Dive into Volcano: An enchanting tour themed around 'Living on the active volcano, Sakurajima '(sunset cruising 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.
 
 ● Caldera Sunset Cruise: Sail on Aira Caldera, formed 29,000 years ago
 The Sakurajima-Kinko Bay Geopark, certified as Japan Geopark, features  Aira Caldera,  formed approximately 29,000 years ago by a massive eruption that emptied the underground magma chamber. This volcanic activity caused the surface to collapse and create a vast hollow.   The hollow was eventually filled with seawater, which we now know as Kinko Bay.  Enjoy the scenic cruise through Aira Caldera.  Sip craft beer while relaxing in the sunset reflecting off Sakurajima and the surrounding waters.  Sakurajima conveys ever-changing beauty as the day unfolds
 

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: 765,000yen~
Group of 3pax: 789,000yen~
Group of 4pax: 837,000yen~

Details

Duration:
8 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

Itinerary

  9:30 Meet at your designated location (by private car)
 10:00 Board the Sakurajima ferry
 10:45 Lava walk guided by a volcanologist
 12:40 Enjoy dining on locally sourced ingredients
 14:25 Caldera Sunset Cruise
 17:25 Disembark at Kagoshima Port
 17:40 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.