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A symbol of Kagoshima that continues to produce smoke even now

A mysterious island with a large ancient 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.

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

A grand waterfall which was carved out from massive bedrock by rain over the millennia

A beautiful sandy beach known as Japan’s No. 1 breeding ground for sea turtles

A waterfall providing a dynamic sight as water cascades over the rock wall from a height of 88m