I read the review by Bigfoot27 below. I would like to know where do you go to get to the starting point of the walking trail? Where does the walking trail end?  Thank you. === A must visit when you are in Kagoshima. Took a ferry to Sakurajima and witness a sea gulls feeding on the ferry. You can get some crackers from the ferry for some token of money to feed the sea gulls. Don't stay in the ferry, go out to the outer deck and enjoy the scenic view of the volcano from far. Nice photo-taking can be taken from the ferry besides on the island itself. Once you reached sakurajima island, most of the tourists will hope on the sightseeing bus which will bring you to every tourist spots for a short break of photo-taking. I hopped on the bus and enjoyed one full round of sight-seeing trip. After which, I took a walking trail which is away from the tourists and walked approx of 2.4 km of seaside pathway to the next sight-seeing bus-stop. The walking trail is rather quiet and peaceful walk along the seaside and you are able to see the volcanic mountain from a different angle. I only managed to see one person who is walking on the same trail with us on that day. Then I took the bus back to the sakurajima station after a tiring walk. Sakurajima is a sure visit since it was off the island and it provides you with a more rustic feel of Japan. It was rather cold there when I was there. Do warmly dressed and get yourself a warm drink along the way there.

We are a family of 8 with aged members and infants. We want to travel with JR pass from Hiroshima to Kagoshima to see the active volcano and stay at Fukuoka. 1. How to do this? 2. Is it feasible to do it in the manner planned with luggage? 3. Alternatively, Is there a cloak room to keep luggage in Kagoshima station?

Is it closed due to the volcano on 16/6/18? Is it safe to go to the island next week?

I have a stop here on a cruise from noon until 11pm How long/time would it take to get to the ferry for a trip to the mountain? Is the ferry far from the ship port and what transportation is available to get from the ship to the ferry?