The bay itself was formed by a huge volcanic eruption some 29,000 years ago. All of this and more is located within proximity of Kagoshima Airport. Yet another absolute visit is the Arimura Lava Observatory.New Delhi: **********shima-Kinkowan National Park spreads across Kagoshima Prefecture and Miyazaki Prefecture, uniquely encompassing three volcanic belts.Even today, the active volcanic peak of Sakurajima continues to spew smoke as thousands of local residents go about their daily lives in its shadow, lending the city a uniquely dynamic atmosphere.

All of this awaits you in the Center of Kagoshima Prefectures Volcanic Region **********shima-Kinkowan National Park. It only takes 15 minutes to **********shima Shrine by public bus from Maruo. Within the **********shima mountain terrain, the Takachiho-no-mine peak holds a special place in Japanese mythology as the location where the deity Ninigi, grandson of sun goddess Amaterasu, descended to earth from Heaven and established the imperial bloodline. The tallest peak among the more than 20 volcanoes in the region is Mount Karakuni. This fantastical landscape is unlike anything you will see in all of Japan. The changing flowers, vegetation and snowscapes add distinct beauty to each season. There are also regular flights to Kagoshima Airport.**********shimas diverse hot springs offer treatment for anemia, poor blood circulation, and liver trouble. Dig in and create your own heated foot bath!. 5,577 feet), visitors can get an incredible panoramic view of **********shimas undulating mountainous terrain and Onami Pond Crater Lake.Plumes of smoke rise over an expansive lava field, like a scene out of an epic movie. At nearby Arimura coast, one can find natural hot spring waters bubbling forth through the sands.Ninigi is enshrined in the brilliant crimson **********shima Shrine, near the foot of the mountain. Another major area of the **********shima-Kinkowan National Park is the Kinko Bay district.

This is where your adventure begins! Even among Japans largest national parks, none encompasses the more than 20 volcanoes, shimmering crater lakes, valleys, waterfalls, and surprisingly diverse seasonal vegetation for a volcanic Spring forming machine landscape that the **********shima region does. With its combination of mountains, water, and lush green vegetation, the park boasts diverse scenery and abundant hot springs.Visitors can reach the area by bullet train from Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka to JR Kagoshima-chuo station.Theres also a trekking course through the Ebino Kogen (highlands) offering fantastic views of three more crater lakes.