The early stages of the Kuromidake Tour go through some wonderful forest at the higher end of the temperate zone. There a good selection of weather-worn sugi and colorful stewartia trees. The latter stages of the trail enter the sub-alpine zone with many examples of the Yakushima rhododendron and other hardy species. In fact, there is a good variation of flora throughout the day. In June, the walk in the highland can be spectacular as the rhododendron are in bloom and late summer is also a good time to visit this area as some of the delicate alpine plants make an appearance.

The Yododgawa is a beautiful scene on a still day as the river becomes a mirror reflecting the canopy. The serenity around the river is to be savored and the water around this area is particularly delicious.

From the top of Kuromidake there is a 360° view as you stand near the center of the island at 1831 meters. The highest mountains on the island stand right in front of you – Miyanouradake and Nagatadake. There are also distant views of Aikodake, Tachudake and Kurio Village down by the coast. On clear days the west of Yakushima has a good view of the volcanic island of Kuchinoerabujima (口永良部島) .

The drive up to the Yodogawa trail entry is a very interesting ride as we go from sea level to 1,300 meters and along the way the vegetation changes. There are also good views of Anbo in the east of Yakushima and the neighboring island of Tanegashima (種子島).