Newsletter May 2009
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A Yakumonkey Guide to enjoying Yakushima 2019
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If it is raining up in the mountains and you have little time to wait a day or two for the weather to clear, this trail is the closest thing there is to the big mountain trails. It begins at Onoaida onsen and gently meanders through the forest for an
NEW! For 2012 changes see the 2012 bus timetable page NEW! There are two bus companies on Yakushima: ‘Yakushima Kotsu‘ and ‘Matsubanda‘. Matsubanda has just revised its timetable in March 2009 and changed some of the bus times as detailed in my book. *Please note the following important changes to
Pillow-shaped Lava beach: Location: Nagakubo (See Google maps) A collection of coloured lava rock formations to climb over. Pillow-shaped Lava beach Harutahama beach: Location: Anbo (See Google maps) Jagged rocks with rock pools full of fascinating creatures. Yakusugi Museum: Location: Anbo (See Google maps) Inside it has displays about
Here are the road regulations the access road to the Arakawa trail which are now a permanent fixture in the annual hiking calendar. Arakawa tozan bus
The following is a guide to choose the best time to hike to Jomon Sugi. It is based on visitor numbers from previous years and is to help avoid adding to the queues of hikers on the trail. If at all possible visit outside of the busy periods so that
While there is so much to see in Yakushima, here is my list of top 10 sights that should not be missed: 10. Kayaking on Anbo river 9. Driving, cycling or walking through Seibu Rindo Forest Path 8. Snorkling in Tsukasaki tide pool in Kurio 7. Feeling the spray