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Yakushima-cho

3.8
Landmarks · Waterfalls · Canyons
A popular destination for Japanese tourists, Kumage-gun Yakushima-cho is a true paradise for nature lovers, with over 1,900 species and subspecies of plants. UNESCO-protected areas of primeval temperate forests abounding with Yakushima cedar trees offer a memorable adventure in a photogenic jungle setting. Taking a scenic hike to reach waterfalls amidst lush greenery forms an essential part of any vacation in Kumage-gun Yakushima-cho, with the island's natural wonders further detailed in a local museum. The mountainous island, which can be reached on an exciting hydrofoil trip, offers local specialty dishes made from flying fish and special oranges unique to the area. Our Japan trip itinerary planning app combines visitor reviews with your personal interests to make an itinerary informed by experts, but tailored to suit your style.
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    Top Yakushima-cho tours

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    Popular things to do in Yakushima-cho

    Yakusugi Land ©
    National Park
    Yakusugi Land
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours
    Shiratani Unsuikyo Valley ©
    Canyon
    Shiratani Unsuikyo Valley
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Oko no Taki Fall
    Waterfall
    Oko no Taki Fall
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Wilson Stump ©
    Landmark
    Wilson Stump
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

    Nature in Yakushima-cho

    Sempiro Falls ©
    Waterfall
    Sempiro Falls
    3.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Mt. Miyanouradake ©
    Mountain
    Mt. Miyanouradake
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Toroki Falls ©
    Waterfall
    Toroki Falls
    3.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Janokuchinotaki Falls
    Waterfall
    Janokuchinotaki Falls
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Yakushima-cho

    Diosugi
    Landmark
    Diosugi
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    The Yakushima World Heritage Conservation Center
    World heritage site
    The Yakushima World Heritage Conservation Center
    1.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Yoggo Valley
    Valley
    Yoggo Valley
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Nakama Gajumaru
    Landmark
    Nakama Gajumaru
    2.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Historic Sites in Yakushima-cho

    Yakushima Lighthouse (Nagata Lighthouse) ©
    Lighthouse
    Yakushima Lighthouse (Nagata Lighthouse)
    3.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Ushidokomoisho
    Religious Site
    Ushidokomoisho
    Yakushima
    3.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Yaku Shrine
    Religious Site
    Yaku Shrine
    3.1
    Duration: 2 hours
    Ruins of Kosugidani Village
    Ruin
    Ruins of Kosugidani Village
    2.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Parks in Yakushima-cho

    Anbo River
    Nature / Park
    Anbo River
    4.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Yakushima Fruit Garden ©
    Garden
    Yakushima Fruit Garden
    3.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Shitogo Banyan Tree
    Park
    Shitogo Banyan Tree
    2.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Sandaisugi
    Nature / Park
    Sandaisugi
    3.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Shopping in Yakushima-cho

    Pukarido
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Pukarido
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Pontankan
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Pontankan
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    Yakushima Local Produce Processing and Marketing Center
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Yakushima Local Produce Processing and Marketing Center
    3.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Sugisho ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Sugisho
    3.0
    Duration: 2 hours

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