Sakurajima Lava Nagisa Promenade, Kagoshima

This is roughly a three minute walk from the ferry terminal. Before you get to the path, there is a gazebo, where you'll see a few cats around relaxing and even may come up to you for a pat. Just...  more »

Visited when the volcano was spewing out black smoke and very fine ash. Wear a hat otherwise the fine volcanic ash will get into your hair. Worth the visit just to have a photo of an active volcano.  more »