Nakagawa Sports provides hiking rental goods for all kinds of hiking trips: from day trips to longer treks staying in the mountains for a few nights.  They do not rent inner garments.  For your comfort and safety the staff will help you choose the correct size and show you how to use the gear pro

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The Miyanoura coin laundry is located near the junction road going to Shiratani Unsuikyo – opposite the Miyanoura Elementary School. OPEN: CLOSED: NOTE: GALLERY: DATA Japanese Name: SOMES コインランドリー 宮之浦店 Adrress: Miyanoura 2402-6, Yakushima TEL: E-mail: URL: Location:

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Yakuden is a large supermarket located near the entrance to the Miyanoura Port.  Yakuden have a grocery section, a household appliance section, DIY, sports goods, car supplies and beverages. OPEN: 09:00 – 22:00 CLOSED: New Year period NOTE: GALLERY: DATA Japanese Name: ヤクデン Adrress: Miy

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Tsubaki organic shop hold Yakushima made organic products as well as organic products imported from the mainland. Tsubaki is located south of the Miyanoura River just before the Senior High School. OPEN: 10:00 – 17:30 CLOSED: Monday & Thursday NOTE: GALLERY: DATA Japanese Name: 椿商店 Adrre

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Sen no Ie is located along the road that leads to Shiratani Unsuikyo.  The interior of Sen no Ie is worth a look just for the carpentry value.  The owner, Mr Nakashima, made the building (as well as a few others behind the shop and gallery building).  Sen no Ie stock the smaller value items in t

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Wai Wai Land is a large supermarket located near the Tokushu Hospital (Yakushima`s main hospital) about 3km south of the Miyanoura Port.  Wai Wai Land have a large grocery section with fruit, vegetable, fish, meats and various other daily items. OPEN: 09:00 – 20:00 CLOSED: New Year period NOTE:

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Hirami make a good range of breads, pastries, cakes and desserts. As with all bakeries on Yakushima, it is better to visit the bakery before mid-afternoon when the shelves begin to look empty. There is a small car park to the right hand side of the bakery. Hirami is located south of the Miyanoura Ri

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The Furusato Market is one of the first big shops ou may see if you arrive to the Miyanoura Port. It`s also usually the last place you may visit before returning to the mainland as last minute souvenir panic-buying occurs. The Furusato Market is well-stocked with Yakushima gifts and crafts, foodstuf

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