Yunohira Observatory (Sakurajima)
湯之平展望所
Yunohira Observatory stands 373 m above sea level on the North Peak of Sakurajima. It is the highest point on the volcano that the public can visit. From here you see the rough, smoking South Peak up close, and on the other side calm Kinko Bay and Kagoshima City. On clear days you can also see the Kirishima mountains to the north and Mount Kaimon to the south.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
The shops at the observatory are open 9:00–17:00.
- Admission
The observatory is free to visit.
- Getting there
Take the Sakurajima Island View bus from Sakurajima Port (about 40 minutes) and get off at Yunohira Observatory.
It is about 7 km from the Sakurajima Visitor Center, about 15 minutes by car or taxi.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- Parking is available.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- Yunohira Observatory is about 7 km from the Sakurajima Visitor Center, at 373 m above sea level. On foot it takes about 2 hours; by car or taxi about 15 minutes.
- Cycling up to the observatory is not recommended because the road is a steep uphill climb.
- Observation decks can have long waits at sunset and on weekends. A timed ticket helps you keep to your prayer times.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Kagoshima and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Kagoshima
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr05:04
- Sunrise06:37
- Dhuhr12:03
- Asr15:04
- Maghrib17:26
- Isha18:48
Times are calculated for Kagoshima City. Times may differ elsewhere in Kagoshima.
Places to pray near Yunohira Observatory (Sakurajima)
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Yunohira Observatory (Sakurajima)
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): kagoshima-yokanavi.jp, visitor.sakurajima.gr.jp