Jomon Sugi

This is the largest yakusugi (a type of Japanese cryptomeria or cedar) growing naturally on Yakushima. Discovered in 1966 by Mr. Teiji Iwakawa, its age is estimated to be 7,200 years. The trunk has a circumference of 16.4 meters and is covered in bumps, a characteristic of Yakushima sugi, and has a very mysterious appearance. Those wishing to visit the tree should note that proper mountain trekking gear is needed as one must pass through impregnable primeval forest and follow an old logging rail track, a trip that entails more than 10 hours of walking altogether to and from the tree. This tree is included in the World Heritage Site of Yakushima, and since touching the tree is prohibited, visitors can appreciate it from a platform located approximately 15 meters away.

Spot details

Address: Kagoshima Prefecture Kumage-gun Yakushima-cho Map
Area: Tanegashima / Yakushima Area
Hours: Free walking
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Mountain area environmental conservation cooperation money]
[Sunday return] 1,000 yen
[Stay in the mountains] 2,000 yen
[Shuttle bus (round trip)]
[General] 1,400 yen
[Up to Elementary school student] 700 yen
*Next season Subject to change after this date.
Parking Lot: Arakawa trailhead Available (10spaces)
※3Monday-11Monday, the road to the trailhead is restricted to private cars, so it is necessary to use public transportation such as buses.
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: There is a micker regulation every year from 3/1-11/30