Nature

A symbol of Kagoshima that continues to produce smoke even now

The famous garden of the Shimazu clan with a view of the dynamic Kinko Bay and Sakurajima Island.

Surrounded by the glittering coral and the clear blue sea is a natural treasure trove untouched by man

A mysterious island with a large ancient forest

A beautiful vermillion shrine standing on expansive grounds surrounded by a deep forest

A natural sand bath using the geothermal heat of the hot springs

The largest forest of evergreens in the northern hemisphere. You can see the vertical distribution of vegetation here in this ancient forest.

A mid-air walk through the woods of Yakushima with the feeling of a bird

The best beach on Yakushima Island has that wonderful contrast between the blue sea and the white sands

A wonderful forest where you can view clear streams flowing close up

The popular and unique “onsen” within the rich forest of the Kirishima Mountains

A recreational park where you can easily see primeval cedar forests which have mostly disappeared from the mainland