Kinko Bay

A volcano guide will take you through the Sakurajima Visitor Center, a "mini volcano museum" near Sakurajima Port, and the lava field formed during the Great Taisho eruption (1914). You can learn about the history of the volcano while looking at the exhibits in the visitor center, and you can also see the real thing on the lava trail. It is a guided tour that can only be found on a realistic active volcano. On the coast, you can also enjoy the majestic scenery of lava that has flowed into the sea and Kinko Bay (Kagoshima Bay). This is a one-hour volcano learning program that will make you feel that "the Earth is alive!"

Relax practicing yoga by the beach paddling on an SUP around the calm waters of Kagoshima’s beautiful Kinko Bay while watching magnificent scenic views of Sakurajima volcano island. This exclusive package includes transport to and from the beach and also a lunch meal and snacks.

Embark on this experiential tour visiting places related to food, sake, and tableware, and trace the natural and cultural roots that gave birth to Kagoshima's food culture. With well-drained soil made of volcanic ash from Sakurajima and the Kirishima Mountains, rich seas including Kinko Bay, and a history as an important maritime trade hub through which various cultures from around the world have been introduced, Kagoshima is a land where a unique and rich food culture has been nurtured. First, enjoy interacting with local farmers in a field at the foot of Sakurajima, where regional circular farming method utilizing the natural environment is used. Afterwards, visit a distillery that makes shochu, a specialty of Kagoshima, and experience blending an original shochu. The last leg of the tour is a visit to a Satsuma ware shop right next to a pottery studio.

Enjoy this early morning outdoor activity paddling on an SUP around the calm waters of Kagoshima's beautiful Kinko Bay while watching sunrise over Sakurajima volcano island. This exclusive package includes transport to and from the beach and a hotel breakfast.