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Yakushima
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Yakushima

Kagoshima 848m
Best Time
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About Yakushima

Yakushima is a remote subtropical island in Kagoshima Prefecture, renowned for its pristine natural beauty, ancient cedar forests, and mountainous terrain. The island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its Yakusugi (Yakushima cedar) trees, some of which are over 1,000 years old, and its dramatic landscape featuring peaks above 1,900 metres.

💡Why Visit?

Yakushima offers an unparalleled trekking experience through temperate rainforests with moss-covered trails, waterfalls, and ancient tree groves. The island's rugged natural beauty and spiritual atmosphere make it one of Japan's most captivating wilderness destinations.

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JapaneseJapanese
#ancient-cedar-forests#moss-covered-trails#subtropical-rainforest#mountain-trekking#waterfall-hikes#thousand-year-old-trees

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3 Days

Quick Facts

RegionKagoshima
CountryJapan
Altitude848m
Budget Stay¥5,000*/night
Budget Food¥1,500*/day
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🌡️ Weather & Best Time

Aug · Drizzle

This destination has a high-altitude climate with temperatures ranging from 12°C to 17°C annually. Avoid travel in Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct due to heavy rainfall.

Temperature range (°C)
Aug
☀️Drizzle
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Temperature21° – 26°C
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Rainfall457mm
⚠️Avoid
⚠️Avoid — heavy monsoon rains
Quality:Best timeGoodOkayColdAvoid

⚠️ Avoid travelling in Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct due to extreme conditions.

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Where to Stay

🎒 Deluxe
¥5,000*/night
  • Mountain hut (basic dorm)
  • Guesthouse in Miyanoura village
  • Simple ryokan
🏨 Premium
¥10,000*/night
  • Family-run ryokan
  • Mid-range coastal hotel
  • Eco-lodge
✨ Luxury
¥18,000*/night
  • Luxury hot spring resort
  • Premium seaside ryokan
⛺ Camping available · ¥1,000*/night

Local Cuisine

⭐ Toro Imo (taro potato)local
⭐ Yakushima mackerel sashimilocal
⭐ Local island vegetables set mealrestaurant
Takoyaki (octopus balls)street