Access

Directions to Sakurajima Visitor Center

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)

Travel TimeAbout 70 minutes
DistanceAbout 45 km

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.

RouteKagoshima Airport → Kagoshima-Chuo Station
Bus StopNo. 8 (Kagoshima City Line)
Travel TimeDirect: 38 minutes
Via Ishiki: 40 minutes
Via Yoshino: 55 minutes
Frequency62 buses per day (every 10–15 minutes)
Map of bus stops at Kagoshima Airport

From Kagoshima-Chuo Station

To Kagoshima Port Sakurajima Ferry Terminal

Route from Kagoshima Chuo Station to Kagoshima Port Sakurajima Ferry Terminal
Route from the Aquarium Exit (streetcar) to the 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.

Sakurajima Ferry Terminal Kagoshima Port
Sakurajima Ferry Terminal Kagoshima Port
Sakurajima Ferry
Sakurajima Ferry
Sakurajima Ferry Terminal Sakurajima Port
Sakurajima Ferry Terminal Sakurajima Port
Kagoshima Port4-1 Honko-Shinmachi, Kagoshima-shi
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Sakurajima Port2 Sakurajima-Yokoyama-cho, Kagoshima-shi
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Travel TimeAbout 15 minutes(may take up to 20 minutes depending on weather and sea conditions).
Allow 2–3 minutes for disembarkation after docking.
WebsiteVisit the Official Sakurajima Ferry Website

Directions to the Sakurajima Visitor Center

Route from Sakurajima Port Ferry Terminal to 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.
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Facility NameSakurajima Visitor Center
Address1722-29 Sakurajima-yokoyama-cho, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima 891-1419, Japan
Phone Number+81-99-293-2443