Yakushima, Kagoshima
On October 1, 2007, the town was formed by the merger of the towns of Kamiyaku and Yaku, both from Kumage District. As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 13,486 and the density of 24.9 persons per km. The total area is 540.98 km. Yakushima Airport serves Yakushima. There are also hydrofoils and ferries serving the island. Kuchinoerabujima is accessible by a municipal ferry.