Yakushima

Yakushima was Japan's first natural World Heritage site, along with the Shirakami Mountains, in 1993. Most of the island, which is about 130 km in circumference, is covered in forests, and with a range of mountains over 1,800 m above sea level, it is also known as the "Alps of the Ocean." We will introduce the charms of this beautiful natural heritage site.

When you think of Yakushima, you might imagine a big Yakusugi tree in a mossy forest. Many people think that it is difficult to enjoy the island with children, especially since it requires a certain amount of preparation to go there for trekking and other activities. However, before it is a mecca for mountaineering enthusiasts, it is a southern island surrounded by beautiful seas where time flows slowly. At the foot of the mountains known as the "Offshore Alps," there are beautiful beaches where sea turtles come to lay their eggs, gourmet food made with an abundance of fresh seafood and agricultural products, and many wonderful shops that are rooted in the lives of the people who live there. A local writer who is also the mother of an elementary school-aged boy introduces the various things to do on Yakushima that can be enjoyed at a leisurely pace even with children...

Tanegashima and Yakushima are blessed with a wide variety of natural beauty! Enjoy a greedy island trip to both islands.

The sea, mountains, hot springs, culture, and more. Kagoshima offers a variety of travel attractions. Among them, the numerous remote islands floating in the blue sea are one of the best parts of traveling in Kagoshima. We will introduce you to a greedy island trip that takes you around Yakushima and Tanegashima in 3 days and 2 nights!