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Level 5Climbing Trails Providing a Deep Experience of the Magnificent Pristine Natural Environment of the Mountains
Many sections are not maintained, and there are serious risks when crossing streams, and of becoming lost. Risk management is based on personal-responsibility.

5-4Yodogawa Trail Entrance - Mt. Kuromi - Hananoego Trail - Yakusugi Land Exit (overnight)

The route connects the Yodogawa Trail Entrance, Mt. Kuromi, the Yamato-sugi Cedar, and Yakusugi Land. Overnight stays in the mountains are assumed. In addition to sections with sparse signage on the trail, there is also a crossing point (byakUshin-sawa) which becomes impassable when the water level rises. this trail is therefore recommEnded for climbers with extensive experience in map reading and making critical decisions.

Trekking information
Total distance 14.0 km (for reference)
Level of physical strength 4
Level of difficulty E
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Approval by the Director-General of the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan based on the Survey Act (use) R3JHs 762

Detailed route

  • Yodogawa Trail Entrance
    Rest area
    Parking
    Toilet
    Portable toilet collection boxes
    		 The wooden notice board at the Yodogawa Trail Entrance. A map of the Yakushima National Park is displayed at the left of the notice board, with a map and a description of the trail between the Yodogawa Trail Entrance and Mt. Miyanoura in the center. The small box at lower-right is for mountain climbing registration forms.
  • Yodogawa Hut
    Rest area
    Shelter huts
    Toilet
    Portable toilet hut
    Water
    		 The Yodogawa Hut. The building is built in the style of a log cabin. Capacity is approximately 40 people.
  • Hananoego Junction
    Portable toilet hut
    Water

    Portable toilet huts are provided in the area.

    		 The Hananoego Junction. The photo shows the junction in the foreground surrounded by trees on a fine day. The junction also has a rest area consisting of a large number of planks.
  • Kuromidake Branch The Kuromidake Branch. A sign giving directions is located at the junction of the hiking trail to Mt. Kuromi from the trail to Mt. Miyanoura.
  • Mt. Kuromi The peak of Mt. Kuromi. The peak is marked with a plaque. Mt. Miyanoura and Mt. Nagata, and many other typical mountains of Yakushima Island, can be seen from the peak.
  • Kuromidake Branch The Kuromidake Branch. A sign giving directions is located at the junction of the hiking trail to Mt. Kuromi from the trail to Mt. Miyanoura.
  • Hananoego Junction
    Portable toilet hut
    Water

    Portable toilet huts are provided in the area.

    		 The Hananoego Junction. The photo shows the junction in the foreground surrounded by trees on a fine day. The junction also has a rest area consisting of a large number of planks.
  • Ishizuka Hut
    Shelter huts
    Toilet
    Portable toilet tent
    Water
    		 The Ishizuka Hut. The hut has a capacity of 14 people. The block structure is divided into two accommodation floors.
  • Miharashi-dai Viewing Point
  • Byakushin-sawa Crossing River Point

    Becomes impassable when water level rises.
  • Yamato-sugi Cedar The Yamato-sugi Cedar, the second largest tree in Yakushima Island.
  • Branch H_(17) Branch H_(17) The sign reads '150-minute course Exit Buddha-sugi Cedar Land Entrance Mitsune-sugi Cedar Mt. Tachu'.
  • Branch F_(12)
    Rest area
    		 Branch F_(12) There are two signs here - one for the Hahako-sugi Cedar, Tenchu-sugi Cedar, and the Land Entrance, and the other for the 80-minute course exit and the Budda-sugi Cedar.
  • Branch D_(9) Branch D_(9) Two wooden paths and one concrete path merge in the forest.
  • Seiryobashi Bridge The Seiryobashi Bridge. A narrow suspension bridge crosses the ravine. It is surrounded by beautiful greenery on both sides.
  • Yakusugi Land Exit
    Rest area
    Parking
    Toilet
    Portable toilet collection boxes

    Please do not leave vehicles idling in the parking lot.

    		 The Yakusugi Land Exit. The gently sloping stone-paved trail on the left leads to the road on the right.
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