Granite Obelisk in Yakushima Full-Day Trekking Tour
Yakushima is a subtropical mossy green island off the coast of Kyushu. It is covered by an extensive ancient cedar forest with trees more than 1000 years old. Islanders in Yakushima live more conscious of the environment around them than anywhere else in Japan.
Requirements:
-trekking shoes
-rainwear (a set of jacket and pants, no matter what the weather cast says)
-backpack (enough size to carry what you want/need to take with you)
-trekking poles (optional)
-gaiters (optional in case of raining or snowing)
Above listed gears are available in Yakushima to rent > link (about rental gear)
-gloves (trekking requires rope-climbing at some parts)
-soft-shell or fleece (in wintertime)
-thermal underwear (in wintertime)
-water bottle(water can be refilled on the way)
-snack (or any portable food to charge your energy)
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Yakusugi Land, Anbo, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun 891-4311 Kagoshima Prefecture
We trek through the breathtaking ancient cedar forest, and when we get to the peak (1,497m), you will be surprised by a unique giant rock pointing out the sky.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mt. Tachudake, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun 891-4200 Kagoshima Prefecture
The rock called Tenchu-seki (meaning heaven reaching rock) is taller than most buildings you see in the cities. Stand at the bottom of the rock and look it up, it’s amazing!
Also, from the peak, you can enjoy the view of Anbo town and the ocean beyond.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level"
"Please bring the following:"
"Trekking shoes"
"Trekking poles (if needed)"
"Rain gear (a set of jacket and pants, no matter what the weather forecast says)"
"backpack (large enough to carry what you want/need to take with you)"
"trekking poles (optional)"
"gaiters (optional for use in rain or snow)"
"The following is also available in Yakushima to rent at an extra charge:"
"Gloves (some parts during the trek require rope-climbing)"
"Soft-shell or fleece (in wintertime)"
"Thermal underwear (in wintertime)"
"Water bottle (water can be refilled along the way)"
"Snacks"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Start Time:
07:00 AM
Duration: 9 Hours
Start location: 1: Anbo, Yakushima, Kumage District, Kagoshima 891-4311, Japan
2: Onoaida, Yakushima, Kumage District, Kagoshima 891-4404, Japan
Cancellations and refunds:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.