Preservation Edition] 18 recommended sightseeing spots in Yakushima that you must visit! A thorough explanation of the highlights of the World Natural Heritage Site "Yakushima

What are the highlights of Yakushima?
Introducing the best spots in Yakushima

Yakushima Island, Japan's first island to be registered as a World Natural Heritage site, is an island of mystery where ancient nature comes alive. Yakushima is a mysterious island where ancient nature comes alive. Yakusugi cedar trees over 1,000 years old, the emerald green sea, mysterious waterfalls and rivers, and more,Plenty of sights to attract visitorsIt is.

In this article,18 recommended Yakushima sightseeing spots you must visitWe will introduce you to the following We will also explain in detail how to get there, the best season to visit, and the highlights of each spot.

Whether you are a first-time visitor or a repeat visitor, enjoy all that Yakushima has to offer with this preserved guide!

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What kind of place is Yakushima?

Yakushima is an island rich in nature located in Kagoshima Prefecture, and was established in 1993.Japan's first UNESCO World Natural Heritage Siteregistered in the

The island is valued for its diverse ecosystems due to the difference in elevation and the unique landscape created by the Yakusugi cedars. The entire island is surrounded by untouched nature and is called "the greatest treasure of mankind.

Warm and rainy climate

Yakushima's average annual temperature is about 20°C, which is mild compared to Tokyo's average annual temperature of about 15°C. However, snow falls in the mountainous areas.Large temperature differences depending on elevationIt is.

In addition, the mountains cool the moist, warm air from the Kuroshio Current, resulting in an annual precipitation of about 4,500 millimeters.Japan's wettest regionRemember to be prepared as you will need rain gear all year round.

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How to get to Yakushima

Yakushima Island can be accessed by air or by boat.

For airplanesDirect flights from Itami (Osaka), Fukuoka, Kagoshimais out.

For boats, there are about 1-6 services a day from Kagoshima Honkou Minami Wharf to Miyaura Port or Awa Port, and from Taniyama Port to Miyaura Port.

If travel time is a priority, flying is recommended; if you want to go cheaply, high-speed boats and ferries are recommended.

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The charm of Yakushima☆Mysterious giant trees thousands of years old
A Surprisingly Unknown Sanctuary for Marine Leisure

The symbol of Yakushima is the giant Yakusugi cedar tree, Jomon cedar, which is estimated to be over 7,000 years old.

The majestic figure of the mountain, which rises 1,300 meters above sea level, attracts many people,One of the most powerful spots in JapanIt is known as the

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What is the largest Yakusugi cedar "Jomon Cedar" in Yakushima, a World Natural Heritage Site? Features and recommended toursContents1 Let's go see the largest Yakusugi cedar in Yakushima! Features and recommended tours of Jomon Cedars2 Power spot of Yakushima! Features and Attractions of Jomon Cedars2.1 History of Jomon Cedars2.2 How to get to Jomon Cedars (basic route) 2.3 [...].

Yakushima may have a strong image of "mountains," but its highly transparent "sea" is also a major attraction. The Kuroshio Current provides a rich variety of marine life,Famous as a spawning ground for sea turtlesIt is.

Marine activities such as snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and SUP can also be enjoyed.

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Enjoy your trip to Yakushima Island! Introducing 7 essential activities in YakushimaContents1 Travel to Yakushima World Heritage Site2 What is Yakushima2.1 How to get to Yakushima3 Weather in Yakushima3.1 What is the best season to travel to Yakushima4 7 essential activities in Yakushima4.1 Trekking tour4.2 Diving [...].

When is the best season?
Recommended time to visit Yakushima

The best time to visit Yakushima is from March to May and July to October.

From mid-March to April, yamazakura (mountain cherry trees) bloom and the mountainsides turn cherry blossom-colored. During the Shiratani Unsui Gorge trekking, cherry azaleas, and from late MayYakushima's endemic Yakushima rhododendronYou will also be able to see The scenery is as beautiful as a paradise.

If you want to enjoy playing in the water, July through September is recommended. You can enjoy snorkeling and playing in the clear rivers and seas.

In September and October, the crowds are calmer and the weather is a little cooler than during GW and summer vacation, so you can relax and enjoy the great outdoors.

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When is the best season to travel to Yakushima? When is it raining most? Seasonal characteristics, climate, and precipitation!Contents1 Before you go, you should know! What is the best season in Yakushima? 2 The best season in Yakushima depends on activities3 Spring climate in Yakushima3.1 Spring temperature and rainfall4 Summer climate in Yakushima4.1 Summer temperature and rainfall5 Yakushima [...]

Full of charm of Yakushima!
18 recommended sightseeing spots

So far, we have introduced the features of Yakushima Island as a whole and described its attractions.

You may be wondering where you can enjoy Yakushima to the fullest.

We will now introduce some spots where you can experience the charms of Yakushima to the fullest, so please refer to them in your travel plans!

Visit Yakushima's sightseeing spots

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

Yakushima Island/One-day charter] 75-year-olds can also join this tour! Unexplored spots known only to the guide☆This tour is completely tailor-made to meet your needs (No.42)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 8 hours14,500 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

Jomon cedar
Yakusugi cedar, one of the oldest in the world, 7200 years old

Jomon cedars are a symbol of Yakushima,The world's oldest Yakusugi cedar tree, said to be 7,200 years oldIt is.

It is located almost in the center of Yakushima, in the mountains at an altitude of 1,300 meters.

It is a 22-km round-trip trek from the Arakawa trailhead, taking about 10 hours, but the overwhelming presence of the mountain attracts visitors.

The Jomon cedar tree is 25.3 meters high and 16.4 meters in circumference, and is simply breathtaking to behold.

To get to Jomon Cedars, sign up for a trekking tour!

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.

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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 [...].

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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

Shiratani Unsui Gorge
The moss forest where Princess Mononoke was set

Shiratani Unsui Gorge is,The setting for Studio Ghibli's film "Princess MononokeIt is said to be a famous spot.

The moss forest that spreads all over the area is surrounded by a fantastic atmosphere, inviting visitors to enter a different world.

Hakutani Unsui Gorge offers trekking tours that can be enjoyed in about four hours,Easy to visit even for beginnersTherefore, it has become a popular spot.

Basic Information on Shiratani-unsui Gorge

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

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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.

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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

Wilson stock
Heart-shaped power spot

Wilson Stump is a giant 3000-year-old Yakusugi cedar tree stump located on the trekking route to Jomon Cedar.

It is called Wilson's stock because Wilson, an American botanist, came to Yakusugi in the Taisho era (1912-1926) to study it and publicized the existence of this stock to the world.

This is because it looks heart-shaped when you go inside and look up,Power spot for love fulfillmentIt is gaining popularity as a

Basic Information on Wilson Shares

Address: Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture
Access: Halfway along the Jomon-sugi trekking route (about a 3-hour walk from the Arakawa trailhead)

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Yakushima - Wilson Stocks   What is Wilson's Stump? In the middle of the Jomon-cedar trekking course in Yakushima, there is a "Wilson's Stump" that is ideal for installation. The name "Wilson's Stump" comes from Dr. Wilson, an American botanist who came to Japan to study this stump [...].

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Yakushima Island/1 day] Leisurely trekking tour to the heart-shaped power spot "Wilson's Stump"☆《With bus transportation to the Arakawa trailhead♪ (No.23)開始時間5:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 11 hours15,000 yen

Yakusugiland
Nature park where you can easily enjoy Yakusugi cedars

Yakusugiland is a nature park where beginners and families can easily enjoy Yakusugi cedars.Various walks from 30 minutes to 3 hoursare available, and you can choose the one that best suits your fitness and time.

Walking along the well-maintained boardwalk, visitors can feel the rich ecosystem and powerful Yakusugi cedars up close.

Also, if you go about 6 km further in Yakusugiland, you can admire a 3,000-year-old Yakusugi cedar tree called Kigen-sugi, so it would be a good idea to extend your visit a bit.

Spots where you can have fun with your childrenÂ

Basic Information on Yakusugiland

Address: Awa, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima
Access: 1 hour by car from Miyanoura Port

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Yakushima-Yakusugiland   Yakusugiland is a well-known trekking course where visitors can easily enjoy the Yakusugi cedar forest. Unlike Jomon cedars and Shiratani Unsuikyo, the paths are paved and there are short courses, so it is a good trekking course for beginners and children [...].

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Trekking tour from Yakusugiland to Kigen Sugi, one of the representative forests of Yakushima (No.21)開始時間9:00-12:30所要時間Approx. 3.5 hours15,000 yen

Yakushima】Trekking tour to "Yakusugiland" to experience the forest of Yakusugi cedars (No.79)開始時間7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.所要時間Approx. 8 hours11,000 yen

Ichinato Beach (Isso)
Snorkeling at the beach with excellent transparency

Ichiminato Beach is an attractive beach with clear waters,Great spot for snorkeling and diving.It is.

Visitors can observe colorful tropical fish and coral reefs up close, and enjoy marine activities for beginners and experts alike.

With showers and changing rooms available, the beach is crowded with bathers from July to August, and is popular with families.

Basic information about Ichiminato Beach

Address:Ichiminato, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima
Access: 15 minutes by car from Miyanoura Port

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Yakushima-Ichiminato Beach   About Ichiminato Beach Ichiminato Beach is the largest beach in Yakushima, located in Ichiminato, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, at the northern tip of Yakushima. It is about a 15-minute drive from Miyanoura Port, the sea gateway to Yakushima. It is wrapped by Yatosaki [...].

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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

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

Nagata Inaka Beach
Beach famous as a spawning ground for sea turtles

Nagata Inaka Beach is a beautiful beach known as the best sea turtle spawning ground in Japan. from May to August,Sea turtles visiting to lay eggscan be observed.

When you reach the beach, you can see Kuchino-erabu Island in the distance.

Experience the precious nature of this place with its white sandy beaches and emerald green sea.

Basic Information on Nagata Inaka Beach

Address: Nagata, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima
Access: 40 minutes by car from Miyanoura Port

Yakushima - Nagata Beach (Inaka Beach, Maehama, Yotsusehama)   About Nagata Beach (Inaka Beach, Maehama Beach, Yotsuse Beach) Nagata Beach is located in the northwestern part of Yakushima. Many sea turtles lay their eggs from May to July every year on this beach, which is created by white sand of weathered granite carried by the Nagata River from Okudake [...].

Western Forest Road (Seiburi Rindo)
Driving course to encounter wild animals

The Western Forest Road is a drive through the World Heritage Area,You can see yak monkeys and yak deer in the wild.It is famous for its

You can observe animals in their natural habitat from the window of the car and enjoy a safari-like experience.

Basic information about Ichiminato Beach

Address: Nagata, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima
Access: 41 minutes by car from Miyanoura to the western forest road entrance on the Nagata side
47 minutes by car from Awa to the western forest road entrance on the Kurio side

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Yakushima - Western Forest Road   What is Seibu Rindo (Western Forest Road)? Seibu Rindo is located on the west side of Yakushima Island and is so blessed with nature that it is designated as a "World Natural Heritage Site. It is a popular driving course. Seibu Rindo has no clear entrance or exit, [...].

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Western Forest Road Forest Trekking] Private guided tour by a forest bathing specialist guide! One-day plan to visit the best course for each customer in the forests of Western Forest Road 《Private and different tour according to your wish》(No.18)開始時間8:00-17:00所要時間6 to 7 hours12,100 yen

Senpiro Falls
Contrast between the huge granite and the waterfall

Senjin Falls is a spectacular waterfall with a drop of 60 meters, and the contrast between the huge granite monolith and the waterfall is a beautiful spot. From the observatory, you can see the entire waterfall and be overwhelmed by its power.

It is easily accessible and quick to stop by, making it easy to incorporate into a sightseeing course!

Basic information on Chihiro Falls

Address: Mugu, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima 891-4202
Access: 35 minutes by car from Awa Port

Yakushima - Chihiro no Taki Waterfall   Senpiro no Taki is a waterfall located upstream from the Tai-no-gawa River, which flows through Yakushima Island. It is a dynamic waterfall with a drop of 60 meters. The smooth-surfaced granite monolith to the left of the waterfall looks like the wall of a skyscraper [...].

Ookawa Falls (Ookonotaki)
Famous waterfall selected as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan

Okawa Falls, with a drop of 88 meters, is the largest waterfall on Yakushima Island and has been selected as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan.

The most important point of Okawa Falls is,You can walk right up to the waterfall basin.This is to say. You can experience the power and splash of the water up close and personal.

Refresh yourself in an environment full of negative ions.

Basic information on Okawa Falls

Address: Kurio, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima
Access: 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from Miyanoura Port

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 [...].

Awa River
Enjoy the beautiful river with excellent transparency

The Awa River flows through the center of Yakushima.The river is so clear that you can see the bottom of the river!The gentle currents allow for river kayaking and SUP.

It is a popular activity spot for families and couples, as it is beginner-friendly.â

It is recommended to spend a relaxing time in nature.

Awa River Basic Information

Address: Awa, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima, 891-4311
Access: 15 minutes by car from Yakushima Airport

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Awa River Tour Let's enjoy the great nature of Yakushima in a relaxed manner♪ Awa River River Kayak / SUP Tour If you want to enjoy the nature of Yakushima in a relaxed manner, the Awa River tour is recommended. Why don't you enjoy the fantastic scenery of lush greenery and clear river flow to your heart's content? [...]. (3 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

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Yakushima Island/3 hours] Beginners welcome☆River kayak tour on the Awa River, the No.1 and largest river in Yakushima, a World Natural Heritage site (No.82)開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours7,700 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

Yakushima / 1 Day] Shiratani-unsui Gorge (up to moss forest) Trekking & Awa River Kayak Tour (No.5)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours17,050 yen

Yakusugi Nature Center
Learn about the history and charm of Yakusugi cedar

Yakusugi Nature Center is a facility where visitors can learn the secrets, history, and cultural value of Yakusugi cedar.

The museum has an extensive display of giant Yakusugi cedar stumps and annual rings, as well as video materials, and is recommended for pre-trekking preparation.

A deeper understanding of Yakusugi cedar will make the actual forest walk more inspiring.

Yakusugi Nature Center Basic Information

Address:2739-343 Awa, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima
Access: 35 minutes by car from Miyanoura Port
Admission: Adults 600 yen, High school/University students 400 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 300 yen

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 [...

Onoma Onsen (Onoda)
A healing hot spring resort that blends with nature

Onoma Onsen is a hot spring loved by the locals of Yakushima. Since the source is used as it is, the water is hot at about 43°C.

Footbath availableSo, it is recommended to refresh your body after a long day of trekking!

Basic information about Onoma Onsen

Address: 1291 Onoma, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture
Access: 50 minutes by car from Miyanoura Port
Fee: 300 yen

Yakushima-Onoma Onsen   What is Onoma Onsen There are several hot springs on Yakushima Island, and one of them is Onoma Onsen. It is located at the entrance of a mountain trail on the south side of Yakushima. It is located at the foot of the mountain and is a wooden building with a retro atmosphere, reminiscent of a hot spring in the mountains. [...].

Hirauchi Kainaka Onsen
Natural open-air bath available only at low tide

Hirauchi Kainaka Onsen is a natural open-air bath that appears only for two hours at low tide. Because it is located almost at the same level as the ocean, visitors can enjoy the magical sensation of being one with the ocean.

Mixed bathing hot springs where swimsuits are not allowed. You can enjoy the open atmosphere, but please use it with good manners.

Basic information about Hirauchi Kainaka Onsen

Address: Hiranai, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima
Access: 5 min. walk from bus stop Hirauchi Kainaka Onsen
Parking: Available
Fee: 200 yen as a cooperation fee
Nearby tourist attractions: 30 minutes drive to Okawa Falls, 35 minutes drive to Seibu Forest Road.

Yakushima - Hirauchi Underwater Hot Springs   About Hirauchi Kainaka Onsen Hirauchi Kainaka Onsen is located about 1 hour and 10 minutes by bus from Miyanoura Port, getting off at the Kainaka Onsen bus stop and walking 5 minutes. There are 4 parking lots, and it is open year-round. The bathing fee is about Kokorozashi. The flat [...].

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Miyanoura-dake
The most spectacular view from the highest mountain in Kyushu

Miyanoura-dake is located almost in the center of Yakushima,Kyushu's highest mountain at 1936 meters above sea levelIt is also known as the "Oceanic Alps. The two names of the mountain, "The Oceanic Alps," are also used to describe its gently sloping peaks.

This is a serious mountain climbing course for advanced climbers, requiring physical strength and experience, but the view from the top is exceptional.

At the summit, the panoramic view is so large that you can see as far as the Osumi Peninsula on the Kagoshima mainland and the neighboring islands of Tanegashima and Kuchino-erabu, when the weather is good.

Basic Information on Mt.

Address: Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture
Access: Start climbing from Yodogawa trailhead (about 1 hour by car from Miyanoura Port)

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Yakushima-Miyanoura-dake Mt. Miyanoura is the main peak of Yakushima. The summit rises 1,936 meters, making it the highest peak in Kyushu. It is also one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan. Furthermore, since Yakushima became a World Natural Heritage site in 1993, many climbers visit the mountain every year [...].

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Yakushima/Chartered]75 years old people can also join this tour! Popular among mountaineers☆Eco-trekking tour to Kyushu's highest peak "Miyanoura-dake", one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan (No.41)開始時間4:00-18:00所要時間Approx. 10 hours18,000 yen

Yakushima】Only available from May to the end of November! Trekking tour to "Miyanoura-dake," Japan's southernmost 100-meter-high mountain (No.74)開始時間4:00-17:00所要時間Approx. 10 hours19,250 yen

Taikoiwa
View from the powerful granite

Further on through the mossy forests of Shiratani-unsui Gorge, you will see a granite monolith called "Taikoiwa.

Jutting out from the mountainsideThe view from Taikoiwa is truly spectacular!You can enjoy a panoramic view of the forests of Yakushima Island below.

Basic Information on Taikoiwa

Address: Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture
Access: 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from Miyanoura Port

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Yakushima - Taikoiwa   About Taikoiwa Taikoiwa is located at the goal of the 5.6 km Taikoiwa trekking course from the entrance to Shiratani Unsui Gorge. It is located about 10 minutes up a steep mountain path from Tsuji Pass, further into the interior from the Mononoke Forest (moss forest). The slope of the mountain [...].

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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

Yakushima Island / 1 day] Beginners are welcome! Trekking tour to the mysterious forest "Shiratani-unsui Gorge - Mononoke Forest - Taikoiwa" to heal your mind and body (No.70)開始時間7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.所要時間Approx. 7 hours13,200 yen

Toloki Falls
Unusual waterfall flowing down to the sea

Toloki Falls is one of the few waterfalls in the world where river water cascades directly into the sea. It is small, at only 6 meters high, but the view of the ocean and the waterfalls combined can only be seen here.

Combined with the surrounding scenery surrounded by subtropical plants, visitors can enjoy a unique tropical mood.

Toloki Falls Basic Information

Address: Mugu, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima
Access: 25 minutes by car from Yakushima Airport

Yakushima - Toloki Falls   Toloki Falls on Oku Island is famous as a waterfall that falls into the sea. This seawater waterfall that falls into the sea is rare in Japan, and is a popular spot on Oku Island. The waterfall has a drop of 6 meters and is a powerful and dynamic [...].

Yakushima Lighthouse
Historic lighthouse watching over the island

Yakushima Lighthouse is located on the west coast of Yakushima and serves as a watch over the island's beautiful ocean. The lighthouse offers a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, especially at sunset.

Established in 1897Therefore, the lighthouse is also a highly valuable historical structure, and the architectural beauty of the lighthouse itself is one of its highlights!

From May to September, sea turtles can be seen swimming in the ocean.

Basic Information on Yakushima Lighthouse

Address: Nagata, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima
Access: 50 minutes by car from Miyanoura Port

Yakushima-Yakushima Lighthouse   About Yakushima Lighthouse There is a beautiful cape Nagata on the west side of Nagata village in the northeast of Yakushima Island, and Yakushima Lighthouse with a history of over 100 years stands at the tip of the cape (first lit in 1897). The height to the top of the tower is 19.6 meters and the light is 22 nautical miles [...].

Yakushima Environmental Cultural Village Center
Introducing the island's nature and culture

The Yakushima Environmental Culture Village Center is a facility that comprehensively introduces the natural environment, culture, and history of Yakushima. Visitors can learn about the origins of the island, its ecosystem, and the lives of its people in the exhibition hall and video hall.

The aerial footage of "Yakushima - Symphony of Forest and Water" is very realistic!

For first-time visitors to Yakushima, this spot is recommended to understand the whole picture of Yakushima.

Intermediate Banyan Tree (Nakama)
Looking up at the huge banyan tree

The middle banyan is,A huge banyan tree said to be over 300 years oldIt is.

It rises in an arch shape on the banks of the Chungang River, and its dignified appearance reminds visitors of the power of nature. Standing under the arch is also a good place to take pictures♪

Basic Information on Intermediate Banyan Tree

Address: 86 Nakanaka, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture
Access: 37 minutes by car from Awa Port

Yakushima Island - Middle Banyan Tree If there is one thing that is indispensable to the everyday scenery of Yakushima, it is the banyan tree. If Yakusugi and Jomon cedars are symbols of the extraordinary, the banyan tree is a symbol of daily life. The middle banyan tree is a village in the middle [...].

How long does it take to go around Yakushima?

The circumference road of Yakushima is approximately 130 kilometers. If you drive without taking a break or stopping at tourist spots, it takes about 3 to 4 hours by car to go around the island.

Considering that you will be making a round trip with stops at tourist spots, we recommend at least 2 days and 1 night, and at least 3 days and 3 nights and 4 days.

The following plans are recommended for sightseeing on the island.

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

Yakushima Island】Set and Save! Recommended for those who are not confident about their physical strength★Yakusugiland - Kigen Sugi Trekking & Island Sightseeing Tour (No.53)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours30,000 yen

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

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