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The Yakushima Guide

by Clive Witham

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A practical, route-focused companion to Yakushima

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A practical, route-focused companion to Yakushima

Centered on the logistics of visiting Yakushima, this third-edition guide gathers transport information, accommodation options, places to eat, and ideas for exploring the island’s natural and cultural sites. It covers getting to Yakushima and moving around by public transport, vehicle, bicycle, or on foot, while its lodging listings range from resorts to mountain huts and campsites. A substantial hiking section sets out 16 walks with individual maps and route details, including trails to Jomon Sugi and Miyanoura dake. The book also catalogs waterfalls, rivers, beaches, parks, hot springs, and museums, making it useful for assembling an itinerary across different travel styles and budgets.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Travelers planning an independent trip to Yakushima
  • Hikers interested in mapped Yakushima routes
  • Visitors comparing transport, lodging, dining, and sightseeing options

Themes

Yakushima travel planningIsland transportationHiking and outdoor routesAccommodation and diningNatural attractions

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Book overview

The Yakushima Guide is the third edition of this classic must-have guide to Yakushima. Fully updated and still packed full of everything necessary to visit Yakushima. Whatever your budget, you do not want to go without it.

Highlights:

How to get to Yakushima with full details, up-to-date prices, timetables, website and contact details.

Detailed information about how to travel around the island by bus, car, motorbike, bicycle, and on foot.

The best of Yakushima's accommodation from luxurious 5 star resorts to the mountain huts and campsites.

The Food and drink section covers the best restaurants on Yakushima and also includes bakeries, cafes and bars.

Waterfalls, rivers, beaches, parks, hot springs, museums and just about any place you could want to visit on the island are detailed and explained.

16 hiking trails from gentle strolls to major expeditions, including the trail to Jomon Sugi and Miyanoura dake, have their own individual maps and full details of each route.

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