What is Yakushima?

Yakushima is a round island floating above Kuroshio, and is located about 130 km south of Kagoshima city as a detached island in Kagoshima prefecture. The island has an area of 504.86 km2, and it is the sixth largest remote island after Sado Island, Amami-Oshima Island, Tsushima Island, Awaji Island, and Amakusa Shimoshima Island. Tanegashima Island is at the seventh position after Yakushima, with a total area of 444.94 km2. Yakushima can be reached within 30 minutes by plane from Kagoshima Airport, in 1 hour 50 minutes by high-speed ferry from Kagoshima Port or 3.5 hours by ferry from Yakushima 2 Kagoshima Port.
Yakushima is about 132 km in circumference, 504.86 km2 in area, with a population of 14,000 people. In the center of the island there are about 300 mountains, including Kyushu's highest peak, Mt. Miyanoura (1,935 m). Yakushima is cut in half horizontally, with Kamiyaku Town to the north, and Yaku Town to the south, and small settlements are dotted around the island. By the way Kuchinoerabujima is also a part of Kamiyaku Town. Tashiro Annex is located at Miyanoura, the gateway to Yakushima.
There are 3,500 people living in Miyanoura. The distance from Miyanoura Port to our hotel is about 2 km (30 minutes on foot or 4.5 minutes by car). It can also be reached in 15 minutes by car from Yakushima Airport in Koseda. Tashiro Annex is located at the upper part of the Miyanoura River at the Tosenkyo Bridge.

Yakushima’s Sightseeing Spots

Yakushima’s Sightseeing Spots

◎ Sightseeing Spots *The indicated price is for 1 adult (group discount)

Western Forest Road

Free

Yakushima Lighthouse

Free

Nagata Inakahama Beach

Free

Yakushima Sea Turtle Hall

200 yen

Isso Beach Resort

Free

Shitogo Casual Park

200 yen

Yakushima Environmental
and Cultural Village Center

500 yen

Yakushima Town History
and Folk Art Museum

200 yen

Shiratani Unsui Gorge
(cooperation fee)

300 yen

Yakushima General
Natural Park

300yen

Kusugawa Hot Spring

300 yen

Yakusugi Museum

600yen

Yakusugi Land
(cooperation fee)

300yen

Kigensugi Cedar

Free

Harutahama Beach Resort

Free

Banyan Tree

Free

Pontan-kan

Free

Yakushima Botanical
Research Park

500yen

Torohki Waterfall

Free

Senhiro Waterfall

Free

Onoaida
Hot Spring

200yen

Hirauchikaichu
Hot Spring

about 100 yen

Yudomari Hot Spring
(cooperation fee)

about 100 yen

Nakama Banyan

Free

Yakushima Fruit Garden

500yen

Kuriohama Beach Resort

Free

Shakunagenomori Park
(free from September to February)

Cooperation Fee

Photos provided by: Kagoshima Prefectural Visitors Bureau

Jomon Cedar

Jomon Cedar

Jomon Cedar was discovered in 1966.
At the time of discovery, it was named as Oo-iwa Cedar, based on the name of its founder, Mr. Iwakawa,
and the name was changed because it resembles the shape of Jomon-era pottery.

Kigensugi Cedar

Kigensugi Cedar

It can be reached without climbing at an altitude of 1230 m
Visitors can also enjoy the view from their cars, which is one of the charms of this object.

Shiratani Unsui Gorge

Yakushima has a particularly high rainfall, causing the formation of enormous rock cliffs, which are covered by native vegetations. It is a symbol of a valley.

Yakushima Wilson’s Stump

It was popularized by Dr. Wilson from the United States, thus it was named Wilson’s Stump.

Yakusugi Land

It is a natural recreation forest with an area of ​​270.33 hectares, located upstream of Arakawa.
Its entrance is located about 16 km from Anbo at about 1000-m altitude.

Hananoego Peat Marsh

At an altitude of 1600 m, the Hananoego Peat Marsh is a valuable elevated wetland.

Rhododendron and Mt. Miyanoura

Beautiful rhododendron flowers bloom from May to June each year.

Hirauchikaichu Hot Spring

This is a rare hot spring that springs from a source below the sea level at the southern tip of Yakushima.

Senpiro Waterfall

With high rainfall throughout the year, the flowing water becomes rivers that cut through rocks and mountains in its travel to the sea. It seems somewhat far when seen from the observatory, but its majestic appearance can be fully enjoyed.

Ohko Waterfall

This magnificent waterfall has the highest volume of water in Yakushima, and was chosen as one of “100 Waterfalls of Japan” (selected on April 4, 1990). From an 88-meter cliff, the beautiful waterfall cascades torrents of water down, allowing visitors to feel the dynamic of nature.

From around Hiraishi to Mt. Nagata

Mt. Nagata is Kyushu's second highest peak. There is a climbing trail that runs from Mt. Miyanoura. The scenery at the summit is wonderful.

Sekiregawa Upstream

The Sekiregawa River, located in the western part of Yakushima, is one of the three major rugged valleys in Yakushima.

Yakushima Cultural Village Center

The Yakushima Environmental and Cultural Village Center is a base facility for promoting the "Yakushima Environmental and Cultural Village Concept" aiming to create a new area that coexists with nature.

Chikura Grotto

On the east coast of Tanegashima Island, visitors can see a rocky shore washed by the rough waves of the Pacific Ocean.

Anno Sweet Potato Field

Anno sweet potato is different from other sweet potatoes. It is very delicate and it skin may peel off easily if it is not handled carefully. It takes time and effort to harvest and ship.

Anno Sweet Potato Field

It is a world natural heritage that can also be reached by car. Visitors can see a panoramic view of Japan's largest evergreen forest, one of the reasons for Yakushima to be chosen as a World Natural Heritage Site.

Yakushima Animals

Yakushima Animals

In the western part of Yakushima, you can easily find Yaku deers and Yaku monkeys.

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