A subtropical UNESCO island of ancient cedar forests, some trees over 2,000 years old. Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke drew its mossy, primeval atmosphere from these slopes.

Best season

April–November (rainy through June)

Crowd level

Moderate

Japanese needed

Basic

Opening hours

Trailheads dawn–dusk; permit required for some routes

Best paired with

Continue your route

Ojika Island

Nagasaki