Sakurajima
Behind the city.
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A 107-metre hill in central Kagoshima, originally called Tsuru-ga-mine. From the viewing deck in its park the whole city lies below, with Sakurajima rising behind it across the bay, one of Kagoshima's best-known views. The hill is tied to the Battle of Shiroyama in 1877, the last battle of the Satsuma Rebellion, which ended the last stand of the samurai against the new Meiji government. The hill is covered in dense forest with walking paths, and on active days you can watch ash clouds rise from Sakurajima. The view is finest on clear mornings and at sunset, and the city glitters at night. Entry is free. City sightseeing buses stop here, or walk up from the centre in about 20 minutes.
Behind the city.
On active days.
Up to the deck.
Shiroyama-chō, central Kagoshima
Yes, entry is free; city sightseeing buses stop there, or walk up from central Kagoshima in about 20 minutes.