[Kagoshima Prefecture] Karasujima Observatory: A viewing spot with a panoramic view of Sakurajima and Kagoshima Bay

After a 15-minute ferry ride from Kagoshima city, we arrived at Sakurajima, a volcanic spot where small-scale culture continues to this day. We then headed to Karasujima Observatory, one of the observation points located there. The lava flow from an eruption in the Taisho era formed a lava field, and this place was built on top of that hill. The magnificent view of Sakurajima spread out before us, and below us we could see the life-nurturing Kagoshima Bay, and in every direction we looked, there was a picturesque view. There was also a stone monument at the observation point that read, "Torishima is below this." When I looked it up later, I found out that this place was originally a separate island floating on the sea, and that the name of that island was Karasujima. It's amazing that it was originally a separate island! The lava flow from the Taisho era eruption swallowed up Torishima, and it became part of the Sakurajima landscape we see today! It was a place where the terrible impact of the eruption and the wonders of nature were quietly discussed ⛰️

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[Access🚗🚌]
①About 30 minutes on foot from Sakurajima Port Ferry Terminal
②About 4 minutes by car from Sakurajima Ferry Toll Gate
③Take the "Sakurajima Island View" bus
Get off at "Karasujima Observatory"
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