Yakusugi Land

4.5 (200)・Hiking Area・Tourist Attraction・Park・Point Of Interest・Establishment

Yakusugi Land is a beautiful nature park on Yakushima Island in Japan. It's famous for its ancient Yakusugi cedars, some of which are over 1,000 years old. The park is a great place to see these giant trees up close. It has well-marked trails, making it easy for visitors to explore the forest.

The park is known for its rich biodiversity. You can find unique plants and animals, such as the Yakushima macaque and the Yaku deer. The air is fresh and cool, thanks to the dense forest canopy. The park offers several hiking courses, ranging from easy walks to more challenging hikes, catering to all fitness levels.

The "Wilson's Stump," a giant hollowed-out tree stump, is one of the park's main attractions. You can even stand inside it! The park's scenery changes with the seasons, offering different experiences throughout the year.

Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Phone

+81 997-46-4015

Website

y-rekumori.com

The area

Address

Japan, 〒891-4311 鹿児島県熊毛郡屋久島町安房０

Top ways to experience Yakusugi Land

5hrs

Explore Yakushima's Enchanting Forests on our Yakusugi Land Walking Tour

From $419 /person

4hrs

Yakushima 1DAY Shiratani Unsuikyo Walking With Eng Speaking Guide

From $162 /person

8hrs

Explore Yakushima Island on Foot with a Local Guide

From $440 /person

What other travelers are saying about Yakusugi Land

We did this hike after Shiratani Unsuikyo so it was a lot more mellow and not too challenging. It can be slippery though so please be careful! We just went to point 18 on the map they give you, but you can continue to climb up to Mt. Tachu if you're up for it. Make sure you're prepared if you decide to go beyond. Loved all the bridges you crossed and the beautiful trees. Definitely recommend doing this if you're looking for easier hikes to do in Yakushima.

Elly Hawkins

May 3, 2024

Enjoyed a sidewalk in this amazing Land with giant cedars, mossy grass on the stones and trees everywhere. We drove to 紀元杉 before visiting.

Rene Kam

Apr 19, 2024

The “150 minute” hike takes closer to 3 hours, but well worth it!

David Starkey

Aug 17, 2024

This is one of the most amazing places I got to visit on my trip. Everywhere you look is beautiful. The drive up is breathtaking. It is one of the big tourist places to see, but it is worth you time. There are looped trails, so you can pick your hike length for time or difficulty.

Alexandra Olson

Jan 13, 2024

Incredible hike, it was so beautiful and challenging ! I did the longest hike offered and took my time to take many pictures. It took around 4 hours. I visited Shiratani Unsuikyo Gorge first and they gave me a 200¥ discount for Yakusugi Land, so if you want to do both it's very interesting !