Japan · Kagoshima
A little travel guide with Tabi
Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.
屋久島町
Yakushima is a Kagoshima island of forests and waterfalls. This guide introduces two stops in Yakushima Town. Plan arrival and island transport separately and check mountain weather.
This guide covers places within Yakushima, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.
01 · EXPLORE
Two different places: start with whichever interests you.
01A first-visit stop
千尋の滝
A waterfall framed by a large granite slab and valley, pictured in March 2012. The town warns of inaccurate map-app directions; follow official access guidance and signs.
Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.
A first-visit stop
紀元杉
View a large yakusugi cedar from its visitor walkway near the mountain road. This is separate from the Jomon-sugi hike. Check mountain weather, road and bus access and protect the tree and roots.
Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.
02 · A LITTLE BITE
The tourism association features flying-fish dishes. Check preparation, fish allergens, current menus and origin at the shop; this guide does not endorse a restaurant.
Official guide03 · YOUR FIRST WALK
Follow official directions to open viewing areas at Senpiro Falls. Stay behind barriers and check rain, wind and return transport. Plan Kigen-sugi as a separate outing if preferred.
Check the walking routeCheck actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.
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Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.
Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.
