Shakunage no Mori, Rhododendron Park
Situated along the riverside near Kurio village. Growing in this park are 3,500 rhododendrons of 110 species, including Yakushima alpine roses, which are indigenous to Yakushima. Strolling along the pathway, visitors can enjoy the views of the beautiful river and the grandeur of the mountains, and l
Shitoko Gajumaru Banyan Park
Located down by the port in Shitoko (志戸子) – a small village between Miyanoura and Isso (一湊). This shady park has a large number of banyan trees (known as ‘gajumaru’ in Japanese). It’s not a large park. There is a short 10 minute walking course and a lengthy (!) 15 minute wal
Yakushima Fruit Garden
Situated above the village of Nakama is the extensive fruit garden of Mr Iwakawa, otherwise known as the Yakushima Fruit Garden. Head to the back of the village and you’ll soon find the signs leading up to the garden. At the car park is an entrance leading into the garden (it looks more like a