Yakushima (Jomon Cedar)
屋久島町, Kagoshima
An island of World Natural Heritage where the thousands-of-years-old Jomon Cedar stands majestically
Yakushima is a nature-rich island registered as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site in 1993. The Jomon Cedar, estimated to be 2,000 to 7,200 years old, can be reached via a round-trip trekking of approximately 10 hours. The moss-covered forest is also said to be the model for the film "Princess Mononoke".
Access
Approximately 2 hours by high-speed ferry from Kagoshima Port
Hours
散策自由
Budget
山岳部協力金1,000円
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