Yakushima Mountain Environmental Management Council
Related Organization

Address

Yakushima Ranger Office, for Nature
Conservation of the ministry of the Environment

Telephone Number

2739-343 Anbo, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-46-2992(Yakushima World Heritage Conservation Center)

Yakushima Forest Management Office, Forestry Agency 166-5 Anbo, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-46-2111
Yakushima Forest Ecosystem Conservation Center, Forestry Agency 1577-1 Miyanoura, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-42-0331
Kagoshima (Nature Conservation Section / PR & Tourism Section) 10-1 Kamoike-shinmachi, Kagoshima-shi ☎099-286-2111
Kagoshima Prefectural Office (Yakushima Office) 650 Anbo, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-46-2211
304-42 Anbo, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-46-2110
Yakushima Police Station
Yakushima Tourism Association 310-1 Koseda, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-49-4010
Yakushima Environmental and Cultural Foundation 823-1 Miyanoura,Yakushima-cho ☎0997-42-2911
849-20 Koseda, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-43-5900
Yakushima Town Council
Yakushima Tourism Town Planning Section 849-20 Koseda, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-43-5900
Kagoshima Car Rental Association (Yakushima Office) 815-23 Koseda, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-43-5000
Matsubanda Kotsu Bus, Co., Ltd. 815-23 Koseda, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-43-5000
Tanegashima Yakushima Kotsu, Co., Ltd. (Yakushima Office) 500-1 Anbo, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-46-2221

Yakushima
Mountain Climbing
Etiquette● User● Address● Contact Information
Issued by: Y akushima Mountain Environmental
Management Council
Issued in: 2023

● For Inquiries ●Tel: 0997-43-5900

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Yakushima Mountain
Environmental Management Council

A Designated World Natural Heritage Site

Welcome toYakushima

Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine

Yaku-sika

Yakushima macaque

Table of Contents

This booklet contains acompilation of etiquette andrules to be observed by visitors
when climbing the mountainsof Yakushima, a World Natural
Heritage Site. Yakushima was
the first place in Japan to be
included in the World Natural
Heritage list. It was designatedas a World Natural Heritage
Site in December 1993.
We hope you will cooperate
by following the etiquette andrules for climbing Yakushima toensure that this spectacularna t u r al e nv ir o nm e n t w ill b e
protected for many years tocome as a shared treasure of
the entire human race.
All visitors to Yakushima are expected to act in a manner appropriate for World Natural Heritage Sites.
Mt. Miyanoura-dake and Rhododendron yakushimanum

1. Climbing Etiquette and Rules 
1
6
2. Precautions When Climbing 
3. Points to Note at the Arakawa Trail Entrance  10
4. Parking at Yodogawa Mountain Trail Entrance  11
5.	Points to Note When Passing Through the
Jomon-sugi Trail (Forest Railroad) 
12
6. Help Protect the Forest and Other Sites  13
7. Observe the Smoking Rules 
14
8. Areas with Cellphone Reception 
14
9.	Transport Routes to Yakushima / Time
Required on the Island 
15
₁0. Information on Yakushima 
17
₁1. Yakushima Map 
21“With Yakushima highly acclaimed as an island of life, we have established aset of rules for its utilization and tourism to ensure that its natural resourcesthat overflow with life can be handed on to subsequent generations as the
eternal assets of this sightseeing town.”*A n excerpt from “Message from Yakushima,” a document distributed
throughout the nation during the 20th Anniversary Symposium held on
November 23, 2013 in celebration of Yakushima’s designation as a natural
World Heritage Site

1 Climbing Etiquette and Rules◇ Treat all animals and plants with care ◇A large amount of wildlife and plant life indigenous to the island
inhabit and grow on Yakushima.
Every plant and every insect helps maintain the abundant
ecosystem of Yakushima, as well as its beautiful natural scenery.
Do not unauthorizedly attempt to catch any wildlife, or pick or
damage any plants.

◇ Take your garbage with you ◇Be conscious of reducing your waste to a minimum, and makesure you take home any waste you produce on the mountain.
Do not forget to bring your own garbage bags.

◇ Do not contaminate the mountain water ◇Using locations other than the toilets for restroom use andwashing dishes in waterways will contaminate the mountainwater. Make sure you always carry portable toilets for times of
emergency, and wipe all soiled dishes with paper. Take theremnants home with you.

◇ Do not light bonfires ◇Bonfires can cause forest fires. You must not light bonfires under
any circumstances.

◇ Do not bring animals to the mountains ◇(with the exception of service dogs such as guide dogs and hearing dogs)

Failure to observe this may expose the valuable ecosystem to
infections, contagious diseases, or other harmful elements.
Bringing pets with you may also inconvenience other climbers, so
avoid this at all costs.

◇ Give priority to ascending climbers on mountain trails ◇As a rule, you must give precedence to ascending climbers andgive them the right of way. However, it is necessary to use yourjudgment in accordance with the location and conditions.

◇ Do not cause congestion ◇Paying attention to the climbers in front and behind you. Let
groups that are faster than you go ahead to prevent congestion.

◇ Do not step on moss growing on rocks or fallen trees ◇In order to protect the scenery and prevent devastation towetlands with large amounts of moss such as marshes and bogs,
be careful to avoid stepping off mountain trails.

◇ Use poles with rubber caps ◇(except when snow has accumulated)

Make sure you put rubber caps to the ends of the poles toprevent damage to mountain trails and to protect the plants.

◇ Do not make loud noises ◇Listening to the radio or music, and making other such sounds
may irritate other climbers and must be avoided.
Bear bells are not required for mountain climbing on Yakushima.

◇ Carefully consider the places where you eat ◇When stopping to eat, avoid areas that are expected to be crowded
as well as scenic photography spots. Give careful consideration to
the surrounding nature when choosing where to eat.

◇ Treat all shrines and other sacred places with due respect ◇The mountains of Yakushima represent places of religious faith,and small shrines are located near the peaks of mountains. Do notforget that you are a guest in these places.

◇ Turn off your engine when parked ◇Wild animals that acquire a taste for human food lose their original
habits and enter human settlements and damage crops.

To reduce your impact on the environment, do not leave yourengine running for long periods of time at trail entrances, carparks, etc. Give consideration to other climbers when parking sothat they are not inconvenienced.

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2◇ Do not feed the monkeys, deer, or other wild animals ◇◇ Request to Use Designated Toilets ◇Use Portable Toilets● All bodily functions are to be carried out in designated toilets orwith the use of portable toilets without fail.
● You are advised to do all bodily functions prior to commencing your climb.
● Maintaining toilets on the mountains is an extremely difficult task.
Do not throw any clothing, sanitary products, plastic bags, oranything else that cannot be dissolved in water under any
circumstances. Doing so will clog the toilet and make the facility
unhygienic. Use toilet paper or water-soluble tissue.
● Having a portable toilet with you will prove useful if you suddenly
feel unwell or in times of emergency. It will allow you to do bodilyfunctions anywhere without contaminating the environment. Thisis important especially for those going on long treks or climbing
Mt. Miyanoura-dake.
● P ortable toilets can be purchased from mountain climbing
equipment stores, tourist information centers, souvenir shops,
and other such places.
● Used portable toilets may be discarded in the collection boxes
located in front of the car park of the Yakusugi Museum and trail
entrances. Do not dispose of anything other than used portable
toilets in the collection boxes under any circumstances.
● People who plan to stay in a shelter hut must check the locationsof the toilets in advance as it is difficult and dangerous to findthem at night.
● Toilets are located at the following areas on the mountains of Yakushima.
(See the map on pp. 21-22)

Arakawa Trail Arakawa Trail Entrance, Sandai-sugi Cedar, Okabu Trail

Entrance, Takatsuka Shelter Hut, Shin-Takatsuka
Shelter Hut(Portable Toilet Booth/s: Former site of the Kosugidani Office*,
Okina-sugi Cedar*, Near the flora protection deck in front of the
Daio-sugi Cedar*, Daio-sugi Cedar, Takatsuka Shelter Hut*, ShinTakatsuka Shelter Hut)

Yodogawa Mountain Trail Yakusugi Land Entrance, Yodogawa Mountain Trail
Entrance, Yodogawa Shelter Hut(Portable Toilet Booth/s: Yodogawa Shelter Hut, Hananoego, Mt.
Okina-dake)

Kusugawa-Shiratani Trail Shiratani Unsui-kyo Gorge Entrance, Shiratani Shelter Hut(Portable Toilet Booth/s: Shiratani Shelter Hut, Tsuji-no-Iwaya
Rock, junction between Bugyo-sugi Course and Taikoiwa RoundTrip Course)

Other

Shikanosawa Shelter Hut, Ishizuka Shelter Hut(Portable Toilet Booth/s: Shikanosawa Shelter Hut*, Ishizuka
Shelter Hut*, Jamon-sugi Cedar)*Only available from March to November
Please note that the installation period may be delayed due toweather conditions.

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Please contribute to the Mountain Environmental Conservation Fund.
The Fund is used to ensure that the beautiful natural and pure-water environmentsof Yakushima—a natural World Heritage Site—will be protected for many years
to come as a shared treasure of the entire human race to be passed on to future
generations, and to ensure that we are able to provide a safe and worry-freeexperience of nature to all climbers.

Day trip (basic amount)
Overnight stay on the mountain

JPY 1,000
JPY 2,000*Visitors who do not intend to climb the mountain but wish to support us by contributing
to the Fund can do so at tourist association information offices and other such locations.

How the Fund is Used

■ Maintenance of the mountain toilets and portable toilet booths■ Inspection and minor repairs on the mountain trails and trolley railroad■ Programs and activities related to mountain safety■ Operation for Arakawa route traffic regulations■ F u n d-r a i s i n g a d m i n i s t r a t i o n a n d o t h e r a c t i v i t i e s r e l a t e d t o t h econservation of the mountain’s environment
An environment conservation initiative has been
established in cooperation with tourism suppliers so thatvarious benefits are available to people who present theircontribution certificates to affiliated stores in Yakushima.
For further details on the benefits provided, check the<Sample Contribution contact numbers listed on our website (http://yakushimatozan.com/) and inquire at the affiliated stores.
Certificate>

Yakushima Mountain
Environmental Conservation
Fund (website)

How to Contribute<Those Entering from the Yodogawa Mountain Trail Entrance >■ Please give your contribution in advance at any of the places listed on page5, or to the officials on standby at the Yodogawa Mountain Trail Entrance.
<Those Entering from the Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine >■ Please give your contribution in advance at any of the places listed
on page 5, or at the administration building located at the Shiratani
Unsuikyo Ravine Entrance.
*Please contribute to the Mountain Environmental Conservation Fund if your goal is to visit

the Wilson Stump, Jomon-sugi Cedar, or other locations from the Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine.
If you are only intending to walk around the Please give your contribution in advance at
any of the places listed on page 5, or at the administration building located at the Shiratani
Unsuikyo Ravine Entrance (Shiratani Administrative Building to the Tsuji-toge Pass), please
contribute an amount of JPY 500 to the Forest Environmental Maintenance Fund. You are
not required to contribute to the Mountain Environmental Conservation Fund in this case.

<Visitors Who Do Not Intend to Climb the Mountain but Wish to Support Us by Contributing to the Fund>■ You can give your contribution at tourist association information
offices (Miyanoura, airport, Anbo) and to the Yakushima Mountain
Environmental Management Council (at the Yakusugi Museum bus stop).
■ Transfer to the specified bank account (any amount is accepted)*Contact the Tourism Town Planning Section at the Yakushima Town Hall if you
wish to pay by this method.

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<Those Entering from the Arakawa Trail Entrance>

From March 1 to November 30 of each year, only authorized vehicles areallowed access to the municipal Arakawa route leading to the Arakawa Trail
Entrance. During this period, you may enter by riding the Arakawa Tozanbus (shuttle bus) at the bus stop in front of the Yakusugi Museum. Please
contribute to the Mountain Environmental Conservation Fund at the sametime as purchasing your bus tickets at the following offices.

Please give your contribution when purchasing bus tickets.

Offices for contributions and Arakawa Trail bus tickets
OfficeYakushima Tourism Association (Yakushima Town General Center)
Airport Information OfficeMiyanoura Information Office(Yakushima Environmental and Cultural Village Center)

Yakushima Environmental and Cultural Village Center

Yakushima Mountain Environmental Management Council(at the Yakusugi Museum bus stop)

Opening hours Area code (0997)
8:30–18:00
46-2333
9:00–18:00
49-4010
9:00–17:00

42-1019

9:00–17:00

42-2900

4:00–19:00

46-3317*You can also directly inquire with your hotel or other places aside from those listed above if they sell bus tickets.
*Refunds for bus tickets are issued at tourist information centers. (Kindly note that we are unable to return any
contributions given to the Mountain Environmental Conservation Fund.)Visitors using personal vehicles, rental cars, motorcycles, bicycles, or public buses▶Transfer to the Arakawa Tozan bus at the bus stop in front of the Yakusugi Museum.
Operation route: Yakusugi Museum bus stop – Arakawa Trail Entrance
Junior high-school
students and older(One-way) JPY 1,700 (Bus fare JPY 700 + Contribution JPY 1,000*)(Round-trip) JPY 2,400 (Bus fare JPY 1,400 + Contribution JPY 1,000*)

Elementary
school students(One-way) JPY 350 (Bus fare JPY 350)
(Round-trip) JPY 700 (Bus fare JPY 700)

Preschoolers

No charge*Contribution: JPY 1,000 for day trips. JPY 2,000 for overnight stays.

*Contributions are not required.

Please purchase your tickets in advance to relieve congestion and facilitate smooth bus
operations. Tickets can be purchased from all tourist association information offices. Those who
are unable to do so may buy tickets from the officials on standby at the trail bus boarding areas.

Visitors using charter buses and taxis▶P lease give your contribution to the Yakushima Mountain EnvironmentalManagement Council (in front of the Yakusugi Museum bus stop) or to the staff
on duty at the Arakawa Sansaro (three-way junction). For further details, pleasecontact the relevant bus/taxi operator or ask the driver.
JPY 1,000**Contribution: JPY 1,000 for day trips. JPY 2,000 for overnight stays.

Inquiries:Yakushima Mountain Environmental Management Council
Tel & Fax: 0997-46-3317
http://yakushima-tozan.com/

Information on Bus Operations:
Tanegashima Yakushima Kotsu, Co., Ltd. (Yakushima Office)
Matsubanda Kotsu Bus, Co., Ltd.

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2 Precautions When Climbing◇ Climber registration forms let us know where you are ◇Climbers must submit climber registration forms without fail. (Submission via
a mountaineering app is also possible.)
Submitting climber registration forms enables searches to run smoothly andincreases the chances of you being discovered if you run into difficulties.
Plan your climb in alignment with your own physical condition, and if
amendments need to be made owing to issues with your strength, the timeor the weather, resolve to stop and turn back.
Contact your place of accommodation if you are likely to come off themountain later than scheduled.

Organizations for Obtaining and Submitting Climber Registration Forms
Organization

Yakushima Tourism Association（Yakushima Town General Center）

Address

187-1 Anbo, Yakushima-cho☎0997-46-2333

Yakushima Police Station 304-42 Anbo, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-46-2110
Yakushima Town Hall 849-20 Koseda, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-43-5900
The island’s police boxes/stations, airport, ports, tourist information centers,
Otherships, Yakushima World Heritage Conservation Center,
Yakushima Environmental and Cultural Village Center,
Yodogawa Mountain Trail Entrance, Arakawa Trail Entrance,
Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine Entrance*The registration form can also be downloaded from the websites of the above organizations.

◇ Check out the mountain trails in advance ◇Mountain trails may sometimes be in disrepair or
unusable. Be prepared by checking out the conditions
thoroughly before you proceed.

A round trip between the Arakawa Trail Entrance
and Jomon-sugi Cedar, and between the Yodogawa
Mountain Trail Entrance and Mt. Miyanoura-dakewill take about 9 to 10 hours.

■Inquiries on mountain trails

0997-46-2221
0997-43-5000

Telephone Number

Yakushima Tourism Association (Yakushima Town General Center)
Yakushima Ranger Office for Nature Conservation of the ministry of the Environment
6☎ 0997-46-2333☎ 0997-46-2992

◇ Closure of roads leading to mountain trail entrances ◇◇ Do not leave the mountain trails ◇Roads leading to mountain trail entrances (Arakawa Trail Entrance,
Yakusugi Land Entrance, Yodogawa Mountain Trail Entrance and Shiratani
Unsuikyo Ravine Entrance) are closed during abnormal weather conditions(sustained rainfall of 220mm or more for 24 hours, snow accumulation,
freezing conditions, etc.). Make sure you check out all road restrictions andthe weather condition thoroughly before beginning your climb.

There is a risk of getting into difficulties if you leave the mountain trails.
Leaving the trails may also result in you stepping on valuable flora, which
will have an extremely adverse effect on the ecosystem of the forest.
Beware of falling rocks or branches on the trails andpay close attention to your safety.

*Kagoshima Prefecture Road Restriction Information
https://www2.pref.kagoshima.jp/dourokisei/Index#◇ Be fully equipped ◇Mountain weather can change abruptly even if it seems
fine, so bringing foul-weather gear for mountain climbing
is a must. Don’t forget to bring emergency cold-weather
clothing (temperatures drop to between -10°C and -15°C in winter)and a tent or pup tent, even when on day trips.
You also need to bring food (chocolates, candies, etc.), a flashlight,
a map, a compass, a whistle, and a cellphone (transceiver).
Make sure your clothing includes long sleeves, long pants (short pants
may result in injuries), and mountaineering boots (normal shoes may
slip, and boots with spikes will damage tree roots).

◇ Make sure you don’t get lost ◇Climbing down along the water stream is extremely
dangerous because there are many waterfalls ahead.
Do not go down the valley under any circumstances.

Getting lost on the trails depletes physical strength, so avoid movingaround unnecessarily. Take a whistle and cellphone with you so you
can call for help.
Most people go missing because they lose their way on the trails.
Some cellphones can be used in some areas such as the peaks of Mt.
Miyanoura-dake, Mt. Nagata-dake, and other major mountains, places
where you can see Tanegashima Island, and the trail to the Jomon-sugi
Cedar (Okabu Trail). (P14)*Information on Yakushima mountains and climber registration forms(Kagoshima Prefecture Police website)
https://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/ja10/police/shinsei/sonota/
yousiki-rinku.html

calm and act accordingly if you◇ Stayneed help in the case of an accident ◇If you need help while climbing after suddenly falling ill or being
involved in an accident, seek the assistance of other people in thearea and act accordingly. Call an ambulance if you areunable to identify the reason for falling ill. Make
sure somebody takes notes on the condition of the person requiring
assistance, so that they can be given to the paramedics when they
arrive. Seek the help of a guide with a transceiveror radio if you are having trouble getting
reception with your cellphone on the mountains.

●Calling for help
Kumage Area Fire Department
・Yakushima South Detachment Office 0997-47-2125
・Yakushima North Detachment Office 0997-42-0119*Calling 119 (area code not needed) from your cellphone willconnect you to the relevant fire department. The call will betransferred to the nearest outstation, so when it is answered,
1) state that you are calling from a cellphone; and 2) do nothang up if there is no answer as the call is probably beingtransferred.

All costs incurred in conducting search and rescue
operations are to be borne by the climbers involved.

When calling for help, state:
1 the place and time of the accident;
2 the name, age, gender, weight,
and blood type (if necessary) of the injured party; and3 the state of the injury.
Report any changes in condition until the paramedics arrive and take over.

78◇ Staying overnight in shelter huts ◇Shelters huts are used for accommodation purposes on themountains.
There are six shelter huts in total, and all ofthem can be used free of charge. Note, however,that there are no cooking facilities or telephones as they are

unmanned.

With the exception of the winter period, the shelters tend
to get very crowded during the long holiday period in May
and during the summer vacation period. These facilities aremeant to be shelter huts for emergencies, so try to leave

space for others so that as many people as possible

can use them.

A round trip between the Arakawa TrailE n t r a n c e a n d J o m o n-s u g i C e d a r, a n d
between the Yodogawa Mountain Trail
Entrance and Mt. Miyanoura-dake will take 9
to 10 hours, and is possible on a day trip.
For reference: Calendar of the Best Days for Climbing to the
Jomon-sugi Cedar (Ministry of the Environment website)(https://www.env.go.jp/park/yakushima/ywhcc/tozan/
calendar.html)

Shelter Huts (See the map on pp. 21-22)
Name

Shiratani Hut
Takatsuka Hut
Shin-Takatsuka Hut
Shikanosawa Hut
Yodogawa Hut
Ishizuka Hut

Capacity

40
20
40
20
40
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Structure

Altitude (m)Reinforced concrete

825
1,330
1,460
1,550
1,380
1,600

Steel
Timber
Stone
TimberConcrete blocks

3 Points to Note at the Arakawa Trail Entrance◇ Depart by 7:00 AM for the climb to the Jomon-sugi Cedar ◇A round trip between the Arakawa Trail Entrance and Jomon-sugi
Cedar will take 9 to 10 hours. Depart around 5:00 AM to 7:00 AM
at the latest.
Stop and return earlier if you are likely to miss the homeward bus.

◇ No public telephones available ◇There are no public telephones at the entrances to mountain
trails. There is also no cellphone reception. However, some
cellphones can get reception at the Arakawa Trail Entrance
depending on the mobile phone operator. Check this inadvance on your operator’s website.

◇ Entry of vehicles to the Arakawa Trail Entrance is restricted ◇Note that entry to private
vehicles is restricted fromMarch 1 to November 30.
Even outside of the periodof restriction, parking in the
no-parking zone is strictly
prohibited as it will block thepassage of large vehicles.

Railroad

ToiletNo-parkingzone
ToiletLarge vehicles
and buses use
this road.

↓You can park in ana r e a a b o u t 400m
down the road

*Take all uneaten food and litter home with you.
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Restfacility

Parkingspace

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Request regarding parking manners at
Yodogawa Mountain Trail Entrance

A trolley runs between the Arakawa Trail
Entrance and the Okabu Trail Entrance, so
observe the following when passing throughthe forest railroad.

People sometimes park on the streets near the Yodogawa
Mountain Trail Entrance parking lot, but this hinders thepassage of emergency vehicles and buses.
When you come to the Mountain Trail Entrance by car, we
kindly ask you to park in the designated parking area
whenever possible.
If the parking lot is full and you must park outside the parking
lot, please avoid parking in areas that may obstruct thepassage of other vehicles, such as curves, and try to park inspots that offer sufficient space.
Please refrain from parking in front of the parking lot, as thisspace is used for bus lane U-turns.

Points to Note When Passing Throughthe Jomon-sugi Trail (Forest Railroad)● Do not walk side-by-side. (Walk in single file.)● Take breaks on rest stops, not on the railroad.
● Move immediately to the rest stops or another safe placewhen the trolley passes.
● The bridges on the trail are not equipped with handrails, so be
careful when crossing them, especially during strong winds.
● Do not damage any of the facilities on the railroad (path).
● People walking at a slow pace must let faster walkers havethe road to prevent congestion.
● The wooden ties on the forest railroad are slippery and areeasily tripped over, so take particular care.

Jomon-sugi Trail
No-parking areas

Jomon-sugi Cedar

Arakawa Trail Entrance

L=10.7km Round trip of about 9 to 10 hours

Yodogawa route
Takatsuka Hut

Yodogawa
Mountain Trail
Entrance

Jomon-sugi Cedar（Ｈ=1,280ｍ）

To Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine(Toilet)

Parking lot

Wilson Stump

To the ShinTakatsuka Hut(H=1,020m)

Okabu
Trail Entrance

Public toilet(Toilet) (H=910m)

Kusugawa River Fork
(H=720m)
Kosugitani
Village Remains(H=660m)
Sandai-sugi
Cedar(Toilet)

Forest railroad
through which
the trolley passes
L=2.5km

Arakawa
Trail Entrance(Toilet)(H=600m)

L=8.2km (approx. 3 hours)
Trail

Jomon-sugi
Cedar

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1：50
←
→
1：35

Wilson
Stump

0：30
←
→
0：20

Okabu Trail
Entrance

1：10
←
→
1：10

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Kusugawa
River Fork

0：40
←
→
0：40

Kosugitani
Village
Remains

0：50
←
→
0：50

Arakawa
Trail
Entrance

6 Help Protect the Forest and Other Sites◇ Help Protect the Jomon-sugi Cedar! ◇The Jomon-sugi Cedar is several thousand years old and is a symbol ofYakushima. Many climbers have walked around it since it was first opened to the
public in 1967, which has resulted in a reduction in soil volume and exposure of its
roots. This has led to various protective measures such as placing the surroundingarea out of bounds and installing observation decks.

● Do not go beyond the observation decks.
● Overnight camping or pitching of tents on the observation
decks is prohibited.
● Avoid eating on the observation decks. Use the rest area or
the Takatsuka Hut instead for this purpose.
● You can use the restrooms at the Arakawa Trail Entrance,
Kosugitani Mountain Cabin Remains (near the Sandai-sugi
Cedar), Okabu Trail Entrance, or Takatsuka Hut.
● Follow the instructions of the ushers when using the decks
during the Golden Week holiday period and other periods
when the area is extremely congested.
● Take turns using the photo locations.

Observation deck zones● 140m to
the Takatsuka Hut

Jomon-sugi
Cedar● 70m tothe rest area

Observation
Deck

To
the Takatsuka Hutand rest area

Descending
mountain trail
To the Wilson Stumpand Kosugitani

Observation
Deck

Ascending mountain trail◇ Help Protect the Wilson Stump! ◇The Wilson Stump is the largest of all tree stumps on Yakushima. In recent years,
there have been concerns over the deterioration of its surrounding environment
owing to inappropriate use by climbers.
Please help us protect the Wilson Stump.

● Do not damage the stump. ● Do no climb on the stump.
● Do not enter no-entry areas.
● Take turns when taking photographs.

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7 Observe the Smoking Rules
Smoking areas have been established to prevent bushfires and ensurethat everybody can enjoy the spectacular natural environment ofYakushima on the Jomon-sugi Trail from the Arakawa Trail Entrance
through to the Takatsuka Hut. Please refrain from smoking in any
other location.

Smoking Areas① Behind the Arakawa Trail Entrance restroom② Behind the Kosugitani pavilion (Behind the famous Yakushima
Genetic Resource Conservation Forest Monument)③ Behind the Okabu Trail toilet④ Behind the Takatsuka Hut toilet
Please observe the following when smoking in the designated areas.

1 Bring your own portable ashtray.
2 Make sure you do not start a bushfire.
3	Be considerate of other people and thenatural environment.

8 Areas with Cellphone Reception
There is no cellphone reception on the mountains such as the
Yodogawa Mountain Trail Entrance.
Areas where cellphone reception is available include the Arakawa
Trail Entrance, the Jomon-sugi Cedar decks, the peaks of Mt.
Miyanoura-dake, Mt. Nagata-dake, Mt. Kuromi-dake, Mt. Kurio-dake,and Mt. Tachu-dake. Please use your cellphone only in case of
emergencies since undue use may spoil the atmosphere of the naturalenvironment for other climbers.
*You may have no reception at all depending on your cellphone model and mobile
phone operator. Check this in advance on your operator’s website.

Introduction to Official Yakushima Guides

Introduction to the Sato-meguri

Are you interested in hiring an official Yakushima guideto provide enjoyable support and a safe experience of
nature encompassing the mountains, the ocean, andthe rivers? You can check out thedetails on the website accessedfrom the QR code shown below.
Reservations for hiring
official Yakushima guides
are made by directly
contacting the guide by
telephone or e-mail.

The small villages on Yakushima are known
collectively as “sato,” and guided tours by local
guides are currently available in ten of thesevillages. The guides talk about the history,
culture, nature, industry, and other information
about the village while actually walking aroundthe place. You can check out the details
provided on the Sato Meguri Promotion Council
website accessed from the QR code
shown below. Reservations are madeby telephone, e-mail, or fax.
https://www.yakushima.jp

http://www.yakushima-eco.com

149Transport Routes to Yakushima /Time Required on the Island◇ Time Required on the Island ◇Fukuoka Airport

Isso 5minKagoshima Airport(Mizobe) Osaka Airport (Itami)

Kagoshima
Sakurajima

Nagata30min
Jomon-sugi Cedar

Yayoi-sugi Cedar

20min

Shiratani Unsui-kyo Gorge

KosedaWilson Stump
Taikoiwa RockMt. Miyanoura-dake

IbusukiMiyanoura

Shitoko Banyan Tree Park
Environmental and Cultural
Village Center

15min
Nagatainakahama

Shitogo 10min

Mt. Kaimon-dake
Cape Sata-misaki
Nishino-omote
Tanegashima

Kuchinoerabu-jima

ShimamaMiyanoura

KosedaAnbo

Type

Display

Time required

Contact Information

40 min1 hr 50 min
65 minReservation Center

By plane

Kagoshima (Mizobe) to Yakushima
Osaka (Itami) to Yakushima
Fukuoka to Yakushima

2 to 3 hr

By Jetfoil(Varies in accordancewith the stops en route)Kagoshima to Miyanoura/AnboBy ferry☎0570-025-071
Tane Yaku Jetfoil☎099-226-0128
Reservation Center☎0570-004-015

Orita Steamship Co., Ltd.
4 hr
☎099-226-0731
hr 40 minKasho Kaiun, Co., Ltd.
3
(Kagoshima to Nishino-omote)☎099-261-7000
hr2(Nishino-omote to Miyanoura)

Kagoshima to Miyanoura
Kagoshima to Miyanoura(via Nishino-omote)(Stops overnight at Nishinoomote Port from Kagoshima)

Municipal Ferry

Yakushima Town Hall (Asset Management Section)
hr 35 min
1
(Kuchinoerabu-jima to Miyanoura) ☎0997-43-5900
Yakushima Distribution Services, Co., Ltd.
hr 5 min1(Shimama to Miyanoura) ☎0997-42-3055

Okinoerabu-jima to Shimama(via Miyanoura)

15

Seibu
Forest Road

Hananoego

Pillow Lava

15min
Kigen-sugi
Cedar

Arakawa Trail Entrance

Yodogawa Mountain
15min Arakawa Sansaro(three-way junction) 20min 5min
Trail Entrance 10min
15min
Yakusugi Land 15min
Yakusugi
MuseumOgawa Falls
NaturalSenpiro Falls
Mangrove
Shakunage-no-mori
Habitat5min Rhododenderon Park
20min
15min
Kurio
15min
Seishonen
5min
Ryoko Mura
Mugio

Anbo

NakamaYakushima■ Examples of Time Required

40min

Airport

15min

10min

Hirauchi

10min

OnoaidaHirauchi Kaichu Onsen■ Legend
Type

Local bus
Taxi, etc.
Walking
Yakushima Town requires trash to be sorted into trash bags (available for afee) for collection purposes. Only trash that has been sorted will be collectedfrom the collection points (trash stations) alongside the roads. Please help
maintain the surrounding environment in a hygienic condition by not littering.

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10 Information on Yakushima
Who to Contact When You Need Assistance or are Experiencing Difficulties
Information on sightseeing spots, overnight accommodation, car rentals,
taxis, climbing gear and fishing gear rentals, and climbing guides
Organization

Reception Hours

Address

Telephone Number

Yakushima Tourism Association Closed Year-End/New Year period 187-1 Anbo, Yakushima-cho(Yakushima Town General Center) ☎0997-46-2333(Secretariat)
8:30–17:50〃
Closed Year-End/New Year period 310-1 Koseda, Yakushima-cho(Next to Yakushima Airport Building) ☎0997-49-4010(Airport Information Office) 9:00–17:50
Closed every Monday and〃
Miyanoura, Yakushima-cho
28 to January 3 823-1(Yakushima Environmental and Cultural Village Center) ☎0997-42-1019(Miyanoura Information Office) December
9:00–17:00

Local buses
Organization

Reception Hours

Address

Telephone Number

Tanegashima Yakushima Kotsu, Co., Ltd. days a year 8:30–17:00 87 Anbo, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-46-2221
365
 9:00–17:00 815-23 Koseda, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-43-5000
Matsubanda Kotsu Bus, Co., Ltd. Opendays a year
Open 365

Taxis
Organization

Address

Telephone Number

165-1 Anbo, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-46-2311
Anbo Taxi
Matsubanda Kotsu Taxi 815-23 Koseda, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-43-5555
Yakushima Kotsu Taxi 305-5 Miyanoura, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-42-0611

Medical institutions
Organization

Address

Telephone Number

217 Miyanoura, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-42-1322
Wada Clinic
Yakushima Tokushukai Hospital 2467-13 Miyanoura, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-42-2200
Koseda Minna-no-shinryojo Clinic 849-18 Koseda, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-43-5100
1247-1 Nagata, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-45-2273
Nagata Clinic
410-158 Anbo, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-46-2131
Naka Clinic
Yakushima Onoaida Clinic 136-6 Onoaida, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-47-3277
1743 Kurio, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-48-2103
Kurio Clinic
Yakushima Morino Clinic 2395-1 Anbo, Yakushima-cho ☎0997-47-1010

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Places for Studying Yakushima’s Environment and Culture (See the map on pp. 21-22)◆Yakushima World Heritage Conservation Center☎0997-46-2992

A facility of the Ministry of the Environment in Anbo that provides anintroduction of the World Natural Heritage Site and the Yakushima National
Park. It also provides wide-ranging explanations from the history of thenature of Yakushima up to environmental conservation initiatives, as well as
the rules for climbing the mountains.  
■Opening Hours: 9:00–17:00 (admission until 16:30)■Closing Days: Every Saturday from December to February, December 28 to January 3■Admission Fee: Free

◆Yakushima Environmental and Cultural Village Center☎0997-42-2900

A facility located near Miyanoura Port where
you can learn and study all about Yakushima.
Features a permanent exhibition introducing thenature, lifestyles, and culture of Yakushima in aneasy-to-understand manner using a large-screen
video, panels, models, and other such equipment.
■Opening Hours: 09:00–17:00■Closing Days: Every Monday (except on Mondays
falling on a holiday; closed on Tuesday in such a case)(No closing days from April 29 to May 5, and from July
20 to August 31)December 28 to January 1■Admission Fee: Elementary and junior high school students
JPY 270 (JPY 220 for groups of 20 or more),High school and university students
JPY 370 (JPY 300 for groups of 20 or more),
Adult JPY 530 (JPY 430 for groups of 20 or more)An admission fee is required for the exhibition hall and forwatching the large-screen video.

◆Yakushima Environmental and Cultural Learning Center
A research facility located next to theYakusugi Museum. Provides environmental
studies on the importance of nature andthe relationship between nature andp e o p l e i n Y a k u s h i m a i n a n e a s y-t ounderstand manner. Various environmental
study programs including seminars andfield studies are available.
■Opening Hours: 09:00–17:00■C losing Days: Every Monday (except on Mondays
falling on a holiday; closed on Tuesday in such a case)(Excluding April 29 to May 5, and July 20 to August 31)
December 28 to January 3

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◆Yakushima Town Yakusugi Museum☎0997-46-3113

The Yakusugi Museum is located in Anbo. The
secret of the 1,660-year-old tree, the mysterysurrounding tree stumps, a giant 2-meter
chainsaw, a PC challenge quiz on Yakushima,
and a graphic reproduction of the enormous
Wilson cedar. Introduces everything about
Yaku-sugi cedar trees with the use of actual
trees, models, and electronic devices.

(Yakushima Town Hall)■Opening Hours: 09:00–17:00■Closing Days: Every Monday, December 28 to January 4■Admission Fee: Elementary, junior and senior high school students
JPY 50 (JPY 30 for groups of 20 or more)
Adult JPY 100 (JPY 70 for groups of 20 or more)◆Yakushima Umigame-kan

◆Yakushima Forest Ecosystem Conservation Center☎0997-42-0331

Provides information on the forests and forestry on Yakushima with the use ofpanels and photographs of plants.
■Opening Hours: 09:00–17:00■Closing Days: Weekends and holidays, Year End/New Year period■Admission Fee: Free

☎0997-42-3508(Yakushima Recreation and Forest Conservation Management Committee)

Natural recreational forest at an altitude of 1,000m to 1,300m. An amazing
forest containing Yaku-sugi cedars and cut-off cedars left in their natural
habitat that enables us to learn about the coexistence between Yaku-sugi
cedars and humans, and the mechanisms behind forest regeneration. Fiveobservation courses lasting between 30 minutes and 210 minutes areavailable.
Contributions are required to enter Yakusugi Land (JPY 500 for high-school students andolder), but visitors who also plan to visit the Shiratani Unsui-kyo Gorge are entitled to a
discount of JPY 200.

☎0997-42-3508◆Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine ☎090-5384-6261(Management Building) (Yakushima Recreation and Forest Conservation Management Committee)
Natural recreational forest at an altitude of 600m to 1,050m. The
forest floor is covered in rare ivies and mosses, and you will beentering a world of mysterious profundity in the moss-covered woods.
Three observation courses lasting one, three, or four hours areavailable.
Contributions are required to enter the Shiratani Unsui-kyo Gorge (JPY 500 for high-school
students and older), but visitors who also plan to visit Yakusugi Land are entitled to a
discount of JPY 200.

19☎0997-43-5900

A folklore museum located next to the Yakushima
North Detachment Office. Provides information
about the history of Yakushima and people’s
lifestyles from the Jomon Period through to themodern day using exhibitions of actual artifacts.

■Opening Hours: 09:00–17:00 (admission until 16:30)■C losing Days: First Tuesday of the month,
December 29 to January 1■Admission Fee: Elementary and junior high school students
JPY 300 (JPY 200 for groups of 20 or more),High school and university students
JPY 400 (JPY 300 for groups of 20 or more),
Adult JPY 600 (JPY 500 for groups of 20 or more)◆Yakusugi Land ☎0997-46-4015(Management Building)◆Yakushima Town History and Folklore Museum☎0997-47-1800

Provides explanations and exhibitions about the relationship between
people's lives and sea turtles, as well as the ecology and environmentof sea turtles.
During the egg-laying season, conducts nighttime ecological surveys
and provide explanations to visitors about sea turtles.
■Opening Hours: 09:00–17:00 ■Closing Days: Every Monday■Admission Fee: Adult JPY 500,Junior high school student  and younger JPY 200,
Elementary school student and preschoolers: No charge◆Yakushima Nature Park

☎0997-42-2727

Contains a wildlife botanical garden featuring rhododendrons and otherplants representative of Yakushima, as well as plants that are raised fromseeds. Also contains a park that makes the best possible use of thepanoramic views of Mt. Nataore-dake covering Mt. Miyanoura-dake. The
Yunokono-yu Onsen hot spring is also located here. (Reservations required)
Wildlife Botanical Garden: ■Opening Hours: 8:30–17:00 ■Closing Days: December 28 to January 4■Entrance Fee: Adult JPY 300 (JPY 225 for groups of 15 or more) Children JPY 100 (JPY 75 for groups of 15 or more)
Plants are also available for sale.
Park: Advance reservations are required to use the rest shelter and the outdoor stage.
All other facilities are free of charge.
*For reservations: Tourism Town Planning Section, Yakushima Town Hall ☎0997-43-5900
Yunokono-yu Onsen: ☎0997-42-0305 (Advance reservations required)
Fees: Adult (Junior high school student and older) JPY 500, Child JPY 200

Recruiting Members
for the Yakushima
Fan ClubMemberPrivileges:

The Foundation is always looking for new members of the fanclub. A yearly membership fee of JPY 2,000 is required. All
fees collected are used for various activities aimed at thecontinuous preservation of the nature of Yakushima. We hope
you will become a member and support Yakushima.

■ Subscription the Yakushima Newsletter ■ ■ Discount coupons for various facilities ■■ Complimentary copies of printed material issued by the Foundation ■Inquiries

Yakushima Environmental and Cultural Foundation(Yakushima Environmental and Cultural Village Center)823-1 Miyanoura, Yakushima-cho 891-4205 ☎0997-42-2911

https://www.yakushima.or.jp

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11 Yakushima Map

Cape Yahazu-misaki

Isso Bathing Area

Oura-no-yu Onsen(Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Station)

Yakushima is a circular island occupying approximately 130km andplaying host to 40 rugged mountains, including Mt. Miyanoura-dake,
which is Kyushu’s tallest peak (1,936m above sea level). The
Location for contributions and bus tickets
Yakushima Tourism Association
Shitogomountains receive a huge amount of rainfall said to be aroundIssogawa River
10,000mm per year, which feeds the countless waterfalls and pure
Nagori-no-matsubara
Park
Mt. Nunobiki-dakeYakushima Umigame-kan
streams as they rush toward their estuaries. The island also allows(643m)
Miyanoura Port
Yakushima Forest
YoshidaYaku-jinja Shrine
visitors to observe the Jomon-sugi cedar and other enormous trees
Ecosystem
Mt.
Isso-dake
Isso Forest Road
Conservation Center(779m)
that have been standing for several thousand years, as well as plant
Miyanoura
Yakushima Town Hall
(Miyanoura Oﬃce)life that flourishes from subtropical zones to cool temperate zones,
Sea Turtle Egg-Laying Area
Yakushima Town
White Turmeric
YotsuseHistory andturning it into a treasure trove of wildlife and plant life.
Factory
Folklore Museum
Jomon Water Mt. Koto-dake
Mt. Shitogo-dake
Kusugawa
Factory
Yakushima-taisha
Shitoko Banyan
Tree Park

Isso

Yakushima Environmental
and Cultural Village Center

Matsuyama
Remains

Nagata-hama Beach(Included in the Ramsar Convention’s Listof Wetlands of International Importance)

Sea Turtle
Egg-Laying Area
Nagata-inakahama
Beach(808m)

Yakushima
oa
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Fo
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M
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Takatsuka Hut
Mt. Shoji-dake(1,549m)

Hiraishi

Mt. Ishizuka-yama
Mt. Tachu-dake(1,589m)(1,497m)

Yakushima Arakawa
Natural Recreational
Forest Area

Mt. Eboshi-dake(1,614m)
Mt. Shichigo-dake(1,488m)

Kigen-sugi Cedar

Sea Turtle Egg-Laying Area

iP

Janokuchi Falls

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om
Yu
d

Yakushima Town Hall (Kurio Oﬃce)

Mt. Hasa-dake(1,259m)

Kurio Beach Bathing Area

NakamaMt. Imozuka-dake(794m)

Yakushima Fruit Garden

Onoaida(Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Station)

Natural Recreational Forest

Hirauchi
Yudomari Yakushima-yaki
Pottery

Kurosaki
Yudomari Port

Yudomari Onsen
Hirauchi Park

Hirauchi Kaichu
Onsen

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Mt. Mimi-dake(1,202m)

Mt. Mocchiyomu-dake(944m)

Nakama Banyan Tree

Kurio Port

Matsu
mine

Sidotti’s Landing Point

Koshima

Onoaida
Onsen

Yamanose

Anbo

Mt. Otate-dake(1,061m)

Yakushimakoen-AnboLine

Kawakami-sugi
Cedar Anbo Forest Road
Yodogawa Mountain
Yakusugi Land
Trail Entrance(Toilet)Mt. Yuki-dake(1,256m)
Mt. Suzu-dake(1,638m)
Mt. Waishi-dake(1,410m)

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h

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Tr

Kurio

FunayukiMatsumineohashi Bridgeeku LineMangroves

Tsukazaki Tidal Pools(Only installedfrom March to November)

Mt. Jinnemu-kobandake(1,734m)Road

Shakunage-no-mori Rhododenderon Park

Yakushima Seishonen
Ryoko Mura

Portable Toilet Booth Tent

rest

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Kuro

Anbogawa River

Arakawa-wakare Forkak-dIshizuka Huthu-Nagata-Ya

Kamiyaku

Ohko-no-taki Weterfall

Mt. Myojo-dake(651m)

Arakawa Trail Entrance(Toilet)Marine Park Area

Yakushima Town Yakusugi Museum
Location for contributions and bus tickets / Yakushima
Mountain Environmental Management Council
Arakawa Tozan Bus Stop
(buses operate from March 1 to November 30)

HiranoYakushima World Heritage
Conservation Center /Yakushima Ranger Oﬃce

Sarukawa Banyan TreeMt. Toimo-dake(1,054m)

National Park Area

Takahira

Tainokawa River

Mugio
Yakushima Botanical Research Park

Hara

Forest Ecosystem
Conservation Area

Toroki Falls

Yakushima Town Hall (Onoaida Oﬃce)
Tanzakibana Park

Location for contributions
and bus tickets / Yakushima
Tourism Association
Yakushima Town Hall (Anbo Oﬃce)
Yakushima Forest Management Oﬃce
Tomari Jochiku Mausoleum

Beach Coral Reef /Harumaki Haruta
Haruta Beach Bathing Area

Yakushima Environmental andCultural Village Center

Senpiro Falls

World Heritage Site

(Fast Electric Vehicle
Charging Station) /Kumage PrefecturalOﬃce (Yakushima Oﬃce)

Anbo Port
Mt. Maedake(965m)

Wilderness
Conservation Area

Nagakubo
Pillow Lava

Kosugitani

Okabu Trail Entrance Sandai-sugi Forest Railroad
Cedar(Toilet)(Bio-Toilet)
Arakawa DamcTa

Kohananoego
Mt. Koban-dake(Tofu Rocks)(1,711m)
Yodogawa Hut

Kurio Path

ToiletPortable Toilet
Booth Building

Mt. Nageshi-dake(1,830m)

Hananoego

Tategami

Main Thoroughfare

AED Station

Mt. Kuromi-dake(1,831m)

Hanayama Trail

Mt. Funayuki-maedake(944m)

Sandai-sugi Cedart.

Yakushima Wilderness Conservation Area
Okawa Forest Road

Okina-sugi Cedar Wilson
Stump

M

Mt. Kurio-dake(1,867m)
Mt. Okina-dake(1,860m)
Mt. Anbo-dake(1,847m)

Mt. Nakamatano-kashira(1,678m)

Shelter Hut(1,936m)

Daio-sugi Cedar

oad

Shikanosawa
Segiregawa River

Mt. Miyanoura-dake

Mt. Nagata-dake(1,886m)

Mt. Aiko-dake(1,235m)

Shiratani HutTsuji-no-Iwaya
Rock
Mt. Yojiga-takadake(1,376m)
Tsuji-toge Pass

Yakushima Airport

Nagaminest R

Shikanosawa Hut

Mt. Kusugawa-maetake(1,125m)aF
ore

Mt. Kuniwari-dake(1,323m)

Fufu-sugi Cedar

Mt. Nemachi-dake Shin-Takatsuka Hut(1,814m)

Mt. Takenotsuji(1,319m)

Sea Turtle Kawahara
Egg-Laying Area

Mt.
Takatsukayama(1,396m)

Sanbon-sugi Cedar

kaw

Nagata Trail

Falls

Jomon-sugi Cedarand bus tickets
Yakushima Tourism Association

Yakushima Town Hall
(Main Oﬃce)

Kamiyaku-Yaku Line

Mt. Tsubokiri-yama(1,409m)
Mt. Kankake(773m)

Yayoi-sugi
Cedar
Mt. Hagami-dake(1,228m)

Yakushima Shiratani
Natural Recreational
Forest Area

Nagatagawa River

Ara

Yakushima Town Hall (Nagata Oﬃce)

Koseda Location for contributions

Tabugawa

Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine

Shiratani
Forest Road

Koseda Forest Road

Mt. Miminkue(1,077m)

Yokko Valley

Hot Spring /Public BathKusugawa
Onsen

Hagami Fallsra

Mt. Yoshida-dake(1,165m)

NagataSea Turtle
Egg-Laying Area
Nagata-maehama
Beach

Mountain Trail Hanyama
Cliﬀ

Shiratani Unsuikyo-Miyanoura Line

Miyanouragawa
River

ou

Yakushima Lighthouse

Cape
Nagata-misaki

ShrineNature Parkd

Nagata Park
(Fast Electric Vehicle
Charging Station)*AEDs are also available atother ports, airports, andpublic institutes, etc.

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