Yakushima-Yakusugi Nature Center

About Yakusugi Nature Center

The Yakusugi Nature Museum is a recommended spot for those who want to learn more about Yakusugi cedars.

The diorama and computer graphics are used to explain the origin of Yakushima's plants and forests, including the Yakusugi cedar trees.

There is also a hands-on corner where visitors can lift a chainsaw for logging, and a display of trolleys and diesel locomotives that were used to transport lumber and other daily commodities.

Directions to Yakusugi Nature Center

Yakusugi Nature Center is located about 35 minutes by rental car from the Miyanoura area.

Let's go see the real Yakusugi cedar!
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