Japan Yakushima Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Yakushima is an island belonging to Kyushu, Japan, located south of Kagoshima and part of the Osumi Islands Group in Kagoshima Prefecture. Yakushima is known as the rainiest place in Japan. As the local saying goes, "it rains 35 days a month." It is the filming location for "Princess Mononoke" by Japanese manga master Miyazaki Jun. It is surrounded by round diamond-shaped islands. At the foothills, the vegetation in the forest grows extremely luxuriantly due to the year-round humid air and large amounts of rain. In the primeval forest, branches spread vertically and horizontally, and there are shallow streams and clear streams in the mountains, which are primitive and enchanting.Attractions distribution:
Yakushima is a mysterious and primitive island. Its main attractions include Shiratani Unsui Gorge, Yakusugi, heart-shaped tree roots, Jomonsugi, Nagata Coast, Tairauchi Kaichu Hot Spring, etc.Scenic spot qualifications:
world Natural HeritageScenic spot features:
Hiking, hot springs, adventure, virgin forest, waterfalls, plantsTransportation
Scenic spot location:
Asia>Japan
How to get there:
Aircraft: Departing from China: Shanghai Hongqiao Airport - Kagoshima Airport (direct flight 2 hours and 45 minutes) - Yakushima Airport (35 minutes); Beijing, Dalian, Qingdao, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Hong Kong and other major city airports - Haneda, Japan , Fukuoka Airport - Kagoshima Airport - Yakushima Airport.
Plane-Ship: There is a dedicated airport bus from Kagoshima Airport to the city. When you arrive at Kagoshima Main Port South Pier, you can take the high-speed boat to Yakushima (2 hours and 40 minutes) or the ordinary boat (4 Hour).
Tips: Kagoshima Main Port South Pier has several passenger ships to Yakushima every day. If you have not booked tickets in advance, you can arrive at the port window one hour in advance to buy tickets. Yakushima has two ports, Miyanouraku and Anbo. The earliest ship departure from Kagoshima to Miyanoura is 7:30 and the latest ship is 13:10. The earliest ship to Anfang is 10:20 and the latest ship is 15:50.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Yakushima ticket price:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
Open all day
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
1. Guide to Shiratani Unsui Gorge: There are three routes to choose from in Shiratani Unsui Gorge, including 1 hour of viewing the 3,000-year-old Yayoi cedar, 3 hours of arriving at Shiratani Lodge and Princess Mononoke’s forest, and 5 hours of taiko drumming. rock route. There is a 30-minute bus service from Miyanoura Port to the entrance of Shiratani Unsui Gorge. If you plan to visit Baigu Yunshui Gorge for a half-day, you can choose to visit in the afternoon on the day of arrival. The bus return time is at 16:10 at the latest, and tourists who do not plan to camp on the mountain must leave before then.
2. Jomonsugi travel guide: Starting from Anbo Port, you need to take a 50-minute bus to the Arakawa trailhead, and then walk for 4-5 hours to reach Jomonsugi. The round trip takes about ten hours. Well-prepared climbers often set out at 4 or 5 o'clock in the morning. After arriving at the Jomonsugi, they have to return before 1 o'clock in the afternoon.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
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