Yakushima Island
Yakushima Island is one of the best places to travel in Kumage-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Here're guides for attractions, access, map, spots nearby, and photos of Yakushima Island posted by Japanese travelers in the know.
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A Tree Stump Looks Heart Shape You See From The InsideYakushima Island
It's a Yaku-sugi cedar named Wilson stump. I could enter the inside and it looks heart shape seen up the sky from a certain angle.
A Moss Grown Forest Of 'Princess Mononoke'Yakushima Island
Shirataniun suikyo valley in Yakushima is a model of a popular work of Studio Ghibli 'Princess Mononoke'. The moss grown forest is wrapped in a mysterious atmosphere.
A Trolley Road Enclosed With GreensYakushima Island
To go to Jomon-sugi cedar, it'll be a one way distance of five hours walk, more than a half way is on such a trolley road. I think the trolley road itself is beautiful scenery you cannot see except Yakusima.
Great Nature Of Yakushima IslandYakushima Island
Yakushima Island registered as a world heritage site. I could enjoy trekking in the great nature completely surrounded with greens, which we can't experience in towns.
Over 2000 Years Old Huge Trees Such As Jomon Cedar And Daio CedarYakushima Island
On the way to famous Jomon cedar, there are many trees over 2000 years old and you can touch its power of life even. Jomon cedar is most famous but there are many other spots to see like Daio cedar and Meoto Cedar.
