ANCIENT DEEP FOREST HIKING
YAKUSUGILAND HIKING SELECTION
Yakusugiland is a great way to experience Yakushima if you don`t want a full day of challenging hiking, or if you want a hike that experiences true mountain trails without going deep into the island interior on foot. From the Yakusugiland entrance there are a number of hikes available.
FUREAINOMICHI & BUDDHASUGI EASY 1 HOUR
ARAKAWAHASHI EASY-MODERATE 2 HOURS
KOHANA MODERATE 3-4 HOURS
SHAKASUGI MODERATE 4-6 HOURS
TACHUDAKE MODERATE-DIFFICULT 7-9 HOURS
FUREAINOMICHI & BUDDHASUGI HIKES
- ¥28 000 private solo guide
- ¥15 000 per person for 2 clients
- ¥12 000 per person for 3 clients
- ¥ 10 000 per person for 4 or more
- Good shoes
- Jacket
- Easy (Paved Path)
The Fureainomichi and Butsudasugi courses are very well paved and very easy to get around. These walks are designed for the less adventurous who merely want to get a little taste of Yakushima and the majestic yakusugi trees.
ARAKAWAHASHI HIKE
- ¥30 000 private solo guide
- ¥17 000 per person for 2 clients
- ¥14 000 per person for 3 clients
- ¥11 000 per person for 4 or more
- Solid Shoes
- Waterproof jacket
- 1 liter water capacity
- Small day pack (15-25 liter)
- Easy/Moderate (Paved Path & Mountain Trail)
The Arakawahashi Course goes onto a forest trail and requires some sturdy footwear and a bit more fitness. This is a nice hike for those who have only a half day from pick up to drop off. There are a number of beautiful foot bridges to cross that offer spectacular views and photos.
KOHANA HIKE
- ¥32 000 private solo guide
- ¥18 000 per person for 2 clients
- ¥15 000 per person for 3 clients
- ¥12 000 per person for 4 or more
- Solid Shoes
- Waterproof jacket
- 1 liter water capacity
- Small day pack (15-25 liter)
- Easy/Moderate (Mountain Trail)
The Kohana Course is great half day adventure that takes in some beautiful forest, swing bridges and ancient Yakusugi trees. Some good balance is required as there are a few wooden ladders to negotiate. This is a fantastic moderate hike that has a little bit of everything that mountainous Yakushima has to offer.
SHAKASUGI HIKE
- ¥33 000 private solo guide
- ¥19 000 per person for 2 clients
- ¥15 000 per person for 3 clients
- ¥13 000 per person for 4 or more
- Solid Shoes
- Waterproof jacket
- 1 liter water capacity
- Small day pack (15-25 liter)
- Moderate (Mountain Trail)
Shakasugi is the perfect add-on hike from Kohana. It takes you up past the famous Tenmon no Mori area, known for its history for Shinto astronomy ceremonies. The Shakasugi hike is 4-6 hours trail time and is a great challenge for novice hikers. The hike adds many extra large Yakusugi trees to the day…
If you want to venture deeper into the World Heritage Area the challenging Mt Tachu day hike is a great option.