The weather, temperature, suitable clothing, what to bring, and recommended activities for November in Yakushima!
What is November like in Yakushima?

Yakushima, a treasure trove of nature, is visited by many tourists during the high season of summer.
Many people may feel that "summer is the best season, so I can't enjoy the colder fall season."

Autumn is a popular activity in YakushimaThe best season for "TrekkingIt is!
In this issue, we will introduce November in Yakushima.Read this, and you're sure to want to visit Yakushima for your fall trip!
◆Those considering a trip to Yakushima in November
◆Those who want to know what to wear and what to bring in November.
◆If you want to know about recommended activities in Yakushima
◆If you want to know the recommended spots in Yakushima in November
Held in November! Check out these popular tours on Yakushima below↓
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 hours17,600 yen
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/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 hours13,500 yen Held in November! Popular Tours on Yakushima
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Weather (temperature) in November in Yakushima

In November, the leaves begin to change color and fall completely.
Temperatures in Yakushima in November are,Warmth comparable to September-October in Kanto regionHowever,The mornings and evenings may feel chilly.
Maximum temperature: 21°C (70°F)
Lowest temperature: 15°C
Yakushima Island has a lot of precipitation, but throughout the yearNovember is a relatively dry season.will be.
Also, the typhoon season will end in early October, and there will be many dry and sunny days.
Recommended November Clothing and Things to Bring in Yakushima

Highs can reach 20 degrees Celsius or higher on some days.Therefore, if you are active during the day, you can wear short sleeves.
As it can get cold in the morning and evening, a jacket that can be quickly thrown on, such as a parka, is useful!
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Also, since temperatures are cooler at higher elevations than on the plains, those who plan to trek should also bring a heavy jacket.
Trekking in Yakushima often involves long walks, and the time before sunset is shorter in autumn,Be prepared with headlights.The trekking can be done in a single day.
Held in November! Check out these popular tours on Yakushima below↓
Tours Limited】【Yakushima/1 day】One private tour by a female guide! 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 / 1 day] Fully chartered tour for your peace of mind! Jomon Cedars Trekking in Yakushima, a World Natural Heritage Site《Age 6 years old and up, pick-up and drop-off included》(No.90)開始時間4:00 - 7:00 p.m.所要時間1 day10,800 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 Held in November! Popular Tours on Yakushima
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Events to be enjoyed in November in Yakushima
Yakushima Dream Festival

This event is to light 14,000 lanterns with the dreams and wishes of the people and children of Yakushima.
The enchanting sight of the flickering lantern lights is sure to become a heartwarming memory. If it fits into your travel plans, please be sure to join us!
*2024The event will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2012.
Activities in Yakushima in November

Here are some recommended activities that can be enjoyed on Yakushima Island in autumn.
Held in November! Check out these popular tours on Yakushima below↓
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
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 hours11,000 yen
Yakushima Island/Half Day] Awa River River Kayak Tour ☆Abo River Kayak Tour 《1-person〜OK・360-degree camera photo gift》 (No.109)開始時間8:30 / 13:30所要時間Approx. 3.5 hours7,700 yen Held in November! Popular Tours on Yakushima
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trekking tour

Trekking tours are,The most popular activity in YakushimaIt is no exaggeration to say.
As the temperature drops in the fall, the load is less demanding and easier to move than in the summer.

Although daylight hours will be shorter, the typhoon season will pass and the number of rainy days will decrease.
Since you can go trekking under better conditions than in the summer, you could say this is the best season for trekking!
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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 hours17,600 yen
Yakushima/3 hours] Shiratani-unsui Gorge: Leisurely trekking through mossy forests☆Chartered guided tour for ages 4 and up! Half Day Course (No.95)開始時間Morning and afternoon *Consultation required所要時間Approx. 3 hours9,760 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 hours11,000 yen Yakushima mountain climbing and trekking tours
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Canoe/Kayak

This activity involves paddling a small boat for one or two people using paddles to move around on the water.
Careful lectures by guidesis available for those who are trying it for the first time.

Many short tours.It's also great that you can easily join in on the afternoon of your arrival or the morning of your departure!
Why not incorporate it into your free time on your travel itinerary?
Click here for popular canoe tours on Yakushima ↓
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 / 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
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
SUP

Stand-up paddleboarding, popular in Hawaii and Okinawa, can be enjoyed on Yakushima Island.
Even in mid-November.You will be able to enjoy the pleasant breeze without feeling cold.
Not only the body in Yakushima, which is surrounded by abundant nature,Healing Activities for the SoulIt is!
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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
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 yenClick here for Yakushima SUP tours
Recommended sightseeing spots in Yakushima in November

November on Yakushima is the perfect season to enjoy cool weather and autumn foliage.
Here are three recommended tourist spots.
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Shiratani Unsui Gorge (Shiratani Unsui Gorge)

It is one of the most popular spots on Yakushima, and November is a particularly beautiful season for autumn foliage.
Shiratani Unsui Gorge is a mossy forest said to have served as the model for Princess Mononoke, and offers a fantastic atmosphere.
Trekking is popular, and there are well-maintained courses that even beginners can easily try.
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. You can visit Shiratani Unsuikyo! Popular trekking tours ↓
Yakushima/One-Day] Shiratani-Unsui Gorge, Moss Forest to Taikoiwa Trekking☆Participation from 4 years old, 1-day course 《Pickup and drop-off included》(No.96開始時間Within 8:00-17:00 *Consultation required所要時間Approx. 6 hours13,420 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
Yakushima/7 hours] Shiratani Unsui Gorge and Taikoiwa Morning Trekking Tour! Avoid the crowds and go to the mysterious forest and spectacular panoramic view (No. 102)開始時間: 5:30–12:30所要時間Approx. 7 hours13,500 yen
Jomon cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)

The symbol of Yakushima is the giant Yakusugi cedar (Jomon cedar), which is approximately 7,200 years old.
The cooler weather in November makes trekking relatively comfortable.
It requires physical strength to visit, but its overwhelming presence is worth seeing.
Access: 5 hours one way on foot from Arakawa trailhead
Yakushima - Jomon Cedars Basic Information on Yakushima and the Jomon Sugi The “Jomon Sugi,” one of Yakushima’s most iconic tourist attractions, is one of Japan’s largest Yakusugi cedars, standing in the mountains at an elevation of approximately 1,300 meters. To reach the Jomon Sugi, you’ll hike from the Arakawa trailhead; the round-trip distance is approximately 22 km, and the hike typically takes about 9 to 10 hours. Approximately 8.5 km […] Click here for our popular Jomon Sugi 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 hours17,600 yen
Yakushima / 1 day】One-day trekking tour with a certified PRO guide! One-day trekking tour of "Jomon Cedars" 《One person participation OK・Yakushima snacks included》(No. 100).開始時間4:00~18:00所要時間Approx. 14 hours16,500 yen
Yakushima / 1 day] Fully chartered tour for your peace of mind! Jomon Cedars Trekking in Yakushima, a World Natural Heritage Site《Age 6 years old and up, pick-up and drop-off included》(No.90)開始時間4:00 - 7:00 p.m.所要時間1 day10,800 yen Yakushima Island
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Okawa Falls

Okawa Falls, selected as one of the top 100 waterfalls in Japan, is a spectacular spot where visitors can feel the power of nature on Yakushima.
The power of the waterfall, cascading down from a height of 88 meters, is breathtaking and ideal for refreshing in the cool November air.
Access: 50 minutes by car from Awa 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 [...]. Click here for our recommended Okawa Falls tour ↓
Yakushima Island/1 day] Jungle trekking in the Seibu Forest Road, a World Heritage forest☆Get up close to Yakusaru monkeys and Yakushika deer! Also stop by Okawa Falls 《with packed lunch and pickup service》(No.115).開始時間9:00-15:00所要時間Approx. 6 hours12,500 yen
Tours Limited] [Trekking in Yakushima] A female guide will take you on a private tour! One-day course to visit Okawa Falls, Inaka Beach, Yokogawa Valley, and recommended spots 《Photo Free》(No.87).開始時間8:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 8 hours12,100 yen
[Yakushima / 1 Day] Private Tour for Adult Women ☆ The 3,000-Year-Old “Kigen-sugi” Cedar + 50-Minute Course at Yakusugi Land! Chihiro Falls, Troki Falls, Okawa Falls, Western Forest Road, Inaka Beach (Lunch Included) (No. 118)開始時間: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.所要時間: Approximately 7.5 hours25,000 yen Yakushima Waterfall Tour
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November on Yakushima Island
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
In November, Yakushima Island is in the depths of autumn, and the temperature is comfortable at around 15 to 22 degrees Celsius. The humidity is also lower than in summer, making it an easy time to enjoy trekking and sightseeing.
Yes, November is one of the best months for trekking. You can comfortably walk along trails such as the Jomon-cedar trekking and Shiratani Unsui Gorge. Temperatures will be cooler at higher elevations, so it is best to be prepared with warm clothing.
November is the fall tourist season, so the number of tourists may increase on weekends and consecutive holidays. However, it is not as crowded as summer vacation, and it is a time when you can enjoy sightseeing in a relatively calm atmosphere.
Nature sightseeing such as trekking, forest walks, and waterfall tours are popular in November. Visitors can also enjoy strolling along the river and kayaking. The mild climate allows visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of Yakushima to the fullest.
During the day, you can spend your time in long sleeves and a light jacket, but it can get cold in the morning and evening, so it is recommended to bring warm clothes. Rainwear is also useful, as it rains frequently on Yakushima.
The weather can be changeable in November, so it is important to be prepared with rain gear and warm clothing. Also, because of the lower temperatures in the mountains, be sure to be well equipped and safe when trekking.
summary

Canoeing and SUP have a strong image of being summer-only activities, but thanks to Yakushima's warm climate, they can be enjoyed even in November.
Many activities as well as trekkingYakushima Island in November, full of attractionsPlease visit us at
Be sure to read this article before your trip to check what you need to pack!
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