Wilson's Stump

4.6 (200)・Tourist Attraction・Point Of Interest・Establishment

Wilson's Stump is a fascinating site on Yakushima Island. It's the remains of a giant cedar tree, believed to be over 3,000 years old before it was cut down. The stump is named after the British botanist Ernest Henry Wilson, who studied Yakushima's unique flora. What's left is a massive hollow stump with a diameter of about 13 meters, big enough to walk inside.

Inside Wilson's Stump, a small shrine and a unique view are seen through the hollow trunk, revealing the sky framed by the tree's interior. This view is famous for resembling a heart shape, making it a popular spot for photos. The site is surrounded by dense forest, adding to its mysterious and ancient atmosphere.

Wilson's Stump is part of the island's rich natural and cultural heritage. It symbolizes the resilience of nature and the passage of time. Visiting this site offers a unique experience, combining natural beauty with a sense of history.

Hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone

+81 997-49-4010

Website

yakukan.jp

The area

Address

Miyanoura, Yakushima, Kumage District, Kagoshima 891-4205, Japan

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What other travelers are saying about Wilson's Stump

I love this place than the Jomon-sugi, will feel much relaxed inside the broken cedar, you could hear the flow of spring water inside and there is a little shrine inside the tree and Seriously I was trying to take the heart shaped photo through the tree but eventually I got failed, give a try in take the Photo as heart shaped ❤️ Thanks

Nippon Bōken

Nov 3, 2020

Very cool, enormous stump of what must of been a massive tree. The only problem is there is a set number of busses to the trail so all the tourists hiking arrive at about the same time. So prepare to walk as fast as possible to blow past everyone else if you want to arrive to take pictures without anyone else around.

Matt Korponay

Sep 15, 2023

Cool

Joshua Sohn

Sep 12, 2024

Beautiful place. Walk inside the cedar tree stump and look up. At a certain angle you will see a heart. Definitely worth stopping while hiking in this area.