S-Mart is located in the centre of Kurio.  It sells the usual daily groceries including toiletries, vegetables, foodstuffs & beverages. OPEN: 06:30 – 18:00 CLOSED: NOTE: GALLERY: DATA Japanese Name: エスマート ヤマシタ Adrress: Kurio 1554, Yakushima TEL: 0997 48-2805 E-mail: URL: Lo

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

Matsutake is a popular noodle restaurant in the south west of Yakushima.  It is one of the last places to eat before heading into the Seibu Rindo forest.  Soba and udon noodles are served in various ways with tenpura or other sides dishes. Matsutake is a family-run restaurant in an old tradition