This 7-hour excursion maximizes your time ashore, blending natural wonders with urban charm. You'll see majestic Sakurajima from the stunning Sengan-en garden, then cross by ferry to the volcano. Experience its power at the Visitor Center and try your hand at unique pottery. The tour ends with free time in downtown Tenmonkan for lunch and shopping.
Options
Small Taxi Plan (2-3 people)
Jumbo Taxi Plan (4-8 people)
The Highlight
This tour is designed to help cruise passengers make the most of their limited 7 hours ashore. It's a perfectly balanced itinerary that covers Kagoshima's top attractions, history, local experiences, and cuisine.
- Experience the Volcano with All Your Senses Our journey starts at Sengan-en, one of Japan's most scenic gardens, offering a stunning backdrop of the majestic Sakurajima. We then take a ferry directly to the volcano to feel its dynamic power up close.
- Unique Volcanic Activities: You won't just see the volcano you'll interact with it. Learn about its history at the Visitor Center and then get your hands dirty with a one-of-a-kind pottery class using ash from Sakurajima itself.
- The Best of Both Worlds This tour perfectly blends the natural power of the volcano with the lively energy of the city. You'll finish your day with free time in Tenmonkan, Kagoshima's downtown hub, where you can find local food and unique souvenirs.
- Seamless and Stress-Free The tour is specifically designed for cruise guests, starting and ending at Marine Port Kagoshima. Enjoy comfortable transportation and the expertise of a professional guide, ensuring you have a smooth and memorable experience without any of the planning.
The Experience
- If you go to Kagoshima, you will efficiently visit sightseeing spots that you definitely want to visit with a guide. A digest tour filled with the charm of Kagoshima!
- Private Vehicle Transportation: Enjoy comfortable and direct travel between all tour stops.
- Sengon-en has a large Japanese garden, restaurants, and various experiences. There are also facilities that have been registered as World Cultural Heritage sites, so you can experience the history and culture of Kagoshima.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
- Mandarin Chinese
Itinerary
- Depart Marin port Kagosima
- Sengan-en (60min)
- Sakurajima Ferry terminal Kagoshima Port
- Sakurajima Yogan Nagisa Park
- Ougaku-tougei Enjoy a unique sand art experience using Sakurajima volcanic ash.
- Sakurajima Ferry terminal Kagoshima Port
- Tenmonkan (Down town) Shopping ＆Lunch
- Back to Marine port Kagoshima
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This is private tour.
Lunch is not include in this tour, please having lunch by your own arrangement.
The duration of this tour is about 7 hours and the tour will be started from Marine port Kagoshima. * This tour operates with a minimum of 2 guests. * Vehicle type varies based on the number of participants.
Important Booking Information
Please be at pick up point 10 minutes before pick up time. Times are subject to change with or without notice.
Infant up to 5 years old may join free of charge,
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)