Yakushima
Ancient cedar forests and subtropical coasts
A microcosm of Japan’s delicate and varied natural environments, it is a jewel in the crown of our global and national heritage. Many people visit Yakushima in search of a mysterious world that can be considered the pure essence of Japan’s landscapes, combined with majestic nature and extraordinary experiences.
Discover Yakushima
From the coastline lush with subtropical laurel forests to seas bursting with coral reefs and tropical fish, emerald-green rivers that have carved the land into the Yakushima. The warm Kuroshio Current and the island’s forests, the waters and townships of Yakushima offer fertile ground for a vast range of activities.
Gain insight into coexistence between people and nature, from forestry in the mountains to fishing in the sea, and the laurel forests of the Seibu Rindo Forest Path, part of Yakushima’s World Heritage site.
100km drive will bring you around the perimeter of Yakushima, watch out for monkeys and deer on the road. See Senpiro falls, Hirauchi Taichu onsen, Ohoko no Taki waterfall, World Heritage site Seibu Rindo Forest Path, Nagata Inakahama beach a little further away, Shiratani Unsuikyo ravine and the land of Yakusugi.
