour Buses)
Please use the dedicated bus parking spaces.
View on Google Maps
Google Map
Facility Name | Sakurajima Visitor Center |
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Address | 1722-29 Sakurajima-yokoyama-cho, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima 891-1419, Japan |
Phone Number | +81-99-293-2443 |