Yakusugi Land is a recreational forest with trekking trails where you can see many majestic trees and plants, such as the elegant orange-barked Hime-Shara tree and the colorful Yakushima azalea, in addition to the Yakusugi cedars
The name Yakusugi Land might give the impression of a theme park, but it's actually a place with many giant Yakusugi trees where you can experience the natural beauty of a primeval forest. There are walking trails here for beginner hikers, so families and those who aren't confident in their mountain climbing can enjoy it with peace of mind, making it a recommended spot where you can experience the majestic nature of Yakushima with your whole body
Yakusugi Land has five trekking courses, each with a different duration. The required time is approximately 30 minutes, 50 minutes, 80 minutes, 150 minutes, and 210 minutes, and each course has its own charm. Each route involves walking a different path on the way there and back, so you can enjoy a variety of scenery
Two short trails (30 and 50 minutes) take you through ancient millennium cedars and beautiful twin cedars. These trails are paved with wood and stones, making them safe and enjoyable even for beginners.
longer courses (over 80 minutes) , you can get up close and personal with magnificent Yakusugi cedars, such as Hahakosugi and Odasugi, which are estimated to be around 2,500 years old. These courses are a little more adventurous, as they are close to the hiking trails.
advanced hikers , a 150-minute trekking course also allows you to climb Mount Tachu, where you can enjoy an even more impressive view from the majestic 40-meter-high monolith at its summit.
At Yakusugi Land, you can sense the deep connection between the islanders and the forest. In particular, the stumps found throughout the area are remnants of logging that took place during the Edo period (1603-1867). Many of the oldest trees in the area were spared from logging due to their irregular shapes, and remain standing to this day. At least nine Yakusugi trees, each over 1,000 years old, still survive
New cedar trees can also grow on the stumps of felled trees, a process known as stump regeneration. The twin cedar trees seen at Yakusugi Land are an example of two young cedar trees of similar size growing on a single stump. The two trees have been joined together through a natural phenomenon known as fusion. The tree on the left is 22 meters tall and has a trunk circumference of 1.7 meters, while the tree on the right is 22.7 meters tall and has a circumference of 2.1 meters
The Futago Cedars are thought to be only about 150 years old, so they are called Kosugi (small cedars) rather than Yakusugi, which is the name given to cedars that are over 1,000 years old
Yakusugi Land can be accessed by rental car or bus
If you are traveling by bus, there are no direct buses from Miyanoura Port, so you will need to change buses first.
You can take a Yakushima Kotsu bus from the bus stop at Miyanoura Port (starting point) near the hotel. There is one bus in the morning and one in the afternoon (two buses per day) that you can transfer to for Yakusugi Land, but if you take the afternoon bus, there will be no return bus, so we recommend taking the morning bus.
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The difficulty with returning from Yakusugi Land is that there are no buses at a convenient time. If you are on a 30- or 50-minute trekking course, you may be able to make it back just in time, but if the course takes longer than that, you will not be able to board the bus. Therefore, if you are considering traveling by bus, you will need to consider the time you will have to wait for the bus. If possible, we recommend renting a car
The return route will be the same
The bus fare to Yakusugi Land 4,000 yen round trip . However, if you purchase an unlimited bus pass, you can travel for 2,000 yen for one day a 3-day pass is offered at a very reasonable price of 3,000 yen a 100 yen discount . If you are considering traveling by bus, we recommend taking advantage of the unlimited bus pass.
These unlimited ride tickets can be purchased at the hotel front desk
If you rent a car from the hotel to Yakusugi Land, you can enjoy trekking freely without worrying about bus schedules. It takes about 60 minutes by car from the hotel to Yakusugi Land. Parking is free and can accommodate up to 40 cars
If you are traveling by rental car, be sure to consider a visit to the Yakushima Nature Museum at the foot of Yakusugi Land. At the Yakusugi Nature Museum, you can learn more about the origins of Yakushima's plants and forests, as well as about the Yakusugi cedars
At THE HOTEL YAKUSHIMA, you can book a guided bus tour of Yakushima's famous attractions. The tour also includes a stroll through Yakusugi Land, allowing you to fully enjoy the charm of Yakushima. If you're interested in Yakusugi Land, be sure to join this tour
| Implementation period | Runs all year round |
| Application deadline | Until the day before your stay |
| Time required | 8:00～17:20 |
| itinerary | 8:00 Meet at the hotel |
| Capacity | 1 person ~ |
| Fee | 8,000 yen per adult (tax included) |
| What's included in the price | Lunch, transportation expenses |
| Payment method | Pay at checkout |
| remarks | Discounted rate for groups of 2 or more (5,500 yen/person) |
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Person in charge: Hirata
TEL: 0997-42-0175
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