For Those Who Want to Meet Yakusugi with Ease
Yakusugi Land is a perfect destination for experiencing the abundant nature of Yakushima in a relaxed and accessible way. This enchanting area is home to moss covered forests and towering Yakusugi cedar trees. creating a captivating atmosphere. The tour offers various routes, from short, beginner-friendly trails ideal for families to more immersive high-level paths where you can fully appreciate the strength and tranquility of the ancient forest. You can choose them based on your fitness level and preferences.
Nature guides provide detailed explanations about the Yakusugi trees, surrounding vegetation, and the island’s unique ecosystem, enriching your understanding of this natural treasure. As you walk into the forest, you’ll encounter diverse ecosystems, pristine streams, and moss-laden landscapes, offering healing and emotional experience.
The Yakusugi Land tour is an ideal program for those seeking a casual introduction to Yakushima’s natural wonders, or anyone looking to leisurely explore the island’s majestic forests.
Challenge Level
★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆(5/10)
Course time
from 5 to 6 hrs
(depending on how far and long you would like to explore.)
Area Altitude
1,000m~1,220m
Distance
4.4 km
Private tour price
Size of Group：Price (per person) JPY
1：43,000
2：22,000
3：18,000
4：15,000
5 or more：Contact us
including
– Transportation
– Private tour fee
– lunch
– consumption tax of 10%
*Please pay us on site after the tour by cash.
Not including
– entry fee for National Park (500 JPY)
– insurance*
* We are covered by liability insurance, but we do not have personal injury insurance.If you would like to be insured against possible injuries during your trip to Yakushima, please arrange your own insurance in advance.
For information about travel insurance, please check here.
Time schedule
10:00 Departure from Yakusugi Land Entrance
10:30 Arakawa Bridge
11:30 Shaka Sugi
14:00 Tenchu Sugi
15:00 Arrival at Yakusugi Land Exit
*The course may be adjusted based on the guest’s fitness level and hiking experience.
Requirements
- Trekking shoes
- Rainwear (a set of jacket and pants, no matter what the weather cast says)
- Backpack (enough size to carry what you want/need to take with you)
- Trekking poles (optional)
- Change of clothes
- Hat
- Towel
- Regular medication
- Foldable umbrella
*If you would like to rent gear in Yakushima, please contact us.
For more details, please visit here.
Cancellation Policy
A cancellation charge will be waived only when adverse weather prevents the guest from arriving to Yakushima, or adverse weather forces us to cancel the tour. Under all the other circumstances of the guest canceling the tour, cancellation charges will be applied.
Cancellation Charges
15 days in advance : Free
14 − 8 days in advance : 30％
7 − 2 days in advance : 50％
the day before or on the day : 100％
Application
1. Please fill out the form through the following
2. Our staff will contact you for confirmation.
If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please contact us again by email or phone.
We will send you a formal application form after we arrange a date by email.
Email : info@takashikadokami.com
Telephone : +819066764546
3. The application form is completed and the tour is signed.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions, no matter how trivial.