The 28 best hiking trails in Yakushima-cho

I loved this beautiful place, real nature. Everything is expensive but it doesn't matter this place is amazing with beautiful mountains, fruit farm and waterfalls as well.

This island stole my heart and took my breath away. Hard to put into words how incredible the nature here is. Theres just gorgeous view after gorgeous view at every corner. All of the people we met on the island were the kindest human beings ever. I didn‘t want to leave and wish i couldve stayed here forever. I hope the island never changes and the people on it will keep protecting and nurturing the nature and animals here.

I highly recommend visiting this island. One of the best destinations to hike and roam around, the secluded nature setting is just very heart warming. The waterfalls are amazing, the people are really kind. This island is famous for the UNESCO, world heritage, and has the oldest cedar tree in Japan! Better to rent a car and drive around, it rains very often so please have all the gear needed for very heavy rain, just to be safe! Don’t forget to try the flying fish!

A real nature wonderland, to be explored by CAR ! do not plan a trip there if you can't drive, buses are so sparse it's extremely hard to plan anything, no way to complete a trail in the given time between rides. IF you have a lot of money, a local phone, and can speak japanese, you might be able to get taxis. Don't expect help from the locals, who couldn't care less about tourism, barely anyone can speak a word of english, including in the tourist centers. Some restaurants or hotels might have lovely people that can help you out, otherwise don't even expect an eye contact with the locals. there's no hub or activities where you could meet other tourists to organise something in group, come alone only if you are very comfortable with solitude. plan very well ahead, if you want a guide it must be booked weeks in advance, you can't arrive there and improvise.

It’s been over a year since we visited the island, and we still look back on our time there with wonderful memories. We often find ourselves wondering when we’ll have the chance to return.

Mountains, forests, beaches, rivers - what else could you ask for? The perfect escape from city life, do spend at least 3 days on this beautiful island.

This Island is very-well know for UNESCO world heritage and Moss forest, everywhere it is green and thick, good place to escape from all your stress, not crowded countryside with limited buses where you could have new experience, it is worth a visit just try once

The hike there is great, but this magnificent, ancient tree is some thing you look at an say " wow, ...ok". It is impressive but a huge old tree has limited appeal. "The journey there, is more important than the destination"

Jomon sugi is just a big tree, you cannot even touch it. There are viewing decks 50meters away from the tree. What made the 10hour trek worth it is the breathtaking sceneries along the trek. Every rest, I can’t stop saying it’s so beautiful here.. Straight out of the fairytale book. Pictures don’t do justice. The view is so inspiring. I understand why Hayao Miyazaki got inspired by the forest and used it in his works. The trek is easy. There are stairs and paths that are easy to follow. 100m pass the Jomon sugi is a small house/ a camping house where people can stay overnight. It’s free. No staff. There is a tent toilet near it. The las bus from the trail entrance is 5:45pm so it’s advisable to get there early.

For the forest bathers and tree enthusiasts, Jomon Sugi is like having ambrosia injected straight into the veins. You will experience the sublime. The hike itself is quite easy as 70% is on a set track. If you're a more experienced hiker, you will find this more annoying than enjoyable as it is difficult to pass people in groups. Once you get to the back 30% it becomes more invigorating, although partially all tracked, mostly wooden steps. That said, it is gorgeous landscape and forest, so you being able to turn off your brain to watch around you without considering your foot placement is a decent exchange for the loss of intensity. Time needed: I drew 6 sketches on the way up, it took about 5 hours and my hike back was 2 hours 20 minutes. Transport: For in season, bus schedules are not the same as online currently. You have to take the bus before 5:40 (5:40 being the last bus now) If you miss the bus you can sometimes order a taxi (which I ended up taking for ¥6,000.) Expensive, BUT I did have a delayed start and had the trail to myself for about 60% of it until I caught up to the other groups. Truly magical. Water: You can refill along the way, Yakushima water is safe to drink from the mountain. Bathrooms: there are some operating bathrooms at the very start and the transition point from rail track to stairs area. There is also portable toilet you need to have a bathroom bag with to use. Bring food! All over Yakushima you can buy a bento to take with you. I regret only having baked goods, fruit, and snack bars. There are a lot of stops to be able to eat and it would have been dreamy to have eaten a whole, rejuvenating meal versus snacks along the way.

A hike that many may consider to be the most popular on the island. Definitely can be done within 6-8 hours, and without a tour guide. Highly advise starting around 5-6:00 in the morning just to be safe. Tickets for the bus ride to the starting point can be bought at the bottom parking lot. Most of the hike is straightforward, while the last mile and a bit gets a bit steeper and tougher. Bring some snacks and beverages for hydration as there are rest stops a long the way and places to go sit down and eat at the top (please remember to take your trash home!!). Beautiful and breath-taking, rain or shine, an absolute must experience for all.

A challenging hike, depending on your starting point. But it feels like an incredible to make it there. It's a beautiful hike. More amazing than my pictures could capture.

Beautiful 8-10hr trail to and from Jomon Sugi. Whilst impressive, the tree shouldnt be the main attraction. Make sure you enjoy the walk and soak in the surreal forest energy. Almost mystical.

Incredibly beautiful trail! Wake up early to take first bus, the departure is from Yakusugi Museum. Buy your ticket in advance in Anbo.

Amazing views of the island, clouds, and neighboring mountains. Totally worth the all day journey up and down.

The highest point on island Yakushima and also in Kyushu area. The trail is very natural but easily visible. While it takes durability and strength to take to the submit in 1 day, there is no danger involved. The rewards are the lovely animals such as deers and historical trees you can meet all along. And also the openness of the mountain range. Most amazingly, the phone reception is superb on the top despite you are some miles away from Civilization.

Left home (south of yakushima) around 530am for yodogawa trail and started my hike at 640am. It took me 5 hours to reach the summit and another 5 hours back to the start point. The climate in November is pretty cold and there were snow (~3cm high?) nearing the summit. Nevertheless, I've enjoyed myself!

A summit above 1800m at one of the final high-points about as far as you can imagine. A place to celebrate your accomplishments, reflect on how you got here, and most importantly, decide where to go next. May many more conquer it.

Just watched the Documentary about Mr Kim going missing in these mountains. Scary

Amazing hike. It's a long hike, but it's worth it. Spectacular scenery!

Highest Peak of Kyushu and Yakushima. Be careful of strong wind!

Yakusugi Land is a natural forest park located, featuring ancient Yakusugi cedar trees, many over 1,000 years old. What I liked was the range of hiking trails—from easy 30-minute walks to longer 3-hour treks. The trails are well-maintained and wind through lush, mossy forests filled with old-growth cedars, fallen logs, and diverse plant life. Two buses travel to the park entrance, starting at Gochomae stop 62.

My family enjoyed hiking the trails at Yakusugi Land. Although my daughters are quite young (5 and 7 years old), the trails were clearly marked and not too difficult for them. During the hike, we saw many beautiful gorges and ancient cedar trees, some of which are over 1,000 years old. I would recommend going early in the morning, as the tree cover provides natural shade, keeping you cool while you hike.

There were no spiders this high up so even if you are nervous about walking through the bush with spiders - this is a good place to go. The 50 minute walk was more like 30 minutes and was very cool - if I was doing it again I would do the longer 80 minute trail.

Good way to see the depth of the natural first including some millenarian cedars without heavy hiking. It's good if you have younger kids or can't hike for multiple hours in the forest

A magical place and everything is well marked. I did the 210 min trail solo and it wasn’t overly strenuous. Some parts are a little bit technical or tricky, but not too bad. If you’re short on time, the 150 min trail seems just as good as the 210 min one. Saw maybe 10 other hikers, and I went on a Saturday.

Amazing old growth forest, but with evidence of the felling of some large cypress trees during the Meiji era. Giant trees, moss, busy rivulets and a gushing river beneath make this a sacred and awe-inspiring walk. Well-maintained walkway and clear signs and maps make it easy to walk however you want. It will bring the Shinto or Druid out in you.

Achingly beautiful forest and river. Well marked trail, lots of signage. They have several hiking loops of different lengths and difficulties.

It's a large tree close to the road. Takes around 15 or so minutes to reach down a windy road from Yakusugiland

Totally not worth it, can’t see much beyond another thick Cedar. I would suggest doing the hiking tours instead or Tomonguchi that’s quite impressive

It was cool to see but maybe not worth the extra drive time when you can see similarly impressive trees walking around yakasugi land

Rent a car and drive up the mountain is the best option.

This is a great place to see the ancient Japanese cedar trees, make sure to visit yagasukiland as well!

Great!! It's like Jomun Cedar. I recommend to go there..

You can take bus here

The beach itself is a bit dirty and has rocks that make it hard to walk. Scenic view of cliffside and mountains, I imagine it’s much nicer on a sunny day. We went for a snorkel, a little bit of coral lots of it dead, also some oil in the water which made it hard to see sometimes however there was plentiful bright coloured fish and it was a nice snorkel anyways. We were hoping to see a turtle but no luck

Nice clean beach with showers, lockers, and an eating area. They put a net up to where you can swim and have attentive lifeguards, so I'd say it's pretty safe. Turtles nest here though, so be careful of the fenced out areas so that you don't disturb them!

Great beach - summer holidays they have lifesavers. There is a bit of a drop off about 5-8 meters from the shore, but it an all sand bottom.

I was there in the late afternoon, quite empty and showers were shut.

A beautiful shrine tucked into the mountains is visible from the beach (can visit it by car/walk). The bus stop is right outside the beach. It’s better to avoid windy or rainy days.

This is the nearest beach from the Miyanoura port, the water is crystal clear.You can find cute stones and shells all around the area. There was sign board ⛔️ warning Danger so I didn’t get into the water, so just confirm once if you are getting inside

Great beach and most people’s preference since it’s more famous, but I highly recommend Inakahama’s beach. It also has sea turtles and snorkeling spots, minus the crowd - and it’s more beautiful. There’s also a tofu factory near it, which is a great lunch spot

A moderately difficult hike that took us 7 hours to complete. A good option if you want to summit a mountain in less than 10km (out and back). There is a bathroom at the beginning of the hike and a stall one-third of the way through for wag bag use. Once you leave Yakisugi Land, the hike is mostly a steep ascent on a fairly well marked path. Some rope sections near the top. The summit of Tachudake provides a great 170-degree view of the national park.

(Translated by Google) We took the tour with a guide from YES Yakushima. Difficulty was given as 4/5 and I definitely underestimated that. There was a lot of climbing, which wasn't made any easier by the light rain. Unfortunately the view at the top was clouded by clouds, but it was definitely worth it! Anyone who is reasonably fit should definitely consider this hiking/climbing tour! (Original) Haben die Tour mit einem Guide von YES Yakushima getätigt. Schwierigkeit wurde mit 4/5 angegeben und das hatte ich definitiv unterschätz. Es gab sehr viele Klettereinlagen was durch den leichten Regen vorher nicht einfacher wurde. Leider war die Aussicht oben recht durch Wolken getrübt, gelohnt hat es sich aber allemal! Wer halbwegs fit ist sollte diese Wander/Klettertour definitiv in Betracht ziehen!

(Translated by Google) The weather forecast was cloudy. When we arrived at Yakusugi Land, we could see Tenbashirai from below, but when we arrived at the summit, it was completely white. The wind was so strong that it was difficult to stand on the stones. As we neared the top of the mountain, we saw other large stones and wondered, "We've arrived?!" but we weren't there yet. It was a climb that made me feel like a child on a road that felt like an attraction. I want to go again when it's sunny. (Original) 天気予報は曇り ヤクスギランド到着時は下から天柱石も見えたが山頂到着時は真っ白で残念。風も強かったので石の上で立つこともままならず。山頂近くなっていくと大きな石が他にもあり、「到着した？！」と期待したがまだだった。 アトラクションのような道で童心になれる登山だった。晴れる時にまた行きたい。

(Translated by Google) If the weather is good, you can enjoy the spectacular view! It's about 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes from Yakusugi Land! (Original) 天気が良ければ絶景満喫出来ます! 屋久杉ランドから約2時間〜2時間30分くらいかな!

(Translated by Google) I climbed it in early May. After passing Yakusugi Land, the trees were sparse, there was not much shade, and the sun was strong, so it was very hot. There are some steep slopes and sections where you have to climb ropes, but I think even beginners can climb it if they take their time. The view from the huge rock at the top (?) was very pleasant. I could clearly see the port of Awa. It was an interesting course with the road running over fallen trees. On the way back, I saw the rock of Mt. Taishudake sticking out from the car, and I felt like I had been to such a place so often. (Original) 5月初めに登りました。ヤクスギランドを過ぎると樹木がまばらで影があまりなく、日差しが強かったので非常に暑かったです 一部急勾配やロープをよじ登る箇所がありますが、時間にゆとりを持って行動すれば初心者でも登れると思います。 頂上(?)の巨大な岩からの眺めは非常に気持ちが良かったです。安房の港がよく見えました。 倒木の上が道になっていたりと面白いコースでした。 帰りに車から太柱岳の岩が突き出ているのが見え、よくこんなところ行ってこれたなあという気持ちになりました。

(Translated by Google) You can easily climb it. The photo is Mt. Ishizuka. This is a little-known spot where you can see most of the mountains of Yakushima, but be careful not to get lost. (Original) 気軽に登れます　写真は石塚山　こちらは屋久島の山々がほぼ見れる穴場だけど道に迷わないように注意

(Translated by Google) I gave up this time because of the rain. It's a 5-hour round trip from Yakusugi Land. I plan to climb it next time I come. (Original) 今回雨で断念しました ヤクスギランドから往復５時間とのこと 次回来ることがあれば登るつもりです

Not able to take the proper picture of this cedar but ya this is also between the path to Jomon sugi.

The Cedar of Great kings!

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(Translated by Google) It's just one step away from Jomon Cedar! Living up to its name as the Great King, its appearance overwhelms other cedars. Feel the vitality. (Original) 縄文杉まで後一歩のところにあります！ 大王の名に恥じない、ここ佇まいは他の杉を圧倒しております。 生命力を感じてください。

(Translated by Google) Its magnificent appearance is not inferior to that of the Jomon Cedar. There is a deck where you can get a closer look. (Original) 縄文杉にも劣らない立派な佇まいです デッキが有り近くで見れます

(Translated by Google) Its massive appearance exudes majesty. Even though it is covered in wounds, it still exudes the dignity of a king. (Original) どっしりとした佇まいが雄大さを感じました。満身創痍の姿もまた王の風格。

(Translated by Google) Daio Cedar Age: 3,000 years Height: 24.7m Trunk Circumference: 11.1m Nationally Designated Special Natural Monument How Jomon Cedar Was Discovered Yakushima's Largest Tree: Daio Cedar It takes about four hours to walk from the Arakawa Trailhead to the Ohkabu Trailhead, and about 45 minutes from there to reach the site. To the Ohkabu Trailhead, a flat trolley path Enjoy the natural sounds of the trees and river as you hike, and if you're lucky, you might even spot a deer. After five hours of walking along the trolley path, Daio Cedar suddenly appeared in the misty, mystical atmosphere. The sight of birds chirping beautifully and entering and exiting the wide-open mouth of Daio Cedar was so otherworldly that it felt like I was in another world. Their sacred appearance gave me goosebumps. ----------------------------------- Starting in 2022, the route to view Daio Cedar from below will be discontinued, and a new route will be built on the north side. A detailed explanation is provided on the website "The World of Giant Trees." (Original) 大王杉 樹齢：3,000年 樹高：24.7ｍ 幹周：11.1m 国指定特別天然記念物 縄文杉が見つかるまで 屋久島一の巨木大王杉 荒川登山道入口から歩いて 4時間程で大株歩道入口 そこから45分程で到着 大株歩道入口までは 平たんなトロッコ道 ハイキング気分で 自然の木々や川の音を満喫しながら 歩くことができ、運が良ければ鹿に出会うこともある。 トロッコ道を5時間歩き、霧が立ちこめ幻想的な雰囲気の中、突如現れた大王杉。 綺麗な声の鳥たちがさえずりながら 大王杉の大きく開けた口から出入りしている姿は異世界にきたと思うほど あまりにも神聖な姿に鳥肌が立った。 ----------------------------------- 2022年から大王杉を下から見上げるルートがなくなり、今後は北側に新ルートが作られています。 HP「巨木の世界」で詳しく解説しています。

One among the old cedar that is between the path to Jomon-sugi, nothing more special about it.

(Translated by Google) The branches of two cedar trees meet and connect. It looks like a couple are holding hands. (Original) 二本の杉の木の枝が合流し繋がっています。夫婦が手を取り合っているようにも見えます。

(Translated by Google) The couple cedar in the rain is really a wet love liquid💦💦💦💦💦 (Original) 雨中的夫婦杉，真是濕情化液💦💦💦💦

(Translated by Google) At a tree height of 10m, the branches show a fusion of connections. A rare combination tree in the whole country Tree age: 1,500 years Tree height: 25.5m Trunk circumference: 5.8m Altitude: 1,230m We also introduce other wonderful giant trees in Japan on our website. “World of giant trees”←Search (Original) 樹高10ｍのところで枝が繋がる融合を見せる 全国でも珍しい合体木 樹齢：1,500年 樹高：25.5m 幹周：5.8m 標高：1,230m 他にも日本の素晴らしい巨木をHPで紹介しています。 『巨木の世界』←検索

(Translated by Google) The trees are joining together in the middle. It's strange and interesting. (Original) 木が途中で合体しています。珍妙で面白いです。

(Translated by Google) Meotosugi is not viewed from below, but from a certain height, so you can clearly see how the branches are connected. (Original) 夫婦杉は下から見るのではなく、ある程度の高さで見るので枝が繋がっているのがよく見えます。

(Translated by Google) Two Yakusugi cedar trees are connected by thick branches, as if they were holding hands. (Original) 二本の屋久杉が手を繋いでいるように太い枝の部分で繋がっている。

Beautiful waterfall. It’s a quick visit, but worth it!

A short walk from a parking lot to thks wonderfull waterfall! Its huge, and you can get fairly nearby. The water will splash up into the air and you will get wet!

Amazing waterfall which isn't far from the main road and has easy access and decent facilities. Beautiful at multiple angles.

Beautiful and accessible view of the waterfall. There’s also a bus stop nearby (with only 4 buses each direction per day). The other option is to walk 4.5 Km to Kuriobashi station.

Magical. We arrived at 5:30pm just before sunset and were the only ones there. The road of the waterfall and the sheer size of it were a sight to behold. Utterly magnificent.

stunning! do walk down to the beach!

Fantastic waterfall. Don’t miss to follow the short river to the beach!

I love this place than the Jomon-sugi, will feel much relaxed inside the broken cedar, you could hear the flow of spring water inside and there is a little shrine inside the tree and Seriously I was trying to take the heart shaped photo through the tree but eventually I got failed, give a try in take the Photo as heart shaped ❤️ Thanks

Beautiful place. Walk inside the cedar tree stump and look up. At a certain angle you will see a heart. Definitely worth stopping while hiking in this area.

Cool

Nice place to have a rest

It is of a very impressive size. Don't forget to find a spot inside from which the outline of the stump looks like a heart shape.

Really beautiful scene and we managed to encounter a Yakushima monkey during our walk.

Sweet heart shaped sky

Expansive views over the valley far below and the surrounding mountains. The hike up is a bit steep but not far -total loop about 1km

If you have experience hiking i would say the climb up is most definitely worth it. You are rewarded with a gorgeous view over the forest. It definitely is a hard hike though and hiking boots are a must.

Amazing view. Deffenetly recommended if you are in the area. We walked the green path and got to the rocks, the view from there is breathtaking. On the top of the trail the road is a little tricky, if you don't like technical road consider the shorter path

Hands down one of the best views in the world. Pics don't do justice. It's also only a 1-hr hike, so really easy to get there for sunrise.

After difficult climbing you will find this beautiful scenery but better be careful that you might slip around well thats gonna be really dangerous and enjoy the view ,might even have your lunch and return.

Splendid view point! Normally I don't take a lot of time to enjoy viewpoints, but this was an exception. Such a nice view! It can be windy and chilly though!

Lovely view from the rock. Very small open space and no railing. Signs and trail for the rock are not very clear /only in japanese, had to follow the pink tape. I started my hike from shiratani enterance (500yen fee to get in), took approx 2hr to gets here in the heavy rain. Other wise the rest of the trail is labeled clearly at each intersetion and at intersections only. Beautiful route, my cellphone pictures doesnt do it justice. Fair bit of elevation so beginners beware. Saw lots of solo hikers on the way. I totally recommend this place!

A nice museum, the desing of the interior is also very nice. The explanation are written in Japanese, but they have an audioguide and guidebook.

Small but neat museum. Shoes off (required) so you get to feel the unique wood tile floor. Took about an hour to get through everything, and there is an English guidebook you can borrow freely that has translations of the exhibits.

A complex containing a museum of Yakushima cedar logging, conservation centre, cafe and a small park. The museum has a lovely atmosphere the entire interior appears to be done in cedar tiling. Several interactive pieces and videos showing the history of Yakushima's wood + a temporary exhibition hall (there was a photography contest for next year's calendar when I went). Small gift shop with books, postcards and wooden goods. Didn't have time to get anything from the cafe but the interior is lovely!

Amazing museum that is full of interactive elements, historical videos, and almost everything is made of cedar.

A great place to learn about yakusugi in the forests along with the history of Yakushima. We went after hiking in the forests so were able to learn about the trees after we’d seem them in person. Beautiful museum!

A good place if you want to know the history and learn about the cedar trees and the past wood cutting business of the island. There is also a part of Jomon Sugi preserved here, with all the possible explanation and research showcased about the same. Nearby areas are peaceful and good for a walk.

Lose cedar tiles floor, not common & genuine, nice idea & very pleasant. Well documented geological origin of Yakushima & its gorgeous, luxurious cedar forest, Kamis' real gift....

Best Italian food we had on our Japan trip this time! Pasta was al dente, sauce from bolognese with local deer meat was to die for, squid ink pasta with really fresh vegetables and local flying fish! Dolce was amazing too with lemon pound cake and Italian gelato! Perfect meal and the owner/chef was so friendly and speak greats English. 100/10 recommend for anyone craving authentic Italian food with a Japanese twist!

Eating here was an amazing experience. The chef uses local, fresh ingredients that are very high quality. You can taste the love and effort he has put into learning how to create the perfect pizza/italian food. My partner had the bolognese and raved about how tasty it was as well. The chef speaks perfect english and we regret going here on our last day in Yakushima as we wish we could return for more. Highly recommend!!!!

Absolutely delicious pizza/pasta/dessert - and what a beautiful view! The pizza was better than the vast majority of pizza I've had in London, the marinara was beautifully cooked. We loved the chef, and really appreciated him replying to our reservation email, which was written very poorly via Google Translate!

We went for lunch on a weekend over Golden Week so we knew there was going to be a line. We arrived around noon and got seated around 1pm. Various kinds of pizza, a few pasta dishes, desserts and other side dishes to choose from. We tried the venison pizza, which was pretty good! The ravioli was not what we were expecting, it was okay, nothing spectacular. The pizza in general had a bit too much crust in my opinion, which fills you up pretty quickly. That being said, probably one of the best food options in Yakushima.

Wow! Was blown away by the food at Il Mare. We were craving Italian food and we’re very happy to spot this place after a long morning hike. We had the Margherita and the deer meat pizza (which I tried because so many people recommended it) and it was amazing. I expected the flavour to be quite strong but the chef balanced it so beautifully with truffle and the pizza base was also delicious it has been one of the best pizzas I have eaten to date. The staff were also very welcoming and accommodating providing an English menu and the chef even came out and we made sure to tell him the food was delicious. Thanks for having us!

Amazing little pizza place and an unexpected find! The pasta also looked quite good here based on what we saw others ordering, though we didn’t try it ourselves. Great place to also try the local venison, which was delicious. We found the owner to be very nice and able to speak English very well. It did take a bit of time, so be sure you can spare about an hour or so for your meal.

Great neopolitan-style pizzas with local flavor twists. We had the pumpkin sauce pizza with local fish and onion and it was absolutely scrumptious. Owner was very considerate and says he's mostly self taught! Unexpected find and turned out to be a great first meal in Yakushima for us. Also if you love propeller planes, you'll have a first class seat to watching the lift-off and landings of classic planes as the restaurant is located right by the airport with a view of the landing strip. the soft buzzing is a bonus. Extra tip: Order the local Yakushima beer, it's seriously delicious - and we usually don't feel that way about beer. 💛🍕🛫💛

the best Supermarket you can go to and Mia Nora. It is open until 8 p.m., and has affordable drinks and food that you can use to take on you for day trips. At around 7 p.m. the food that is ready made, begins to be discounted. Up now or later it goes Super discounted but by then the selection is very scarce. I enjoyed the food here, and the stuff, well not able to speak much English, understood. You're supposed to. Bags are five Yen each, so you may want to bring your own or be ready to cough up extra little amount of dough. From bus stop 23, you just walk across the bridge, decorate after the area and walk up the street.

This supermarket offers great variety of goods. Prices are generally cheaper then other markets in the town. You can buy sushi.

A-coop! One of the best grocery markets in Japan.

Wide range of gods, everything you should need from fresh fruit to bakery items

I thnk Highly recommen if you not enough ready to trip. This store can get any you want to yakushima trip

I love this place I can find a very easy instant food. 😍😍

A very local supermarket with most of the things you need before the hike, staffs here are very friendly and helpful

This place is the only"supermarket" close to the Miyanoura port area. It is well stocked, and it offers way more than just food. You can find here also sports equipment, hygiene products, fishing equipment, pet food, kitchen appliances, shoes, you name it! They accept credit card, which is a plus!

Seems to be a regular sized supermarket for the island. If you’re reading the review below that says “great supermarket for vegans” please know it’s NOT. We drove 45 min to this supermarket because of that review and it’s literally like every other supermarket. Only vegan items were rice and tofu.

Awful. They have no selection of food for snacks and similar. They had no bento boxes when I went. If you're a tourist make yourself a favour and avoid this place go to some convenience store or or the the A coop

I bought a bento for lunch only ¥515 teriyaki chicken it’s yummy !!! so good to enjoy with reasonable price.

Small, well-stocked market about a 5 min walk from Miyanoura Port. Only has one credit card machine for the 4 registers, and staff understand limited English. Half of the market is also an Edion for electronics.

This store has just about everything you need. A wide selection of products including other non-food essentials

Super market acsepts creditcard.can buy manythings. Best in the island about the fresh vegetable and frouits.

Avoid when crowded! Make sure you plan your trip if you need to take the bus. Otherwise the trail is amazing, going to Jōmon-Sugi and back is easily doable in 8 hours if you are fit. The first part of the trail, following the train track, is really easy, the only dangerous parts are the bridges without handrails. The second part is steep and the terrain is rough, good shoes are definitely needed here.

If you want to take a bus back to the museum on a busy day be there at least 45 mins in advance! They fill up fast.. not what you want after a 9 hour hike- to wait another hour and a half

An absolutely magical hike, a sole reason to visit the island. A must do activity. You need to take the buss up to the star, which goes from the Yakusugi Museum. You can purchase the ticket here, or at any of the info centers before. The buss leaves early in the morning (5-6am) and the hike is estimated to take 8-10 hours back and forth to the Jōmon Sugi tree. We, as fit people, did the hike in less than 6 hours, and we didn't even try that hard to rush it, even tho it's a pretty hard hike half way in.

The hike is very nice, but sadly get crowded. The best part the nature itself. The worst: the awful bus company, charging Y3000pp, absurd schedule assuming wrong hike time, then not respecting their own schedule, getting a hundred+ to wait an hour+ for their bus to arrive... No car allowed, no taxi. This monopoly should be sued for fraud.

This is where the bus drops you off to start the hike up to Jomon Sugi. Limited facilities with changing room and toilets.

Although this trail is quite challenging, its scenery is beautiful and rich in cultural and historical significance. Very impressed by how advanced Japan’s trail planning and facilities are, as well as the deep respect shown for nature.

Looooooong railway. Bring a few pair of socks please and a raincoat. Worth it and you'll be proud 😊. Jomon suji is pretty friendly

We used the hut after the hike over mt Miyanoura. Because we started late, we came in late, around 7PM. The hut was full, and it was on a random wednesday in May. We squeezed our 2 mats into the pathway and were able to spend the night. There were already people asleep around 5PM and the first alarms went off around 3.15AM... Facilities were OK, toilet very gross in the morning.

Tent sites are on decks, and fresh water available.

(Translated by Google) There are about 40 divided spaces inside the room. I wonder if I'll do my best and put about 20 tensions in the tent area. Water and toilets nearby Since there are no manned mountain huts, we use evacuation huts, but during the busy season, we quickly run out of space. Tour guide or dedicated staff? came to take up a place, and a different person (customer?) was sleeping than the person who had taken up the place in the first place. Therefore, it seems necessary to bring a tent. (Original) 室内は区画されたスペースが40箇所ほど有り テン場は頑張って20張りほどだろうか？ 近くに水場、トイレ有り 有人山小屋が無いので避難小屋を使用するのだが、繁忙期には直ぐにスペースが無くなる。 ツアーのガイドもしくは専用スタッフ？が場所取りに来ており、最初に場所取りをしてた人とは違う人（客？）が寝てたりする。 なので、テント持参が必須と思われる。

(Translated by Google) I used it on the second night of my traversal from Yodogawaguchi to Shiratani Unsuikyo. Since we had detours to Kuromi and Nagata, we didn't have to go all the way to Kogen Hut and stayed here for the night. You can feel the silence and elegance of the forest, the scents and sounds of the forest, and the weight of the air. There is considerable humidity after rain. It was comfortable to use the water and restrooms. (Original) 淀川口から白谷雲水郷への縦走の二泊目に利用しました。 黒味や永田など寄り道があったので高原小屋までは無理せず、こちらで泊まりました。 森の香りや音、空気の重さなど静寂閑雅を感じ過せます。 雨の後などは相当な湿気があります。水場やトイレも使えて快適でした。

(Translated by Google) Recommended as a camping spot for hiking up Mount Miyanoura. Water is also nearby, making it a comfortable spot. (Original) 宮之浦岳への縦走のテン泊場所にオススメ⛺️ 水場も近くにあり快適です。

(Translated by Google) This is a mountain hut along the mountain trail from Jomonsugi to Mt. Miyanoura. It was a beautiful hut with a wide eave, which was helpful because I could change out of my raincoat without getting wet. The structure inside is like a second floor or loft. Golden Week seems to be extremely crowded, but right after Golden Week opened, perhaps due to the bad weather, there were only about 4 groups and it was empty, so I was able to use it comfortably. It's best to store food securely and hang it up as mice will come out. I was told that even if I put it in a bag, it would get chewed up and holes would be made. There are no hooks, so it would be convenient to have a strip of about 1m. The water source is located a little far away and is a little difficult to find. It is located at the end of the wooden path for setting up tents. It was raining so hard that there was a small stream all the way there. I was told that the water was drinkable as is, but perhaps because of the rain, there was a lot of small garbage mixed in and it didn't look very clean, so I boiled it just to be safe. The toilet is also a little far away. The toilet was clean enough for a mountain hut. (Original) 縄文杉から宮之浦岳に至る登山道沿いの山小屋です。 綺麗な小屋で、広めの軒先があり、雨に濡れずにカッパを着替えられるのが助かりました。 中の構造は2階というかロフトのような構造になっています。 ゴールデンウィークは激混みとなるようですが、ゴールデンウィークが開けた直後は、悪天候もあってか、4組ほどしかおらず空いており、快適に利用できました。 ネズミが出るので食料はしっかり収納して吊るしたほうが良いようです。ザックに入れても齧られて穴を開けられるとのことでした。フック等は無いので1m程の細引きがあると便利でしょう。 水場は少し離れたところにあり、少々分かりづらいです。テント設営用の木道の先にあります。雨が強く、そに行くまでも小さな沢になっていました。 水はそのまま飲めるとのことでしたが、雨のせいか小さなゴミ?が沢山混じり、あまり綺麗ではない感じでしたので念のため私は煮沸しました。 トイレも少し離れたところにあります。山小屋としては十分綺麗なトイレでした。

(Translated by Google) I used it for a tent stay. Considering the installation location, I think it is a sufficient facility. I'm a little tired, but I have no problem sleeping through the rain and wind. The tent site is a flat area with a wooden deck, so it is comfortable. The area is surrounded by trees, which also serves as a windbreak. The water source is also close and convenient. (Original) テント泊で利用させて頂きました。 設置場所を考慮すると、十分な施設だと思います。多少、くたびれて来てますが、雨風を凌ぎ、眠る事には不自由有りません。 テント場は、板張りデッキの平坦な場所なので、快適です。周囲は木立で囲まれており、防風にもなります。水場も近くて便利です。

(Translated by Google) This is Okinasugi, a giant Yakusugi tree that fell on September 10, 2010. Estimated age is 2,000 years, tree height is 23.7 meters, trunk circumference is 12.6 meters. It is said to be the second thickest Yaku cedar after Jomon cedar at 16.4 meters. (Original) ２０１０年９月１０日に倒れた屋久杉の巨樹・翁杉です。 推定樹齢２０００年、樹高２３．７メートル、幹回り１２．６メートル。屋久杉では縄文杉の１６．４メートルに次ぐ第２番目の太さだったそうです。

(Translated by Google) This is a former large tree whose trunk broke in September 2010. Only here is the sun shining brightly, but when Okinasugi was healthy, the sun was not shining. You can imagine how big it was. (Original) 2010年9月に幹折れしてしまったかつての大木です。ココだけ陽が煌々とふりそそいでいますが、翁杉が元気だったときは陽がささなかったそうです。どれだけ大きかったか想像できますね。

(Translated by Google) A photo of when the tree was healthy before the tree fell. It was a gentle giant tree that lived together with various epiphytes. Tree age: 2,000 years Tree height: 23.7m Trunk circumference: 12.6m Fallen tree: September 10, 2010 Photographed: June 17, 2008 We also introduce other wonderful giant trees in Japan on our website. “World of giant trees”←Search (Original) 倒木前の元気だったころの写真 様々な着生植物と同居し優しい巨木だった。 樹齢：2,000年 樹高：23.7ｍ 幹周：12.6ｍ 倒木：2010年9月10日 撮影：2008年6月17日 他にも日本の素晴らしい巨木をHPで紹介しています。 『巨木の世界』←検索

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately, it died out in 2010, but its presence is still strong. (Original) 惜しくも平成2２年に枯死してしまいましたが、存在感は健在です。

(Translated by Google) It was a beautiful tree. (Original) 美しい木でした。

(Translated by Google) It was once a huge tree that you could look up at. At least be immortalized in photos. (Original) かつて見上げるほどの巨木だった。 せめて写真の中で永遠なれ。

(Translated by Google) The tree has rotted and fallen, but the thickness of the trunk is impressive! (Original) 木は朽ち倒れてしまっていますが、幹の太さは圧巻です！

The yurt is a very cool experience and is spacious with many facilities available, however, there are many things worth mentioning before considering booking this place. The heating in the yurt only works for 1-2 hours and then you have to insert more coins. In winter this is not convenient and the owner did not inform about the heating fee beforehand. The yurt also loses heat very quickly so you’d have to pay a lot to keep the place relatively warm in winter. There were only 1 or 2 normal pillows in the yurt, the others were filled with some sort of hard plastic that was very uncomfortable. Also, there was a cockroach in the middle of the room when waking up. What I especially did not like was the attitude of the host, who was almost obsessively involved in everything you are doing or are planning to do. He constantly wanted to be the one talking and even though he gave a lot of advise on what to visit and when, I did not feel comfortable at all, always felt like I was being watched.

A great host, in a great place Don't be set back by Mi Kun's eccentric ways and humour, he's the kindest host anyone could wish for! He's been so helpful, and things would have been a lot different if it wasn't for his extensive knowledge of Yakushima. So even if you came half prepared to visit this beautiful island, he will advise you and make the trip as easy as possible according to your desires. On top of that, he regularly asked us if we had any clothes to wash, he sometimes prepared us a small but delicious breakfast, and would drive us around to go grocery shopping (the supermarket is in town) or to go eat at a restaurant. The room is clean, comfortable, and spacious. We booked it in late October, and the blankets were enough for a good and warm night of sleep. Towels are provided, and just like the rooms, the shower is also clean and has hot water. It was overall a pleasant stay and I highly recommend staying there if you're looking for a different experience (it's a yurt after all!) with an experienced host. Thank you for everything Mi Kun!

MiKun (owner) loves to make jokes. He takes extremely good care of guests, brought us to restaurants after bus hours. Even washed our clothes and fired up the bath after our rainy cold wet hikes.

Sleep in a yurt is a nice experience, the owners are really helpful and really nice and try their best to communicate with you. The kitchen is just a bit small and you share it with the owners, it's better to go out for restaurant.

Oh man, what an experience it was to sleep there!! I love Daichan! Recommended.

(Translated by Google) Sorry for checking in after 8pm 😅 This is a guesthouse that will tell you the behind-the-scenes information about Jomon Cedar Trekking in Yakushima. Although the owner has strong habits, he is a very nice person lol The hostel itself was spacious and I slept well! I was surprised by the huge spider in the bath 😅 Speaking of luxury, I would be happy if I had a refrigerator... But I want to stay again The only thing I regret is that I wanted to take a photo with you🤳 Thank you 😊 (Original) チェックインの20時をすぎてすみません😅 屋久島の縄文杉トレッキングの裏の裏の情報を教えてくれる民宿です 癖の強いオーナーさんですがかなりいい方ですw 宿自体は広いしよく眠れました！ お風呂のでっかい蜘蛛は驚きましたが😅 贅沢言うと冷蔵庫あったら嬉しいな､､､､ でもまた泊まりたい 心残りは一緒に写真撮りたかったです🤳 ありがとうございます😊

(Translated by Google) I was traveling alone as a woman, but it was a very comfortable stay. My goal was to go see Jomon Cedar, so I looked for accommodations in locations convenient for hiking, and decided on this one because it was cheap and interesting. I imagined a somewhat sturdy tent, so I thought it would be cold at night and early in the morning, but it was more solidly built than I expected, and it felt like a normal room. Air conditioning is available for a fee, but I didn't use it because it was a sunny day in early May, and I personally didn't find it to be the right temperature. Inside the house, a thin long-sleeved T-shirt was just right at any time of the day. It was a little hot during the day, but there was a free circulator that was comfortable. It was also nice that there was a screen door to let in the breeze. (There were curtains so you couldn't see inside.) Other than that, the environment was perfect for staying, and I didn't have any problems. It was my first time staying without meals, so I thought the staff would be more businesslike and matter-of-fact, but I was surprised at how kind and considerate they were. When I was asked about my plans for the third day, I said that if I had the energy, I would go see the Gajumaru trees in Sarukawa. He told me that there are many Gajumaru trees growing in this area nearby, and gave me specific locations that I couldn't find on the internet. The bed was comfortable, and I felt refreshed and refreshed in the morning, and was able to enjoy the nature of Yakushima. By the way, the Gajumaru trees in Sarukawa are about a 50-minute walk from the house, but they are just as impressive as the Jomon Cedars, and an hour flew by while I was looking at them. Even though it's not a special tourist spot, the plants are dynamic and vibrant, and the island is so attractive that I went for a walk even if I was a little tired after climbing. I'm also a painter, so I'll use the photos I took this time in my paintings! I'm really glad I chose this place this time. Thank you for your hospitality. I'd like to go again. (Original) 女性一人旅でしたが、 とても快適な滞在でした。 縄文杉に会いに行くのが目的だったので、 登山に便利な位置にある宿を調べ、 安いし面白そうなのでここに決めました。 ちょっと丈夫なテントみたいなものをイメージしていたので、 夜や早朝は寒いのかなと思いきや、 想像以上にしっかりとした作りで、 感覚的にはもう普通にお部屋でした。 有料でエアコンが使えますが、 5月上旬とある晴れの日の今回では、 個人的には適温で使用しませんでした。 ハウスの中ではどの時間帯も、 薄手の長袖Tシャツ1枚で丁度よかったです。 日中はやや暑いですが、 無料で使用できるサーキュレーターがあり、 快適でした。 網戸があって風を入れられるのもよかったです。 (カーテンがあり中は見えません) その他も泊まるのには充分な環境で、 困ることはありませんでした。 素泊まりが初めてだったので、 もっと事務的で淡々とした対応かなと思っていましたが、 とても親切に色々と気にかけていただきビックリしました。 3日目の予定を訊かれたので、 元気があったら猿川のガジュマルを観に行くと言ったら、 ガジュマルだったら近所のこの辺にもたくさん生えてるよと、 ネットでは調べられない位置を具体的に教えていただきました。 ベッドの寝心地は良く、 朝にはスッキリ疲れも取れ、 屋久島の自然を満喫できました。 ちなみに猿川のガジュマルは、 このハウスから徒歩50分程ですが、 縄文杉と同じくらい感動的で、 眺めていたら1時間あっという間でした。 特別な観光スポットではなくても、 ハウスの近所の道のどこを見渡しても、 植物がダイナミックで生気に満ち輝いており、 登山後に多少疲れていても散歩してしまうほど魅力的な島でした。 画家もしているので、 今回撮った写真を絵に活かします！ 今回ここを選んで本当に良かったです。 おもてなしいただき、 ありがとうございました。 また行きたいです。

(Translated by Google) This is the junction between the road to Taikoiwa Rock, the final point in the Shiratani Unsuikyo area, and the road to the Kusukawa branch, which leads to Jomonsugi and Mt. Miyanoura. As a general rule, eating and resting at Taikoiwa is prohibited, so please finish your meals here. (Original) 白谷雲水峡エリアの最終地点の太鼓岩へ向かう道と、縄文杉や宮之浦岳へと続く楠川分かれに向かう道との分岐点。 太鼓岩での食事や休憩は原則禁止なので、食事などはこちらで済ませましょう。

(Translated by Google) It is the turning point for Taikoiwa Rock, the entrance to Shiratani Unsuikyo Gorge, and the Kusukawa parting. Taikoiwa is recommended if you have the stamina. (Original) 太鼓岩、白谷雲水峡入り口、楠川別れの分岐点です。 体力があれば太鼓岩はオススメです。

(Translated by Google) A resting point before going to Taikoiwa. I think it's a good idea to leave a large backpack here and climb light. A humpback was walking. (Original) 太鼓岩に行く前の休憩地点。ここに大きなザックをおいて身軽に上るのがいいと思います。 ザトウムシが散歩していました。

(Translated by Google) Let's take a break and do our best to reach Taikoiwa. (Original) ひと休み、さあ、頑張って太鼓岩を目指しましょう～

(Translated by Google) The mountain is easy to climb considering the difference in altitude.The top part is rocky and interesting. (Original) 標高差の割には登りやすい山　頂上部分は岩山で面白いです

(Translated by Google) Great view! I could also see the rocket hangar building at Tanegashima Space Center. (Original) 見晴らし最高！種子島宇宙センターのロケット格納庫建屋も見えました。

(Translated by Google) The trolley path ends here. From here it will be a mountain road. (Original) ここでトロッコ道はお終い。ここからは山道になります。