N456321P978ShirataniMountain HutMoss covered forestYayoisugi course （1 hour）Bugyosugi course （3 hour）Taikoiwa course （4 hour）to MiyanouraEntranceTaikoiwa Rock14IssoKurioKurioKurioNakamaSeibu-rindo Forest Path Seibu-rindo Forest Path is a unique location where you can observe a vertical distribution of various plant species found in Japan, ranging from sub-tropical coastal regions to the cold summits of mountains. The beautiful and diverse ecosystem of the primeval forests in this area are the reasons why Yakushima was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The forest path, which runs under a thick canopy of tree branches, gives you a feeling of being in a tunnel and is sometimes known as the “green tunnel.” The road is narrow and winding. Encountering wild animals such as deer or monkeys on this path is common. Large vehicles are not permitted on this road. Please take your time and drive carefully. The upper region of this path is a virgin forest.Shitoko Gajumaru Banyan Park Yakushima is known as the northernmost island where the Gajyumaru Banyan grows. In Yakushima, many Gajyumaru Banyans can be seen along the coast; however, Shitoko Gajumaru Banyan Park is a unique place where there is a high density of wild banyans that can be seen. Also many rare tropical plants grow beside the Banyans. * Opening hours：8:30 a.m.‒5:00 p.m. * Admission fee： ￥240 for adults / ￥120 for High school, junior high and elementary school students * Closed： from Dec. 29 to Jan.3 * TEL/FAX： 0997-42-0079Kigensugi Cedar Kigensugi Cedar is only 15 minutes by car from Yakusugi Land. It is 20.3 meters in height and 12.8 meters in trunk circumference. It is the largest Yakusugi cedar that is easily accessible by car and can be seen from the road. There are 21 kinds of epiphyte living on it. Many of these plants have flowers or change colors each season. Especially the flowers of Yakushima Rhododendron are beautiful in the spring and Japanese Rowans are very colorful in autumn.Yakushima World Heritage Conservation Center Yakushima World Heritage Conservation Center is a facility of the Ministry of the Environment. Visitors may enjoy many displays and find information about Yakushima there. It is located next to Yakusugi Museum. * Opening hours：9:00 a.m.‒5:00 p.m.（No admittance after 4:30 p.m.） * Closed：From December 29 to January 1 * Entry fee：Free of charge * TEL：0997-46-2992Senpiro Falls Viewing Spot Senpir Falls flows down a face of a huge granite monolith. Its name, Senpiro, comes from the size of the monolith. The waterfall and the V-shaped gorge with a huge granite outcropping （400×200 meters）create a breathtaking view. It is about 60 meters high. Because of its beautiful nature and easy access, it is one of the most popular destina-tions in Yakushima. * It is a 10-minute drive from Pon･tan Kan, a small market along the main road. The road to the viewing spot is a little narrow, so please drive carefully. * The nearest bus stop is No.87 Tainokawa bus stop in front of Pon･tan Kan. It is a 50-minute walk from the bus stop to the viewing spot, a little far （3.4 km.）Shakunagenomori, Rhododendron Park Shakunagenomori is a place where people can enjoy the wild Yakushima rhododendron growing in the high mountains. In the beginning, there were 3,500 rhododendrons plants of 110 different varieties, including the Yakushima Rhododendron. In the 1930’s some Yakushima Rhododendron were sent to England and in 1993 some of them were brought back to Yakushima by the members of Yakushima student delegation. You can see rare indigenous plants of Yakushima and hear the rushing Kurio River along the boardwalk. * 5 minutes by foot from the nearest bus stop, Kurio-bashi bus stop * The park is temporarily closed due to damage caused by a typhoon‘Princess Mononoke’. * Admission fee： ￥500 for high school students and up * URL： http://y-rekumori.com/ * TEL： 090-9615-8862Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine The Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine is located at an altitude from 600 to 1,050 meters covering an area of 424 hectares. It was designated as a Natural Recreational Forest because of its accessibility for visitors to see the virgin forest. This forest park consists of three hiking courses, the Yayoisugi Course（60 minutes）, the Bugyosugi Course（3 hours）, and the Taikoiwa Course（4 hours）. The hiking courses offer beautiful views of many ancient cedars, evergreen trees, and trees fully covered with moss and ferns. It is a garden made by nature. The forest in Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine is famous for its abundance of moss and was the inspiration of the animated filmMap & Yakusugi Cedars in Shiratani Unsuikyo RavineTourist map of YakushimaHirauchi Kaichu OnsenJomonsugi CedarMt. Miyanoura-dakeNishinoyu Hot SpringHonmura Hot SpringSeibu-rindo Forest Path①Yayoisugi（fallen tree）②Nidaiohsugi ③Sanbon-ashisugi ④Bibinkosugi ⑤Sanbon-yarisugi ⑥Bugyosugi ⑦Nidaikugurisugi ⑧Kugurisugi ⑨Nanahonsugi Yumugi Hot SpringTsukasaki Tidal PoolNagata InakahamaBeachYakushima LighthouseOhko FallsNagataShakunagenomori, Shakunagenomori, Rhododendron ParkYudomariOnsenTourist Spots
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