Yakushima Island | A Duet of Tundra and Tide Sounds: A Magical Princess Mossy Forest Hiking Tour, Ancient Sacred Tree Pilgrimage of the Kigen Sugi and Awa River SUP 3 Days 2 Nights Mountain and Sea Tour 088
| Departure / Meeting Point: | 屋久島內指定地點 |
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| Duration | 3 days 2 nights |
| Operating Period | 2026-04-01 ~ 2027-03-31 |
| Minimum Number of Participants | 2 ~ 6 people |
| Price (per person) |
Adult: ¥110,000 Child: ¥110,000 |
| Age Restriction |
Itinerary Details
A green carpet where time stands still: Shiratani Unsuikyo Taiko Rock Route
This is Yakushima’s most famous forest hiking trail. Led by a professional guide, you will traverse the “Tundra Forest,” where ferns and tundra intertwine, each step feeling like stepping into an anime scene. The final stop is Taiko-iwa at an altitude of 1050 meters. Standing atop the massive granite, you can enjoy panoramic views of the island’s tender pink buds and deep green forests, feeling the purest energy from this World Heritage Site.
Strolling on the Emerald Waters: Anbo River SUP Experience
Far from the waves of the open sea, the Awa River is as calm as a mirror. Walking through the shade of the trees, where light and shadow shimmer on the water, you’ll stand on a stand-up paddleboard under the guidance of an instructor. With the rhythm of the paddles, you’ll glide slowly across the river, listening to the birdsong and the sound of the water. This tranquility, where you forget the passage of time, is Yakushima’s gentlest gift to travelers: a “slow time.”
Itinerary
Day 1: Crossing the Island and Baptizing with the Ancient Sacred Tree
Departure from Kagoshima Port and arrival at Yakushima
Take a high-speed ferry to Anfang Port and switch to an island pace amidst the rhythm of the waves.
Yakushima Cedar Park and Kigen Cedar Tour
Take a sightseeing bus to the natural recreation forest, admire the 3,000-year-old ancient cedar, and begin your first day of spiritual dialogue in a forest bath.
Day 2: The Forest of Moss - Shiratani Unsuikyo Long March
Baigu Yunshui Gorge "Magic Princess" Hiking
With a professional guide, embark on the challenging Taiko Rock Route. Wander through the tundra forest and reach the summit granite boulder overlooking the island.
Forest lunch and rest on the way back
Enjoy a light lunch in the forest, and in the afternoon, the guide will take you back to the hotel to enjoy a leisurely evening of free time.
Day 3: Strolling on the Water and the Taste Memory of Flying Fish
Abogawa SUP Stand Up Paddling Experience
Take advantage of the morning light to enjoy stand-up paddleboarding on the Anbo River. Led by a professional English instructor, glide freely on the river as if taking a stroll, enjoying the dual phytoncides of the forest and the river.
Flying Fish Local Cuisine and Return Trip
Enjoy a three-way flying fish kabayaki lunch. Afterwards, head to Miyanoura Port to catch the 15:45 ferry, bidding farewell to this idyllic island where time seems to slow down as the sun sets.
Important Information & Cancellation Policy
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Notes: * Additional Fee: An additional 500 yen environmental cooperation fee is required on-site for the Shiratani Unsuikyo tour.
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Equipment Instructions: Mountaineering equipment will be provided by the guide and must be returned to the hotel front desk the following day. Please bring your own swimsuit and towel for water activities.
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Clothing recommendations: For hiking, please wear long pants made of non-denim material; for water activities, long sleeves with sun protection are recommended.
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Cancellation Policy:
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Once a reservation is made, a 5% system cancellation fee will be charged if the reservation is cancelled due to personal reasons.
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7 days before departure: 30%
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3 days before departure: 50%
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Previous day and current day: 100%
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