Beautiful place to spend for a day. One-day CUTE pass can be used to take the ferry and city view bus on the island and Kagoshima city.

Lovely island with plenty to do including going for natural hot spring baths and taking beautiful photos of the scenery. Good for a family day trip or even half day. Accessible by ferry or road depending on the direction you are coming from. There is a visitor centre on the island where you can learn how the island came about.

I lived in Kagoshima City for two years, and it was such a pain when ash would get on my freshly washed laundry. But I wouldn’t trade Sakurajima for the world. I miss that volcano!! (My lockscreen is this photo I took of Sakurajima. I mean, just look at those colors!)

A wonderful piece of geology that constantly pops out puffs of ash daily. No 1km high eruptions during our stay (worse luck) but there have been more than 130 this year including 50 where ‘ejecta’ made it out of the caldera.

Wonderful quaint volcanic island filled with nature trails. Away from the hectic city life. Nice place to recharge. For cat lovers, you will find cats all around the island waiting to come to you for food (no feeding thou! to prevent illness spreading). Purchase the Kagoshima Cute pass to fully enjoy the island!

I like this place though volcanic ash and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) smell is everywhere. lol. It is better if you can rent a car at harbor. Walking is difficult with dust and the smell. I recommend following places to visit (1) Kurokami buried shrine gate (2) Yunohira observatory (3) SABO center and (4) Karasujima Observatory.

The volcano park is pretty well organized with several observatory, park and statue to enjoy. The road is clean and nicely built and best is you drive to this island by taking the jetty

Magnificent, in every way. Totally underestimated what I’d see and how much there was to see on this volcano. There is an entire town living and thriving on there. Took the ferry, which was a cool ride with great views. Only cost two hundred yen one way. I spent only 5 hours in Kagoshima, covered plenty by foot, and then hired the coolest cab driver who drove me around the rest of Sakurajima, stopping at places I would have otherwise missed on foot. From observation decks, towns lining the perimeter, lava rocks, mammoth daikon farms, an army of fishing boats, bridges, and epic views of the mighty Sakurajima volcano, this place had so much. The cab driver served as a voluntary tour guide sharing facts about the island and his personal life living near the volcano. All I was looking for was a ride back to the ferry, this man went above and beyond. Be sure to try some roadside sweet potatoes and mango juice, refreshing. I will return again and rent a bike. Although you can walk the entire island and explore on foot, it has over 50km+ if not more of roads, trails, etc. so unlikely one day would be enough.

Impressive active volcano. Huge fumes constantly. Beautiful views from Kagoshima area. As stand-alone volcano forming an island it has the typical full volcano shape.

Bought a 2day pass for Kagoshima exploration. The pass includes the round trip from the Sakurajima ferry and the hop-in-out bus in the island. Compare to other places in Japan with volcano, I think this place was not as crowded perhaps it was a weekday. I walked along the walking trail it was nice exercise. Along you will find the foot bath. Was surprised the water is not hot. The tour pass is limited to designated places. So you cannot get close to the volcano. But you can view it from far. I was surprised it is still an active one. Overall, if you are looking to just chill and relax and slow down your pace, This is a place. Coz’ honestly speaking there is not many places for photo takings to show off. I like the trail walk but depending on people.

Trip on the ferry to view Mt Sakurajima. Souvenir shops available and information centre. Toilets available and car/coach park

Gorgeous scenery, easy to get to and a must for people to see.

Feels a bit touristy at first with the several shops, but the restaurants are actually well worth going to for the Sakurajima view, the layout is nice, and the garden gets more quiet and serene in the back areas. Don’t bother climbing up to the lookout pavilions at the end unless you’re just hunkering for the exercise though. The views from the bottom are just as nice. And if you’re taking a bus be sure to take one that goes all the way to the garden. The walk from the regular N1-4 city bus stop to the garden is unpleasant.

Amazing, worth the visit, but the trek to the top viewing point is closed and also the main museum is under refurbishment. Thus the 1500 yen cost is quite high if not fully open. But really impressive buildings, layout and gardens.

One of the most touristic places in Kagoshima. A must, you shouldn't miss it. It has a museum, a very elegant glass store and the gardens are beautiful. Also offers a very good place for the perfect photo of Sakurajima Vulcan.🌋

Large garden which costs 1000 yen to enter with a couple of museums at the front. English signage and explanations are quite strong. Expect to probably spend around two hours here. Not the best garden in Japan but it's one of the better ones. Might best best garden in Kyushu

The house of some swanky fat cat who made a hobby of commissioning weapons manufacture. The "borrowed scenery" garden thing is a little overstated. There are good views of the active volcano opposite, but the best are from the top of the hiking trail, not from the garden. And even those would benefit from some drastic hedge trimming, as the jungle and trees tends to block the view everywhere.

Beautiful garden. We also bought the ticket to enter the house. Target to spend a few hours in total. You can see Sakurajima in the background. The museum is just a room with some exhibits which can be completed in 5 to 10 mins.

Sengan-en is a truly gem, really worth the ticket. The garden is well maintained as well as all the buildings and museums there. You can also spot the Sakurajima on a clear sky day. Too bad we’re not lucky as it’s raining and cloudy ☁️ Even that I still rated 5/5 as it’s such a beautiful place to visit

What a gem! We visited on a cloudy day, and even then, it was absolutely amazing. This place was built by the Shimazu family, a powerful feudal clan during the Edo Period. I love how they placed such importance on the outdoor space, while the residence and its interiors remain relatively modest. The garden is a true masterpiece of borrowed scenery, blending the views of Sakurajima and the bay into its design. If you have the chance, be sure to visit on a clear day and spend half a day here as there is plenty to see. I also recommend having lunch at one of the on-site restaurants, where you can try Kagoshima’s black pork (kurobuta) while enjoying the view.

A must when you are in Kagoshima. A wonderfully restored plant, thank God with many explanations also in English, this could be worked on. You should take your time, the information is very well prepared. Who comes here should also definitely see "The House". Even if 400¥ costs more, it is worth it, I was thrilled. Just a pity that the museum is currently closed.👍👍👍👍👍

Indeed, areas with volcanic activity can be fascinating to explore. Volcanoes are natural wonders that often attract visitors due to their awe-inspiring displays of power and the unique landscapes they create. Witnessing volcanic activity, such as smoke or steam emissions, can be both impressive and thrilling.

Beautiful gardens with souvenir shops, ice cream, restaurant and cafe too. Toilet facilities around the site.easy accessible by public transport.

One of the most beautiful Japanese garden I have ever seen!!! It's well worth the visit!! Make sure to go in the restaurant too and try the wonderful set meals too with the breathtaking view of Sakurajima 😍

I thought it was a bit pricey to be honest. 1000¥ for the entrance. It does say garden + museum, but if you can't read Japanese, the museum is worthless as nothing is in English. The garden is really nice though, with pricey shops inside, but also a nice view of Sakurajima.

Gardens and house of the family who ruled Kagoshima for more that 800 years and married into the royal family and shogunate. A beautiful look location with views of Sakurajima and connected to a glass making business which you can tour for free. It is accessible by bus which runs every half hour and has a taxi stand that seems to have taxis until about an hour before closing. One of the better things to do in the area, would recommend.

It’s an okaying place to kill time and spend 1500¥ if you’ve extra money. Typical model of Japanese park and house structures. The restaurants were also closed.

Ticket required for entry. You can probably do the whole garden within an hour and there’s parking available on site. We didn’t bother getting the full access (just garden and museum) and happy with that.

A very interesting and beautiful place. The garden and 'mansion' are lovely, as is the view over to Sakurijima volcano across the bay. However the fact that it's also a UNESCO world heritage site for its industrial significance (first Japanese site attempting to learn Industrial Revolution techniques from Europe esp. UK) makes it particularly worthwhile.

Fantastic site. Interesting and important history of this influential family. Stunning gardens, lovely house. A good amount of information in English. We splashed out on lunch at the restaurant (2000-3000yen / 20-30aud per person approximately for a set lunch and a shared beer - no wine) and it was amazing- further improved by views of the volcano and sea. A great day out.

Long story short, the park is not worth ¥1000. Badly maintained park for such a high entrance fee, path was not properly surfaced with small stones, patches of mad everywhere when it rained. Some water ponds are very dirty and some even have no water. Would not recommend spending the money if visiting in winter.

Easily reachable via city view bus Nice garden with great view of sakurajima. Can spend 2-3 hours here enjoying the view & hot sun! There is no shaded area here so do bring your umbrella & sunglasses on a hot day! There are only 2 restaurants in here & on slightly pricey side

Beautiful scenery and stunning views of Sakurajima and Kagoshima bay. There was lots of open spaces so, even though there were lots of people, it didn’t feel crowded. The house and gardens were once home to the Shimazu clan, the daimyo of Satsuma province. There was a certain grandeur to the place, but it didn’t feel artificial, as it might at other historical sites in the country. The perfect way to spend a relaxing morning. Definitely recommended.

This is the traditional garden and home of the Shimadzu clan built in 1658. Sengan-en uses the prominent background elements of active volcano Sakurajima and Kinko Bay. Inside the complex they have small museum that show art pieces from the clan. Also there is a showroom that sells decorative glass arts and few nice restaurants. Entry fee is bit higher than other similar attractions Yen 1500 for garden and house tour. Garden is quite nicely done and you can sit awhile to enjoy the scenery.

The sprawling grounds and restful interiors of the Shimadzu family house! The inner garden and the Prince’s study are so inviting to sit & rest awhile!

Highlight of our visit to Kagoshima. The garden is very beautiful. A visit inside the palace should not be missed, very interesting. And as a bonus one of the best spots to view Sakarajima volcano island. Impressive active volcano. As stand-alone volcano forming an island it has the typical full volcano shape. Best to get to and from Sengan-en using the hop-on hop-off Kagoshima City View Bus, that also functions as a normal bus route, so also available for single ¥190 tickets and not only for CUTE day cards. When walking, do not follow the Google indicated direct walking route from Kagoshima Station to , since directing you to walk through narrow walkways along a very busy main road and even through a scary 300m tunnel. Instead walk the nicer and much safer route along the coast through the coastal parks and beachfront.

Cool place with many shrines, Japanese flowers, bonsai, forest and more. You can partake in the experience center. I have tried the bow shooting for 500 Yen (5 tries). It was really fun and explained in English very well. I think there was also stuff like glass cutting and more. Everything was really clean and they had also many souvenir and food stands. The sweet potato ice cream was delicious

Perfect place for enjoy the view of Sakuragima! And also i learned many things about Shimadzu clan and their dedication for Meiji restoration. However, the only way to hesitate to visit is that it is less accessible.

Very easy nice clean port to use to go to Sakurajima! You pay when you get to the island. Cheap Restaurants are available inside!

Very good ferry and it only costs 200 yen (Aug 23) one way 👍

Meiji ishin hero. No blood transition from samurai government to democratic government. There are Saigo sam's statue in Tokyo too. Photo area is a plus! (With a dog!) Get bus pass to visit. Shimazu clans (Kagoshima castle) spots are all walking distance from here. You can take tour from visitor's center next to Saigo San statue.

The last samurai from Satsuma clan

jogging now😎🏃👟💨

It's good to learn some history of Mr. Takamori and his journey in Kyushu and Kagoshima. Sad ending for him though.

Very cool area with stream of water and fish around the statue!

I visited at midnight, but the presence and solemnity was overwhelming comparing to other statues in Kagoshima. The contrast between the sound of the car running the road, and the frog crying at the pond made me feel strange and heart warming at the same time. Across the street, there is a photo shooting spot and a stand to set your camera. It shows that still Saigo is the no.1 hero of Kagoshima.

A statue of Saigo Takamori near the place he participated in his last battle during the Satsuma Rebellion.'

This #saigotakamori statue at the #centralpark of #Kagoshima is quite a picturesque landmark. He is a local hero who led the movement that ended feudalism in Japan. #discoverkagoshima #discoverjapan #traveljapan #japantravel #tourjapan #japantour #japanrailpass #jrpass #shinkansen #japan #letsguide #LocalGuides

Such Amazing place to visit #saigotakamori

Museum focusing on Satsuma and Kagoshima’s pivotal role in unifying and modernising Japan in the second half of the 19th century. If you have 1-2 hours to kill and are nearby, then good for a short visit for ¥300. English explanations are limited and if available of a bad translation software quality. The quirky but of certain interest shows though have a few simultaneous English headphones available.

There’s no other language at all display except Japanese, one may need a translation APP to understand the description. I found it interesting as I studied Japanese history especially Meiji restoration in middle school.

The movies and real life animations of the Satsuma students going to study in the West and the history of Saigo and modernization of Japan were top notch for me. Great production!

A wonderful museum!! The displays are really well done. If you understand Japanese, you might spent 90 minutes here. ♿️👁️🦻Accessibility: Be warned the animatronic theater show has strobe lights to mimic lightning. The English narration might also be a bit hard for some people to hear, as the headphones' volume was not adjustable. 👩🏻Female Inclusion- they have some displays about women important to the time period. It's possible they were added later as most of the hard displays are about men, but at least they have them. 🌐English: 7/10: •English pamphlets. •The animatronic theater performance has an entire English narration! When you buy your ticket, they'll ask you if you want the English (I was speaking Japanese, but she said there's lots of Kagoshima Dialect in the performance, so I decided on the English; I'm happy I did). The theater has specific seats with headphones plugged into the English feed. •The interactive museum displays, although super cool, don't have much English. •There are some outdated English terms, such as "civilization," used here and there.

Amazing museum!! Absolutely go there if you are in Kagoshima. I learned so much about the history of the city. It's very interactive and well made. There are also multiple shows/movies during the day. I ended up being able to see 2 of them during my time in the museum, and they were amazing. Kids and adults will all enjoy!

Hands down one of the best and most enjoyable museums I have been to in a while! If you are interested in Japanese history then you should really visit this place. I was reading and watching almost all exhibits and it took me 3 hours. I had a wonderful time. A few times a day there are also short performances about politics at that time and about students who were sent to the UK to study abroad and learn foreign science to help and develop Japan. The staff provided headphones with English audio (Chinese and Korean also available). Make sure not to miss those stories! There are also fun "hands on" corners,including one where you can try and compare your strength with Saigo Takamori or hear the local dialects, etc.

If you're a Japanese history buff, this place is neat. They even have artifacts and relics from notable people from the past (you aren't allowed to take pictures of some items).

Good quality museum with quite a few dioramas. There are also two shows both in English and Chinese which would be good for a wet day. Costs 300 yen to enter and tells the story of the satsuma Rebellion and it's importance with the Meiji restoration

not a big museum but with interactive exhibition talking about meiji restoration, come if you want to know more about this part of history appreciate that the staff give me english headphone for the live show, which is a must watch here

A pleasant Japanese Mall. We had dinner in the plaza. A lot of choice. Also they have a Tokyo Hands which is fun to look around with cute Japanese souvenirs.

It was very clean and organized plaza! People queuing in an orderly manner. Have a good view of the Ferrys wheel and the statue landmark. It was easy to navigate in this area.

A big mall, worth visiting. Try the Ferris wheel, you will have a nice view of the city.

Typical rail station shopping and dining experience in Japan. It is always bustling with people. You can get an inexpensive meal and buy what you need.

Incredible place even after few times visiting it, around this time of the year. Additions of new restaurants and outlets make the plaza livelier than ever before !! Link next to kagoshimachuo JR station. Beautiful and many shops for shopping and eating !!

Shopping plaza with access to JR/Shinkansen station also bus terminal center, connecting to hotel and a big parking buildings

Cool train Station Shopping Mall, owned and operated by JRKyushu. Many good shops, including; Kiddyland, KALDI Coffee, Stussy, X-Large, X-Girl, etc, plus 2 foot courts, a cinema, and a free where events are often held. Always clean and alive. Frequently there are events and curated market places. Sadly, there is no art gallery. Id like to see more patronage of local art, perhaps on the large format video screen.

The location is good..that it is located at Kagoshima-chuo...there are two building and there are many kinds of shops e.g. Urban Research, Niko and...on 1/F, Muji,Uniqlo and a supermarket Shiroyama on B1, Restaurants are on 5/F, Tokyu hands on the 4,5,6/F , it is very big and all,kjnds of goods available...Kiddyland and Pokemon Shop are on the 4/F. Bags and shoes e.g Diana and Sac's bar on the ground floor..Godiva is also on the ground floor...there is big sale in Jul...and up to 80%discount for goods...many shops are tax free...the mall is open at 10 am and closed at 9pm....the night view of ferris wheel is beautiful...

This is part of Kagoshima Chu-Ou Station (Center Station). This is a huge shopping mall with many types of shops, cafes, restaurants, and attractions inside. This is the easiest accessible mall in Kagoshima, with just about every bus line, rail line, tram line, and taxi service offering transportation to and from this location. Ride the giant ferris wheel and get a great view of the city.

I went to this plaza to play, eat and travel. You can basically do everything here. There Is a train station there so you can travel. There is a arcade to play and lots of food restaurants there so you can eat. If you go here you should go and travel, play and eat

Beautiful building, with a nice ferris wheel. It has a variety of stores, including a huge Uniqlo store and a huge Muji store at the basement. It also has a Pokemon Centre at the top floor. The lights placed up during winter gives off a calm and relaxing atmosphere

ferries wheel for 500¥ per adult was great during sunset for views of day and night of city and sakurajima

A bit small, especially for the mammals, but I liked their unique fish and dolphin show

My little girl love fish so much, she was so excited in this aquarium. The tickets free for child under 4 years old :) It's smaller than Osaka aquarium. Especially in there, it's has a dolphins water show indoor and outdoor . 5 dolphins is so cute. But today it's a pity that the dolphin show outdoor was canceled because the weather was not suitable. Should check the timetable show before you come here to save your time!!

Mostly about a wonderful dolphin pool and 3 times a day outside in an enclosed area of the port waters. Very natural and joyful approach between trainers and dolphins around 17:00 eating time, with all trainers’ instructions only by hand signals. Much better experience than the circus and shouting seen so much around the world. The rest of the aquarium is relatively small but beautiful. You will very much enjoy 1-1,5 hours here for only ¥1500 per adult.

It was a great experience. The staff were friendly. They went beyond by helping me out especially i cant speak Japanese. The place was well-kept and clean. The entrance fee of ¥1500 was worth it.

On the smaller side than other aquariums I've visited in Japan but still quite nice. I just with some of the tanks were bigger so the animals would have more space to move. It's very kids-friendly, I ended up going on the same day as 5 preschool groups and it was very lively in there.

Very enjoyable Aquarium - well worth a visit in Kagoshima. First time for me to see a Whale Shark. Excellent. Also a very good Dolphin show.

A great experience that features myriad fauna of the ocean surrounding Kagoshima, among others. The main attraction was the whale shark exhibit, which is a large tank containing one whale shark and many other fishes like lemon sharks, mackerels, yellow fin tuna, guitar sharks, and others that I couldn't remember off the list at the side of the tank stating the names of each animal inside the tank. There are many other exhibits as well, such as corals, anemones, jellyfish, juvenile sea turtles, all in their respective enclosures. Other exhibits include animals of mangrove swamps like the electric eel and mudskippers. There are also seals and dolphins, the latter of which are also presented by a dolphin show which occurs a few times each day. All in all a pretty cool experience. There are souvenirs at the end of the experience could be purchased, albeit rather expensive (some more than the cost of the ticket to enter itself).

Beautiful big public aquarium with a huge entrance tank featuring a whale shark. Good local and international selection of fish. They also have dolphins and Spotted Seals. They do feature dolphin shows, unless the dolphins become pregnant, which happened recently! Even if you don't like live dolphin shows like me, there is plenty of beautiful fish to see for a while. Good for kids. Also has a cafe and gift shop. Located beside the Sakurajima Ferry Terminal.

Wonderful aquarium and so interactive and educational while being fun! Amazing staff and very easy to navigate around for all the exhibits.

Nice aquarium but I echo the concerns in other reviews about the wellbeing of the animals. The cages could use some life. I’m not a fan of the dolphin show either. I’m not hopeful about the training process.

Hey there! Right next to the Aquarium, you'll find a convenient paid car park. And let me tell you, the dolphin shows there are absolutely amazing! The aquarium itself is massive, filled with all sorts of beautiful fish. Oh, and don't miss the cozy little restaurant on the ground floor. Now, get this: there are actually three whole floors to explore in this place. But here's the cherry on top: the top level offers a breathtaking view of Sukurajima. Trust me, it's absolutely fantastic!

I was lucky enough to visit this place for free, using tickets given by the city hall. As a foreigner, it is always interesting to go to aquariums around the world since we can see species we are not used to, and this place wasn't an exception : I was delighted to see their famous (and very cute !) whale shark. Kagoshima's aquarium also provides a dolphin show, a seal show, and some feeding shows (eletric eel, whale shark, pirarucu, ...). Unfortunately, most of the tanks are really small, too small for their well-being. The dolphin show took place outside, but the dolphins were trapped in what looked like a very narrow tunnel. Even the whale shark, on which all the advertising relies, was put in a tank ridiculously small compared to its size. The place is easily reachable, filled with very fancy and practical amenities (lockers, nursing rooms, free wheelchairs/baby strolls rentals, ...) but the admission fee felt too expensive for the time I spent there (less than two hours)... and, once again, the tanks are really small. Keep those negative points in mind if you want to visit !

Wonderful aquarium that has plenty of things to see and enough English for the non Japanese speaker. They have dolphin shows through out the day and other events like feeding the animals and fish. There are lots of weird and cool creatures here, so definitely stop by if you're in the city. Took maybe about 2 hours to go through it. You get a discount if you have the cute city pass

Enjoyable local aquarium on a few different floors showcasing both local sea life and more. Interesting free dolphin show outside in a tethered off part of the bay before you go in. Favourites were the jellyfish - well, always are for me. Relatively cheap at about about ¥1,500 per adult. Worth a visit if you are in town.

A very nice small aquarium. It's not so crowded on a weekday. We particularly enjoyed the dolphins show carried in the river outside of the aquarium. That's quite special.

This aquarium’s tanks are very small for the dolphins and large fish. So many dolphins in tiny pool and are made to jump together in this tiny pool. It was so sad and I couldn’t bear watching the show after a few minutes.

There was a small building in the viewpoint, which allowed a better view from the staircase and upper floor. The volcano was very clear. Carpark was free.

One of the highlights for Sakurajima that is definitely worth the trip. You need to take the sightseeing bus after alighting at the port to get here if you are taking public transport. The close up view of the observation deck is spectacular. You could also get a panoramic view of Kagoshima Bay

The view is amazing on a sunny day. The facility itself is a little old, but very functional and we are here for the 360 degrees view.

Closer observation point at the top of the hill. Nice 360° view of the city and the volcano mountain. Usually, take 10 mins complete all view but during the sunny day, you may spend more times there!

Supposed to be best spot to see Sakurajima volcano. Don't put your expectation too high. If you are lucky, you get to see the cloud of smoke from volcano. That is about it,!! Still beautiful view not to mention .. Overall, very peaceful island (despite active volcano!!), get the local bus pass, stop wherever you feel like and walk!!

You can get here by the tour bus, which stops and waits for 20 minutes. Meanwhile people who were in the observation point are also boarding so it can get a bit crowded. The day was clear and the view was very good, but not so exciting for the most active volcano in Japan. The observation point is very far and you cannot see the crater, like in mount Aso.

Great views, plus you can ride the sightseeing bus here! Short ride too. Only takes 15 or 20 mins to look around once your here really. It's quick. The giftshop is nice too! Bathrooms are here but I didn't use them... they looked dirty and cold.

Definitely the best point of view IF you don't have a car / a bicycle and do not have excessive time to spend and explore the rest of the "island". Fantastic view by good weather. This view place is the main bus stop on the touristic loop (you can miss it because the bus makes a compulsory 30 min stop there). The full tour from the ferry terminal takes over an hour.

It had a nice view with lots of descriptions of what you are seeing. There is a little shop inside with seating too. It's good for a quick 10 minutes or so.

One of my favorite Kushu place! if you can buy sakurajima one day bus trip we'll be easier to get here

Very good to visit - more and more place to get a good view over the city and the volcano - free to visit

Lovely views over the city... Walk to the top was pretty quick.

Very nice place to have a city view

nice views of the city and Sakurajima volcano mountain

Great vacation spot until i got stabbed by a samurai

AMAZING VIEWS!

(Translated by Google) Today, February 17, 2024, I flew to Kagoshima from Hong Kong. As soon as I landed, I was attracted by the tranquility of Kagoshima Airport. This is the place I want to go on vacation. I took the airport bus to JR Kagoshima Chuo Station. After checking into the hotel, redeem the pass at the station, buy a one-day pass at the hotel for ¥600, take the shuttle bus to the planetarium, buy the Ibusuki Chikan 2-day pass at the Kagoshima transportation counter at the planetarium, and then take the shuttle bus Went to Seongsan, got off the car and walked to Seongsan Observation Deck. The scenery was so beautiful. After seeing it, I wanted to take the bus to Ishibashi Memorial Park, but unfortunately I encountered a traffic jam, so I had to go to the planetarium for dinner 😂😂 (Original) 今日2024年2月17日，從香港飛來鹿兒島，一落機已被鹿兒島機場的寧靜吸引了，渡假就是要來呢啲地方，坐機場巴士往JR鹿兒島中央駅，入住酒店後在車站換領周遊券，在酒店買了一日乘車券¥600, 坐周遊巴士去天文館，在天文館的鹿兒島交通櫃位購買指宿知覧2日乘車券，再坐周遊巴士去城山，落車後家步行往城山展望台，景色真美，看罷原想坐巴士去石橋記念公園，很可惜遇到塞車，最後只好去天文館食晚飯😂😂

The volunteer staff here are very nice. There's lots of great information here aboit past eruptions. The short movie in the theater is subtitled in English and worth a watch to understand how the surrounding area lives with an active volcano.

A very low-key museum annex shop, about the volcano. Mostly Japanese language only. Very friendly staff though. A lady came to us to tell us a video had started in the small theatre. That's very thoughtful of her.

There is a lot of information in English, much to my appreciation. A smallish exhibition inside tells the story of the origin of Sakurajima, and the different eras in which there were eruptions and how the local residence were impacted. There are some interesting souvenirs that are more than just t-shirts or key chains, like the magma hotplate that can go on your stove to cook steak and the tea leaves diffuser. There is also a thertre showing the history of Sakurajima, but I did not see it. After that, you can enjoy the foot hotspring just a bit outside.

Nice free exposition on the island, the volcano and the history of it's formation. A documentary film is also shown. The visitor center is also the start of the promenade along the lava field.

If you love Sakurajima and want more information on the volcano and the surrounding area, you must go to the visitor center! There is a great little museum there that is fun for all ages. There is also a gift shop where you can buy books about the volcano, as well as other novelty items and snacks. The foot bath across the street is really a great way to regain the energy to walk more of the trails or hop on the tour bus and go up the mountain.

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 visitor centre, especially the real-time camera footage and status of the island’s active volcano Sakurajima. There were also many interactive displays that teach about volcanoes and stuff so kids would love it here. The staff in the visitor centre was very friendly too, even though they don’t speak much English.

This is a small centre that has volcanic displays; including a model of the volcano, displays of the vegetation re-growth, and a video display of the volcano erupting. There are seats, and people to answer questions. Please note the displays are in Japanese only, but are pretty self explanatory. Plus, you can get fresh mandarins there.

Lovely introduction to the volcano and it's history. And the park has two cute cats

Nice place to start the Lava trail. When you come back, you can soak your feet in the onsen with great views

So the visitor centre is worth the visit for the information but $8.80 for a pin badge was outrageous. So they lost a star for that one. The information centre is also free.

Nice visitor center. Try to come here first...it gives you some history and volcano facts, there is also a 30m movie you can watch (with English subtitles). Also it show you what's around the area. Plus you can get a nice footbath here! A small shop inside had some nice things too.

We really enjoyed stopping in at the visitor center. The short movie they show is very informative. They had a nice selection of souvenirs.

Small VC, has a movie with English subtitles. Decent souvenirs. Most of the museum info is in Japanese only.

It's a burried shrine which is kinda scary and interesting but also there is not much else to see in the area (the way up was closed due to maintainance).

DO NOT VISIT IF YOU ARE TRAVELLING BY BUS! It's really far from the ferry port and there's not much to see apart from the shrine gate. It is only worth 5 minutes to read about the history and take a photo.

たしかに埋まってました。 ただそれだけ確認のために訪れるのはありです。 道路の向かいに駐車場があります。 隣に小学校があってここの観光資源を守り育ててくれています。 桜島の小学生は噴火に備えてヘルメット着用で通学するそうです。自転車通学のヘル中ならぬヘル小を桜島で発見！ (Translated by Google) It was definitely full. It's worth visiting just to confirm. There is a parking lot across the road. There is an elementary school next door that protects and nurtures the tourist resources here. Elementary school students in Sakurajima will wear helmets to school in preparation for an eruption. I found Hell Elementary School in Sakurajima, which is not Hell Junior High School where people go to school by bicycle!

This Shine Gate was buried by the volcano ashes in 1914. The depth being buried was about 2MW deep. All you see is what you see at the picture- the top of a buried Shine Gate. There is a ash-covered post detailing the history behind it. Besides that, there is really nothing else to see. If you are not driving, it would be a hike to get there. Then you would only spend there for 2 minutes for pictures. Is it worth it for a visit? It is up to you.

大正3年（1914年）桜島の大爆発は辺り一帯を埋め尽くし、 高さ3メートルの腹五社神社（黒神神社）の鳥居は笠木だけを残して埋没してしまいました。 当時の噴火の脅威を後世に伝えようと掘り起こすのをやめ、 そのままの形で現在に至っています。 (Translated by Google) In 1914, a huge explosion at Sakurajima filled the entire area. The 3-meter-tall torii gate of Haragosha Shrine (Kurokami Shrine) has been buried, leaving only the Kasagi. They stopped digging to convey to future generations the threat of eruptions at that time. It remains in this form to this day.

This is on the east side of the island so most people will have to spend an extra 10 minutes to get here from when coming from the south side. Its historical and right next to the road, but really wouldn’t spend a lot of time looking at it in person. It does show the power of Mother Nature.

A bit overrated. You can get some information and old pictures about the eruption at this place. But nothing great to see. Not worth it to drive/bicycle all the way across the island just to see this.

Pretty amazing little stop. Don't park at the first place on your left if heading north, from the south. Go just a few meters more and park at the place on your right.

Amazing to witness the remains and the impact of the 1914 Sakurajima eruption. Had a history guide and a small sightseeing booth. I was cycling around Sakurajima and this was a nice rest stop with vending machines and very clean public bathroom across the street. There was a funky restaurant nearby as well that played soothing blues music. Loved my short but sweet experience!

A historical site. Dropping by is ok, there is a car park just next to the site.

By itself, of course it's nothing special. As part of a day trip however, this is a really interesting relic that demonstrates how quickly the topology can change

Some useful information for tourists: currently, the tram only accept their local ic card called rapica, so your suica, passmo etc. can't be used on the tram. Getting one is not easy. You can use your credit card by holding it to the card reader at the start and end of your journey. Interestingly, the readers are only active if the doors are open. If you missed that chance, just wait until the next station. Adults pay a flat price fare of 170¥. Of course, you can also pay by cash. But for me this is a much more comfortable paying method.

(Translated by Google) It's a tram called "Chinchin Train" in Osaka. ICOCA and PiTaPa cannot be used. Cash only! is. I'll pay when I get off ~ (Original) 大阪では「ちんちん電車」と呼ばれる路面電車ですね。 ICOCAやピタパは使えません。現金のみ！です。降りる時に払いますよぉ〜

Most convenient station

(Translated by Google) This is a streetcar platform located in front of JR Kagoshima Chuo Station. The streetcar is cheap and convenient for getting around Kagoshima city. In addition to cash, you can also use credit card touch payments, so you can easily get on and off without having to bring change. (Original) JR鹿児島中央駅の駅前に位置する市電乗り場です。鹿児島市内の移動は、市電が安くて便利です。 現金以外にもクレジットのタッチ決済も使えるので、小銭がなくても楽に乗り降りできます。

(Translated by Google) You can transfer trains right in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station without needing an umbrella. They are also connected by an underground passage. For some reason, there are places where the tracks curve like an S-shape, and the trains run strangely cool. The streetcars have a lot of boarding and disembarking here, so they always stop for a little longer. (Original) 鹿児島中央駅の真正面で、傘いらずで乗り換えできます。地下道でもつながっています。なぜか線路がS字っぽくカーブしているところがあり、妙に電車がカッコよく走ります。ここで市電は大きな乗り降りがあるので、いつも少し長めに停車していますね。

(Translated by Google) The center of Kagoshima's transportation network Trams are running, and you can travel in many directions, including buses, with less waiting time. It's really convenient when I think about the past. (Original) 鹿児島の交通網の中心地 路面電車が走っており、バス含めて多方面への移動に対して待ち時間少なく移動できます。 昔を考えると本当便利になりました

(Translated by Google) I used the train between the hotel and the nearest station. The number of trains was surprisingly large, and even if I missed two or three, it didn't affect me. I kind of like streetcars, and I get excited when I see them when I'm traveling. At the moment, it seems that transportation IC cards cannot be used, so it would be great if this could be used. (Original) ホテルの最寄駅との間を利用しました。 本数が意外に多く、2～3本乗り過ごしても影響ありませんでした。 何となく路面電車が好きで、旅先で路面電車があるとテンション上がります。 今のところ、交通系ICカードは使えないようなので、これが使えるようになると最高です。

(Translated by Google) Opened on December 17, 1915 as Kagoshima Electric Tramway (currently Kagoshima City Transportation Bureau) Takekimae Station. Following the name change of Take Station, Kagoshima City Denbu Ekimae Station was renamed Nishi-Kagoshima Ekimae Station, and Nishi-Kagoshima Station was partially opened from Shin-Yatsushiro Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen. At the same time, the name was changed to Kagoshima Chuo Station, so Nishi-Kagoshima Ekimae bus stop was renamed Kagoshima Chuo Ekimae bus stop. It runs frequently and is convenient for going to Tenmonkan-dori. (Original) 大正4年（1915年）12月17日に鹿児島電気軌道（現在の鹿児島市交通局）武駅前駅として開設。武駅の改称に合わせ鹿児島市電武駅前駅を西鹿児島駅前駅に改称後、九州新幹線の新八代駅から西鹿児島駅が部分開業。同時に鹿児島中央駅に改称されたため、西鹿児島駅前停留場を鹿児島中央駅前停留場に改称した。運行本数も多く天文館通方面に行くのに便利。

Not very interesting museum. You can not take photos inside, and there are mostly cardboards explaining some historical facts.

A small, but really interesting museum on the importance of lessons in the formation of modern Japan.

The main building was closed so there was only a small exhibition.

Beautiful gardens with a good view of the volcano.

Nice place and view

Great

(Translated by Google) The Shoko Collection Museum is a museum that collects the history of the Shimane family of the Satsuma Domain. The cultural relics left by the Shimane family are displayed inside, including life, calligraphy and painting, decorations and armor. It is well worth visiting, as long as you buy the Senganen Garden package. You can enter with your ticket and there is no need to purchase additional tickets. Photography and photography are prohibited in the museum. You can only see the relevant exhibition collections in person. (Original) 尚古集成館是蒐藏薩摩藩島根家歷史的博物館，內部展示著島根家遺留的文物，包含生活，字畫，擺飾到鎧甲，非常值得入內參觀，只要是買仙巖園套票的遊客憑票就可入內參觀，不需額外購票。館內禁止拍攝，攝影，只有親臨入內才能看到相關展覽藏品