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- Yakushima (Island) National Park
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Map
A map showing the locations of national park sightseeing spots is included. Click the link below to view in PDF Format.
Access
Access routes are examples. For more information, please inquire with each transportation facility or check their website.
*The time required in each section is a rough indication.
Airplane Course 1
Itami Airport
(About 80 min.)
Yakushima Airport
Airplane Course 2
Fukuoka Airport
(About 55 min.)
Yakushima Airport
Airplane Course 3
Kagoshima Airport
(About 40 min.)
Yakushima Airport
High-Speed Craft Course 4
Kagoshima Hon-ko Port
(About 2-3 hrs.)
Miyanoura-ko (Miyanoura Port) or Anbou-ko (Anbou Port) in Yakushima
Ferry Course 5
Kagoshima Hon-ko Port
(About 4-4.5 hrs.)
Miyanoura-ko (Miyanoura Port) in Yakushima
Area of Accommodation
Miyanoura・Anbou
Facilities
The Yakushima World Heritage Conservation Center
This Ministry of the Environment facility showcases the Yakushima World Natural Heritage and Yakushima National Park, offering a broad overview that includes the nature of Yakushima Island, environmental conservation initiatives, and rules for mountain climbers.
| Address | Anbou Mae-dake 2739-343, Yakushima Town, Kumage County, Kagoshima Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Contact | 0997-46-2992 (Tel) |
| Open | 9:00 - 17:00 (admission allowed until 16:30) |
| Closed | Saturdays (December - February), end and beginning of year (December 29 - January 3) |
| Usage Fee | Free of charge |
Yakusugi Museum
Featuring the "branch of life" fallen from the Jomon-sugi cedar and a display of a real, large-size chainsaw used for logging yakusugi (Japanese cedars), this museum in Yakushima Town introduces the relationship between people and yakusugi along with the history of forestry on Yakushima Island. In addition, every year it holds a special exhibit that introduces the attractions of Yakushima Island and Kuchinoerabu-jima Island.
| Address | Anbou 2739-343, Yakushima Town, Kumage County, Kagoshima Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Contact | 0997-46-3113 (Tel) |
| Open | 9:00 - 17:00 (admission allowed until 16:30) * Open hours are shortened at the end and beginning of the year |
| Closed | 1st Tuesday of month |
| Usage Fee | Adults 600 yen, high school and university students 400 yen, elementary and junior high school students 300 yen/ 100 yen per person discount for groups of 20 or more * Free for Yakushima Island residents |
Yakushima Environmental and Cultural Village Center.
The center is operated by the Yakushima Environmental and Cultural Foundation as a site to promote the "Yakushima Environmental and Cultural Village Concept". Through permanent displays using large-screen video, panels, models and more, the center provides easy-to-understand information about the nature, lifestyle and culture of Yakushima Island, and allows visitors to learn everything there is to know about Yakushima Island.
| Address | Miyanoura 823-1, Yakushima Town, Kumage County, Kagoshima Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Contact | 0997-42-2900 (Tel) |
| Open | 9:00 - 17:00 (Admission allowed until 16:30) |
| Closed | Every third Tuesday of the month (if coinciding with a national holiday, the next day; open daily during July 1 - October 31); end and beginning of year ( December 28 - January 1); February 15 - February-end |
| Usage Fee | Adults 520 yen, high school/university students 360 yen, elementary/junior high school students 260 yen, free for small children * Group discounts apply for groups of at least 20 people |
Yakushima Umigame-Kan
Operated by the Nonprofit Organization Yakushima Umigame-kan, this facility provides detailed information on the ecosystem of the sea turtle and the initiatives to protect it. It also conducts ecosystem surveys at night during the periods of egg laying and hatching.
| Address | Nagata 489-8, Yakushima Town, Kumage County, Kagoshima Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Contact | 0997-49-6550 (Tel) |
| Open | 9:00 - 17:00 (admission allowed until 16:30) |
| Closed | Tuesdays (may be closed temporarily; please inquire) end and beginning of year (December 25 - January 10) |
| Usage Fee | Junior high school students or older 300 yen, elementary school students 100 yen, free for small children and current/former island residents |
Contact List
Kyushu Regional Environment Office
4F, Kumamoto Regional Joint Government Building B, Kasuga 2-10-1,
Nishi Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture 860-0047
Tel: 096-322-2412 Fax: 096-322-2447
http://kyushu.env.go.jp/
Yakushima Ranger Office
Anbomaetake 2739-343, Yakushima Town,
Kumage County, Kagoshima Prefecture 891-4311
Tel: 0997-46-2992 Fax: 0997-46-2977
Yakushima National Park Website
4F, Kumamoto Regional Joint Government Building B, Kasuga 2-10-1,
Nishi Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture 860-0047
Tel: 096-322-2412 Fax: 096-322-2447
http://kyushu.env.go.jp/
Yakushima Ranger Office
Anbomaetake 2739-343, Yakushima Town,
Kumage County, Kagoshima Prefecture 891-4311
Tel: 0997-46-2992 Fax: 0997-46-2977
Yakushima National Park Website
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Kyushu Regional Environment Office
Ministry of the Environment Government of Japan (JCN1000012110001)
4F, Kumamoto Regional Joint Government Building B, Kasuga 2-10-1, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture 860-0047, Japan
Tel: 096-322-2412 Fax: 096-322-2447 E-mail: REO-KYUSHU@env.go.jp Location
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