YakushimaKuchinoerabujima Guide
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Yakushima& KuchinoerabujimaGuideWild Animals of YakushimaYaku-MonkeyYaku monkeys 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.Yaku-DeerThe Yaku deer with its lovely eyes and small size are a subspecies of the Japanese deer. Their distribu-tion 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 pacic for loggerhead turtles to lay their eggs. Unfortunately, the sea turtle ecosystem in Yakushima has been aected 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 dicult 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 August 31 (19:30 p.m-5:00 a.m.)* During the nesting season (From May 1st to July 31st), 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. Oenders will be punished. *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 Oce for Nature ConservationTEL:0997-46-2992 Jomon-sugi Cedar  Height : 25.3 meters  Chest Height Trunk Circumference :16.4 meters  Presumed age : 2,000 years old - 7,200years old  Altitude :1,300 meters   Location: Along the Ohkabu Mountain Trail Jomon-sugi cedar is considered to be the largest Yaku-sugi cedar with a trunk circumference of 16.4 meters, the largest in Japan. Jomon-sugi Cedar’s stocky and short form is characteristic of Yaku-sugi cedars growing in the harsh environment of Yakushima’s high mountains.  Because of its shape, Jomon-sugi cedar was not valued during the Edo period and survived the massive logging done at that time. The age of Jomon-sugi cedar has been estimated to be from 2,000 to 7,000 years old. Being hollow, a more precise dating of Jomon-sugi cedar is dicult. In 1996 a wooden observation deck was built to protect Jomon-sugi cedar from the increasing visitors.Kigen-sugi Cedar  Height: 19.5 meters  Chest Height Trunk Circumference: 8.1 meters  Presumed age: 3,000 years old  Altitude: 1,230 meters  Location: Along the Anbo Forest Road The top of Kigen-sugi cedar is dead, however it looks to be full of energy when seen from below. Kigen-sugi 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: 2,000 years old  Altitude: 1,030 meters  Location: Along the Ohkabu Mountain Trail Wilson’s Stump is a remnant of a large Yaku-sugi 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 Jomon-sugi cedar. Wilson’s Stump was named after him.

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