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Yunohira Observatory (373m) – Kagoshima Aquarium loop from 鹿児島

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Yunohira Observatory (373m) – Kagoshima Aquarium loop from 鹿児島

Hard

4.4

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Yunohira Observatory (373m) – Kagoshima Aquarium loop from 鹿児島

08:02

29.5km

440m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 17.1 km for 132 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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952 m

Sakurajima Ferry at Kagoshima Port

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Kagoshima and Sakurajima are connected by ferries around the clock. The one way trip takes 15 minutes and costs 160 yen.

The fare is paid on arrival in Sakurajima.

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5.27 km

Sakurajima Yogan Nagisa Park Foot Bath

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These foot baths in the park are accessible for free. A good place to take a break and refresh your tired feet. You should have a towel with you.

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5.35 km

Hakamagoshi-Karasujima Lava Trail

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The »Hakamagoshi-Karasujima Lava Trail« leads through a lava zone created by the huge eruption of 1914.

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15.9 km

View of Sakurajima from Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park

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17.0 km

Yunohira Observation Point (View of Sakurajima)

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Viewing spot of Sakura-jima (Yunohira)

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17.1 km

Yunohira Observatory (373m)

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Viewpoint at 373 m above sea level with a beautiful view of the volcano and Kagoshima when the weather is clear

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23.9 km

桜島港

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27.8 km

Kagoshima Aquarium

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The aquarium was opened in 1997 and has a total of seven floors. The focus is on local marine life, including the southern chain of islands, which is also part of Kagoshima Prefecture.

The most impressive attraction of the aquarium is the massive "Kuroshio Tank", in which fish of all sizes occur. There are swarms of small fish, rays and even a huge whale shark.

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28.4 km

NHK Kagoshima Broadcasting Station

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"NHK" stands for "Nippon Hoso Kyokai" (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) and is Japan's only public broadcaster.

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29.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

7.23 km

4.14 km

2.86 km

758 m

242 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

11.2 km

3.59 km

758 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 29 July

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Yunohira Observatory (373m) – Kagoshima Aquarium loop from 鹿児島

Sakurajima Ferry at Kagoshima Port

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View of Sakurajima from Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park

Yunohira Observation Point (View of Sakurajima)

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