Yakusugi Land
Nature WalkKyushu(Kagoshima)
EasyDistance
3 km
Elevation Gain
100m
Max Elevation
1100m
Duration
1.5h
Kyushu(Kagoshima)
EasyDistance
3 km
Elevation Gain
100m
Max Elevation
1100m
Duration
1.5h
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Boardwalk trail through ancient cedar forest in Yakushima.
Yakusugi Land is a nature park on Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, offering accessible boardwalk trails through ancient cedar forests that include trees over 1,000 years old. Unlike the demanding Jomon Sugi trek, these shorter courses (30 minutes to 2.5 hours) allow visitors to experience Yakushima's primeval forest atmosphere at a relaxed pace, surrounded by moss-covered trees, streams, and an ethereal green canopy.
Year-round, March to November best
Ancient yakusugi cedars over 1,000 years old; Moss-covered primeval forest; Multiple course lengths for all levels; Ethereal green forest canopy; Streams and small waterfalls
Fly to Yakushima Airport or take the Toppy high-speed ferry to Miyanoura Port. From Anbo town, drive about 35 minutes on the Anbo Forest Road. Public bus service is limited. Rental car recommended.
Yakushima receives enormous rainfall—waterproof gear is essential at all times. Boardwalks can be very slippery when wet. Longer courses venture off the boardwalk onto uneven forest trails. Leeches are present in wet conditions. Cooperation fee (maintenance fee) is collected at the entrance.
Yakusugi Land is rated as easy difficulty.
Yakusugi Land is 3 km long.
The elevation gain on Yakusugi Land is 100 meters.
Hiking Yakusugi Land typically takes about 1.5 hours.
The best season to hike Yakusugi Land is Year-round, March to November best.
Yakusugi Land is located in Kagoshima, Kyushu region of Japan.
Yakusugi Land is a nature_walk trail.
Warnings for Yakusugi Land: Yakushima receives enormous rainfall—waterproof gear is essential at all times. Boardwalks can be very slippery when wet. Longer courses venture off the boardwalk onto uneven forest trails. Leeches are present in wet conditions. Cooperation fee (maintenance fee) is collected at the entrance..
Access information for Yakusugi Land: Fly to Yakushima Airport or take the Toppy high-speed ferry to Miyanoura Port. From Anbo town, drive about 35 minutes on the Anbo Forest Road. Public bus service is limited. Rental car recommended..
The maximum elevation on Yakusugi Land is 1100 meters.
Yakusugi Land is rated easy, making it accessible for hikers of that level.
For Yakusugi Land, proper hiking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Check warnings: Yakushima receives enormous rainfall—waterproof gear is essential at all times. Boardwalks can be very slippery when wet. Longer courses venture off the boardwalk onto uneven forest trails. Leeches are present in wet conditions. Cooperation fee (maintenance fee) is collected at the entrance..
Highlights of Yakusugi Land include: Ancient yakusugi cedars over 1,000 years old; Moss-covered primeval forest; Multiple course lengths for all levels; Ethereal green forest canopy; Streams and small waterfalls.
Access to Yakusugi Land: Fly to Yakushima Airport or take the Toppy high-speed ferry to Miyanoura Port. From Anbo town, drive about 35 minutes on the Anbo Forest Road. Public bus service is limited. Rental car recommended..
The best season for Yakusugi Land is Year-round, March to November best. Check conditions before hiking in winter.