Yakushima cruise port guide
Yakushima is a round-shaped subtropical island off the southern coast of Kyushu island and part of Kagoshima prefecture. One fifth of this island is designated a Natural World Heritage Site in 1993, and it is covered by an extensive cedar forest that contains some of Japan’s oldest living trees. The symbol of Yakushima is called Yakusugi, a Japanese cedar. Yakusugi is a specific term only used for cedar trees over 1,000 years old. The oldest Yaku-Sugi is considered to be more than 7,000 years old.
About Yakushima
Yakushima is a UNESCO World Heritage island off the southern coast of Kyushu, famous for its ancient Yakusugi cedar forests — trees over 1,000 years old — that inspired the forest setting of Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke. The Jomonsugi cedar (possibly 7,200 years old), mossy forest trails, sea turtles nesting on beaches, and excellent diving define the island experience.
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