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Sights in Yakushima, Kagoshima
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Jomon Sugi
One of the largest ancient yakusugi, estimated from over 2,000 to 7,200 years old, seen from a protective viewing deck.
Okawa Falls
Yakushima's largest falls, 88 meters high, one of Japan's 100 Waterfalls; Okawa Spring nearby.
Kigen Sugi
Yakusugi by the Anbo forest road, 19.5 meters tall, about 3,000 years old, visible from cars.
Senpiro Falls
About 60-meter falls where the Tainogawa carved huge granite at Mt. Mocchomu's foot into a grand V-shaped valley.
Yakushima Fruit Garden Papaya no Sato
About 1,600-2,000 species of tropical plants and fruits, with tastings and jam sales.
Western Forest Road
20 km coastal road linking Kurio and Nagata, mostly without houses, with wild macaques in World Heritage forest.
Shidoko Gajumaru Park
Yakushima's largest gajumaru park, with a giant gajumaru said to be over 500 years old and many subtropical plants.
Masuku Shrine
Engishiki-listed guardian shrine of Yakushima and Tanegashima, with an inner shrine atop Mount Miyanoura.
Wilson's Stump
Stump reportedly felled 400 years ago under Shimazu rule; hollow, with a spring and three small cedars.
Yakusugi Nature Museum
Museum explaining Yakusugi, Yakushima plants, and forest formation with dioramas and CG. Craft experiences need reservation.
Toroki Falls
Rare six-meter falls dropping directly into the sea, seen from an observatory with Tainogawa's red bridge and Mt. Mocchomu.
Yodogawa
Clear stream from the Yodogawa trailhead that soothes hikers, continuing to Hananoego, Japan's southernmost high moor.
Sarugawa Banyan Grove
Quiet forest banyan grove over 100 years old, about 100 square meters, a five-minute walk from the parking lot.
Yokko Gorge
Clear stream upstream of the Nagata River, scattered with large granite and natural emerald-green pool-like places.
Matsumine Bridge
Red bridge about 70 meters above the Anbo River amid laurel forest; kayaking and SUP available.
Nakama Banyan Tree
A 500-year-old giant banyan by Nakama Bridge, with aerial roots and a central tunnel for photos.
Yahazudake Shrine
Isso shrine at Yahazu Cape toward Isso Lighthouse; fishing and matchmaking deity with a red torii and natural cave.
Ryujin Cedar
A 2007 trail on an old pilgrimage and timber path, with giant trees, streams, mossy forest, and divine Ryujin Cedar.
Yakushima World Heritage Center
Environment Ministry facility on Yakushima World Natural Heritage, conservation efforts, and climbing rules.
Janokuchi Falls
30 m high, about 100 m wide southern falls via a 3.5 km subtropical trail from Onoaida Onsen.
Ryujin Falls
Famous 30-meter falls on the way to Senpiro Falls, dropping through deep green primeval forest.
Saigo Takamori Landing Site
Murata Shinpachi's diary records Saigo's ship calling at Ichinominato and waiting for wind.
Yakushima Comprehensive Nature Park
Eight-hectare park and botanical garden by Miyanoura River, with lawns, rhododendron sales, an outdoor stage, and onsen.