Weather, clothing, and recommended activities in August on Yakushima Island!

What is August like in Yakushima?

Yakushima has the image of a warm climate, but do you know what the climate is like in the summer?

For those who are considering a trip to Yakushima in August, we would like to tell you about the charms of Yakushima.

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Weather in Yakushima August

August on Yakushima Island is a typical southern island season with dazzling sunshine.

With a high percentage of sunny days and the second lowest rainfall throughout the year, you can fully enjoy sightseeing in Yakushima.

However,Because it is often in the path of powerful typhoons, a trip to YakushimaDon't forget to check the weather forecast about a week in advance!

What to wear and bring in August on Yakushima Island

So what are the best clothes and necessities to wear in Yakushima in August?

Dress should be casual when spending time in town or around the hotel.However, care must be taken when participating in trekking.

It can repel insects and protect the skin from rocks, grass, etc.Wear long pants or sports leggingsWe recommend that you do the following

It is also a good idea to bring a water bottle for the trek, as well as candy that can be quickly eaten and that can rehydrate you with salt.

Activities in Yakushima in August

Let's take a look at some of the popular activities on Yakushima.

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trekking tour

The charm of Yakushima is its abundant nature.

Whether it is the forest, the ocean, or the rocks, once you step into the area, you will find a landscape like you have never seen before.

The trekking course isRestrooms and places to rest are also provided for your convenience.So, even first-timers can participate with confidence!

If you choose a guided tour, you can learn more about Yakushima by having a guide explain about the nature of the island.

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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/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/One-day charter] 75-year-olds can also join this tour! You can choose the route ☆ "Shiratani-unsui Gorge" of mossy forest & "Taikoiwa" of 1,050m high "Trekking tour with spectacular view (No.40)開始時間9:00-15:00所要時間Approx. 6 hours12,000 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

diving

This is a marine activity where you can enjoy the underwater world while carrying a tank filled with air on your back and breathing underwater.

August is the best season to visit Yakushima and its surrounding areas because the water temperature is high, the water is clear, and the fish are abundant.

If you are lucky, you may even see sea turtles.

We invite you to experience the underwater world nurtured by the magnificent nature of Yakushima!

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Yakushima Island / 3 hours] Beginners are welcome to experience diving 1 dive course with free underwater photography! (No.8)開始時間8:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 (March - October)所要時間Approx. 3 hours7,000 yen

Yakushima Island/One-day River Kayak & Diving Tour (with free rental of an underwater digital camera and lunch)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours17,600 yen

Yakushima Island/One-day] SUP & Experience Diving Tour (including equipment complete set rental and lunch box)　Photo present　Enjoy the ocean of Yakushima　(No.19)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours17,600 yen

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Yakushima Diving (Scuba Diving) Tour Enjoy the clear waters of Yakushima! Welcome First-Time Divers☆Yakushima Diving Tour Diving is one of the popular activities in Yakushima, where you can dive deeper and enjoy the ocean more than snorkeling. Because you can breathe underwater, you can enjoy beautiful coral reefs and [...]... (8 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

snorkeling

Using goggles and a snorkel, swimmers can feel the underwater life and waves while enjoying the sport.

I don't have to dive deep or swim fast,Easy for beginners and children to participateActivity.

Feel the waves as you relax and enjoy the clear and beautiful waters around Yakushima.

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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

Yakushima Island/3 hours】May see sea turtles☆Easy snorkeling tour in the crystal clear ocean (No.80)開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours5,500 yen

Yakushima Island/One-Day River Kayak & Snorkeling Tour (with free rental of underwater digital camera and lunch)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours13,200 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

SUP

With SUP, basically only your feet get wet,Enjoyable even in slightly chilly seasonsis also attractive.

Take a walk on the water in the warm spring sun, jump in the water from the top of your board in the hot summer season, or sit back and contemplate the sunset on the horizon in the fall.

Yakushima has a strong image of Yakusugi cedar forests, but activities in the beautiful ocean and rivers are also highly recommended.

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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

Yakushima Island / 1 Day] 70 years old and up OK! Let's spend the whole day playing!開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours13,200 yen

Shiratani Unsui Gorge Trekking & SUP Tour (with packed lunch & pick-up) (No.10)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours17,050 yen

Yakushima Island/One-day] SUP & Experience Diving Tour (including equipment complete set rental and lunch box)　Photo present　Enjoy the ocean of Yakushima　(No.19)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours17,600 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

Sightseeing spots to visit in August on Yakushima Island

Here are some sightseeing spots on Yakushima to visit in August.

Jomon cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)

When you think of Yakushima, many people probably think of the Jomon cedars.

Some optional tours offer advice on what to bring from the guide in advance.

Even beginners can trek the Jomon Cedars if they prepare well in advance.

If you go to the trouble of visiting Yakushima, why not go and see the majestic power of nature, the Jomon Cedars?

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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

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】This is a great deal for a 2-day set tour! Enjoy the tour of "Jomon Cedars" and "Shiratani-Unsui Gorge" trekking!開始時間: (Day 1) 4:00-5:00 p.m.
(Day 2) 7:45-16:00所要時間: (Day 1) approx. 10 hrs.
(Day 2) Approx. 7 hours28,600 yen

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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 [...].

Okawa Falls

Okawa Falls is the largest waterfall on Yakushima in terms of both volume and scale, and has been selected as one of the "100 Best Waterfalls in Japan.

The dynamic and overwhelming sight of water splashing and sliding down from the cliff, the highest in Kyushu, is a sight to behold.

You will feel the nature of not only mountains and trees, but also the magnificent water of Yakushima.

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Yakushima / approx. 4 hours] Leave all sightseeing and transportation to us! Free Island Sightseeing Plan <Requests for places you want to visit OK＞For your first visit to Yakushima, family trip, company trip, etc.　(No.56)開始時間Individual Consultation所要時間Approx. 5 hours15,000 yen

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Yakushima-Ogawa Falls   About Okawa Falls The largest waterfall on Yakushima Island is Okawa Falls, which has been selected as one of the 100 most famous waterfalls in Japan. It is located at the southern entrance of the western forest road in Yakushima Town. The waterfall rises 88 meters from a rugged granite cliff to a height of 9 [...].

Shiratani Unsui Gorge (Shiratani Unsui Gorge)

Shiratani Unsui Gorge is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the World Heritage island of Yakushima.

This forest was referenced as the model for the forest that is the main setting of Studio Ghibli's popular film "Princess Mononoke.

Trekking tours with a guide are a great way to learn more about the nature of Shiratani-unsui Gorge!

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Yakushima Island】Trekking & Island Sightseeing Tour (No.54) Recommended for those who are not confident about their physical strength★Shirotani Unsui Gorge "Mononoke no Mori" Trekking & Island Sightseeing Tour (No.54)開始時間8:00 - 15:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours30,000 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

Yakushima】Early morning start to avoid crowds☆You can join before departure on the last day!開始時間5:30-11:00所要時間Approx. 4 hours9,350 yen

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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.

summary

Yakushima, with its image of an island in the south, offers visitors the opportunity to experience mysterious nature and festivals that cannot be found in other tourist destinations.

Please visit Yakushima Island where you can forget the hustle and bustle of the city and get power from the great nature.

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