Sea Kayak Picnic on the Active Volcano Sakurajima

【STORY】

Kinko Bay was created by the eruption of Sakurajima about 20 minutes from Kagoshima's entertainment district. A wide variety of organisms live in the water, including rare fish that feed on minerals from the volcano. If you turn your eyes to the land from atop the water, you will witness scenery that cannot be seen anywhere else, such as lava formed by the cooling of the erupted magma.

Until now, there weren't enough activities to experience the charm of Sakurajima, but now Kagoshima Kayaks will convey the spectacular scenery of Kagoshima's representative active volcano Sakurajima and the charm of the mineral-rich sea through kayak tours.

The guide is Mr. Kataoka, who moved to Sakurajima after being drawn to the area and the people in it. "During your stay in Kagoshima, I will teach you about the sweets and foods unique to Kagoshima that only locals know!" Enjoy a memorable time on your visit to Kagoshima by sea kayaking to witness the majestic nature created by the eruption of Sakurajima, and a picnic where you can relax and enjoy Kagoshima sweets and Kagoshima tea on the lava beach.

【HIGHLIGHTS】

• Learn about Sakurajima from a local guide who loves Sakurajima and the people that live there so much, that he moved there! On this tour, you will learn about the history and blessings of Sakurajima, an active volcano. 

• Experience the natural beauty of Sakurajima by kayaking! Enjoy the spectacular scenery of Sakurajima, such as bare lava, up close. 

• Taste the flavors of Kagoshima while surrounded by the magnificent nature of Sakurajima. Indulge in Kagoshima sweets and tea recommended by the guide on the beach.
  

【SCHEDULE】

Choose from two start times, 9:00 or 13:00.
Please select your start time in the box on the upper right.

[9:00/13:00]
【Introduce yourself and move to the starting point】
Carry the kayak together

[9:15/13:15]
【Kayak Experience (outbound)】
Witness the spectacular view of Sakurajima that can be enjoyed only by sea kayaking!
*We will adjust the time according to the weather and the physical strength of the participants.

[10:00/14:00]
【Picnic】
On the beach surrounded by rugged lava, spend a relaxing time while enjoying Kagoshima sweets and Kagoshima tea recommended by the guide.

[11:20/15:20]
【Kayak Experience (return trip)】
Return to the starting point while enjoying the view of Sakurajima from the sea. Experience your kayaking progress!

[11:40/15:40]
【Clean up/move】

Carry the kayak and disband at Rainbow Sakurajima.
After the tour ends, we recommend enjoying a day-trip hot spring experience (390 yen for adults) at Rainbow Sakurajima.

【EXPERIENCE SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION】

●Request for cooperation in transporting kayaks:
The kayaking experience starts with transporting the kayaks together! Please help the staff with carrying it to the departure point.

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Duration：3 hours
• Meeting point：The Rainbow Sakurajima [MAP]
  1722-16, Sakurajimayokoyama-cho, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima, 891-1419
  
• Access：
  By train：
  【train】Kagoshima Chuo stn.---Kagoshima stn. (5-minute)＞【walk】Kagoshima stn.---Kagoshma Port Ferry Terminal (7-minute)＞【ferry】Kagoshma Port Ferry Terminal ---Sakurajima Port (15-minute)＞【walk】Sakurajima Port---Accommodation (8-minute)
  
  By bus：
  【bus】Kagoshima Chuo stn.---Kagoshima aquarium (suizokukan) entrance (15-minute)＞【walk】Kagoshima aquarium (suizokukan) entrance ---Kagoshma Port Ferry Terminal (5-minute)＞【ferry】Kagoshma Port Ferry Terminal ---Sakurajima Port (15-minute)＞【walk】Sakurajima Port---Accommodation (8-minute)
  
  
• Minimum number of participants：2 people
  
• Language support：Japanese, English (optional)
  *An English guide will be available for reservations made after May 2023.
  
• Included：
  ・Kayak & Kayak Equipment
  ・Guide fee
  ・Insurance
  ・Snack fee (Kagoshima tea, sweets)
• Excluded：
  ・Drink fee
  ・English guide fee (optional)
• Items to bring：
  ・Drinks in water bottles, plastic bottles, etc. (1 L or more in summer)
  ・Change of clothes for after kayaking
  ・Bath towel
  
• Clothes：
  【Clothes and shoes that can get wet.】
  
  For reference:
  ■Summer
  Shoes that can get wet and sandals that don’t have an open back. (Please do not wear beach sandals, etc., as they are dangerous.)
  Shorts or synthetic fiber tights and shorts, synthetic fiber pants (long pants)
  T-shirt (long sleeves are better for sun protection)
  A hat that is not easily blown away by the wind (cap or hat with a chin strap)
  Sunglasses recommended (We recommend having a band for your sunglasses. *We have a few sunglass bands available to borrow.)
  
  ■Spring & Autumn
  Shoes that can get wet and sandals that don’t have an open back. (Please do not wear beach sandals, etc., as they are dangerous.)
  Synthetic tights and shorts
  Synthetic fiber pants (long pants)
  Synthetic long sleeve shirt
  Jacket or windbreaker (rainwear can also be used)
  A hat that is not easily blown away by the wind (cap or hat with a chin strap)
  Sunglasses (We recommend having a band for your sunglasses. *We have a few sunglass bands available to borrow.)
  
  ■Winter
  Shoes that can get wet and sandals that don’t have an open back. (Please do not wear beach sandals, etc., as they are dangerous.)
  Synthetic tights and shorts
  Synthetic fiber pants (long pants)
  Rainwear pants or windbreaker pants
  Synthetic long-sleeved shirt with thin fleece
  Jacket or windbreaker (rainwear can also be used)
  A hat that is not easily blown away by the wind (cap or hat with a chin strap)
  Sunglasses (We recommend having a band for your sunglasses. *We have a few sunglass bands available to borrow.)
  
  
• Participation requirements：Over 10 years old
  ※One parent is required for each child under the age of 15.
  ※If you are over 180 cm tall and over 100 kg in weight, or if you have children under the age of 10, please let us know along with your desired schedule and number of participants from the "Inquiry" form on the right.
  
  
• Free WI-FI：No
• Toilet：No
• Other things to note：
  ●Notes on participation:
  ・Regarding the bathroom, we recommend using the one available at the meeting place before departure.
  ・On the tour, all customers will be using a 2-seater kayak.
  ・Participants will be asked to cooperate with the transportation of the kayak.
  ・In order to contribute to the preservation of a more beautiful ocean, please cooperate with conservation measures. Littering on the tour is prohibited. 
  ・In order to participate in the tour on the day, you will be asked to sign the following liability form.
  <Click here for the form.>
  Please note that if you do not agree with the contents, you will not be able to participate.
  
  ● About insurance:
  We recommend that customers take out voluntary travel accident insurance in case of an accident.
  
  ● Regarding the decision to cancel the tour due to bad weather:
  ・If we judge that there is danger due to bad weather, we will contact you by the day before the event. In addition, if it is a sudden decision on the day, we will contact you by phone 3 hours before the start of the experience.
  ・The tour may be canceled at the discretion of the guide if the implementation is dangerous due to a sudden change in weather during the tour. In this case, we will give you a full refund, so don't worry.

【CANCELLATION POLICY】

20 to 7 days before the tour date: 30% of the tour price
6 to 2 days before the tour date: 40% of the tour price
The day before the tour date, on the day of the tour: 100% of the tour price