A natural park located around the middle reaches of Miyanoura River in the hills above Miyanoura Town. Clear streams flow through the park and Japanese taro and bonin ferns grow abundantly. In early June, fireflies can be spotted by the small stream that runs through the grounds. The Nature Park is

Located on the hillside above Anbo (安房) on the road to Yakusugi Land. The museum explains the history of Yaku sugi and forestry on Yakushima.  It also covers Yakushima’s natural environment and bio-diversity.  You can borrow a Talkie pen and headphones to listen to the information in En

There are 3 Acoop supermarkets on Yakushima – Miyanoura, Anbo & Onoaida.  They stock all the usual groceries and usually give priority to local produce. are located just north of the Anbo Bridge.  This gift shop sells Yakushima-made products as well as imported products.  Worth a visit as

There are 3 Acoop supermarkets on Yakushima – Miyanoura, Anbo & Onoaida.  They stock all the usual groceries and usually give priority to local produce. are located just north of the Anbo Bridge.  This gift shop sells Yakushima-made products as well as imported products.  Worth a visit as

There are 3 Acoop supermarkets on Yakushima – Miyanoura, Anbo & Onoaida.  They stock all the usual groceries and usually give priority to local produce. are located just north of the Anbo Bridge.  This gift shop sells Yakushima-made products as well as imported products.  Worth a visit as

Shinpachino Kama (新八野窯) is situated in the very south of Yakushima in Hirauchi.  Shinpachino Kama use a traditional wood-fired kiln to make their ceramics.  The master craftsman has been making ceramics on Yakushima for 40 years.  His work is definitely worth a look if you’re in the