！The 2022 Sea Turtle Observing Tours （Cervus nippon yakushimae）5*Contact info for inquiry… Nagata Sea Turtles AssociationURL: http://nagata-umigame.com/TEL: 0997-45-2280 FAX: 0997-45-2484*Yakushima World Heritage Conservation CenterURL: https://www.env.go.jp/park/yakushima/ywhcc/index.htm*Ministry of The Environment, Yakushima Ranger Office for Nature ConservationTEL: 0997-46-2992 on Nagata Beach will be canceled due to COVID-19. Wild Animals of Yakushima（Macaca fuscata yakui）Jomonsugi Cedar Height: 25.3 meters Chest Height Trunk Circumference: 16.4 meters Presumed age: 2000‒7200 years old Altitude: 1,300 meters Location: Along the Ohkabu-hodo Mountain Trail Jomonsugi cedar is considered to be the largest Yakusugi cedar with a trunk circumference of 16.4 meters, the largest in Japan. Jomonsugi Cedar’s stocky and short form is characteristic of Yakusugi cedars growing in the harsh environment of Yakushima’s high mountains. Because of its shape, Jomonsugi cedar was not valued during the Edo period and survived the massive logging done at that time. The age of Jomonsugi cedar has been estimated to be from 2000 to 7000 years old. Being hollow, a more precise dating of Jomonsugi cedar is difficult. In 1996 a wooden observation deck was built to protect Jomonsugi cedar from the increasing visitors.Kigensugi Cedar Height: 19.5 meters Chest Height Trunk Circumference: 8.1 meters Presumed age: 3000 years old Altitude: 1,230 meters Location: Along the Anbo Forest Road The top of Kigensugi cedar is dead, however it looks to be full of energy when seen from below. Kigensugi cedar coexists with many epiphytes. These epiphytes, such as the Yakushima rhododendron and Japanese rowan, bloom each season.Wilson’s Stump Circumference: 13.8 meters Presumed age: 2000 years old Altitude: 1,030 meters Location: Along the Ohkabu-hodo Mountain Trail Wilson’s Stump is a remnant of a large Yakusugi cedar cut down around 300 years ago. It is hollow and has a spring within it. There are also three young cedars, descendants of Wilson’s Stump, growing at its side. This is a good example of regeneration. Dr. E. H. Wilson, a notable English plant collector, researched Yaku cedar and introduced this large stump 52 years earlier than the discovery of Jomonsugi cedar. Wilson’s Stump was named after him.Yakushimazaru monkeyYakushimazaru monkeys（commonly called Yaku-zaru） are a subspecies of the Japanese monkey and they are characterized by their small size and long hair. They can be seen all over Yakushima especially on Seibu-rindo Forest Path because of the rich laurel-leaved forest. When observing Yaku monkeys, do not disturb them and keep your distance.Yakushika deer The Yakushika deer with its lovely eyes and small size are a subspecies of the Japanese deer. Their distribution extends over a wide range on Yakushima and can be seen easily in the cedar forest at altitudes over 1,000 meters, along the coast, Seibu-rindo Forest Path and even near villages.Sea Turtle InformationYakushima is where the greatest number of sea turtles come to lay their eggs in Japan. Nagata Beach is the largest area in the North pacific for loggerhead turtles to lay their eggs. Unfortunately, the sea turtle ecosystem in Yakushima has been affected by the increasing number of visitors. Many sea turtles avoid beaches with people and bright lights. Another problem is people stepping on the nest packing the sand and making it difficult for the hatchlings to dig out. Nagata Beach is now protected during the nesting and hatching season.There are nighttime restriction periods for access … From May 1st to September 30th （20:00‒05:00）* During the nesting season （from May 1st to July 20th）, Nagata Sea Turtles Association conducts sea turtle observing tours to avoid crowds and confusion on Nagata Beach. To see the sea turtles laying their eggs on Nagata beach, visitors need to make a reservation. ☝There are rules for observing sea turtles on Nagata Beach, which visitors must follow. Catching sea turtles or collecting their eggs are strictly prohibited by Kagoshima Prefectural Ordinance, and offenders will be punished. Yakushima＆ KuchinoerabujimaGuide
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