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Sakurajima One Day Round Journey with E-bike
A six-hour e-bike circuit of Sakurajima with a local guide and lunch, for fit travellers who want to see the whole volcanic island.
US$193 each · US$386 for two · Ferry to the start
Most listings let you reserve now and pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours before. Your ship's berth or time can change; a reservation costs nothing to hold.
Checked · price, reviews and availability from the operator’s Viator listing · Takumi Yamada
The day, stop by stop
- 5 hrMount Sakurajima
- 20 minBuried Shrine Gate
- 20 minArimura Lava Lookout
- 20 minWe will provide information about the Sakurajima disaster.
It starts across the water: Sakurajima Visitor Center (on Sakurajima)
Measured from Marine Port Kagoshima, where most upcoming ships here dock.
- By ferry
- About 50 min from the ship
- Meeting point
- Sakurajima Visitor Center (on Sakurajima) →The way there in Google Maps
- Show your driver
- 桜島ビジターセンター 鹿児島市桜島横山町1722-29
- The way across
- From Kita-futo: 5 min walk to the Sakurajima ferry, crossing about 15 min, then about 8-10 min on foot to the Visitor Center. From Marine Port: taxi about ¥3,700 / about 35 min to the ferry terminal.
- Coming back
- The same ~50 minutes; be at the ship an hour before all-aboard.
- It goes all the way round the volcano's foot, including the buried shrine gate, the Arimura lava lookout and a disaster-prevention stop on living with an active volcano.
- E-bike, helmet, insurance and lunch are included, and groups are small, up to six.
- 9 reviews average 5.0.
Active travellers on a long call who are comfortable cycling for most of a day.
Only 9 reviews so far. The operator asks for a high level of fitness. It starts on Sakurajima, eight minutes' walk from the ferry terminal, so the shuttle, tram and ferry are yours to arrange (the ferry is 250 yen). From Marine Port that journey takes over an hour each way, which makes this a very long day.
What you will see
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What Princess Cruises charges for a day like this in Kagoshima
Princess Cruises prices from its public Kagoshima excursion page, 25 October 2026, per person. Tour prices here are the operator’s current from price.
Before you book
Is the Sakurajima One Day Round Journey with E-bike worth it from the Kagoshima cruise port?
A six-hour e-bike circuit of Sakurajima with a local guide and lunch, for fit travellers who want to see the whole volcanic island. Best for: Active travellers on a long call who are comfortable cycling for most of a day.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 10 hours. The tour runs 6 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship, about 50 minutes each way between the pier and the start and keep the hour before all-aboard free. From Marine Port, allow the shuttle, tram and ferry each way; from Kita-futo the Sakurajima ferry is only a 7-minute walk.
Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The operator may cancel for bad weather, with a refund.
What should I know before booking?
Only 9 reviews so far. The operator asks for a high level of fitness. It starts on Sakurajima, eight minutes' walk from the ferry terminal, so the shuttle, tram and ferry are yours to arrange (the ferry is 250 yen). From Marine Port that journey takes over an hour each way, which makes this a very long day.
Does this tour pick up at the cruise pier?
No: the start is at Sakurajima Visitor Center (on Sakurajima), about 50 minutes from the ship by ferry.
Will I be back on board before all-aboard?
The operator makes no written on-time promise, so the margin is yours to keep. This site only shows the tour as fitting a call of about 10 hours or more, which already includes half an hour to get ashore and the hour before all-aboard. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before means a reservation costs nothing to hold if your ship’s hours change.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per person, from about US$193, in a group of up to 6.
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