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Bathing in Hirauchi-kaichu hot springs
Marywhotravels Says: We had never tried bathing in a Japanese hot spring, and after a cold day of hiking in the rain, that seemed like a fun way to relax and warm up. The setting was gorgeous--set in the rocks, next to a blue and gray rocky beach. There is a restaurant nearby with parking. There...
Hiking Through Yakusugiland Park
Marywhotravels Says: Yakusugiland is the main attraction of Yakushima Island. But in spite of this, when we first arrived we had the whole park to ourselves. It's very remotely located up in the mountains. Be sure to keep track of the bus schedule -- you don't want to be stranded up there! On...
Shisuikan: Comfortable and traditional
Marywhotravels Says: We chose the Shisuikan minshuku primarily because it was pouring rain when we arrived in Yakushima at Ambo port, and the hostess was willing to pick us up. When we arrived, we were pleased that the minshuku was quite attractive and comfortable, like a big home. Our rooms on...
Marywhotravels Says: While hiking in Yakusugiland, I kept getting exciting every time I'd catch a glimpse of a deer in the distance. Turns out I didn't need to be chasing those deer after all. When we got to the end of the trail, there was a deer right in front of me. Not only did he not run...
Marywhotravels Says: Keep your eyes open for the wild Yakushima macaques. They could be anywhere, often hanging out in family groups. And they were amazingly unafraid of people and cars.
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Keep your eyes open for the wild Yakushima macaques. They could be anywhere, often hanging out in family groups. And they were amazingly unafraid of people and...
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Ambo is one of the two port towns of the island of Yakushima. We chose to stay in Ambo because we'd read that it was the smaller and more picturesque of the two, and I think we made the right...
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