The weather, temperature, suitable clothing, what to bring, and recommended activities for February in Yakushima!

What is February like in Yakushima?

I think I can get some time off in February, and I want to go somewhere with lots of nature!"

'I'd like to go somewhere new, but where should I go?'

For those people, we recommend Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture! Yakushima has many unique attractions.

In this issue, we will introduce the charms of Yakushima Island, which you can visit in February, so please refer to them for your travel plans☆.

Precipitation and weather (temperature) in February on Yakushima Island

The best season in Yakushima is considered to be spring and summer, but in factEnjoyable even in February!Oh my god!!!

February in Yakushima is considerably warmer than in other parts of Japan, perfect for sightseeing☆.

However, it is still winter. In the northern part of the island, sleet can fall by mid-February.

On the other hand, the mountainous areas in the south are protected by high mountains, so there are many sunny days,More comfortable than in the northIt is.

In addition, plants bloom earlier than in Honshu, with plum blossoms beginning to bloom in late January and February.Yoshino cherry treeand ... andOshima cherry (Prunus speciosam, P. lannesiana var. speciosa)will also begin to bloom. You can already feel spring!

What to wear and bring in February in Yakushima

Sightseeing in Yakushima provides many opportunities for walking.

To enjoy trekking and outdoor activities, the following clothing and personal belongings are recommended!

Stretchable materials are comfortable, especially for pants.

As for shoes, we recommend that you prepare shoes for mountain climbing or trekking, taking into account the long hours of walking.

Events in February in Yakushima

Here are some of the major events held on Yakushima Island in February.

Participating in a unique local event will surely provide you with memories that will last a lifetime!

Jogging Yakushima Competition

The Jogging Yakushima competition is a 7 km and 4 km course held in the Nagata area.

Even if you are not a confident joggerThe 4.5-km walk makes it easy for everyone from young children to the elderly to participate!

You can register for the Jogging Yakushima Tournament on the day of the event, so if your travel schedule allows, participating will be a good way to commemorate the event.

If you come to Yakushima in February, I want you to experience it!
Recommended Activities

I'm going to Yakushima, and I want to do something that brings me into contact with nature, but is there anything I can do there in February?" I am sure there are many people who think "I want to do something in touch with nature since I am going to Yakushima, but is there anything I can do in February?

There are many activities you can enjoy in February on Yakushima Island!

trekking tour

Yakushima has a variety of cedar trees and mountains, so if you want to see them all but are worried that you cannot visit them all, why not join a trekking tour?

If you join the tour, you will be able toExperienced guides will show you around.So, there is no need to worry about getting lost, and you can enjoy your visit efficiently!

Also, if the weather is clear, it is a perfect day for trekking, so you can walk around in just a light shirt and be comfortable.

However, since it is February, there are chilly days.Therefore, bring a jacket in case of sudden weather changes.

⬇︎Recommended trekking tours are here: ⬇︎

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

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

⬇︎Learn more about our trekking tours: ⬇︎

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

Eco-tour (island sightseeing)

An eco-tour is a tour that brings visitors into contact with nature and people's lives, with a guide telling them about nature and culture.

Yakushima Island is home to the largest Yakusugi cedar, Jomon cedar, andThe setting of Princess MononokeThere are mystical spots such as Shiratani-unsui Gorge, which has become a

Enjoy the wonderful nature that you cannot see everyday and learn about the local unusual stories that you cannot hear!

⬇︎Recommended eco-tours (sightseeing on the island) are here: ⬇︎

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 / 1 Day] A female guide will take you on a private tour! Completely customized tour☆Yakushima recommended natural spots and famous sightseeing spots are available upon request!開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 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

⬇︎Learn more about eco-tours (sightseeing on the island): ⬇︎

Yakushima Eco Tour (Island Sightseeing Tour) Let's enjoy Yakushima, a World Natural Heritage Site! Eco-tour of Yakushima (Island Sightseeing Tour) Eco-tour is a trip to enjoy nature while respecting it. For example, observing nature and learning about its origins when trekking, and activities to protect wild creatures [...]. (6 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

SUP

SUP stands for stand-up paddle surfing, where you stand on a board similar to the one used in surfing and paddle forward,Very enjoyable marine sportsIt is!

The board is very stable, so even first-time riders will be able to paddle, stand, sit, and lie down in no time.

In Yakushima,You can enjoy SUP on the Awa River, Miyanoura River, and other rivers.

When you visit Yakushima, please check out SUP!

⬇︎Recommended SUP tours are here: ⬇︎

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

⬇︎Learn more about SUP tours: ⬇︎

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 in Yakushima in February

There are numerous tourist attractions to visit on your trip to Yakushima in February!

Among them, Yakushima is very famous for its cedar trees, so we would like to introduce some spots associated with cedar trees.

If you are wondering where to go sightseeing, please refer to this page.

Jomon cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)

In Yakushima, only cedar trees that are more than 1,000 years old are called "Yakusugi".Jomon Cedars" are thousands of years old.which is the largest cedar tree identified.

The undulating tree trunks look like Jomon pottery, and their presence is very large and overwhelming!

The temperature in the vicinity of Jomon cedars in February is approximately 5 degrees Celsius.Compared to human villages, the temperature drops by a whopping 10 degrees Celsius.

Furthermore, it can snow, so don't forget to bring a down jacket or other warm clothing.

⬇︎Recommended Jomon Cedar Tours: ⬇︎

Stop accepting applications: [Yakushima] Enjoy the charms of Yakushima in a day *One-day trekking tour to the mysterious forest "Shiratani Unsui Gorge - Jomon Cedars - Arakawa Trailhead" (No.33)開始時間4:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.所要時間Approx. 13 hours18,000 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】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

⬇︎For more information about the Jomon Cedar Tour: ⬇︎

Yakushima Jomon Cedar Trekking Tour  One of the largest and most representative giant trees of Yakushima Jomon Cedar Trekking Tour Jomon Cedar is the symbol of Yakushima. It is said to be the oldest plant in the world, and is one of the largest and oldest Yakusugi cedar trees, being thick and large. The trunk of the giant tree, which has lived for 7200 years, is very uneven and its [...]. (5 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Yakusugiland

Yakusugiland is located at an altitude of 1,000 meters above sea level at its entrance.Of course, it is colder than in human villages, so it is a good idea to bring an extra jacket.

Although it is named "Land," it is not an amusement park but a trekking trail.

Here you can enjoy forest bathing to your heart's content, so enjoy the contrast between the beautiful green and brown colors!

⬇︎Recommended Yakusugiland tours are here: ⬇︎

Yaksgiriland Trekking] Private guided tour by a forest bathing specialist guide! One-day plan to visit the most suitable course for each customer in Yaksgiriland 《Private tour with a difference according to your wish》（No.17）.開始時間8:00-17:00所要時間6 to 7 hours12,100 yen

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 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】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

⬇︎For more information about Yaksgiriland tours: ⬇︎

Yakushima Yakusugiland Trekking Tour Recommended for trekking beginners☆ Make an unforgettable impression at Yakusugiland! Do you know about Yakusugiland, a forest canyon where you can easily enjoy Yakusugi cedars? Yakusugiland has a well-maintained promenade, so those who are not confident about their physical strength or beginners in trekking can enjoy the beautiful Yakusugi cedars in the forest ravine "Yakusugiland". (5 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

seven-leaved cedar tree

Shichibonsugi is located along the Kusu River trail in Shiratani Unsui Gorge,Very large cedar treeIt is.

Shichibonsugi was named after the seven branches growing from the tip of the trunk, which was broken by strong winds.

Unfortunately, however, the branches are not seven, as they have now been broken further.

Although it is not in its original form, it is so magnificent that if the trunk had not been broken, it would have been a rather huge cedar!

To see the seven cedars, walk the 5-hour round-trip Taikoiwa trail or the 3-hour wilderness trail.

⬇︎There is a tour where you can see the seven cedars: ⬇︎

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

Yakushima】Trekking tour to visit the mysterious forest "Shiratani Unsui Gorge - Mononoke no Mori - Taikoiwa" to avoid crowds by starting early in the morning! Recommended for those who take a flight in the afternoon 《with pickup and drop-off》（No.72）.開始時間5:30 - 2:00 p.m.所要時間Approx. 7 hours14,300 yen

summary

In this issue, we have introduced the necessary preparations and recommended spots for a trip to Yakushima in February.

Gazing at the magnificent nature that you cannot usually see will surely heal you from the fatigue of daily life!

Summer is the most popular seasonally for trips to Yakushima, but it can be very crowded.

Therefore, February, the off-season, is recommended as a hole in the ground!

Airfare and lodging are inexpensive, and there are fewer insects in winter, so it is especially recommended for those who want to experience nature but do not like insects.

Please refer to this article to fully enjoy Yakushima in February!

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