What to do and see in Kumage-gun Yakushima-cho, Kyushu-Okinawa: The Best Things to do Adventurous

July 22, 2021 Randal Brittian

Seize the beautiful day on the Osumi Island of Yakushima-cho, covered in gorgeous and dense forest that’s said to have inspired the classic anime film Princess Mononoke. Frolic with native deer, red-bottomed monkeys and migratory sea turtles (as much as you can frolic with a turtle, anyway), while you breathe in the sweet scent of ancient Japanese cedar. Yakushima’s unique eco-system is simultaneously subtropical and subarctic, an environmental anomaly that only enhances the unique and special properties of the island.
Restaurants in Kumage-gun Yakushima-cho

1. Taikoiwa

Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun Kagoshima Prefecture http://www.yesyakushima.com/
Excellent
79%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 165 reviews

Taikoiwa

2. Yes Yakushima

Excellent
99%
Good
1%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 140 reviews

Yes Yakushima

YES Yakushima offer tours into the pristine forests of Yakushima and also a range of mountain hikes from the challenging coastal peaks to the sub-alpine central mountains. Our popular full day island tour takes visitors around the island's coastal road, calling by all the major sites as well as some of our lesser known favorite places. The tours are conducted in English and cater from individuals to large groups.

3. Yakusugi Land

Anbo, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun 891-4311 Kagoshima Prefecture +81 997-42-3508 http://y-rekumori.com/yakusugi_text/
Excellent
63%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 344 reviews

Yakusugi Land

Reviewed By troykramer428 - Sydney, Australia

Beautiful cedar forests with some nice, well maintained trails, and a few trees to be found (with relatively easy access) that are over 2000 years old. Stunning all around, with trees and waterfalls and crystal clear streams.

4. Shiratani Unsuikyo Valley

Miyanoura, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun 891-4200 Kagoshima Prefecture +81 997-42-3508 http://y-rekumori.com/
Excellent
76%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 726 reviews

Shiratani Unsuikyo Valley

Reviewed By troykramer428 - Sydney, Australia

Truly, green, magical place, where I was able to see small macaques and native yakushika deer in a verdant green moss forest.

5. Mt. Miyanouradake

Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun Kagoshima Prefecture
Excellent
67%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 60 reviews

Mt. Miyanouradake

6. Oko no Taki Fall

Kurio, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun 891-4409 Kagoshima Prefecture http://www.realwave-corp.com/06walk/05/index.htm
Excellent
57%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 409 reviews

Oko no Taki Fall

Reviewed By lemauve - Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

The power of the waterfall was amazing, speechless! We are lucky to visit after a big typhoon, it make a even better scenery.

7. Seibu Trail

Nagata, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun 891-4201 Kagoshima Prefecture +81 997-43-5900 http://www.realwave-corp.com/06walk/03/
Excellent
48%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 208 reviews

Seibu Trail

Reviewed By Orchid_fever

Deer and macaque haven. Another harrowing drive but so worth it. The macaques do not move off as you approach so you have to drive around them. Stunning views all around. One of the best experiences I’ve had.

8. Wilson Stump

Miyanouradake, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun 891-4205 Kagoshima Prefecture +81 997-43-5900 http://www.kagoshima-kankou.com/guide/10738/
Excellent
56%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 241 reviews

Wilson Stump

9. Jomonsugi

Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun Kagoshima Prefecture http://www.town.yakushima.kagoshima.jp/cust-facility/1598/
Excellent
55%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 248 reviews

Jomonsugi

10. Hirauchi Kaichu Onsen

Hirauchi,, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun 891-4406 Kagoshima Prefecture +81 997-46-3221 http://www.kagoshima-kankou.com/guide/10710/
Excellent
39%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 107 reviews

Hirauchi Kaichu Onsen

Reviewed By JohnD209 - Leavenworth, United States

This is the Hirauchi Kaichuu Onsen, sometimes translated as the Hirauchi submarine hot spring. It is inundated by sea water during high tides and you need to know the tide schedule. Can you imagine falling asleep and then waking up to waves breaking over your body? I can. Hirauchi Kaichuu Onsen is an unmanned hot spring with an honour system payment that helps with the upkeep of the hot spring. It is beautiful both day and night, although one can get quite sunburned if staying for a while during the daytime. Standard attire is complete nudity while in the hot spring. There are no changing booths and wise bathers bring a plastic bag to put clothes in in case it starts to rain. These bags are left up the path beyond the high tide mark. It is enjoyable to bathe in the moonlight as the stars are beautiful to see if the moon is not too bright as there is no light pollution from nearby cities. Bring your own flashlights and plenty of drinking water. Please do not bring any glass bottles, and remember to take out everything you bring in. I would go again and again. Visited 3 and 4 December 2018.

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