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How about walking through Yakushima?
Experience the nature of Yakushima
Yakushima, rich in nature. Souyoutei, located on its west coast.
We introduce recommended nearby attractions for your stay at Souyoutei.
Japan's largest sea turtle nesting site
Nagata Inakahama Beach, located directly in front of Souyoutei, is Japan’s premier sea turtle nesting site.
From this prime location, you can observe sea turtles laying eggs and hatchlings returning to the ocean.
Flashlights are available for rent.
Season: May to August
Yokogawa Valley
The natural pool nestled in the mountains boasts exceptional clarity.
Swimwear and goggles are available for rent, and we also offer guided tours.
Season: June to September
Nagata Fishing Port
This fishing spot offers year-round opportunities to catch large fish, even from the seawall.
We also rent out fishing rods and complete tackle sets, and sell bait.
Season: Year-round
Western Forest Road
Yakushima Forest Road connecting Toudakiguchi to Okawa Falls. This popular spot is renowned for its beautiful “green tunnel” surrounded by evergreen broadleaf trees and for sightings of wildlife like wild Yakushima macaques and Yakushima deer. Boasting one of Japan’s largest evergreen broadleaf forests, its untouched, vividly green scenery exudes an almost mystical atmosphere. It is also an exceptionally valuable area where the “vertical distribution” of vegetation—changing from subtropical to subalpine zones with altitude—can be observed continuously from coast to summit. This region is included within the World Natural Heritage site. It is a tourist attraction offering the rare experience of driving through the pristine forests of a World Natural Heritage site.
Season: Year-round
Yakushima Lighthouse
It is registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property and remains an active lighthouse, continuing to safeguard the safety of ships navigating the seas around Yakushima Island.
Season: Year-round