YakusugilandEnter this lofty forest of giant trees around the moody Arakawa River. At an elevation perfect for hiding in the clouds, this is one of the rainiest areas in Yakushima. |
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Yakusugiland
Walk
Time: 30~120 minutes
Yakusugiland Walk
Price per hiker:
Walk

Yakusugiland Walk
Time: 30~120 minutes (morning or afternoon)
If you would like to spend longer, that is fine. | |
Deer/Monkey Sightings | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
Yakusugi Trees | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
Mossy Forests | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
Vista Views | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
Endurance | ⚠▵▵▵▵ |
Strength & Technicality | ⚠▵▵▵▵ |
Crowds | ⚠⚠⚠⚠▵ |
Weather Cancellations | ⚠▵▵▵▵ (Road closures do to extreme rain, high winds, etc.) |
Price per hiker:
1 hiker: ¥8500 + ¥500 park donation |
2 hikers: ¥5500 + ¥500 park donation |
3+ hikers: ¥4000 + ¥500 park donation |
*Suggested toilet donation: 100 yen. |
*When hiking with others, please stay with the group. |
Beyond
Yakusugiland

Time: ~4 hours
BeyondYakusugiland
Price per hiker:
Yakusugiland

Time: ~4 hours
BeyondYakusugiland
Time: ~4.5 Hours | |
Deer/Monkey Sightings | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
Yakusugi Trees | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
Mossy Forests | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
Vista Views | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
Endurance | ⚠⚠⚠▵▵ |
Strength & Technicality | ⚠⚠⚠▵▵ |
Crowds | ⚠▵▵▵▵ |
Weather Cancellations | ⚠⚠▵▵▵ (Road closures do to extreme rain, high winds, etc.) |
Price per hiker:
1 hiker: ¥13000 + ¥500*park donation |
2 hikers: 10000 + ¥500*park donation |
3+ hikers: ¥7000 + ¥500*park donation |
*Suggested toilet donation: 100 yen. |
*When hiking with others, please stay with the group. |
How does it work?
- 1.) Choose a hike.
- If you're not sure which one is right for you, or if you have a different route in mind, just email me.
- 2.) Submit an application or send me an email.
- I will email you back to discuss details. If you would like rental gear, a box-lunch, help with accommodations, or any advice, just ask.
- 3. Receive confirmation.
- I'll confirm the hike with you by phone or email.
- 4.) Arrive in Yakushima.
- If I can, I will try to meet your plane or boat when you get to Yakushima. Otherwise, I will contact you at your accommodation to over details and plan any changes due to weather or other factors.
- 5.) I will pickup you up at your hotel and we'll head for the trail head.
- We will hike as a team. Everyone has a different hiking style, so I encourage you to ask questions, set the pace (within reason), and let me know how I'm doing.
- 6.) You can pay me just before or after the hike.
- I prefer Japanese yen, but also accept PayPal transfers.
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7.) If I have time, I love meeting, chatting, and helping
visitors explore Yakushima.
- This is something I do for fun and not for money, and I'm usually pretty busy. But if you'd like to meet up, just send me an email before you come.
- 8.) Feedback.
- If, for any reason, you are unsatisfied with the hike, please let me know. I've chosen this occupation for the rewarding experiences, and I hope all my guests have truly rewarding experiences in Yakushima, too. You can contact me directly or remain anonymous by using the feedback form here.