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The seats are filling up fast!This is a popular plan and will fill up quickly.
The early bird gets the worm.Make your reservations early!Oh my god!!!If you are going to Yakushima for the first time, please leave it to us☆.
Free island sightseeing plan with a guide's commentaryThere are many sightseeing spots in Yakushima! If you want to visit efficiently, we recommend the free sightseeing plan.
You can request where you want to go, so you can enjoy yourself at your own pace.
*Yakusugi cedars cannot be seen in the free plan.
Recommendations◆Flexible tailor-made tours
◆Local guide who grew up in Yakushimais guided by
◆For those who are not confident in their physical strength and elderly people are also OK
Easy transportation by guide car
◆Tour of beautiful natural and historical sights
◆Flexible transportation and souvenir shopping supportAfter sightseeing, we can pick you up and drop you off at your accommodation, airport, or port. We can also provide comfortable support until the end of your trip, allowing you to enjoy souvenir shopping at the end of your trip.
There is also a beautiful stream flowing through a World Heritage forest!
Enjoy a relaxing time in the clean air and forget the hustle and bustle of the city.
Yakushima's mountains, including Miyanoura-dake, Kyushu's highest peak, are also home to some very spectacular waterfalls.
Examples of Sightseeing Spots to Visit○Chihiro no Taki Waterfall
○Hirayuchi Underwater Hot Spring
○○Banyan tree in the middle
○Ohkawa Falls
XX Western Forest Road
○Nagata Inaka Beach
○Onoma Onsen (bathing available)
If there are other spots you would like to visit, requests are welcome!
*Yakusugi cedars cannot be seen in the free plan.Hirauchi Kainaka Onsen is a natural open-air bath that can be bathed only for two hours before and after low tide. Please note that it is a mixed bathing area and there are no changing rooms!
Local guides will guide you carefully! Easy transportation by car☆!
Local guide born and raised on YakushimaThe tour will provide a detailed explanation of the unique natural system of Yakushima by
Souvenir shopping at the end of your sightseeing tour is also available ◎Pick-up and drop-off services to your lodgings, ports, and airports are also available, so please feel free to consult with us!
- Reference Schedule
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Hours. Contents 8:00 Pick-up at your accommodation
➡︎ Depart for a sightseeing tour of the island with a guide driving!<Example of spot
Nagata Inaka Beach<Example of spot
Okawa Falls, Chihiro Falls<Example of spot
Onoma Onsen13:00 Arrival at Accommodation
Pick up and drop off at ➡︎ designated location is also available* Subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
* Times and courses are flexible. - Course Content and Details
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Price 1 person only:15,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
1 person (2 or more):12,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.Fee includes Guide fee, insurance subscription feeTransportation fee personal effects Comfortable clothes, drink Meeting and Dismissal Location 891-4404 [Map]
393-2 Onoma, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima
*After applying, we will consult with you to determine the meeting time.Location Sights on the island
*Yakusugi cedars cannot be seen in the free plan.Holding period year round Opening Hours After your application, we will consult with you to determine the meeting time.
Time required: approx. 5 hours/including pick-up and drop-off timeAge Range 6 years old and up Number of participants Number of people per tour is from 2 to 10.
*Consultation is required for 11 or more people.cofferdam By 18:00 the day before *Before making a reservation, be sure toprecautionsfor more information.
*May be cancelled due to inclement weather.
In the event of a cancellation, the Company will not be able to compensate for expenses such as transportation to the site of the event. - word of mouth
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Customers of this age group have participated in the event!
Percentage of review submissions]Total 33450代Month of posting: 2025/08The greatest appeal of this tour is that you can freely make requests. They were flexible to our requests to go to slightly unusual places, and we were able to see spectacular views that only the locals know about.
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530代Month of posting: 2025/07When we told them where we wanted to go, they were able to arrange the tour so that we could visit the places efficiently. I could feel what Yakushima is like in its entirety.
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530代Month of posting: 2025/06I told them all the places I wanted to visit and they were very helpful in arranging an efficient route for me! I highly recommend this tour, especially for first time visitors to Yakushima.
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540代Submitted Month: 2025/05I was very satisfied with the flexible sightseeing plan and was able to visit waterfalls and cafes that I was interested in. Our guide was friendly and shared many local stories with us.
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550代Submitted Month: 2025/04No worries even if it is your first time in Yakushima! We could freely choose where we wanted to go and enjoy our own sightseeing. The local guide's stories were interesting and we were never bored during the tour. The local guide was very interesting, and we were never bored during the tour. We were even dropped off at the airport at the end of the tour!
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540代Posted in month: 2024/09This tour is great for families. The kids enjoyed playing at Nagata Inaka beach and we learned about the nature of Yakushima from our guide. They are very flexible to accommodate our requests.
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550代Posted in month: 2024/09The car ride was very easy and the tour was perfect for me, especially since I am not confident in my physical strength. The relaxing time at Onoma Onsen (hot spring) was a great relief from the fatigue of the trip. I also appreciated the warm hospitality of the guide.
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420代Posted in month: 2024/09The guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the nature and history of Yakushima. In particular, our visits to the Chihiro Falls and Okawa Falls were breathtakingly beautiful and an experience that pictures alone cannot convey.
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520代Posted in month: 2024/09For our first visit to Yakushima, this eco-tour was a great choice. The guide took us to some of the hidden gems of the island and the car ride was very comfortable. The Hirauchi Underwater Hot Springs was a memory of a lifetime!
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530代Month of posting: 2024/08I participated in the eco-tour of Yakushima and the experience was exactly what I expected and more! Our guide was very kind and knowledgeable about the local area, so we were able to learn more about the history and nature of Yakushima. The sights, especially the Chihiro Falls and Hirauchi Underwater Hot Springs, were breathtaking and allowed us to experience firsthand the power and beauty of nature. I really appreciated the fact that the tour was by car, which made it easy for me to do the sightseeing even though I am not confident about my physical strength. I was also glad that the tour was flexible to my requests on the island and that I was able to tailor the sightseeing to my personal interests. I would definitely join this tour again next time!
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530代Month of posting: 2024/08As a first time visitor to Yakushima, this eco-tour was the best choice for me. The guide took us to some of the hidden gems of the island and the car ride was very comfortable. The Hirauchi Underwater Hot Springs was a memory I will cherish forever!
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540代Month of posting: 2024/07I really recommend this sightseeing eco-tour of the island of Yakushima! The guide was a local and taught us a lot about the nature and culture of Yakushima. All transportation was in the guide's car, which made the trip comfortable. Yakushima is full of attractions, but I especially enjoyed a relaxing bath at Onoma Onsen. It was a special experience only available at low tide, and it was a unique experience like no other. I had also heard that early reservations are a must, and I could see why. It is understandable that the tour is so popular that it is fully booked. If you visit Yakushima, please try this tour.
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540代Month of posting: 2024/06This was a wonderful tour that allowed us to enjoy Yakushima to the fullest. The drive along the Western Forest Road was particularly impressive, and all the spots chosen by the guide were fascinating. I would like to join the tour again next time!
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450代Month of posting: 2024/03The guide was a local and it was great to hear many stories about Yakushima. We had a special experience at the Hirauchi Underwater Hot Springs and were able to experience the nature of the island firsthand. The car ride was stress-free and very comfortable.
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530代Month of posting: 2024/03This tour allowed us to feel close to the nature of Yakushima. The banyan tree in the middle of the tour was breathtaking, and the explanation by the guide helped us understand it more deeply. If you visit Yakushima, you cannot miss this tour.
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550代Month of posting: 2024/01We had a truly wonderful day on the eco-tour. Thanks to the careful guidance of our guide, we were able to fully experience the charm of Yakushima. I was very impressed to actually visit spots that I had only seen in pictures, such as the Chihiro Falls and the Hirauchi Underwater Hot Springs. I was especially overwhelmed by the mystery and beauty of Yakushima's nature when I saw the heart-shaped hollow of Wilson's stock. The stories the guide told us about Yakushima were also interesting, and we were able to learn more about the island's history and nature. Thanks to this tour, I was able to truly enjoy the great nature of Yakushima and it became an unforgettable memory.
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430代Month of posting: 2023/09I was able to enjoy the great nature of Yakushima and learned a lot from the guide who taught us about the various histories of the island. I would definitely participate again!
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530代Submitted Month: 2023/04The Yakushima tour was more fulfilling than I expected. I was impressed by the guide's wealth of knowledge and passionate explanations. I was overwhelmed by the beauty of powerful waterfalls such as Chihiro Falls and Okawa Falls. The experience of bathing at Hirauchi Underwater Hot Springs at low tide was also precious. It was a tour that refreshed my body and soul as I felt the breath of nature on Yakushima.
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520代Submitted Month: 2023/04The guide's explanations were very interesting and I learned a lot about the charms of Yakushima. It was an impressive tour.
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540代Submitted Month: 2023/04The mountains of Yakushima were spectacular. The scenery we saw while hiking was a memory I will cherish forever. Visiting the waterfalls on the Yakushima tour was like being lost in another world. I was moved by the mysterious scenery.
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530代Month of posting: 2022/11The tour of Yakushima was a must for nature lovers. The bath at the Onoma hot spring was also great!
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520代Month of posting: 2022/11The Yakushima tour was the best healing trip I have ever taken. Surrounded by beautiful nature and warm people, I was able to relax from the bottom of my heart.
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520代Month of posting: 2022/11I was impressed by the forests and beautiful streams of Yakushima. The fresh air and quiet environment were pleasant and healing.
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420代Month of posting: 2022/11The waterfalls and banyan trees of Yakushima were breathtaking. We spent precious time relaxing in the great nature.
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530代Month of posting: 2022/11I was not confident in my physical strength, but the Yakushima tour was fine. Thanks to the courtesy car, we were able to move around easily and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.
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430代Month of posting: 2022/10I was overwhelmed by the magnificent scenery of Yakushima. I was able to reset my body and mind while feeling the power of nature.
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520代Month of posting: 2022/10The guide was very informative and we learned about the nature and history of Yakushima. It was a fun and interesting tour.
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530代Month of posting: 2022/10The Yakushima tour had many highlights. The views of the mountains and waterfalls were spectacular and took my breath away.
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540代Month of posting: 2022/09The natural open-air bath at Hirauchi Kainaka Onsen was the best healing experience. It is worth visiting at low tide to take a bath!
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530代Month of posting: 2022/09I really enjoyed the tour of the sights of Yakushima. I was able to refresh my body and mind while feeling the breath of nature.
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520代Month of posting: 2022/09The Yakushima tour was wonderful. The guide was detailed and easy to understand, and the natural beauty of the island was impressive. The waterfalls and hot springs were great!
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530代Month of posting: 2022/04The tour of Yakushima was a must for nature lovers. Bathing at Onoma Onsen required courage because it was a mixed bathing experience and there were no changing rooms, but we were able to enjoy the hot springs in the natural open-air baths there. I was able to spend a peaceful time in the beautiful waterfalls and forests of Yakushima, along with the breathtaking scenery. It was a luxurious trip in harmony with nature.
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520代Month of posting: 2021/06We saw many famous sights. On the Western Forest Road, I was surprised to see many deer and monkeys on the roadside. I was healed by a lot of nature. I would like to participate again when I visit Yakushima.
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It is relatively low in difficulty and recommended for first-timers.
Amount of money |
1 person only:15,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc. 1 person (2 or more): 12,000 yen |
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time zone | individual consultation |
the time required | Approx. 5 hours |
Holding period | year round |
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