Overview

Sakurajima rises to 1,117 m in Japan, within the the Kyushu volcanic belt of Asia.

Highlights

• A volcano whose eruptions have shaped the surrounding landscape.
• Volcanic and lava terrain — craters, cinder cones and cooled flows.
• An island peak, rising straight from the sea with a climate of its own.
• Low-to-medium altitude: below 5,000 m, with forest belts and clear seasons.

Key facts

• Elevation：1,117 m
• Location：Japan
• Continent：Asia
• Range：the Kyushu volcanic belt
• Coordinates：31°35′N 130°39′E