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At the fourth station of Sakurajima's north peak, 373 metres up — the highest lookout on the island.
About this place
An observation point at the 4th station of Mt. Kitadake on Sakurajima, Kagoshima Prefecture, 373 m above sea level. It is the highest of Sakurajima's observation points and the highest point open to the general public. You can see the surface of Minamidake, the volcanic plume, Kinko Bay and the Kagoshima cityscape, and as far as the Kirishima mountains and Mt. Kaimon in the distance, and you can also look for the 7 heart-shaped stones embedded in the stone wall.
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