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I'm thinking about taking a trip to Yakushima, but on my first trip, I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it.How many days do you need?What is the recommended way around?" and "What is the recommended way to get around?

This article is based on the latest Yakushima tourist information, and includes 1 night 2 days, 2 nights 3 days, and 3 nights 4 days.Recommended model courses by length of stayâ

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What is Yakushima like?

Yakushima is a remote island located in the south of Kagoshima Prefecture, and was the first island in Japan to be registered as a World Natural Heritage site in 1993. About 90% of the island is forested, with thousands of year-old Yakusugi cedars and mysterious mossy forests.

It rains 35 days a month."The abundant rainfall moistens the forests and creates mysterious landscapes that cannot be seen anywhere else.

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What is the climate of Yakushima?

The climate of Yakushima is "warm and wet (climate)The key word is "throughout the year.get a lot of rainis a feature of this product.

Temperatures are often warmer than in the Honshu area, as is typical in the southern islands, but even in summer, when temperatures are high, the weather is dry and hot, making for a long, comfortable period of time.

How to get to Yakushima?
Access by "air" or "sea

The fastest way to get to Yakushima is by plane.

Direct flights are available from Osaka (Itami) and Fukuoka, but other than those, passengers must transfer at Kagoshima Airport.

If you are heading there by sea, you can take a ferry or high-speed boat from the Kagoshima main port.

If you are traveling from other prefectures and using the ferry, you will need to stay overnight in Kagoshima because the ferry departs early in the morning (8:30 only).

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What is the best season to travel to Yakushima?

What is popular for Yakushima travel,Summer season from July to AugustYakushima Island in summer is full of attractions. Yakushima in summer, with its blue sky, sea, and dazzling greenery, is full of charm. However, the drawback is that it tends to be crowded.

For those who wish to avoid the crowds, spring (April to June) and fall (September to November) are also recommended. During these months, there is little rainfall, and the temperature is a comfortable 20 degrees Celsius, so you can enjoy sightseeing in comfort.

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What is the recommended length of stay for a trip to Yakushima?

at least2 nights or more recommendedIt is. For example, the classic Yakushima spot "Jomon cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)To get to the "Mere Old Man" requires a trek of about 5 hours each way.

Since there are many sightseeing spots on the island that take time to get to, make sure to schedule your visit well in advance so that you can enjoy the island without strain.

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2 Day/1 Night] Yakushima Travel Model Course

Although two or more nights are recommended, many people find it difficult to take a long vacation. For such people, we will introduce a model course that can be enjoyed even for one night and two days.

Day 1

For an overnight trip, access by plane is recommended.

If you arrive before noon, you can rent a car and drive around the island, SUP, etc.Half-day activitiesand immediately entered the wilderness of Yakushima!

▼Half-day tours are recommended ▼

Yakushima/Half-day Charter] July to September only!開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:30-16:30所要時間3 hours11,000 yen

Yakushima Island/3 hours] Beginners welcome☆Leisurely SUP tour on the Awa River, the No.1 and largest river in Yakushima, a World Natural Heritage site★Photo free (No.83)開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours7,700 yen

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Yakushima SUP and Stand Up Paddle Tour Let's enjoy SUP in Yakushima, a luxurious time surrounded by nature! SUP stands for "Stand Up Paddle Surfing", a marine activity in which you ride on a special board like a surfboard and paddle on the water. SUP [...]. (4 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

2nd day

In the morning if your return flight is in the afternoon or evening.trekking tourIt is a good idea to participate in the Even a short stay in the area will allow you to fully experience the charm of nature.

Please choose a plan that is comfortable for you and fits your schedule and physical strength.

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Yakushima/Half-day charter] Even 75-year-olds can participate! Trekking tour to enjoy the Mononoke Forest of "Shiratani-unsui Gorge," which was the setting of a movie (No.39)開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours10,000 yen

Yakushima/Half Day] Beginners are welcome! Shiratani-unsuikyo" standard trekking tour to the Mononoke Forest 《Participation OK up to 70 years old, pick-up and drop-off included》（No.71）.開始時間7:45-12:30 / 12:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 4 hours8,250 yen

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Yakushima Mountain Climbing/Trekking Tour Let's enjoy trekking (mountain climbing) to the unexplored region of Yakushima, a World Heritage Site! Trekking is one of the most popular activities to enjoy the nature of Yakushima. You can fully experience the fantastic scenery of lush green forests, beautiful rivers, and ancient trees [...]. (32 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

3 Days/2 Nights] Yakushima Travel Model Course

If you want to take the time to enjoy Yakushima, you should alsoThree days and two nights are ideal.The itinerary is a well-balanced experience of both sightseeing and activities. This itinerary offers a well-balanced experience of both sightseeing and activities.

Day 1

When you arrive in the afternoon, the first thing to do is to relax. You can relax on the beach or do some preliminary study at the "Yakusugi Nature Museum" in preparation for the next day's trekking.

In the evening, enjoy the start of your trip with a local gourmet meal.

Yakusugi Nature Center Basic Information

Address: 2739-343, Awa, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima
Access: 20 minutes by car from Yakushima Airport

Yakushima-Yakusugi Nature Center   What is Yakusugi Nature Museum? The Yakusugi Nature Museum is a recommended spot for those who want to learn more about Yakusugi cedar. The Yakusugi Nature Center explains the origin of Yakusugi cedars, Yakushima's plants, and forests, making full use of dioramas and computer graphics. The che [...] for logging [...

2nd day

On this day, the main tourist attraction of Yakushima, "Jomon cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)Trekking to the

The course is about 10 km long and takes about 10 hours to walk there and back, but the time spent in this mysterious natural setting will be a memory that will last a lifetime.

Basic Information on Jomon Cedars

Address: Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture
Access: 30 minutes by car from Yakusugi Nature Center to the trailhead, then 10 hours of trekking round trip.

Yakushima - Jomon Cedars   What is Jomon Cedar? Jomon Cedar is the symbol of Yakushima, nestled in a deep forest. It is said to be several thousand years old, and since its discovery in 1966, it has become the thickest cedar in Japan. The rough, wavy bark of the tree resembles Jomon pottery [...].

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Yakushima/Chartered]Even 75-year-olds can participate! You can choose the route according to your fitness level☆Estimated age of the 7200-year-old "Jomon Cedar" trekking tour (No.38)開始時間4:00-18:00所要時間Approx. 10 hours16,000 yen

Yakushima Island] 2-day set tour! 1-day trekking tour of 7200-year-old "Jomon Cedars" + half-day trekking tour of "Shiratani Unsui Gorge" (Popular with 3-day/2-night travelers☆ (No.68)開始時間: (Day 1) 4:00-5:00 p.m.
(Day 2) 7:45-12:30所要時間: (Day 1) approx. 10 hrs.
(Day 2) Approx. 4 hours23,650 yen

Yakushima】Yakushima's oldest cedar tree, Yakusugi, is a World Heritage Site! 7,200 year old "Jomon Cedar" Trekking Tour (No.67)開始時間4:00-17:00所要時間Approx. 8 to 10 hours15,400 yen

3rd day

On the last day, we recommend choosing a half-day activity.

On Yakushima Island, except in winter, snorkeling and other marine experiences are also available. If you finish your experience in the morning, you will have enough time to catch your return flight.

▼ Recommended half-day snorkeling tours ▼

Yakushima Island/3 hours】March〜November limited！OK from 5 years old☆Encounter rate 80% or more! Sea Turtle Snorkeling Tour *Free Photo & Movie (No.11)開始時間8:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 (March - October)所要時間Approx. 3 hours5,500 yen

You may be able to see sea turtles!開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours5,500 yen

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Yakushima Snorkeling Tour Let's swim with sea turtles in Yakushima☆ Excellent transparency! Snorkeling is an easy and fun marine activity where you dive into the ocean with a breathing tube called a "snorkel" in your mouth. It is an easy and fun marine activity that even beginners can enjoy. (5 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

3 nights 4 days] Yakushima Island Travel Model Course

For those who have more time, a relaxing 4-day/3-night plan is perfect. This itinerary allows you to fully enjoy the charms of Yakushima.

Day 1

Spend your arrival day relaxing. Relax in a stylish café or a restaurant using local ingredients.

Enjoy the beginning of your trip while feeling the nature and wind of Yakushima.

2nd day

On this day, the "Princess Mononoke" is said to have been the setting for the Ghibli movie "Princess Mononoke.Shiratani Unsui Gorge (Shiratani Unsui Gorge)Go to.

The green moss forest is fantastic and makes you feel as if you have wandered into another world. The beauty of nature will cleanse your mind.

Basic Information on Shiratani-unsui Gorge

Address: Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture
Access: 30 minutes by car from Miyanoura Port

Shiratani Unsui Gorge   Shiratani Unsui Gorge, located on a tributary of the Miyanoura River, is one of the most popular wildernesses in Yakushima. It is said that Hayao Miyazaki, the director of Studio Ghibli, visited Shiratani Unsui Gorge many times and used it as the setting for the movie "Princess Mononoke.

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Yakushima/Half Day] Beginners are welcome! Shiratani-unsuikyo" standard trekking tour to the Mononoke Forest 《Participation OK up to 70 years old, pick-up and drop-off included》（No.71）.開始時間7:45-12:30 / 12:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 4 hours8,250 yen

Yakushima/Half-day charter] Even 75-year-olds can participate! Trekking tour to enjoy the Mononoke Forest of "Shiratani-unsui Gorge," which was the setting of a movie (No.39)開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours10,000 yen

Shiratani-unsui Gorge Trekking] A private tour with a forest bathing female guide! One-day plan to visit the most suitable course for each customer in Shiratani-unsui Gorge 《Private tour with a difference according to your wishes》 (No.16)開始時間8:00-17:00所要時間6 to 7 hours12,100 yen

3rd day

If you are physically fit,Jomon Cedar TrekkingChallenge to the

It is a long trek, but there are many sights to see along the way. Walking in nature will refresh your mind and body.

Basic Information on Jomon Cedars

Address: Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture
Access: 30 minutes by car from Yakusugi Nature Center to the trailhead, then 10 hours of trekking round trip.

Yakushima - Jomon Cedars   What is Jomon Cedar? Jomon Cedar is the symbol of Yakushima, nestled in a deep forest. It is said to be several thousand years old, and since its discovery in 1966, it has become the thickest cedar in Japan. The rough, wavy bark of the tree resembles Jomon pottery [...].

Click here for recommended Jomon Cedar trekking tours

Yakushima/Chartered]Even 75-year-olds can participate! You can choose the route according to your fitness level☆Estimated age of the 7200-year-old "Jomon Cedar" trekking tour (No.38)開始時間4:00-18:00所要時間Approx. 10 hours16,000 yen

Yakushima Island] 2-day set tour! 1-day trekking tour of 7200-year-old "Jomon Cedars" + half-day trekking tour of "Shiratani Unsui Gorge" (Popular with 3-day/2-night travelers☆ (No.68)開始時間: (Day 1) 4:00-5:00 p.m.
(Day 2) 7:45-12:30所要時間: (Day 1) approx. 10 hrs.
(Day 2) Approx. 4 hours23,650 yen

Yakushima】Yakushima's oldest cedar tree, Yakusugi, is a World Heritage Site! 7,200 year old "Jomon Cedar" Trekking Tour (No.67)開始時間4:00-17:00所要時間Approx. 8 to 10 hours15,400 yen

Day 4

On the last day, spend time at the hotel until check-out or enjoy brunch and relax.

After a lot of fun, it is important to make time to work on yourself at the end of your trip. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of Yakushima to the end of your trip.

Yakushima Island is also a great place to drive.

The 132-km circumference of Yakushima's coastline can be circled in about 3 hours. Why not rent a car in Miyanoura, the largest town on the island, and drive around?

You can enjoy swimming in the sea at Ichiminato Beach, and the "Ichiminato Waterfall," selected as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan, is also a popular destination for tourists.Okawa Fallsand the only one that can be reached by car, "Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)There are also many places to stop by by car, such as

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summary

In this issue.We have introduced a range of plans, from short-term plans to slightly longer, more relaxed plans.

Yakushima is surrounded by great nature, and there are many spots where you can relax and unwind from the daily grind!

Why not make Yakushima Island, with its many attractions, one of your travel options?

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