Takeda-Kan
Takeda Sangyo is large Yakushima gift shop situtated on the main road north of central Anbo. Takeda Sangyo stock a large range of Yakusugi wood products and they make most of their products in the workshop behind the shop. Takeda Sangyo also sell a range of Yakushima food products, teas and
Woodshop Kikori
Woodshop Kikori is a few minutes drive south of Anbo on the main road towards Onoaida. The owner is an ex Yakushima forester who designs and makes a wide range of quality woodcraft products that make excellent souvenirs. Many of their products are specifically made for the tourist market as they are
Yakushima World Heritage Conservation Center
Situated a couple of minutes walk from the Yakusugi Museum, the World Heritage Center explains why Yakushima has World Heritage status. While there are few exhibits to see, there are explanations in English and the Center is free to enter. OPEN: 9am – 5pm CLOSED: Tuesday March – November Saturda
Yakusugi Museum
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
A-COOP – Anbo Store
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
Tanaka-Ya
Tanaka is good place to stock up on fruit and vegetables (although we would always recommend the 100 yen stalls by the roadside (known as `mujinichiba` 無人市場). Tanaka also stock other groceries as well as beverages. OPEN: 09:00 – 21:00 all year CLOSED: NOTE: GALLERY: DATA Japanese Name: た
