FAQ

Yunohira Observatory is located about 7 km (373 meters above sea level) from the Sakurajima Visitor Center.

• Sakurajima Island View Bus
  The bus stops at Yunohira Observatory while visiting various attractions. A one-day pass, which allows you to hop on and off, is recommended.
• By Car, Rental Car, or Taxi
  About 15 minutes.
• On Foot
  About 2 hours.
• By Bicycle
  Cycling is not recommended due to the steep uphill terrain.

By Car: About 20 minutes from the Sakurajima Visitor Center.
By Bicycle: About 1.5 hours.
By Bus:Take a bus bound for Tarumizu Port from either Sakurajima Port or Sakurajima Shunsaikan (located on the way back to the ferry terminal from the Visitor Center).
Bus schedules are available at the Visitor Center reception.

Near the Visitor Center

• Michi-no-Eki Sakurajima Hinoshima-Megumi-kan Restaurant "Ofukuro no Aji Shun"
  About an 8-minute walk from the Visitor Center.
• MINATO CAFE
  Located on the 3rd floor of the Sakurajima Ferry Terminal, about a 10-minute walk from the Visitor Center.

Other Locations (By Car)

• cafe Shirahama
  A farm-to-table restaurant near Shirahama Onsen Center, about a 15-minute drive from the Visitor Center.
• Tsubaki no Sato
  A restaurant specializing in camellia oil champon, located near Kurokami Buried Torii Gate, about a 30-minute drive.
• Ajinosato Chinman
  A casual eatery near Sakushu Elementary School, about a 5-minute drive.

Additional bakeries and deli shops are available on the island, though most operate during lunchtime only. Please check with each establishment for details.

There are three hot spring locations in Sakurajima.

• Magma Onsen (Rainbow Sakurajima Inn)
  Adjacent to the Visitor Center, this popular hot spring offers views of Kinko Bay, ferries, and the Kagoshima cityscape.
• Shirahama Onsen
  Located on the northern side of the island, this local hot spring is highly praised for its excellent water quality. Note: No shampoo or soap is provided, but they can be purchased at the entrance.
• Furusato Onsen
  Situated on the southern side of the island, this hot spring offers a public bath at the hotel. The view of the sea from the open-air bath is stunning. (Available to hotel guests only)

Information as of December 2024. Please check each facility's website for the latest updates.

• Lava Nagisa Park
  Located directly in front of the Visitor Center, the park features a 100-meter-long foot bath open until sunset. (Towels are available at the Visitor Center for ¥500.)
• Lava Nagisa Walking Trail
  A 3 km walking trail along the coastline, starting from Lava Nagisa Park.
• Karasujima Observatory
  Accessible via the Lava Nagisa Walking Trail (about 45 minutes, 3 km) or the Super Magma Road (about 30 minutes, 2 km).
• Michi-no-Eki Sakurajima Hinoshima Megumikan
  About an 8-minute walk from the Visitor Center, this roadside station features a souvenir shop, specialty product corner, and restaurant.
• Tsukiyomi Shrine
  A historic shrine with over 1,300 years of history, located about a 12-minute walk from the Visitor Center near the Sakurajima Port Ferry Terminal.

Established: April 27, 1988 (Showa 63)
Renovated: March 25, 1997 (Heisei 9)
Building Structure: Single-story reinforced concrete
Total Floor Area: 536.42 m² (Exhibition Room: 431.33 m² / Theater: 105.09 m²)
Site Area: 8,500 m²
Administrator: Kagoshima Prefectural Nature Conservation Division
Designated Manager:
Fiscal Year 2006–2008: Kagoshima Tourism and Convention Association
Fiscal Year 2009–Present: NPO Sakurajima Museum

Yes, there are two convenience stores within a 5–6 minute walk from the Visitor Center: FamilyMart and Lawson.
Additionally, a supermarket, A-Coop, is located about a 4-minute walk away.

Yes, Sakurajima features Rainbow Beach, an artificial beach designed for families. Located directly in front of the Rainbow Sakurajima Inn, next to the Visitor Center, it operates only during the summer vacation period from late July to the end of August.