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Yakusugi Land

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Yakusugi Land

屋久杉ランド

Kagoshima · Kyushu

Yakusugi Land is a cedar forest park on Yakushima laid out as a set of looping boardwalk trails among trees over a thousand years old, with the standard circuit taking about 80 minutes. Entry is a ¥800 forest cooperation fee, raised from ¥500 in April 2026, and the gate is open 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. The bus from Miyanoura Port takes about 45 minutes.

Why we picked it

Many travelers focus on the more popular attractions of Yakushima, overlooking this serene natural park.

Best season
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.5· 1,287 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
¥800 forest entry cooperation fee (increased from ¥500, effective April 2026)
Nearest station
Yakusugi Land bus stop (ヤクスギランド) · 0 min walk
Website
y-rekumori.com

Today

8:30–16:30

Admission

  • ¥800 forest entry cooperation fee (increased from ¥500, effective April 2026)

Stored weekly hours

Daily 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Tags

naturehikingancient trees

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