Off the southern coast of Kyushu, Yakushima offers visitors ancient forests and mountains that look straight out of a magical Studio Ghibli production. The oldest ceder tree on the island is thought to be over 7,000 years old.
Japan's eco paradise —
Off the southern coast of Kyushu, Yakushima offers visitors ancient forests and mountains that look straight out of a magical Studio Ghibli production. The oldest ceder tree on the island is thought to be over 7,000 years old.
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Sunset as seen from the Kurio coast.
Japan's eco paradise —
Sunset as seen from the Kurio coast.
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A walk along the Yodagawa trail takes you to some of the island's peaks.
Japan's eco paradise —
A walk along the Yodagawa trail takes you to some of the island's peaks.
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The local deer can be spotted on the trails during the day and even venture into the island's villages at night.
Japan's eco paradise —
The local deer can be spotted on the trails during the day and even venture into the island's villages at night.
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At the foot of Mochumo-dake, steep slopes await hikers to its summit.
Japan's eco paradise —
At the foot of Mochumo-dake, steep slopes await hikers to its summit.
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Oko no taki can inspire some meditative moments.
Japan's eco paradise —
Oko no taki can inspire some meditative moments.
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There are more than 1,900 species of flora on the island and all manner of fauna, including crabs that venture into the coastline forests.
Japan's eco paradise —
There are more than 1,900 species of flora on the island and all manner of fauna, including crabs that venture into the coastline forests.
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Walkway across the the tweely named Yakusugiland where ancient ceder trees have stood for millennia.
Japan's eco paradise —
Walkway across the the tweely named Yakusugiland where ancient ceder trees have stood for millennia.
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