Sakurajima Visitor Center

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This visitor center for Sakurajima is located in Kirishima Kinkowan National Park (Sakurajima). The center features informational exhibits about the history of the volcano's eruptions as well as the nature on the island. It is popular for allowing visitors to experience the living Sakurajima through its high-definition theater, dioramas, computers, and other media. Exhibits include volcanic projectiles of various sizes from actual eruptions, a cross-sectional model of the volcano's layers, live camera footage of its Showa crater, and real time seismograph data, and up-to-date numbers of past eruptions. There is also a museum shop where visitors can purchase souvenirs such as the island's special products as well as volcanic ash and rocks.

Spot details

Address: Kagoshima Kagoshima-shi Sakurajimayokoyamacho 1722-29 Map
Area: Sakurajima Area
Phone: 0992932443
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available(7spaces)
※Free, free parking lots around ManyAvailable
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(synapse_free)
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (It is OK if it is in a cage or held in your arms.)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

Sakurajima Volcano Overview

Kagoshima | Area Guide

Itineraries about this spot

Review

Well worth your time

Reviewed : 2022.11.18

I had a great visit to Sakurajima today, including a stop to the Visitor Center. I actually ended up spending more time here than I thought I would. Due to ample English signage, I read through all...
Real-time volcano data!

Reviewed : 2020.05.18

I arrived at the visitor centre before 9am but it wasn’t open yet, so I went for a dip in the free foot onsen nearby before coming back here again. Was pleasantly surprised by the small museum in the...
Friendly, helpful staff

Reviewed : 2019.04.28

We found the staff were very friendly and helpful. You can find signs posted in Japaneses as well as in English.. This was an informative interpretive stop; a small gift shop on site for your...