Karasujima Observatory

Unmissable

First there is the well organised and short 10 minute ferry ride from the Kagoshima terminal to the island (payment on arrival)then a get on/get off bus around the base of the volcano stopping at four...

Great views

The first observation point on the roundtrip by the Sakurajima Island View Bus. People on board are allowed to exit the bus for 5 minutes. This gives you just time enough to climb the stairs towards t...

Observatory with a view of Mt. Sakurajima and Ginkowan

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It is said to be an observatory where you can see Mt. Sakurajima and Ginkowan at a glance from the 4th stop at Sakurajima Port Station.

Sakurajima didn't look good.

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I visited because it is the closest observatory to the ferry departure and arrival point. Unfortunately, I couldn't see Sakurajima well from the observatory. There are many friendly stray cats living there, and I enjoyed it more.

There was a cat.

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I stopped by for sightseeing in Sakurajima. There is also a large parking space and a toilet. There were several cats around the toilet, and they were relaxing. It is a staircase from the parking lot to the observatory, but it is about 1 ～ 2 minutes walk.