basic information

Yakusugi Land is a nature park populated by a number of the island's ancient cedar trees, such as Buddhasugi, Futagosugi and Sennensugi, along with a series of well developed trails that lead through them. The park is one of the most accessible places on the island to see yakusugi (1000+ year old Yakushima Cedar) as many of the trees are just a short walk from the parking area.

The park has a variety of hiking courses to choose from that will accommodate nearly any ability. The recommended courses vary in length from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours, and they all follow the same route into the park with different turnoff points that lead back to the trailhead.

The shortest course follows a boardwalk trail that soon leads to yakusugi, while the more difficult hikes continue farther into the forest over varying types of trails. The longest course leads to the peak of nearby Tachudake. There are English signs throughout the park as well as English pamphlets available at the trailhead.

A fifteen minute drive farther into the mountains from Yakusugi Land will take you to Kigensugi, another of Yakushima's giant cedars. This ancient tree is located just beside the road and is the only yakusugi on the island accessible by car.

Kigensugi

Inside Yakusugi Land

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how to get there

Yakusugi Land can be accessed by car in about 40 minutes from Anbo Town. Kigensugi is another 15 minutes down the road. Alternatively, there are two daily buses from Anbo Town which stop at Yakusugi Land (1330 yen, 40 minutes) and continue on to Kigensugi (1480 yen, 60 minutes from Anbo Town).

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hours and fees

Admission: 300 yen
Hours: None

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