Trekking Yakushima Island
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Use the guidelines for user experience level to select the route for your best experience of the natural environment of the mountains of Yakushima. Select a route to display the map and itinerary details.
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Level1Enjoyable by general tourists
Sight-Seeing Trails to Experience the Natural Environment of the Mountains
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Level2Ideal for trekkers and novice mountain climbers
Trekking Trails to Enjoy the Natural Environment of the Mountains
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Level3For climbers (novice – intermediate)
Climbing Trails to Experience the Natural Environment of the Mountains
- 3-1Arakawa Trail Entrance - Jomon-sugi Cedar round trip (day trip)
- 3-2Yodogawa Trail Entrance - Mt. Kuromi round trip (day trip)
- 3-3Mt. Motchomu round trip (day trip)
- 3-4Yakusugi Land - Mt. Tachu round trip (day trip)
- 3-5Yakusugi Land - Yamato-sugi Cedar round trip (day trip)
- 3-6Shirataniunsui-kyo Ravine Entrance - Tsujitoge Pass - Taikoiwa Rock - Bugyo-sugi Cedar course - Entrance
- 3-7Onoaida Trail Entrance - Jyanokuchidaki Falls round trip (day trip)
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Level4For climbers (intermediate)
Climbing Trails to Experience the Pristine Natural Environment of the Mountains
- 4-1Arakawa Trail Entrance - Jomon-sugi Cedar - Shirataniunsui-kyo Ravine (overnight)
- 4-2Yodogawa Trail Entrance - Mt. Miyanoura round trip (day trip)
- 4-3Yodogawa Trail Entrance - Mt. Miyanoura - Arakawa Trail Entrance (overnight)
- 4-4Yodogawa Trail Entrance - Mt. Miyanoura - Shirataniunsui-kyo Ravine (overnight)
- 4-5Mt. Aiko round trip (day trip)
- 4-6Ryujin-sugi Cedar round trip (day trip)
- 4-7Yodogawa Trail Entrance - Onoaida Trail Entrance (day trip)
- 4-8Yodogawa Trail Entrance - Mt. Miyanoura - Shirataniunsui-kyo Ravine - Kusukawa Trail Entrance (overnight)
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Level5For highly experienced climbers (advanced)
Climbing 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.
- 5-1Nagata Trail Entrance - Mt. Nagata round trip (overnight)
- 5-2Yodogawa Trail Entrance - Mt. Miyanoura - Mt. Nagata - Hanayama Trail Entrance (overnight)
- 5-3Yodogawa Trail Entrance - Mt. Miyanoura - Mt. Nagata - Nagata Trail Entrance (overnight)
- 5-4Yodogawa Trail Entrance - Mt. Kuromi - Hananoego Marsh Trail - Yakusugi Land Exit (overnight)
- 5-5Yudomari Trail Entrance - Mt. Shichigo/Mt. Eboshi round trip (day trip)
- 5-6Yodogawa Trail Entrance - Mt. Eboshi/Mt. Shichigo - Yudomari Trail Entrance (overnight)
- 5-7Yodogawa Trail Entrance - Old Kurio Trail Entrance (overnight)