Karasujima Observatory
An observatory built on the west side of Sakurajima. The observatory is encircled by a vast lava plain. Sakurajima is a volcano and used to be a separate island called “Karasujima”. During the great eruption of 1914, huge quantities of lava flowed into the ocean, joining the island to the mainland. This observatory was built to memorialize the fact that it was once an island. 100 years after the eruption, the once barren lava plain is now covered with black pines. Accordingly, the site is also used as a point from which to observe changes in the vegetation in the area.
Spot details
- Address
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Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Sakurajimakamizuchou 3629-12
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- Area
- Sakurajima Area
- Phone
- 0992985111
- Hours
- Open all day
- Closed
- open everyday
- Fees
- [Tour] Free
- Parking Lot
- Available(25spaces)
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Not available
- Note
- *Telephone connects to the Tourism Exchange Center.
- Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day
- Yes
- Estimated stay time
- 0-30 minutes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available
- Infant friendly
- Available
- Pet friendly
- Available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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