Yakushima (Island) National Park

Notes on Use!

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Park Etiquette

In order for everyone to have a pleasant experience, the visitors to the national parks are advised to respect nature and observe the following:

Do not throw away any trash.
Do not pick wild flowers/damage plants.
Do not feed wild animals.
No hunting or fishing.
No smoking while walking.
Bonfires / recreational fires are only permitted in designated areas.

Are you sure about your equipment?

Mountain trails on Yakushima Island are long and have some dangerous sections. Also, the weather in the mountains changes suddenly. To enjoy safe trekking, you need to be fully prepared.

Apparently insufficient outfits

Outfits for urban areas

It's very dangerous to trek in the mountains with such outfits as worn in an urban area.

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Ministry of the Environment Government of Japan (JCN1000012110001)

Kyushu Regional Environment Office

4F, Kumamoto Regional Joint Government Building B, Kasuga 2-10-1, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture 860-0047, Japan
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