Yakushima: A Visitors Guide

A Yakumonkey Guide to enjoying Yakushima 2019

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YODOGAWA TRAIL to Mt.MIYANOURA

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The Yodogawa trail begins at the end of the long mountain road from Anbo. Full details in the guide but it leads to the following wonderful places: YODOGAWA HUT Yodogawa hut lies 45 minutes from the trail entrance You can stay the night here and get up early for a

Recent Articles on Yakushima

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The environment-tourism balance on Yakushima Here is an article from the Daily Yomiuri about the man who mapped Yakushima: Filling in Yakushima’s blanks And here are two articles on Yakushima from the Japan Times. The first is a profile of Rainer, a long time resident of Yakushima, who apart from

Protecting the Yakutanegoyo

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White pine trees among symbols of Yakushima The Yomiuri Shimbun YAKUSHIMACHO, Kagoshima–The late Fumiko Hayashi wrote in her novel “Ukigumo” (Floating Clouds) that it rained “35 days in a month” on Yakushima island, 60 kilometers south of Kyushu. The island is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is

SNORKELING on YAKUSHIMA

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There are many great places to snorkel in Yakushima. Here are a few of the best:  ISSO BEACH Isso beach The best place for snorkeling is actually on the other side of the car park to where the beach is. Cross the small road that runs by the side of

Yakushima Top 10 – Sights

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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

Temporary Road Closure to Yakusugiland, Arakawa & Yodogawa Trails

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The road to Yakusugiland (which is also the road to the Arakawa and Yodogawa trailheads) is closed at its Anbo end between 8 pm and 4 am until 5th March 2010. This is to make necessary repairs to the road. If you’re planning to head up the mountain between these