Things to do in Kyushu, Kyushu: The Best Volcanos

July 7, 2021 Roseanne Arnett

Discover the best top things to do in Kyushu, Japan including Mt. Aso, Mount Sakurajima, Gamadasu Dome (Mt. Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall), Mt. Kishima, Mt. Heisei Shinzan, Tabi no Sato Volcano Observatory, Kitasenrigahama.
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1. Mt. Aso

Kumamoto Prefecture http://www.city.aso.kumamoto.jp/tourism/spot/mt_aso/
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4.5 based on 455 reviews

Mt. Aso

Reviewed By Wingfield73 - Chiang Mai, Thailand

We hired a taxi from Kumamoto town which took us to the volcano through the mountainous countryside which had been devasted by the earthquake three years earlier and could scarcely imagine the terror that the people living there must have felt. But even more impressive was the gigantic effort being put into repairing the mountains themselves. Arriving at the Aso volcano itself we were first struck by the sulphurous smell and the white smoke emerging from the top. There is a good and informative visitor centre near the foot of the volcano and, a little further on a restaurant area with good parking and excellent views of the volcano. Don't miss the nearby small and friendly town of Aso itself, with one of Japan's most revered shrines now under repair from the earthquake damage.

2. Mount Sakurajima

Kagoshima Kagoshima Prefecture http://www.sakurajima.gr.jp/
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4.5 based on 1,855 reviews

Mount Sakurajima

A 15-minute ferry ride takes you to this smoking volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in Japan.

Reviewed By 111gedk - London, United Kingdom

This is an active volcano. It's perpetually smoking and people live on the lower slopes. There's an observation platform in Kagoshima that you can get to by bus for a fantastic view of this natural wonder. It's a live volcano, of course you want to make the effort to see it!

3. Gamadasu Dome (Mt. Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall)

1-1 Heiseimachi, Shimabara 855-0879 Nagasaki Prefecture +81 957-65-5555 [email protected] http://www.udmh.or.jp/
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4.5 based on 107 reviews

Gamadasu Dome (Mt. Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall)

What has happened in this area and what has remained from the beginning of Heisei eruption in1990 November till the declaration of ceasing eruption in 1996. We will leave the lesson of the disaster and natural treats for future generations without weathering. We present exhibitions dividing 11zones which are about volcano and prevention of its disaster beside Heisei eruption theater where you can simulate the experience of pyroclastic debris flow on the great power dome screen. It is only and unique Museum where you can learn about Volcano with simulated experience .

4. Mt. Kishima

Aso Kumamoto Prefecture
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Mt. Kishima

Reviewed By migachan - Vancouver, Canada

The smallest and the one of the closest volcanoes near Kusasenri, you can hike up there within an hour. There are stairs going up to the top and there is probably a nice view but while I was there, it was snowing heavily and must excerise lots of caution, especially coming down. Still quite interesting. However, it is the most ideal first hike :)

5. Mt. Heisei Shinzan

Unzen, Obamacho, Unzen 854-0621 Nagasaki Prefecture
Excellent
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Mt. Heisei Shinzan

6. Tabi no Sato Volcano Observatory

1331-25 Kurokamicho, Kagoshima 891-1401 Kagoshima Prefecture +81 99-293-2157 http://www.sakurajima.gr.jp/tourism/000687.html
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Tabi no Sato Volcano Observatory

7. Kitasenrigahama

Kujumachi Kuju, Taketa 878-0201 Oita Prefecture
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Kitasenrigahama

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