Yakushima＆ KuchinoerabujimaGuideSenpiro WaterfallObservation DeckMt. Mocchomu 200 minKosedaAikoMountain TrailEntranceMt. Aiko40 min2.8km240 minMt. Mocchomu RouteMt. Aiko RouteMountains of Yakushima Mt. MiyanouraMt. Miyanoura, at a height of 1,936 meters, is Kyushu’s highest mountain. High densities of Yakushima Rhododendron are on Mt. Miyanoura. Also the panoramic view from the mountain is very beautiful and makes you feel like you are on the top of the world.The best time to see the bloom of Yakushima Rhododendron on Mt. Miyanoura is from late May to early June. The best autumn leaves season, including mountain ashes and Yakushima maples （Acer morifolium koidz.）, is from mid October to early November. The peaks of the mountains in Yakushima are covered with snow in winter, which can be three to six meters deep. So please be well prepared for climbing. Climbing from Yodogawa trail entrance to Mt. Miyanoura takes about 5 hours of serious climbing.Mt. KuromiMt. Kuromi is located 1,831 meters above sea level. The summit of Mt. Kuromi has many surprisingly huge granites formations which is a spectacular sight for climbers. From Mt. Kuromi’s summit, several well-known mountain peaks including Kyushu’s top 8 highest mountains can be seen. This is why Yakushima is often called ‘Alps on the Ocean’. Climbing Mt. Kuromi takes about three hours from Yodogawa trail entrance. It is an advanced level mountain climbing route.Hananoego Highland MarshHananoego Highland Marsh is the southernmost highland marsh in Japan. It is situated in the mountains in the center of Yakushima, at an altitude of 1,640 meters.Many alpine plants can be seen there. You can also see skeleton Yaku-sugi cedars which are actually living yaku-sugi cedars that have been stripped of bark by the wind. The combination of clear water, alpine plants and moss creates fantastic sceneries. It is about 2 hours from Yodogawa trail entrance, on the way to Mt. Miyanoura and Mt. Kuromi.Mt. NagataMt. Nagata at a height of 1,886 meters is the second highest mountain in Kyushu after Mt. Miyanoura. A spectacular full view of Mt. Nagata can be seen from Nagata Town. Especially, the winter view of Mt. Nagata fully covered with snow is amazing. Mt. Nagata is the only mountain in Yakushima that can be fully seen without climbing.Overlapping of huge granites on the top of Mt. Nagata makes for a unique landscape. On a clear day, from the top of Mt. Nagata, you can see a wide range of nature, the Yaku-sugi cedar forest, sea turtles nesting beach, and coral reefs. Climbing Mt. Nagata is an advanced level course and is dicult to return in a day. Jomon-sugi CedarJomon-sugi Cedar is the largest cedar found in Yakushima. It is 25.3 meter tall with a trunk circumference of 16.4 meters. It is estimated to be thousands of years old. It can be seen on the southeastern slope near the ridge of Mt. Takatsuka along the Ohkabu Mountain Trail.The story of the existence of a gigantic Yaku-sugi cedar was passed down from olden times. In 1966, Sadatsugu Iwagawa, who lived in Miyanoura, found a gigantic Yaku-sugi cedar which nally proved the story true. This gigantic cedar was named “Jomon-sugi” and is the oldest known tree in Japan.Jomon-sugi cedar has a dignied atmosphere that comes from living a long time. The appearance of Jomon-sugi Cedar with its rough texture and many large burrs can only be seen on very old trees. Also the harsh environ-ment helped shape Jomon-sugi Cedar.To be Yaku-sugi cedar, the cedar trees must be over 1,000 years old. Anything less is called “Kosugi” meaning young cedar.Wilson’s StumpWilson’s stump is 13.8 meters in trunk circumference and 4 meters in height. It is estimated to be 2,000 years old. By order of Taiko Hideyoshi Toyotomi, the tree was cut down to build the Temple of the Great Buddha.Wilson’s Stump with a hollow area of 16 square meters has a spring and a small shrine in it. This stump was introduced to the world by Dr. E. H. Wilson, a notable English plant collector, in 1914.It can be seen on the way to to Jomon-sugi cedar on Ohokabu Trail.A real size replica (model) of Wilson’s stump can be seen on a hill near Miyanoura Port.Mt. MocchomuMt. Mocchomu is located in the southern part of Yakushima. You can get a spectacular view of it from Hara and Onoaida village. It is a very uniquely shaped mountain in that its appearance looks like a rocket. Because of its appearance, Mt. Mocchomu, at a height of 940 meters, is called the Matterhorn of the East. Climbing Mt. Mocchomu will take over 6 hours round trip from the trail entrance at the Senpiro Waterfall parking lot.Mt. AikoMt. Aiko, at a height of 1,235 meters, is located in the northeastern part of Yakushima. It can be seen clearly from Koseda and Nagamine town. This is the only mountain in Japan which has the same name as Princess Aiko, who was born in 2001.The summit of Mt. Aiko is rocky and has a great view like many other high mountains of Yakushima. The Mt. Aiko Mountain Trail Entrance is located 2.8 km away from Koseda bus stop and takes about 4 hours to the summit.
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