Kagoshima - Volcan Sakurajima
Kagoshima, Japan โ 9.5 km
Sakurajima volcano from Kagoshima
Sakurajima
๐ฏ๐ต Kagoshima ยท Japan โ Altitude 74 m
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This live view follows Sakurajima, one of Japan's most active volcanoes, rising from Kagoshima Bay in southern Kyushu. Use it to check on the volcano before you travel, or simply to see how the island looks at this moment.
An island volcano in Kagoshima Bay
Sakurajima is a volcanic island at the mouth of Kagoshima Bay, and it was joined to the Osumi Peninsula by lava flows from a large eruption in 1914. Its slopes are covered in dense greenery and it is among the most closely monitored volcanoes in the country. The city of Kagoshima on the opposite shore is known for the smoke that often drifts across the water, and for its warm sulfur springs and local food made from sweet potato and black pork.
What to watch and when
The camera is most rewarding when the air is clear, because the crater plume is easiest to see in the morning and late afternoon light. Plumes rise and change direction with the wind, so the view can look very different within an hour. Overcast or rainy days can hide the summit completely. Read the live weather block on this page before you expect to see the peak clearly.
Practical notes for visitors
Kagoshima has a humid subtropical climate, with hot and humid summers and mild winters, and the spring and autumn months are often the most comfortable for sightseeing. Ferries cross from the city to the island in about fifteen minutes. Nearby cameras include Shimonoseki, the Volcan Sakurajima view from Kagoshima, Aira and Tarumizu, which can help you compare the volcano from different sides of the bay.
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About this camera
What is the weather like at Sakurajima right now?
The current conditions and a three-day forecast are shown in the weather block on this page. Volcanic plumes and wind direction can change the view quickly, so check it before you watch.
What time is it in Sakurajima?
The local time for Sakurajima is shown on this page and updates automatically. Japan is on a single time zone, so the clock matches the rest of the country.
Where exactly is the Sakurajima camera?
The camera looks at Sakurajima volcano on the island in Kagoshima Bay in southern Kyushu. The map on this page marks its position and the cameras nearby.
When is the best time to watch the volcano?
Early morning and late afternoon often give the clearest views, when the air is calm and the plume is easy to see. Clear, dry days are usually better than rainy or foggy ones.
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