Yakushima-Yokogawa Valley
What is Yokogawa Valley?
Yakushima is associated with trekking, but you can also play in the water in the canyon.
The best place to visit is Yokogawa Valley (YOKOKOKEIKOKU).
It is located in a shiny-leaved forest at the back of Nagata village in the northwestern part of the city.
◆I want to play without walking a lot
◆I want to relax in nature
◆I want to play in the river
Nagatadake, and the water flow coming down from Nagatadake has chipped away at the large granite rocks, creating large holes in various places.
Paved from parking lot.5-6 minutes on the boardwalk.The walk takes you to the canyon.
In early summer, red satsuki flowers bloom, and the blue sky and white clouds reflect beautifully on the water.
In summer, not only tourists but also locals enjoy picnics.
Please be careful when swimming, as there are many large rocks on the riverbed and there is a danger of getting your feet caught.
Directions to Yokogawa Valley
Yokogawa Canyon is a car ride away.30 minutes from Miyanoura, 45 minutes from AwaLocated in the
With the ocean on your right, go south on Prefectural Route 78 and turn left immediately after crossing the Nagata River.
Turn left at the intersection with Maruhachi Shoten on the left and Shopping Plaza Cosmo Nagata on the right, and go straight for a while to Yokogawa Valley.
By bus, take the Yakushima Kotsu bus,Approximately 25 minutes on foot from Nagata bus stopIt is.
How to enjoy Yokogawa Valley
Lie on a large rock or dip your feet in the water.
Not many people.A hole-in-the-wall spotTherefore,Your own time in natureWhy not spend the time to your heart's content?
Depending on the weather, you may get caught in unexpected water currents.
Please be careful and wear a life jacket when swimming.
↓arrow (mark or symbol)If you want to play in the water in Yakushima, this is the place! ↓↓↓
Yakushima/Half-day Charter] July to September only!開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:30-16:30所要時間3 hours11,000 yen
Details of Yokogawa Valley
| Location | Nagata, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima PrefectureView on Map) |
| Access | 30 minutes from Miyanoura and 45 minutes from Awa by car. |
| parking lot | existence (at the present moment) |
| toilet | - |
| Business Hours | - |
