Hike Mt Tachu in Yakushima

Join Junichi, a local JMGA mountain guide and a National Certified Tour Guide, on his favorite hike on Yakushima island, to Mt Tachu!

Private

1 Day

All year

Intermediate

Highlights

* Discover the beautiful ancient forests of Yakushima.

* Climb Mt. Tashu away from the crowds and enjoy its pristine nature.

* Join a local certified guide that can take you to the best spots on the island.

Description

Would you like to enjoy one of the best treks in Yakushima, away from the crowds? Then let me show you the way up Mt Tachu!

Yakushima is one of the islands of Japan, located to the south of Kagoshima, which is at the southern tip of Kyushu island. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an island with rich nature left in its wild state, coexisting with small local settlements. It is also known for being the inspiration for the movie “Princess Mononoke” by Hayao Miyazaki.

Mt Tachu is my favorite and one of the most entertaining trails in Yakushima. You get to experience both the ancient forests and some mountain climbing, where you will be able to enjoy the quiet without other people around. The hike will take around 8 to 9 hours and we will cover 8km of the total distance. I will pick you up from your hotel and then drop you off at the end of the day.

We will begin at Yakusugi-Land and trek through the beautiful ancient cedar forest while I explain the history and the nature of the island. Then, we will climb Mt Tachu (1,497m). At its summit, you will be welcomed by the sight of a pointy giant rock protruding into the sky that goes by the name of Tachuseki (meaning “heaven reaching rock”). It is taller than many buildings in the city and you will be in awe when you stand at the foot of the rock and stare to the top! You will also enjoy the views of Anbo town and the sea beyond.

Let me guide you through this majestic place, and tell you about the history of the island, the local lifestyle, and the diversity of the local flora and fauna on this exciting adventure. Contact me now and experience this wild island of Japan, full of moss green botanical treasures and ancient forests!

You can also combine this tour with some of the other tours that I offer in the region!

Price includes

- Guiding fee

- Lunch

- Permit and entrance fees

- Personal insurance

Price details

- Consumption tax of 10% included

- There could be snow on the road from mid Dec to mid March. If the road is closed as a result, then the hike can be cancelled or changed to another itinerary.

- If you are a group of 5 or more people, please ask me for the pricing information!

Details

More info

There could be snow on the road from mid Dec to mid March. If the road is closed as a result, then the hike can be cancelled or changed to another itinerary.
If you are a group of 5 or more people, please ask me for the pricing information!

Meeting point

Pickup service is available at Hotel / Airport / Ferry Port. How to get to Yakushima? Tokyo-Kagoshima 1h35 by air (JAL / ANA / SKY / Jetstar); Osaka-Kagoshima 1h10 by air (JAL / ANA / peach); Osaka-Yakushima 1h30 by air (JAL); Fukuoka-Kagoshima 2h10 by JR (Shinkansen) Fukuoka-Yakushima 1h10 by air (JAL) Kagoshima-Yakushima: 30min by air (JAL); 2h30 by jetfoil (Toppy / ROCKET); 4h by ferry (YAKUSHIMA 2)

About the guide

Junichi

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Mountain Guide

I am a JMGA certified hiking guide and a National Certified Tour Guide, living locally in Yakushima since 1998. I have always been passionate about the nature and the outdoors, and have also attended a park ranger school in Canada, where I rediscovered the beauty of the Japanese nature. Upon my return to Japan, I learnt about eco tourism in Yakushima, which is when I packed all my belongings on a van and moved there. Since then, I have been guiding in Yakushima and have attended thousands of visitors up to this day.

Many guests have told me that travelling with a guide is much more secure, informative and fun. The chance to communicate with the true locals is the real charm of the trip. I’ll do my best to make your time in Yakushima memorable and unforgettable!

I look forward to welcoming you and sharing the natural beauty of Yakushima with you, and the Japanese culture itself that is deeply related to its nature.

If I cannot guide the tour then my friend guide Akihiro (http://www.explore-share.com/mountain-guide/akihiro-wada/) will guide you.

Languages

Japanese | English

Certificates

JMGA

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What people are saying about Junichi

Pey

5.00

Junichi has been fantastic! Patient and helpful, he took time to answer all my questions. His passion and appreciation for Yakushima and its natural wonders shines through when he shares his knowledge about the island and its inhabitants. Super grateful to have had such an experienced guide who provided useful tips to make the most out of my hikes.

Chloe

5.00

Having traveled to yakushima and Jun as a tour guide was one of the best decisions we made for this trip to Japan. Jun provided us with a lot of fun facts and in depth knowledge of the ecosystem on the island. Stuff that you would not find out travelling by yourself! Also, we felt very safe with an expert by our side because the weather could change rapid on the island. It was an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend Jun as your tour guide.

HAYA

5.00

The tour was owsome and I'm really thankfull to Junichi for his guidance, his ability to spot frogs, insect's pouches etc., his recommendations for the next day and his willingness to answer my questions ,even after the tour. Thanks, Haya

Gunnar

5.00

We had a fantastic guided tour and the guide was very accommodating to our needs, the overall service of the Explore-Share was also very good but i did have problems making the upgrade from one person trip to two person by myself but that was fixed fast via e-mail.