Kurokami Buried Torii

A major eruption in 1914 (Taisho 3) caused volcanic ash and pumice to fall, burying the 3m-tall torii gate, leaving only the upper part. The village mayor at the time left it undigged, wanting to convey the threat of the eruption to future generations.

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Tel 099-298-5111 (Tourist Exchange Center: 1-1 Kaminosonocho, Kagoshima City)
Address Kurokamicho, Kagoshima City (next to Kuroshima Junior High School)
Transportation access Approximately 30 minutes by car from Sakurajima Port, or approximately 60 minutes by city bus
Parking Yes

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