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Things to do in Yakushima, Kagoshima
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Shiratani Unsuikyo (Drum Rock)
Yakushima recreation forest where even visitors unsure of their stamina can easily see cedars over 1,000 years old.
Yakusugi Land
Vast forest 15 km from Anbo with five hiking courses of 30, 50, 80, 150, and 210 minutes.
Hirauchi Undersea Onsen
Rare sulfur onsen rising from the sea, open about two hours around low tide twice daily; swimwear forbidden.
Mount Miyanoura
Kyushu's highest peak, 1,936 meters, in central Yakushima, nicknamed the Alps of the Sea and popular with climbers.
Nagata Inakahama Beach
An 800-meter white beach of weathered granite sand where Pacific sea turtles come ashore to lay eggs.
Yudomari Onsen
Rustic open-air simple sulfur onsen on Yudomari village's rocky shore, facing the ocean, said to help rheumatism and neuralgia.
Trolley Road
About 8 km trolley track once used to haul timber, still used for night soil, leading to Jomon Cedar.
Nishinoyu Onsen, Kuchinoerabu Island
Rustic natural open-air bath by the sea, with a slightly hot sodium chloride spring.
Shiratani Unsuikyo Trekking, Yakushima
Guided trek past Yakusugi, laurel forest, moss, ferns, waterfalls and streams. Yaku monkeys or deer may appear.
Isso Beach
Beach in Yakushima's northernmost port town, a cove by Yahazu-zaki known for coral diving.
Kuchinoerabu Island Honmura Onsen
Bath views of active volcano Shindake and sunsets. Iron-rich simple spring, light brown. Currently unavailable.
Mount Motchomu
A 940 m granite peak called the Matterhorn of the East, with 3000-year-old cedars and a steep course.
Yakushima Village Tour
Local storytellers guide history, culture, nature, and industry of 24 lowland villages. Reserve three days ahead.
Kuchinoerabujima Yumugi Onsen
Praised for abundant water and floating yellow bath flowers. Island residents' rest spot. Currently closed for planned repairs.
Harutahama Beach
On Yakushima's largest uplifted coral reef coast: swimming, snorkeling, tide pools with tropical fish and crabs, and a children's pool.
Yakushima Environmental Culture Training Center
Training facility for learning about Yakushima nature, with programs, a library, and lodging.
Kozue Kairo Canopy
Zip-line between trees and walk treetop canopy corridors, viewing the forest from a bird's perspective.
Kurio Beach
Shallow white-sand beach famous for sea turtle nesting, suited to families with children.
Yawaraka
Yakushima scent-themed space. Attached workshop extracts aroma from Yakushima materials. Make an aroma spray choosing your scent.