Suwanosejima

What it is

• An active andesitic stratovolcano located in the Tokara Islands of Kagoshima.
• The second largest island in Toshima Village with a small resident population.
• A former destination for hippie communes during the 1960s.
• A remote community featuring a combined elementary and junior high school.

What to see

• The central volcanic peak known as Otake.
• Frequent Strombolian style eruptions from the active crater.
• Rugged landscapes formed by historical lava flows and volcanic activity.

Getting there

• Ferry Toshima 2 provides a sea link from Kagoshima Port.
• Charter flights are operated by New Japan Aviation from Kagoshima Airport.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.