Yunohira Observatory (Sakurajima)
In Japanese: 湯之平展望所（桜島）
The highest point on Sakurajima open to the public, at 373 m on the north peak. The crater slopes rise right behind you, with the bay and city below.
Nearby
- Sakurajima ≈ 15 min by car
- Sengan-en Garden ≈ 20 min by car
- Shoko Shuseikan Museum (Former Shuseikan) ≈ 20 min by car
- Kagoshima City Aquarium (Io World) ≈ 20 min by car
- Tenmonkan ≈ 25 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 40 min from Sakurajima Port on the Sakurajima Island View loop bus
- Fee
- Free (bus ¥230, day pass ¥500)
- Good to know
- Viewpoint open any time; shop 9:00–17:00
- Time needed
- 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info