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Jomon Sugi
縄文杉Kagoshima · Kyushu
Jomon Sugi is a massive cryptomeria tree located on Yakushima Island, believed to be over 2,000 years old. It stands as a symbol of the island's ancient forests and is a UNESCO World Heritage site, attracting nature lovers and hikers.
- Best season
- Year-round
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.6· 1,014 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- ¥1,000 mountain preservation cooperation fee via Arakawa trailhead (¥2,000 if staying overnight); excludes shuttle bus fare
- Nearest station
- No rail access — seasonal Arakawa Tozan Bus (operates Mar 1-Nov 30 only) from Yakusugi Shizenkan/Anbo to Arakawa Trailhead, ~35 min; private cars barred from the trailhead during that season
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
Open 24 hoursAdmission
- ¥1,000 mountain preservation cooperation fee via Arakawa trailhead (¥2,000 if staying overnight); excludes shuttle bus fare
Stored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
From Hakata Station · ~3h 32m by car
Tags
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