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How to get fromKagoshima to Sakurajimaby car ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Kagoshima to Sakurajima by car ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Car ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Kagoshima Port to Sakurajima Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sakurajima Port to Sakurajimataxi taxi
    31 min
    ¥4,200–5,000

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Kagoshima Port to Sakurajima Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sakurajima Port to Sakurajimacar car
    38 min
    ¥413–509

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  • Distance: 11.3 km
  • Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between Kagoshima, Japan and Sakurajima, Kagoshima-ken, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kagoshima to Sakurajima. However, you can take the car ferry to Sakurajima Port then take the taxi to Sakurajima. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kagoshima to Sakurajima via Kagoshima Port and Sakurajima Port in around 38 min.

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