We have prepared a variety of experiences to enjoy Yakushima to the fullest, from first-time travelers to seasoned experts. We offer an extraordinary trip to enjoy nature that you cannot experience through regular sightseeing.
01 Journey to Jomon Cedar with a guide (with guide)
A veteran guide will lead you around the Jomon Cedar, a tree said to be 7,200 years old. This is one of the largest ancient trees on Yakushima and is truly impressive.
*Applications must be made 10 days in advance. *Please note that it gets busy in May and from July to November, so please contact us early.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced ★★★★☆ Required time: Approximately 10 hours
02 Trip to Shiratani Unsuikyo with a guide (with guide)
Starting from Shiratani Unsuikyo Gorge, a place where people and the forest can come into contact, you will tour Mossy Forest (also known as Princess Mononoke Forest) and Taiko Rock.
*Application deadline is 10 days in advance. *May and July to November are busy, so please contact us early.
Level: Beginner to Intermediate ★★★☆☆ Required time: Approximately 5 hours
06 Information about the night sea turtle observation session (20:00〜23:30)
With an experienced local guide, we carefully listen to the ecology of sea turtles and their manners when observing them, and quietly watch the precious sight of their mother turtles from landing to spawning and returning to the sea.
This is a limited-time tour from May 22nd to July 10th.
Level: Beginner ★☆☆☆☆☆ Time required: Approximately 3.5 hours