Dive into Volcano: An enchanting tour themed around 'Living on the active volcano, Sakurajima' (sea edition)

Discover the features of Sakurajima along with its vegetation, food culture, industries, and the lives of the locals. 

Highlight

● Volcanologist-guided lava walk (Kurokami area)
 Learn about  Sakurajima through a volcanologist, exploring the unique nature, environment, and people living there.
 
 ● Sakurajima dining featuring locally sourced ingredients
 Enjoy a four-course French-inspired lunch outdoors while overlooking the majestic Sakurajima.  A private chef will create an exclusive ambience just for you.
 
 ● Adventure with Mr. Naomi Nomoto, World Explorer: Sakurajima sea kayaking & lava field trekking
 Explore Sakurajima by sea kayak, admiring spectacular views and lava coastlines -accessible only from the water. Witness the abundant biodiversity including plant succession, wild birds and marine life of Kinko Bay, while observing how the volcanic activity has shaped the people's life here. Upon landing on a secluded beach, you will trek through the lava fields, where you can see the ongoing geological dynamics
 
 ● Refresh yourself  with a lava sauna at a 90-year-old rental inn 

~Introduction to Sakurajima
 Sakurajima, an iconic active volcano in Kinko Bay of Kagoshima Prefecture at the southern end of mainland Japan, has shaped its landscape through 17 major eruptions since its formation 26,000 years ago. The massive 1914 Taisho eruption lava flow connected Sakurajima, which had previously been an isolated island, to the Osumi Peninsula.  As of 2024, around 3,300 residents live on Sakurajima, primarily engaging in agriculture and fishing, producing local delicacies such as Sakurajima daikon (the Guinness-recorded largest radish), Sakurajima komikan (the Guinness-recorded smallest mandarin) and camellia oil.  Tourism, boosting the local economy, is another major industry that embraces visitors eager to experience the vibrant volcano up close.  Despite the daily ashfalls, people are profoundly attached to Sakurajima.  It symbolizes a harmony between the community and the volcano, holding a secure place in Kagoshima's culture.

Price

Group of 2pax: 614,700yen~
Group of 3pax: 668,700yen~
Group of 4pax: 722,700yen~

Details

Duration:
9.5 hours

Meeting Point:
Pick you up by private car at your designated place in Kagoshima City, such as your hotel or the station. Please specify the location when booking

Attendee Requirement:
Minimum 2 to Maximum 4 persons in a group
* Please send us an inquiry if you are a single traveler or your group is more than 4 people.

Includes:
 ・Local guide
 ・Interpreter guide (English)
 ・Experience fees during the tour (e-bike rental, local sweets making, harvest experience, etc.)
 ・Lunch (course meal, drinks)
 ・Transportation (including Sakurajima ferry fee)
 ・Insurance 

Not included:
 ・ Personal Expense

What to bring:

 ・Sporty clothing for the e-bike experience (sportswear, shoes, etc.) towel
 ・Drinks (available at vending machines on-site)
 ・Your bathing suit if you wish to experience sauna (towels are provided by the facility)

Itinerary

 8:30 Meet at your designated location (by private car)
 9:00 Board the Sakurajima ferry
 9:45 Lava walk guided by a volcanologist
 11:40 Enjoy dining on locally sourced ingredients
 13:40 Sea kayaking and lava trekking
 17:00 Refresh with a lava sauna at a rental inn
 18:15 Board the Sakurajima ferry
 18:30 End (meeting point)

Note

Book before
Book at least 3 months in advance
When you book, please let us know which day you want to hold the tour.

* If you have any food restrictions, please let us know when you book.

Please check our cancellation policy.– If the tour is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, a notice will be sent by email before 6 PM (JST) 1 day prior to the tour. The guests will be able to reschedule/choose an alternative day or the tour fee paid will be fully refunded.