Must-Do in Kagoshima: Exploring the Active Sakurajima Volcano๐
When visiting Kagoshima, one of the must-check-off activities is exploring the active Sakurajima volcano. ๐ข๐ Sakurajima is incredibly close to the city centerโjust 4 kilometers away! ๐ ๐About 13,000 years ago, this volcano was originally a submarine volcano. It began erupting 3,000 years ago, and after countless minor eruptions and four major explosions, the lava engulfed nearby villages and the sea, filling in the strait between Sakurajima and the Osumi Peninsula. ๐ข๐ Since then, Sakurajima is no longer an isolated island. ๐ ๐When you visit Sakurajima, you might even be lucky enough to witness the spectacular sight of a minor eruption! ๐ Time: Open all day ๐ข๐ Admission: Free Address: 61-4 Sakurajima Yokoyama-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture ๐ How to Get There: ๐ข๐ Take the city tram to "Aquarium-guchi" and walk for 8 minutes to Kagoshima Port Sakurajima Ferry Terminal. The ferry ride takes about 15 minutes. ๐ ๐Alternatively, take city bus No. 16 to "Aquarium-mae" and walk for about 3 minutes to Kagoshima Port Sakurajima Ferry Terminal. The ferry ride is also about 15 minutes. ๐ #Sakurajima #JapanTravelTips #Kagoshima #KagoshimaTravel ๐๐ฟ