Dec 23, 2014 - 1 min read

Sakurajima in All Seasons

Kagoshima's volcano throughout the year

By Mandy Bartok

Community writer

Sakurajima is clearly visible from the volcano's highest observation point

A cloud-covered Sakurajima as viewed from the Shiroyama Lookout in Kagoshima

Sakurajima covered in a rare snowfall, as viewed from the Kagoshima port

Wet weather produces a rainbow over the ferry that runs to Sakurajima

Sakurajima, a massive volcano, looms over the southern Japanese city of Kagoshima. It can be seen from multiple vantage points throughout the city and reached via a ten-minute ferry ride from Kagoshima port. Sakurajima's lofty peaks change their appearance throughout the year. In summer, they can be covered in clouds while in winter, a rare frigid day can see them cloaked in snow. I was lucky enough to catch the volcano on a windy and rainy day ... which resulted in a display of several rainbows over the mountains and sea!

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Kim Bergström 3 years ago

I think the contrast between the snow-capped Sakurajima and the palm trees in the foreground makes for such an interesting photo!

Radica Sooknarine 9 years ago

On a clear day it is indeed a spectacular sight! Lovely photos!

Victoria Vlisides 9 years ago

Four seasons is a nice dynamic to the photos! thanks!

Mandy Bartok Photographer 9 years ago

Thank you, Victoria! I thought it was really cool to see the mountain covered in snow, which so rarely happens!

Jerome Lee 9 years ago

I definitely, definitely want to visit Sakurajima at least once in my life. Heck, hoepfully even the whole of Kagoshima. It seems like such an awesome place!

Mandy Bartok Photographer 9 years ago

Jerome, Kagoshima is full of surprises. I don't think you'd be disappointed at all if you make it there!

Mika Chan 9 years ago

Looks so beautiful.

Mandy Bartok Photographer 9 years ago

I hope you have a chance to see it, Mika!

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Sakurajima, Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture (Directions)

Kim Bergström 3 years ago

I think the contrast between the snow-capped Sakurajima and the palm trees in the foreground makes for such an interesting photo!

Radica Sooknarine 9 years ago

On a clear day it is indeed a spectacular sight! Lovely photos!

Victoria Vlisides 9 years ago

Four seasons is a nice dynamic to the photos! thanks!

Mandy Bartok Photographer 9 years ago

Thank you, Victoria! I thought it was really cool to see the mountain covered in snow, which so rarely happens!

Jerome Lee 9 years ago

I definitely, definitely want to visit Sakurajima at least once in my life. Heck, hoepfully even the whole of Kagoshima. It seems like such an awesome place!