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Temporary Road Closure to Yakusugiland, Arakawa & Yodogawa Trails
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YAKUSUGILAND and Mt.TACHU
YAKUSUGILAND Yakusugiland is the most accessible of all the trails on the mountain. There are a variety of paths to follow and they are divided according to their estimated duration. As the name suggests there are many yakusugi trees to see including Buddha sugi. All the paths are mapped and
Equipment Rental in Yakushima
The following are examples of the prices for renting equipment in Yakushima: Climbing gear – price based on a rental of 3 days/2 nights Hiking boots: 1000 yen Gore-tex hiking boots: 1500 yen Small backpack: 500 yen 45l backpack: 1000 yen 60l backpack: 1500 yen Mountain Tent: 1500 yen (1
ONOAIDA TRAIL to JANOKUCHI WATERFALL
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