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Sakurajima (Yunohira Observatory)
湯之平展望所Kagoshima · Kyushu
The highest publicly accessible viewpoint (373m) on Sakurajima's north flank, looking into the crater rim and across Kinko Bay to Kagoshima City.
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.3· 5,258 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free, open 24h; viewing platform only, no crater access beyond it.
- Nearest station
- Sengan-en Station
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
15-min ferry, Kagoshima Port→Sakurajima Port (24h, ¥200 one-way), then ~40 min on the 'Sakurajima Island View' loop bus (¥500 day pass) or ~20 min by car.
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