Trekking Yakushima Island

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Select a route based on level of physical strength and level of difficulty

In each case the level of difficulty is evaluated for each trekking route under snow-free conditions and good weather, and should be used as a guide.
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LevelA

Difficulty
Trail	The trail is generally well-maintained, with low risk of becoming lost.
Abilities and skills	Rain protection required

LevelB

Difficulty
Trail	The trail has boardwalks and stairs at necessary locations, with relatively low risk of becoming lost.
Abilities and skills	Requires general climbing knowledge and experience, and preferably map-reading skills.

LevelC

Difficulty
Trail	The trail has short boardwalks and stairs at dangerous locations, with moderate risk of becoming lost.
Abilities and skills	Requires map-reading skills, and preferably an ability to make decisions on crossing streams.

LevelD

Difficulty
Trail	The trail is obscured in some places, with relatively high risk of becoming lost.
Abilities and skills	Preferably map-reading skills, and the ability to make decisions on changes needed to deal with bad weather and crossing streams.

LevelE

Difficulty
Trail	The trail is obscured for extended distances, with high risk of becoming lost.
Abilities and skills	Requires map-reading skills, and the ability to make decisions on changes needed to deal with bad weather and crossing streams. Also requires equipment to assist in navigation (map, compass, GPS).

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