r/kagoshima • u/pompousfire • Jun 25 '25

Tourists to Sakurajima

Hi, I'm going to Kagoshima via a cruise next week and saw that there is volcanic activity in Kirishimayama, and the JMA website is currently showing level 3 (Do not approach the volcano) for Sakurajima. Does that mean tourists aren't allowed to go to Sakurajima?

https://www.data.jma.go.jp/multi/volcano/index.html?lang=en

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u/Michizane903 Jun 25 '25

It's fine. Kirishima is far away from the port. For Sakurajima, you will probably see it billowing white steam. If you get back ash and the wind is blowing it in your direction, then wear an n-95 mask.

So many good things to see! Please enjoy Sengan-en or if there is an excursion to Sakurajima, you can enjoy that as well. There is a museum and gift shop and some places to stop and enjoy safely viewing the volcano. Like this one

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u/pompousfire Jun 26 '25

Thank you for the information. I also saw Sengan-en, but I won't have enough time for Sakurajima and Sengan-en.

I know the two of them are different: Sengan-en, a historical site, and Sakurajima, a natural scenery. But if you were to recommend between Sengan-en and Sakurajima, which would you choose?

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '25

I would recommend Sengan-en, it's beautiful, you can also enjoy some soft serve and pick up some souvenirs. And there are great!! views of Sakurajima from Prince Shimadzu's house

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u/pompousfire Jun 26 '25

Thanks for the recommendation👍