Kinko Bay (Kagoshima Bay)
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Kagoshima Shi
- Category
- National Park & Nature
- Duration
- 1-3 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 00:00-23:59 · Bay and waterfront open all hours; Sakurajima Ferry runs 24 h, every 15-20 min by day, 15-min crossing; the bay sightseeing cruise departs Kagoshima Port daily at 11:10 for 50 min
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: Bay views free · Adult: Sakurajima Ferry JPY 200 one way · Yorimichi sightseeing cruise JPY 600 adults / JPY 300 children; cruise paid at Kagoshima Port, ferry at Sakurajima Port
- Address
- Kinko Bay, between the Satsuma and Osumi peninsulas, Kagoshima, Japan
- Coordinates
- 31.5500, 130.6500
Introduction
Kinko Bay, also called Kagoshima Bay, is an inland sea between the Satsuma and Osumi peninsulas formed by a volcanic eruption some 30,000 years ago. Across its northern mouth sits still-smoking Sakurajima: calm water and an erupting volcano in one frame is Kagoshima's signature view. Volcanic gas still rises from the seabed, making the surface bubble as if boiling, and over 300 wild dolphins live in these nutrient-rich waters — lucky passengers spot them from the Sakurajima ferry deck. The 24-hour ferry or a 50-minute sightseeing cruise passes the Kase lighthouse, Oki-no-kojima islet and Sakurajima's lava fields, the easiest way to understand this volcano city.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 00:00-23:59 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 00:00-23:59 |
| Wednesday | 00:00-23:59 |
| Thursday | 00:00-23:59 |
| Friday | 00:00-23:59 |
| Saturday | 00:00-23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00-23:59 |
Bay and waterfront open all hours; Sakurajima Ferry runs 24 h, every 15-20 min by day, 15-min crossing; the bay sightseeing cruise departs Kagoshima Port daily at 11:10 for 50 min
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | Bay views free |
|---|---|
| Adult | Sakurajima Ferry JPY 200 one way |
| Child | JPY 100 children |
Yorimichi sightseeing cruise JPY 600 adults / JPY 300 children; cruise paid at Kagoshima Port, ferry at Sakurajima Port
Transportation
Tram from Kagoshima-Chuo to Suizokukan-guchi, 1 min to ferry
Car ferry from Kagoshima Port, 15 min from downtown
Ferry runs 24 h; cruise booked at Kagoshima Port
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Kinko Bay (Kagoshima Bay)?
Monday: 00:00-23:59; Tuesday: 00:00-23:59; Wednesday: 00:00-23:59; Thursday: 00:00-23:59; Friday: 00:00-23:59; Saturday: 00:00-23:59; Sunday: 00:00-23:59; Bay and waterfront open all hours; Sakurajima Ferry runs 24 h, every 15-20 min by day, 15-min crossing; the bay sightseeing cruise departs Kagoshima Port daily at 11:10 for 50 min
How much is the admission for Kinko Bay (Kagoshima Bay)?
Free Admission: Bay views free; Adult: Sakurajima Ferry JPY 200 one way; Child: JPY 100 children; Yorimichi sightseeing cruise JPY 600 adults / JPY 300 children; cruise paid at Kagoshima Port, ferry at Sakurajima Port
How long should I spend at Kinko Bay (Kagoshima Bay)?
A typical visit takes 1-3 hours.
How do I get to Kinko Bay (Kagoshima Bay)?
Bus: Tram from Kagoshima-Chuo to Suizokukan-guchi, 1 min to ferry; Driving/Parking: Car ferry from Kagoshima Port, 15 min from downtown
