Japan · Scooty & Bike

世界最先端を知る！桜島スペシャルトレイルライド

4 Hours Round trip from Kagoshima Challenging pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Guided e-bike ride on the slopes of active Sakurajima
02 Enter a restricted-access area with special volcanic access
03 Approach to within 2 km of the crater
04 See the Nojiri River and volcanic sediment landscape
05 Enjoy views of one of Japan’s most famous active volcanoes
06 Snacks, drinks, e-bike, and helmet included

Ride an e-bike into the dramatic landscape of Sakurajima, one of Japan’s most iconic active volcanoes and the symbol of Kagoshima. This guided hill-climb tour takes you through a restricted-access area, offering a rare chance to get closer to the crater and experience the volcano’s powerful terrain from a unique perspective.

Along the route, you’ll visit sites that reveal the scale of Sakurajima’s volcanic activity, including erosion control areas and the Nojiri River, where you can witness the impact of expelled sediment. With snacks, drinks, and equipment included, this 4-hour adventure combines geology, scenery, and an unforgettable ride.

Ride an e-bike into the dramatic landscape of Sakurajima, one of Japan’s most iconic active volcanoes and the symbol of Kagoshima.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Kagoshima

Languages English, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

courses

Sakurajima Ferry Terminal → Sakurajima Erosion Control Center → Nojiri River (experience the scale of sediment expelled by Sakurajima) → Nojiri River Erosion Control No. 8 (2 km from the crater) → Detour → Sakurajima Ferry Terminal

As promised at the time of participation

・Please be aware that this tour or project will be carried out in nature, so please be aware that it is dangerous.

・The route may be changed depending on the weather, participant conditions, etc.

・Please follow the guide's instructions. Please do not act in a way that would be a nuisance to other participants.

・If you have a chronic illness, please be sure to let us know in advance. *Please let us know immediately if you feel unwell after the tour starts.

・Please note that since it is in nature, there are no hospitals nearby, and ambulances may go to places where they cannot get close.

・Please note that you will manage your valuables by yourself. (Rental side bags that can be attached to bicycles can also be used)

・In the unlikely event of an injury, etc., we will handle it within the scope of the accident insurance you have enrolled in. (Details: Disability after death 10,000,000 yen, hospitalization 5,000 yen/day, Nittsu Clinic, 3,000 yen/day)

・Please note that in the unlikely event that the borrowed item is lost or damaged due to negligence, a claim may be made at a later date.

・I agree that images taken by us will be used on websites, etc. *If it is inconvenient, please let us know.

The route