22Apr~6May2023 Around Kyushu in 2 weeks - day 9
Breakfast is provided at Vessel hotel.
On the way again, after checking with hotel reception that Sakurajima is ok to go.
As Sekinoo Falls 関之尾滝 was nearby,
we headed there before entering Sakurajima
They have closed off the bridge, hence we were not able to get any closer to the falls.
On the way to another destination before entering Sakurajima
Kihoku Astronomical Observatory, on the right. Cow farms on the left.
where we can get very close up with wind-turbines
We can also view Sakurajima from here.
A pity we've had gloomy weather since the past few days.
but we get very close to the turbines.
Almost noon when we arrived at Sakurajima. We were in the safe radius in case the volcano erupts.
History of the buried tori gate
the crater emitting smoke
We quickly drove to our lunch destination as everyone was hungry
When in season, the radish grown here are gigantic.
Very interesting vegetarian lunch
We had free cakes, made with radish flour
Getting to another observatory of Sakurajima
To drive a car onto the ferry, pay 1,950 yen for up to 5m car and 200 yen each extra pax.
Arrived on ground
Sengan-en 仙巌園 - a beautiful garden in Kagoshima
Arriving at a rest stop along the highway
Deco in the washroom
There's a good view at the reststop
Beautiful sun setting as we were leaving
Arriving at Hotel R9 The Yard 八代
Here were our 3 containers
After quick check-in, we crossed opposite to have dinner.
It's favourite spot of SK & me
We must also try the dessert
Oyasuminasai
