Yunohira Lookout
Yunohira Lookout
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bluetree2016130
Nagoya, Japan21,460 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
This is the best observation point on Sakurajima. You can go up the stairs from the general parking lot. You can see the magnificent volcanic peak of Sakurajima up close, and you will be overwhelmed by the power of the volcano. We also recommend looking from the second floor of the observation terrace. You can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view. There is also a souvenir shop and a snack corner on the first floor of the terrace, which is convenient.
Written October 11, 2023
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MrGoh
Singapore, Singapore596 contributions
This place offers a top of the world experience. You need to pray for good wind direction so that the ashes from the volcano is not blowing towards you! Else you will be shrouded with ashes and no view!
Written January 19, 2014
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Rowan H
Cairns, Australia1,797 contributions
Dec 2013 • Couples
At the top of the Sakurajima mountains is the Yunohira lookout which provides beautiful panoramic views of Kagoshima and the base of the Sakurajima mountains. This is one of the must stops for any bus or car tour of Kagoshima. Provides stunning opportunities for photos and will be the highlight of your day on Sakurajima.
Written January 13, 2014
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rtdood
Manchester, UK1,072 contributions
Feb 2025 • Solo
This seems to be the main tourist observation spot that many tourists visit based on the number of tourists getting on and off at this bus stop. It’s also only a 30-minute drive or bus ride away from the ferry terminal. There is ample free parking (layered) although the lookout point is quite small and built on two floors with shelter provided inside the round observation building.
There is not much to see inside, there are a couple of very dated information signs (Japanese and English) but give little information. I visited here first before visiting the Sakurajima visitor centre, so you might take more away visiting there first but it’s not a requirement. Likewise, there is a small shop too, but doesn't sell anything unique besides the usual water, small food items and souvenirs. Naturally many people marvel upwards at the volcano as this is as near as close the general public can get to the summit. It is quite pretty with the vegetation in the foreground which becomes more desolate towards to the summit. Likewise, you can also see out towards the city in the distance in the other direction.
The bus is timed perfectly coming every 30 minutes so many people that get off here board the next bus back. It can be very busy so line up in the queue first to ensure you can board the bus.
There is not much to see inside, there are a couple of very dated information signs (Japanese and English) but give little information. I visited here first before visiting the Sakurajima visitor centre, so you might take more away visiting there first but it’s not a requirement. Likewise, there is a small shop too, but doesn't sell anything unique besides the usual water, small food items and souvenirs. Naturally many people marvel upwards at the volcano as this is as near as close the general public can get to the summit. It is quite pretty with the vegetation in the foreground which becomes more desolate towards to the summit. Likewise, you can also see out towards the city in the distance in the other direction.
The bus is timed perfectly coming every 30 minutes so many people that get off here board the next bus back. It can be very busy so line up in the queue first to ensure you can board the bus.
Written February 22, 2025
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MaJuFilip
Waregem, Belgium78 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
The best place to get the closest view of Sakurajima.
A bit disappointing if you've already seen Asosan (where you can get very close to the volcano), but considering the conditions of Sakurajima this is still good.
Otherwise there isn't much to do here. There's a reason why the Sakurajima hop-on-hop-off bus stops here for about ten minutes. By then everyone has seen what they want
A bit disappointing if you've already seen Asosan (where you can get very close to the volcano), but considering the conditions of Sakurajima this is still good.
Otherwise there isn't much to do here. There's a reason why the Sakurajima hop-on-hop-off bus stops here for about ten minutes. By then everyone has seen what they want
Written April 11, 2024
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SiawjernHuang
Bangkok, Thailand183 contributions
Jul 2014 • Solo
The bus will stop here for 15-20 mins, so everyone could go up to the observatory and have look at Sakurajima and Kagoshima city on another side. It'd be more beautiful if I went there on a clear sky day, anyway, it's still fantastic.
Written July 29, 2014
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JHL
Seoul, South Korea9,389 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
If you are here for a quick visit, you should be lucky for the eruption.
Unless, it's simply a good mountain view.
Arimura Lava Observatory on the other side is a good place to watch the view as well.
Unless, it's simply a good mountain view.
Arimura Lava Observatory on the other side is a good place to watch the view as well.
Written July 1, 2018
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sutasore
Seoul, South Korea26 contributions
Dec 2011 • Couples
You can see the mountain and Kagoshima city.
Good view, but the lookout is not a must,
because it is just another view point.
So I recommend that
you take a walk at the seaside near the visitor center
and see the view, if you don't have much time at the island.
To go to Yunohira Lookout, you have to take a bus(500yen).
Good view, but the lookout is not a must,
because it is just another view point.
So I recommend that
you take a walk at the seaside near the visitor center
and see the view, if you don't have much time at the island.
To go to Yunohira Lookout, you have to take a bus(500yen).
Written January 16, 2012
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RayICue
Cornelius, NC4,115 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
A must experience when here . The view is spectacular and not only is the volcano site awesome it’s blowing smoke continuously. And the city view is also amazing. Easy access and not typically crowded.
Written April 23, 2023
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kenyunyk
Hong Kong, China70 contributions
Dec 2019
I was there in early December while the weather was cloudy. The lookout was very windy and cold in the obserrvation deck but the view was superb in view of its location.
Written December 13, 2019
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