Sakurajima International Volcanic Sabo Center

Sakurajima International Volcanic Sabo Center is in Sakurajima, in Kagoshima city. Visitors can learn how Sakurajima's ongoing volcanic activity can cause mudslides any day, and how the Sabo Center is constantly working to prevent disasters. The exhibits also tell about the local history, including Sakura-jima’s past eruptions.
Sakura-jima International Volcanic Sabo Center also monitors landslides and volcanic activity and doubles as an evacuation site in the event of a natural disaster.
The Center plays a crucial role in protecting Sakura-jima residents while raising awareness about the powerful force of nature.