Hiking in Mount Miyanoura, Yakushima
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Enjoy some beautiful landscapes in this intense 2-day hiking trip to Mount Miyanoura, the highest mountain in Yakushima, Japan.
DURATION
2 Days
OFFER PERIOD
Apr, Jun - Oct
FITNESS LEVEL
any
SKILL LEVEL
PAYMENT METHODS
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Description
Description
I invite you to a hiking trip in the Japanese island of Yakushima, that will take you to the summit of Mount Miyanoura (1936 m).
After an intense vertical journey through different kinds of forests, we’ll reach the top of this peak, which is the highest mountain in Yakushima.
Once there, we’ll enjoy some beautiful panoramic views of this subtropical region, which is actually a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
On the way back, we’ll visit Jomon Sugi, the largest and oldest cedar tree in this forest.
During this trip, we’ll be walking between 8 and 10 hours a day. I recommend it for those who have good health and a strong body, as well as physical and mental self-confidence.
By the way, you should consider we’ll be staying in an wild area.
For further information, you can find the complete program for this trip below.
Please contact me if you want to be a part of this hiking trip to Mount Miyanoura. I would really like to take you to the deep ancient forest and have an unforgettable camping experience.
I am an JMGA hiking guide living in Yakushima for eight years. I’ll be glad to show you this beautiful place.
Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1: Hike to Mount Miyanoura
I will pick you up at several meeting places (4:00 am at Ono-aida and Miyano-ura, 4:30 am at Anbo port).
Then, we’ll start from Yodogawa entrance and climb over Mt. Miyanoura (1,936 m), the highest peak of Yakushima.
If we are lucky, a 360° panoramic view from the top of the island will welcome us!
Then, we’ll spend a night in Shin-Takatsuka hut (1,550 m). You can sleep in a tent outside of the hut if the weather is good.
Day 2: Let's meet Jyomon-sugi !
We will descent towards Arakawa entrance (exit).
On the way, we will see the most famous elder cedar tree, Jomon-sugi. And at the biggest tree stump, we can step in and check how it is like to be inside the stump!
Then, we’ll walk back on the old rail road to Arakawa.
Usually, the tour finishes around 3:00 pm.
Details
Details
More info
Equipment:
Trekking shoes Rainwear (a set of jacket and pants) Backpack (at least 40L) Head lamp Sleeping bag and Rolled mattress Trekking poles (optional) Gaiters (optional in case of rain or snow) *Above listed gears are available to rent in Yakushima. Hat Sun glasses Gloves (for rope-climbing at some parts) Down jacket (it gets cold in the mountain after the sunset) Soft-shell or fleece (in wintertime) Thermal underwear (in wintertime) Snack (or Energy Bar) Sun screen
Total walking distance:
Day 1: 11.5 km Day 2: 13 km
Altitude:
Day 1: 1,300 m-1,936 m-1,550 m (Shin-Takatsuka hut) Day 2: 1,550 m-600 m
Meeting point
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