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Trip Planner :  Asia  /  Japan  /  Kyushu  /  Kagoshima Prefecture  /  Kumage-gun  /  Yakushima-cho

Yakushima-cho

3.8
Landmarks · Waterfalls · Canyons
A popular destination for Japanese tourists, Kumage-gun Yakushima-cho is a true paradise for nature lovers, with over 1,900 species and subspecies of plants. UNESCO-protected areas of primeval temperate forests abounding with Yakushima cedar trees offer a memorable adventure in a photogenic jungle setting. Taking a scenic hike to reach waterfalls amidst lush greenery forms an essential part of any vacation in Kumage-gun Yakushima-cho, with the island's natural wonders further detailed in a local museum. The mountainous island, which can be reached on an exciting hydrofoil trip, offers local specialty dishes made from flying fish and special oranges unique to the area. Plan your vacation with our Japan online attractions planner and discover the best things to do in Yakushima-cho.
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    Top Yakushima-cho tours

    FROM $48 BOOK WITH VIATOR Snorkeling Tour to Swim with Sea Turtles at Yakushima Island Snorkeling Tour to Swim with Sea Turtles at Yakushima Island
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    Popular things to do in Yakushima-cho

    Oko no Taki Fall
    Waterfall
    Oko no Taki Fall
    4.7
    Duration: 1 hour
    Yakusugi Land ©
    National Park
    Yakusugi Land
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours
    Nagata Inakahama ©
    Beach
    Nagata Inakahama
    4.1
    Duration: 1 hour
    Shiratani Unsuikyo Valley ©
    Canyon
    Shiratani Unsuikyo Valley
    4.8
    Duration: 1 hour

    Nature in Yakushima-cho

    Sempiro Falls ©
    Waterfall
    Sempiro Falls
    3.9
    Duration: 1 hour
    Toroki Falls ©
    Waterfall
    Toroki Falls
    3.9
    Duration: 1 hour
    Mt. Miyanouradake ©
    Mountain
    Mt. Miyanouradake
    4.8
    Duration: 1 hour
    Tachudake ©
    Mountain
    Tachudake
    4.7
    Duration: 1 hour

    Hidden gems in Yakushima-cho

    Diosugi
    Landmark
    Diosugi
    4.2
    Duration: 1 hour
    Isso Beach
    Beach
    Isso Beach
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Janokuchinotaki Falls
    Waterfall
    Janokuchinotaki Falls
    5.0
    Duration: 1 hour
    Yoggo Valley
    Valley
    Yoggo Valley
    4.5
    Duration: 1 hour

    Historic Sites in Yakushima-cho

    Yakushima Lighthouse (Nagata Lighthouse)
    Lighthouse
    Yakushima Lighthouse (Nagata Lighthouse)
    3.4
    Duration: 1 hour
    Yaku Shrine
    Religious Site
    Yaku Shrine
    3.1
    Duration: 1 hour
    Ushidokomoisho
    Religious Site
    Ushidokomoisho
    Yakushima
    3.8
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Yakushima Shrine ©
    Religious Site
    Yakushima Shrine
    3.9
    Duration: 1 hour

    Wildlife in Yakushima-cho

    Anbo River
    Wildlife Area
    Anbo River
    4.0
    Duration: 1 hour
    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Scuba & Snorkeling
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    Sandaisugi
    Wildlife Area
    Sandaisugi
    3.7
    Duration: 1 hour
    Okinasugi
    Wildlife Area
    Okinasugi
    2.6
    Duration: 1 hour

    Beaches in Yakushima-cho

    Harutahama Beach ©
    Beach
    Harutahama Beach
    2.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Tashiro Beach ©
    Beach
    Tashiro Beach
    2.6
    Duration: 30 minutes

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