Sakurajima International Volcanic Sabō Center (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Sakurajima International Volcanic Sabō Center is a museum in Nojiri-chō, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 226 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 桜島国際火山砂防センター |
| Location | Nojiri-chō, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kagoshima Station – about 6.4 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 226 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 359 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 572 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1999 |
| Coordinates | 31.56700, 130.61761 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.qsr.mlit.go.jp/osumi/contents/jigyo/sand/prevention/establishment.html |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kagoshima Station, about 6.4 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (桜島国際火山砂防センター) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sakurajima Visitor Center – Museum, about 3 km away
- Furusato Onsen – Hot spring, about 4 km away
- Sakurajima – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Kagoshima Botanical Garden – Park, about 5 km away
- Nanshū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.