Sakurajima

桜島

Mountains & Volcanoes · Kagoshima

Located across Kagoshima Bay in Kagoshima Prefecture, Sakurajima is one of Japan's most active stratovolcanoes and a site of deep cultural, geological, and spiritual significance. Surrounded by lush natural scenery and lava fields, the mountain features multiple observation points and sacred local shrines, such as the Kurokami Buried Torii, which stands as a dramatic reminder of the landmark's massive 1914 eruption.

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