Yakushima-Ousugi
What is Okina cedar?
It has been almost 10 years since the tree fell, and it will soon be 10 years since it fell.
Many of you may remember that when it was found broken 3 meters from the root in 2010, it was covered extensively in the news.
Located at an altitude of 1000m,2000 years oldThe reason was that the trunk was about 13 meters thick, the second thickest cedar after the Jomon cedar, and it was not necrotic.
Currently it is only a stump, but it is a cedar with a large trunk and the current sunlight is not bad.
Like the three generations of cedars, it is expected that in a few hundred years, young shoots will grow and become magnificent small cedars.
How to get to Okina Sugi (Cedar)
Rather than being located 8.1 km from the Arakawa trailhead, access is via the Jomon-sugi climbing route, just after the trolley road ends and the mountain road begins.
How to enjoy Ookinasugi (cedar)
Individuals can go to Oosugi, though,Participate in a local guided tourIt is recommended to do so.
The guide who knows Yakushima Island well will guide you to see not only the Oosugi cedars but also the surrounding area.Wilson's stumps, Daio cedars, husband and wife cedars, and Jomon cedars.You can also gain a better understanding of famous tourist attractions such as
In addition, the presence of reassuring and experienced guides makes trekking a safe and enjoyable experience.
↓Click here for recommended tours that include Oosugi cedar.
