Yakushima attractions: The North West

The north west of Yakushima is where the UNESCO protected forest reaches all the way to the sea. 

SEIBU RINDOH FOREST PATH

Location: West coast of Yakushima 


Seibu Rindoh Forest Path, Yakushima
Dense vegetation on Seibu Rindoh Forest Path

Seibu Rindoh Forest Path, Yakushima
A wild macaque crossing Seibu Rindoh Forest Path

Drive, ride or cycle on the meandering road and count the monkeys and deer on the roadside.

NAGATA RIVER

Location: Nagata 




Nagata river, Yakushima
The clear mounatin waters of Nagata river

Yokogawa natural pool, Nagata river
Yokogawa natural pool

Swim in the crystal clear water of Nagata river.


INAKAHAMA BEACH

Location: Nagata

Walk along the beach, see the turtles or watch the sunset.


Inakahama beach, Yakushima
Inakahama beach, Yakushima

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