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Tanegashima / Yakushima

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Yakusugi Museum

4.0

89 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kumagegunyakushimachou Ambou 2739-343

This museum located on the east side of Yakushima Island provides information on Yakushima cedars and the ecology of Yakushima. The museum contains numerous hands on exhibits such as the Inochi Branch, a tree branch which broke off of the Jomon Sugi due to the weight of a heavy snow, and a cross section from a 1,660 year old Yakushima cedar tree. The exhibit which lets visitors shave off Yakushima wood to smell the distinctive perfume and a cedar wood grain puzzle are particularly popular with children. Normally requires around 45 minutes to see the whole museum.

This museum is small, but very nice. You have to take off your shoes and the floor is made of Yakusugi wood, which is moving, something that is great in my opinion. The surroundings of the museum...
Tanegashima Development Center Firearm Museum

4.0

69 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Nishinomoteshi Nishinomote 7585

The distinctive exterior of this museum is modeled after a “nanbansen” one of the foreign European ships that first visited Japan. The museum displays a variety of ancient firearms, such as a Portuguese gun which made its way to Tanegashima in 1543 and examples of the first guns ever made in the country. The museum also has dioramas and videos presenting the history and culture of Tanegashima; stopping by the museum first before exploring the rest of the island will make your visit that much more interesting. A 10-minute walk from Nishinoomote Port.

種子島と言えばロケットと鉄砲伝来ではないでしょうか。鉄砲だけではないですが、種子島の歴史を学ぶことができます。展示の仕方も人形劇？みたいなものもありちょっと楽しむことができました。展示スペースは広いように感じましたが、１時間もあればゆっくり見学することができます。
Shidoko Banyan Park

3.5

52 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kumagegunyakushimachou Shitogo 133-1

This botanical garden is located in Yakushima Town, Kumage County, Kagoshima Prefecture. Visitors to the garden can appreciate the grove of gigantic Banyan trees that are representative of subtropical regions and are said to be over 500 years old. In addition to the luxuriant grove of Banyan trees, there are also other subtropical trees that grow densely here, such as Machilus thunbergii and Japanese Sea Fig.

This is the largest collection/garden of banyan trees on Yakushima and is located northwest of Miyanoura in the Shitoko area. It is located near bus stop 14 and toward the seashore. There is a...
Yakushima Fruit Garden

3.5

59 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Kumage-gun Yakushimacho Nakama 629-16

This botanical garden raises nearly 2000 wild and cultivated varieties of tropical plants and fruits. Sweet scents hang in the air at the garden, which offers visitors a rare glimpse at bananas, mangoes, papayas, guavas, and other tropical fruits actually growing on the plant. Visitors can also sample fresh-picked tropical fruits, jams, and other items at the garden's restaurant. It sells juices such as tankan citrus juice and guava juice as well as handmade jams such as Japanese plum jam. Both make excellent souvenirs.

I drove back into the bush of the Nakama area to find the Yakushima Fruit Garden and see what types of fruits are native to the area, but it was not open on Monday afternoon. I suspect that it has...
Yakushima Environmental and Cultural Village Center

4.0

53 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kumagegunyakushimachou Miyanoura 823-1

This science facility is located in Yakushima Town, Kumage County, Kagoshima Prefecture. It provides information about the wildlife and culture of Yakushima, as well as guides and community events. Inside the center, there is are models and panels, as well as a large video hall where the wildlife of Yakushima is displayed through dynamic exhibitions. There is also a cafe corner that overlooks Miyanoura Port and a product shop that sells souvenirs.

高速船やフェリーが発着する屋久島の宮之浦港。その港に面して、屋久島環境文化村センターがありました。館内には、屋久島についての展示がなされています。有料ゾーンになりますが、大型映像ホールでは毎時1回、屋久島の自然を紹介した迫力ある映像が上映されていました。私たちがこの施設を訪れた日は雨で、予定していたトレッキングは翌日に変更してこちらを訪れたんですが、この映像で、屋久島を深く知ることができてよ...
Kozue Kairo Canopy Walk

4.5

5 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Kumage-gun Yakushimacho Hara 677-44

"This theme park developed in the rural woodlands of Yakushima features two attractions that allow visitors to enjoy the forests of this World Natural Heritage site from the air. The first is the Canopy Walk, a fun and challenging tree-top walkway. The second is the Canopy Rope, which allows visitors to zip through the trees like a bird. The park's biggest characteristic is that it proposes ""a more natural way to have fun"" than other leisure facilities. All of the materials used to build the attractions other than the metal fittings and other industrial components are sourced locally on Yakushima. The park even made use of the slabs that are a byproduct of the timber milling process where possible as part of a zero emissions initiative on the island."

Mr Tanaka is an excellent guide, and as owner and operator, he has crafted a really fantastic experience for a wide variety of folks. He loves what he does, and he is so good at it. Each ride (we...
Tanegashima Space Center Space Science and Technology Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kumagegunminamitanechou Kukinaga Mazu

A museum adjoining Japan’s largest rocket launch site. The museum presents exhibits on the construction of satellites and the design of JAXA rockets. With an advance reservation, visitors can enjoy an expert guided tour of not just the museum but the entire Tanegashima Space Center. The tour is free and held three times a day (excluding Mondays and the New Year’s holidays). Reservations are accepted by phone on a first come, first serve basis. Approximately 50 minutes by car from Tanegashima Airport.
Yakushima (Island) National Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima prefecture Kumage gun Yakushima cho

This is the 30th national park in Japan, consisting of Yakushima Island with the highest mountain peaks in Kyushu and the largest volcanic island of Kuchinoerabu Island in the Satsunan Islands. On Yakushima, where about 40 or more mountains exceed 1,000 meters above sea level, including Mt. Miyanoura-dake, there is the natural forest of large trees and is home of the “Jomon cedar” which is a famous Japanese cedar of over 1,000 years old. There are also rare alpine plants such as the Yakushima rhododendron and Gentiana yakushimensis. The attractions of the volcanic island of Kuchinoerabu Island include unique volcanic landscapes, subtropical fish and coral living in the beautiful ocean. There are also four hot springs including Yumugi Onsen which visitors can enjoy.
Yakushima Youth Travel Village

4.0

1 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Kumage-gun Yakushimacho Kurio 2911-2

"This ""travel village"" is located on a peninsula bordering the Kurio River estuary on southwestern Yakushima. Its expansive grounds feature log cabin-style bungalows, a promenade, a park, and more. Amenities such as a cooking area, showers, rental tents, and rental blankets make it a popular place to casually experience the outdoors. The nine bungalows, which are fully equipped including heating and air conditioning, a kitchen, and other facilities, are used as a base camp by many hikers and climbers. Campers can also enjoy canoeing in the nearby Kurio River during the summer."

宮之浦港から自動車で2時間弱といったところでしょうか、静かな環境にあるキャンプ場です。テントサイトが30、バンガローが9棟あります。バンガローに宿泊しましたが、トイレ・バス完備なうえ、冷房もあって快適です。テント泊の場合も温水シャワーがあります（有料）。炊事場なども一通り揃っており、ソフトドリンクの自動販売機もあるので、周囲には何もありませんが、不便さはほとんど感じません。管理人さんも親切でし...
Yakushima Umigame-Kan

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kumagegunyakushimachou Nagata 489-8

This museum is dedicated to investigating the ecology of the sea turtles that lay their eggs on Yakushima Island’s Inakahama Beach, one of Japan’s most important sea turtle egg beaches, as well as to protecting the surrounding area. The museum presents information gathered on the turtles so far as well as specimens. From summer to autumn, the museum conducts a short term program to raise freshly hatched sea turtles with the goal of protecting the species and their ecology. As the museum is frequently closed in winter, it is recommended that you check in advance before visiting. A three-minute walk from the Nakanobashi stop on the bus bound for Nagata.
Wakasa Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Nishinomoteshi Kamomechou

A park named after the heroin of a tragic story from the history of the transmission of matchlock guns to Japan. The park is located a 10-minute walk from the “Tenjinbashi” bus stop. Wakasa, the women whom the park is named after, married a Portuguese man in order to learn how matchlock guns were made, playing a little-known role in the domestic production of these weapons in Japan. Facilities include a monument to the friendship between Japan and Portugal, a memorial to those who have died in war, a sumo ring, and tennis courts. The park serves as a space for rest and relaxation for local residents.
Outdoor Yakushima Guide System

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Kumage-gun Yakushimacho Anbo 2354-7

"This tour guide service offers eco tours of the mountains, forests, rivers, and ocean of Yakushima Island. Tour participants can enjoy the nature of Yakushima Island, which has a climate that ranges from subtropical to cold-temperate. Tours are guided by the company's owner, who was born and raised on Yakushima Island. Having been spent a childhood amongst the island's nature, he is incredibly knowledgeable about the hidden charms of Yakushima Island above and beyond the usual tourist attractions like the Jomon Sugi cedar or Mt. Miyanoura. Their popular Shiratani Unsui Gorge Exploration Tours take participants on a half-day to day-long trip through a moss-covered world said to have served as the inspiration for the setting of the film ""The Princess Mononoke."" Participants can experience this mystical world while listening to lectures on subjects including the origin of the forests and about the ecology of moss."
Yakushima Comprehensive Nature Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Kumage-gun Yakushimacho Miyanoura

This nature park is located on the banks of the Miyanoura River. The roughly 80,000-square-meter park features a botanical garden, an outdoor stage, a rest house, and other facilities. The botanical garden, which is situated in the middle basin of the Miyanoura River, grows alpine plants and endemic species of Yakushima. Most notably, it grows and exhibits Yakushima rhododendron, one of the island's most exemplary species of flower. Seedlings of this rare plant are also available for purchase. Visitors with an advanced reservation can even enjoy bathing in the middle of a forest in the wood-fired Yunoko no Yu baths.
Yakushima Guide Association

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Kumage-gun Yakushimacho Koseda 1436-56

This tour guide service has been offering eco tours on Yakushima Island since 1989. Its objective is to contribute to be the development of Yakushima Island through a tourism business that protects the island's nature and culture while leveraging its rich resources. The tours are guided by a professional staff devoted to acquiring the knowledge needed to guide tours without damaging the natural environment. They are popular for allowing participants to viscerally experience the importance of the coexistence of humanity and plants by being connected to nature through the five senses. The company offers a full selection of rental equipment including trekking shoes and rainwear.
Yakushima Nature Planning FIELD

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Kumage-gun Yakushimacho Mugio 318-9

This tour guide service received the Special Prize (the Environment Minister's Prize) at the 12th Ecotourism Awards. Its original eco tours offer a chance to experience the nature, history, and culture of Yakushima Island. Each of their professional staff guides has completed two years of nature guide training in order to master skills and knowledge including lecture skills, guide skills, and the ability to read the weather. The company is able to provide eco tours that meet the customer's schedules, physical ability level, and other preferences. Their half-day Shiratani Unsui Gorge and Yayoi Sugi Cedar tours allow participants to enjoy being soothed as they explore the famous moss-covered valley at a relaxed pace.
Yakushima Botanical Research Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Kumage-gun Yakushimacho Mugio 896-1

This botanical garden is located in the Mugio District on southeastern Yakushima Island. Its vast grounds feature an herb garden, a tropical fruit orchard, a butterfly conservatory, and other facilities. It offers visitors a rare chance to view tropical fruits. The garden's observatory offers a commanding view of the coastal Toroki Falls and Mt. Mocchomu. There is also a shop that sells fresh-squeezed fruit juices made with domestic fruit including fruit harvested in the garden.
Yakushima Field Information Center

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Kumage-gun Yakushimacho Onoaida 673-14

"This tour guide service offers eco tours with a theme of ""conversing with the environment and the water."" Activities include Canoeing (River Kayaking) down the Anbo River, trekking in the backwoods of Yakusugi Land, and playfully exploring tide pools during the low tide. Their Anbo River canoeing tours are especially popular. Participants can chose the course that suits their schedule and physical ability from a range of options including a short two-hour course and a full day course. Although 80% of tour participants are beginners, the company's instructors provide them with all the support they need to assure they have an enjoyable experience. Most conveniently, the company accepts last-minute bookings made the day before or the day of the tour."
Uchugaoka Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Kumage-gun Minamitanecho Kaminaka

This park is famous as a place to watch the rocket launches at Tanegashima Space Center. Located on high ground, the park offers a sweeping view of Tanegashima that makes it one of the most scenic spots on the island. The park, which sees large crowds on the days of launches, is also a great a place to enjoy seeing a starry night sky. A stone memorial engraved with a poem composed by the former emperor and empress has been erected in the park. Thanks to its location near Tanegashima Space Center, its attached Space Science Museum, and other points of interest, the park is visited by many local residents as a place to rest and relax even on days without rocket launches.
Urada Beach

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Nishinoomote-shi

"A swimming beach located on the northern tip of Tanegashima Island. Chosen as one of ""the 88 Best Swimming Beaches in Japan"" it is beloved for its relaxed natural setting, an expanse of white sand dunes surrounded by forests. Since it is located at the inner end of a bay, the waves are gentle. The extremely clear water makes it a safe place for even small children to enjoy water activities. There is a campground adjacent to the beach and opportunities for diving and sea fishing, making this a great spot for family groups to enjoy. The beach manager's building, ""Seaside House,"" contains a shower room, a rest area, and an observation deck, so even people who don't take the opportunity to swim or play in the water can have a pleasant time."
Masuda Tracking and Communications Station

4.0

12 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Kumage-gun Nakatane Cho Masuda 1887-1

実際に使われている宇宙通信所なので入れないときがあります。２泊3日で種子島に行きましたが2日目がたまたま延期になったH2Aの打ち上げ日となり、初日と2日目は打ち上げに伴う業務で閉鎖されていました。３日目に行きましたが色々な人工衛星のミニチュアやパンフレットに実際にパラボラアンテナが回る様子などを見られます。

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Kagoshima Areas

Over 100 active volcanoes across Kagoshima make it one of the Japan's most exciting prefectures. The prefectural capital, Kagoshima city, looks out to one of the prefecture’s most spectacular volcanoes, Sakurajima, an island of its own that can be visited and seen close up or admired from afar, with the promise of breathtaking sunsets complete with frequent puffs of smoke and ash. Down the Satsuma Peninsula, the most southerly part of mainland Japan, waterfalls, sand onsen, and fascinating history await, while Kagoshima's abundance of satsuma imo (sweet potato) provide a wholesome snack as well as one of Japan's favourite drinks - shochu.