Yunohira Observation Deck — Attraction in Kagoshima

i’ve seen a lot of volcanos in my life (like in indonesia and iceland) and sakurajima was nothing substantial—up close that is. to me it looked much cooler and impressive from a distance (including at the foot bath by the visitor centre). maybe it was due to the cloudy weather as well that we didn’t get the best view, but anyway.

we got on the very last bus from the visitor centre at 4:36pm—very early, to my utter dismay—and it waited at yunohira observation deck for 10 minutes before heading back down. in my opinion that was plenty of time to look at the views and take pictures. at 5pm though the shops in the building were already closed.

the full bus tour takes around 1 hour and there is an english audio guide too explaining how the volcano was formed and such. i would only suggest coming up here by bus if you have the time, the weather is good, and the volcano is spewing fumes. otherwise, the view from below is plenty good enough (and you’ll...

Closest observatory point you can get to observe Sakurajima active volcano. Take a walk through the barren beauty of the lava areas to experience and imagine the intensity and power of past volcanic eruptions. Despite all these past, more than 5000 people are living at the foot of Sakurajima Mount as the volcanic areas are extremely rich soil which grows the best white radish (turnips) & fruits in Japan. Wonder why is it named as Sakurajimi? From its appearance like a cherry tree in bloom, when from a volcanic eruption, hot rock rains down onto the slopes, lighting up the island volcano. Location is about 4 km from central Kagoshima City and a 15-minute ferry ride from the...

A very good observation deck offering beautiful views of the volcano and its surrounding landscape. This spot provides a close look at Mount Sakurajima, one of Japan’s most active volcanoes, which has had frequent eruptions throughout history.

Today, the volcano remains active, with small eruptions regularly visible from the deck.

The site is well maintained, with clear viewpoints and information about the volcano’s history. A must visit for those interested in nature, geology, or simply enjoying a stunning panoramic...