Yakushima

Yakushima has served as a cedar-forestry centre in Kagoshima Prefecture since the Edo period. This mountainous island south of Kyushu rises to Miyanouradake, the highest peak in Kyushu, with steep slopes cut by rain-fed streams. Its ancient Japanese cedar forests, including the renowned Yakusugi, form part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1993. Miyanoura on the north coast is the island’s principal port and a useful starting point for ferries, walks and forest excursions. Conditions can change rapidly between the coast and uplands, reflecting Yakushima’s wet climate and abrupt relief. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Yakushima and Kagoshima Prefecture.

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