Sakurajima Yunohira Observatory
viewpoint
湯之平展望所
Highest public viewpoint on Sakurajima with close-up crater views.
The highest point accessible to the public on Sakurajima volcano, at 373 meters elevation. On clear days, the smoking crater looms directly above while Kinko Bay and the Kagoshima skyline stretch out below.
Reachable by Island View sightseeing bus. Ash fall is common here, so bring sunglasses and a mask if the volcano is particularly active.
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