YAKUSHIMA ATTRACTIONS: THE SOUTH WEST
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| The South-west coast of Yakushima |
NAKAMA BEACH
中間浜
Location: Nakama (See Google maps)
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| Nakama beach |
Nakama is a quiet village and the beach is usually deserted. It’s the best place on the island to surf.
TSUKAZAKI TIDAL POOLS
塚崎タイドプール
塚崎タイドプール
Location: Kurio (See Google maps)
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| Tsukazaki Tidal pool is usually crystal clear |
A great safe place to go snorkeling provided the tides allow you.
NATURAL MANGROVES
メヒルギ自生地区
Location: Kurio (See Google maps)
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| Yakushima mangroves |
Scramble down to the river bank and you’ll find this rare sight so far north in the hemisphere.
SHAKUNAGE NO MORI PARK
石楠花の森公園
Location: Kurio (See Google maps)
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| Shakunage forest park, Yakushima |
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| The river bed at Shakunage forest park, Yakushima |
A great place to wander, paddle in the river and watch the flowers.
OKO-NO-TAKI WATERFALL
大川の滝
Location: Kurio (See Google maps)
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| Oko-no-taki waterfall |
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| Sagoshi beach |
The biggest of the waterfalls and it roars after heavy rain.
For more information about Yakushima – check out the one and only Yakumonkey Guide to Yakushima
