Yakushima Jomon Sugi Guided Trekking Tour with Hotel Pickup
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Highlights
Trek deep into Yakushima's ancient forest to reach the legendary Jomon Sugi cedar
Enjoy free bento lunch from July to October to fuel your long mountain hike
Travel stress-free with round-trip transportation to the Arakawa trailhead
Rent hiking gear like poles, rainwear, or shoes to suit your comfort and safety
Follow experienced local guides familiar with Yakushima’s trail conditions
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What to expect
Experience the Jomon Sugi Trekking Tour in Yakushima with trailhead transfers and optional hiking gear. From July to October, a complimentary bento lunch is included to support your long trek.
This activity is offered in Japanese only. Thank you for your understanding that English support cannot be provided.
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Standard Plan
USD 86.24
Total:
Price per Adult/Child :
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Shoes, Raincoat, and Backpack Included! All-in-One Gear Plan
USD 106.80
Total:
Price per Adult/Child :
Availability Calendar
Standard Plan
Total:
Price per Adult/Child :
Adult/Child (Age 10-70)
USD 86.24
Total:
Adult/Child (Age 10-70)
USD 86.24
Price per Adult/Child :
[Tour Details]
・Hotel–trailhead round-trip transfer
・One-day tour of Jomon Sugi sights
・Guided by an experienced expert
・Optional bento meals available
[Sightseeing Spots]
Trolley Track Trail
Sandai Sug
Ogisugi Site
Wilson’s Stump
Daiō Sugi
Meoto Sugi
Jomon Sugi
※Included in all tour plans.
Overview
Available Daily
With pick-up
Inclusions: Guide Fee / Round-Trip Transfers Between Accommodation and Arakawa Trailhead (Miyanoura–Onoaida Area) / and Travel Insurance
Schedule
View All
Hotel Pickup for Guests ※Miyanoura–Koseta–Anbo–Onoaida Area
Be Greeted by Our Exclusive Private Bus or Chartered Car Service
Please relax and enjoy a good rest during the ride.
05:20
Arrive at Arakawa Trailhead ⇒ Begin Trolley Track Trail
Flush toilets for men and women are available at the trailhead. After getting ready, you'll begin the long trek along the trolley track trail.
*From late autumn through winter, it may still be dark in the early morning—headlamps are recommended.
06:20
Kosugidani Bridge ⇒ Kosugidani Village Ruins
Around 1960, approximately 540 people lived in this area, which thrived as a frontline base for logging the primeval forest.
07:00
Kusugawa Junction ⇒ Sandai Sugi (Third-Generation Cedar)
A bio-toilet is available at Kusugawa Junction. About 10 minutes further along the trolley track trail stands Sandai Sugi, a giant cedar tree that has survived across three generations—just as its name suggests.
09:00
Nioh Cedar ⇒ Ōkabu Trail Entrance
After passing Nioh Sugi, which stands tall like a guardian statue, you’ll enter the Ōkabu Trail and begin the main ascent. Be sure to use the flush toilet here, as there are no toilets for about five hours until you return from Jomon Sugi. Portable toilet booths are available.
09:25
Ogisugi Tree Site
Estimated to be over 2,000 years old, this ancient cedar—though it fell in 2009—still retains a dignified presence, now covered in moss.
09:30
Wilson’s Stump
Named after Dr. Wilson, an American botanist who studied Yakusugi trees during the Taisho era, this stump reveals a heart-shaped hollow when you crouch inside and look up. ♡
10:55
Daiō Sugi (Great King Cedar)
Towering for over 3,000 years, Daiō Sugi reaches a height of about 25 meters and boasts a trunk circumference of roughly 16 meters.
11:00
Meoto Sugi (Married Cedars)
Two separate cedar trees join together around 10 meters above the ground, resembling a loving couple holding hands.
11:30
Jomon Sugi
The undisputed king of Yakushima’s cedars, Jomon Sugi stands with majestic presence, greeting trekkers with its awe-inspiring form.
12:00
Begin Descent
17:00
Arrive at Arakawa Trailhead
You’ll be picked up by a private bus or hire car arranged by the tour operator. Great job today—feel free to rest on the way back!
Please note that arrival time may vary depending on the total number of trekkers participating that day, both in this tour and across Yakushima.
Drop-Off at Guest's Hotel (Approximate times.)
Recommended add-ons
Bento (Breakfast)
+
USD
4.31
A set includes two rice balls and side dishes.
Note: Contents may vary depending on availability.
Bento (Lunch)
+
USD
4.31
Includes two rice balls and side dishes.
Note: Contents may vary.
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Miyanoura, Anbo, and Onoaida areas - TBA
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Miyanoura, Anbo, and Onoaida areas - TBA
Location
Pick-up time & location
Miyanoura, Anbo, and Onoaida areas - TBA
Drop-off time & location
Miyanoura, Anbo, and Onoaida areas - TBA
Important activity information
To ensure the best experience, please read the restrictions and requirements before booking.
Important activity information
Restrictions
- Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Please inform us at the time of booking if you have any physical disabilities or medical conditions that require special attention. Participation may be declined on the day of the tour at the guide’s discretion.
- This tour has an upper age guideline of 65 and requires a certain level of physical fitness.
- No refunds will be issued if the tour is canceled after departure due to weather or other reasons.
- Participants must be between 10 and 70 years old.
- This activity is offered in Japanese only. Thank you for your understanding that English support cannot be provided.
Other requirements
- You will receive a phone call three days before the tour to confirm your gear, and again the day before to finalize the meeting location and departure time.
- Please review the Package Tour Contract and Terms & Conditions before booking.
http://yakushima-tour.co.jp/ttic/index.html
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 8.
Required items to bring & attire
- Long pants (jeans not recommended, as they become heavy and dry slowly when wet—track pants are preferred).
- Long-sleeved jacket (the elevation at Jomon Sugi is 1,300 meters, with temperatures about 10°C lower than at the base). Warm clothing is also necessary in winter.
- Water Bottle or Thermos
- Flashlight or Headlamp
- Towel or similar item
- Folding Umbrella
- Breakfast and Lunch Bento (for those who did not select the optional meal)
- Emergency snack
- Light hiking shoes
- Rainwear (two-piece set with jacket and pants designed for trekking)
- Backpack
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Toilets are only available at the Arakawa Trailhead, the Ōkabu Trail Entrance, and at Takatsuka Hut, which is located about 10 minutes past Jomon Sugi. Please use only water-soluble tissue or toilet paper. If you're concerned, consider bringing a portable toilet.
- The required time may vary significantly depending on the season and group members.
- Please return rental items by leaving them at your hotel front desk on the morning after use.
- [Travel Conditions]
Departure/Return Location: Departing from and returning to Yakushima
Duration: Day trip (0 nights, 1 day)
Transportation: Chartered bus
Operating Bus Company: Matsubanda Kotsu
Meals Included: None (Breakfast: 0 / Lunch: 0 / Dinner: 0)
Accommodation: Not included
Minimum Number of Participants: 1 person
Tour Escort: Not included - [Tour Planning and Operation]
Yakushima Tour Operations
815-23 Koseda, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima 891-4207, Japan
Registered Travel Agency No. 2-197, Governor of Kagoshima Prefecture
Regular Member of the All Nippon Travel Agents Association (ANTA) - [Agent for Sale]
VELTRA Corporation
5F (Reception on 4F), Nihon Seimei Nihonbashi Building,
2-13-12 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo Metropolitan Government-Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555
Regular Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Shoes, Raincoat, and Backpack Included! All-in-One Gear Plan
Total:
Price per Adult/Child :
Adult/Child (Age 10-70)
USD 106.80
Total:
Adult/Child (Age 10-70)
USD 106.80
Price per Adult/Child :
・Hotel–trailhead transfer
・One-day tour of Jomon Sugi sights
・Guided by an experienced guide
・Pre-order bento meals
・Includes gear rental
◆Spots
・Trolley Track Trail
・Sandai Sugi
・Ogisugi Site
・Wilson’s Stump
・Daiō Sugi
・Meoto Sugi
・Jomon Sugi
※Included in all tour plans.
◆Rental
Set: shoes, raincoat, backpack
Pick up upon arrival
Yakushima Airport or port pickup
Overview
Available Daily
With pick-up
Inclusions: Guide Fee / Round-Trip Transfers Between Accommodation and Arakawa Trailhead (Miyanoura–Onoaida Area) / and Travel Insurance / Shoes / Raincoat / Backpack
Schedule
View All
Hotel Pickup for Guests ※Miyanoura–Koseta–Anbo–Onoaida Area
Be Greeted by Our Exclusive Private Bus or Chartered Car Service
Please relax and enjoy a good rest during the ride.
05:20
Arrive at Arakawa Trailhead ⇒ Begin Trolley Track Trail
Flush toilets for men and women are available at the trailhead. After getting ready, you'll begin the long trek along the trolley track trail.
*From late autumn through winter, it may still be dark in the early morning—headlamps are recommended.
06:20
Kosugidani Bridge ⇒ Kosugidani Village Ruins
Around 1960, approximately 540 people lived in this area, which thrived as a frontline base for logging the primeval forest.
07:00
Kusugawa Junction ⇒ Sandai Sugi (Third-Generation Cedar)
A bio-toilet is available at Kusugawa Junction. About 10 minutes further along the trolley track trail stands Sandai Sugi, a giant cedar tree that has survived across three generations—just as its name suggests.
09:00
Nioh Cedar ⇒ Ōkabu Trail Entrance
After passing Nioh Sugi, which stands tall like a guardian statue, you’ll enter the Ōkabu Trail and begin the main ascent. Be sure to use the flush toilet here, as there are no toilets for about five hours until you return from Jomon Sugi. Portable toilet booths are available.
09:25
Ogisugi Tree Site
Estimated to be over 2,000 years old, this ancient cedar—though it fell in 2009—still retains a dignified presence, now covered in moss.
09:30
Wilson’s Stump
Named after Dr. Wilson, an American botanist who studied Yakusugi trees during the Taisho era, this stump reveals a heart-shaped hollow when you crouch inside and look up. ♡
10:55
Daiō Sugi (Great King Cedar)
Towering for over 3,000 years, Daiō Sugi reaches a height of about 25 meters and boasts a trunk circumference of roughly 16 meters.
11:00
Meoto Sugi (Married Cedars)
Two separate cedar trees join together around 10 meters above the ground, resembling a loving couple holding hands.
11:30
Jomon Sugi
The undisputed king of Yakushima’s cedars, Jomon Sugi stands with majestic presence, greeting trekkers with its awe-inspiring form.
12:00
Begin Descent
17:00
Arrive at Arakawa Trailhead
You’ll be picked up by a private bus or hire car arranged by the tour operator. Great job today—feel free to rest on the way back!
Please note that arrival time may vary depending on the total number of trekkers participating that day, both in this tour and across Yakushima.
Drop-Off at Guest's Hotel (Approximate times.)
Recommended add-ons
Bento (Breakfast)
+
USD
4.31
A set includes two rice balls and side dishes.
Note: Contents may vary depending on availability.
Bento (Lunch)
+
USD
4.31
Includes two rice balls and side dishes.
Note: Contents may vary.
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Miyanoura, Anbo, and Onoaida areas - TBA
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Miyanoura, Anbo, and Onoaida areas - TBA
Location
Pick-up time & location
Miyanoura, Anbo, and Onoaida areas - TBA
Drop-off time & location
Miyanoura, Anbo, and Onoaida areas - TBA
Important activity information
To ensure the best experience, please read the restrictions and requirements before booking.
Important activity information
Restrictions
- Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Please inform us at the time of booking if you have any physical disabilities or medical conditions that require special attention. Participation may be declined on the day of the tour at the guide’s discretion.
- This tour has an upper age guideline of 65 and requires a certain level of physical fitness.
- No refunds will be issued if the tour is canceled after departure due to weather or other reasons.
- Participants must be between 10 and 70 years old.
- This activity is offered in Japanese only. Thank you for your understanding that English support cannot be provided.
Other requirements
- You will receive a phone call three days before the tour to confirm your gear, and again the day before to finalize the meeting location and departure time.
- Please review the Package Tour Contract and Terms & Conditions before booking.
http://yakushima-tour.co.jp/ttic/index.html - For customers who selected the All-Inclusive Gear Plan, rental items will be handed over at Yakushima Airport or one of the island’s ports. Please provide your arrival time and location (Yakushima Airport, Anbo Port, or Miyanoura Port) when making your reservation.
*On the day of pickup, look for a staff member from the tour operator holding a sign with your name.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 8.
Required items to bring & attire
- Long pants (jeans not recommended, as they become heavy and dry slowly when wet—track pants are preferred).
- Long-sleeved jacket (the elevation at Jomon Sugi is 1,300 meters, with temperatures about 10°C lower than at the base). Warm clothing is also necessary in winter.
- Water Bottle or Thermos
- Flashlight or Headlamp
- Towel or similar item
- Folding Umbrella
- Breakfast and Lunch Bento (for those who did not select the optional meal)
- Emergency snack
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Toilets are only available at the Arakawa Trailhead, the Ōkabu Trail Entrance, and at Takatsuka Hut, which is located about 10 minutes past Jomon Sugi. Please use only water-soluble tissue or toilet paper. If you're concerned, consider bringing a portable toilet.
- The required time may vary significantly depending on the season and group members.
- Please return rental items by leaving them at your hotel front desk on the morning after use.
- [Travel Conditions]
Departure/Return Location: Departing from and returning to Yakushima
Duration: Day trip (0 nights, 1 day)
Transportation: Chartered bus
Operating Bus Company: Matsubanda Kotsu
Meals Included: None (Breakfast: 0 / Lunch: 0 / Dinner: 0)
Accommodation: Not included
Minimum Number of Participants: 1 person
Tour Escort: Not included - [Tour Planning and Operation]
Yakushima Tour Operations
815-23 Koseda, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima 891-4207, Japan
Registered Travel Agency No. 2-197, Governor of Kagoshima Prefecture
Regular Member of the All Nippon Travel Agents Association (ANTA) - [Agent for Sale]
VELTRA Corporation
5F (Reception on 4F), Nihon Seimei Nihonbashi Building,
2-13-12 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo Metropolitan Government-Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555
Regular Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between 18:00 local time, 11 business days to 18:00 local time, 8 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 20% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 18:00 local time, 8 business days to 18:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 30% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 18:00 local time, 2 business days to 18:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 40% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 18:00 local time, 1 business days to 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Operation days
- Everyday
Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between 18:00 local time, 11 business days to 18:00 local time, 8 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 20% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 18:00 local time, 8 business days to 18:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 30% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 18:00 local time, 2 business days to 18:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 40% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 18:00 local time, 1 business days to 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
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Restrictions
- Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Please inform us at the time of booking if you have any physical disabilities or medical conditions that require special attention. Participation may be declined on the day of the tour at the guide’s discretion.
- This tour has an upper age guideline of 65 and requires a certain level of physical fitness.
- No refunds will be issued if the tour is canceled after departure due to weather or other reasons.
- Participants must be between 10 and 70 years old.
- This activity is offered in Japanese only. Thank you for your understanding that English support cannot be provided.
Required items to bring & attire
- Long pants (jeans not recommended, as they become heavy and dry slowly when wet—track pants are preferred).
- Long-sleeved jacket (the elevation at Jomon Sugi is 1,300 meters, with temperatures about 10°C lower than at the base). Warm clothing is also necessary in winter.
- Water Bottle or Thermos
- Flashlight or Headlamp
- Towel or similar item
- Folding Umbrella
- Breakfast and Lunch Bento (for those who did not select the optional meal)
- Emergency snack
- Light hiking shoes
- Rainwear (two-piece set with jacket and pants designed for trekking)
- Backpack
Other requirements
- You will receive a phone call three days before the tour to confirm your gear, and again the day before to finalize the meeting location and departure time.
- Please review the Package Tour Contract and Terms & Conditions before booking.
http://yakushima-tour.co.jp/ttic/index.html
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Toilets are only available at the Arakawa Trailhead, the Ōkabu Trail Entrance, and at Takatsuka Hut, which is located about 10 minutes past Jomon Sugi. Please use only water-soluble tissue or toilet paper. If you're concerned, consider bringing a portable toilet.
- The required time may vary significantly depending on the season and group members.
- Please return rental items by leaving them at your hotel front desk on the morning after use.
- [Travel Conditions]
Departure/Return Location: Departing from and returning to Yakushima
Duration: Day trip (0 nights, 1 day)
Transportation: Chartered bus
Operating Bus Company: Matsubanda Kotsu
Meals Included: None (Breakfast: 0 / Lunch: 0 / Dinner: 0)
Accommodation: Not included
Minimum Number of Participants: 1 person
Tour Escort: Not included - [Tour Planning and Operation]
Yakushima Tour Operations
815-23 Koseda, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima 891-4207, Japan
Registered Travel Agency No. 2-197, Governor of Kagoshima Prefecture
Regular Member of the All Nippon Travel Agents Association (ANTA) - [Agent for Sale]
VELTRA Corporation
5F (Reception on 4F), Nihon Seimei Nihonbashi Building,
2-13-12 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo Metropolitan Government-Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555
Regular Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 8.
Restrictions
- Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Please inform us at the time of booking if you have any physical disabilities or medical conditions that require special attention. Participation may be declined on the day of the tour at the guide’s discretion.
- This tour has an upper age guideline of 65 and requires a certain level of physical fitness.
- No refunds will be issued if the tour is canceled after departure due to weather or other reasons.
- Participants must be between 10 and 70 years old.
- This activity is offered in Japanese only. Thank you for your understanding that English support cannot be provided.
Required items to bring & attire
- Long pants (jeans not recommended, as they become heavy and dry slowly when wet—track pants are preferred).
- Long-sleeved jacket (the elevation at Jomon Sugi is 1,300 meters, with temperatures about 10°C lower than at the base). Warm clothing is also necessary in winter.
- Water Bottle or Thermos
- Flashlight or Headlamp
- Towel or similar item
- Folding Umbrella
- Breakfast and Lunch Bento (for those who did not select the optional meal)
- Emergency snack
Other requirements
- You will receive a phone call three days before the tour to confirm your gear, and again the day before to finalize the meeting location and departure time.
- Please review the Package Tour Contract and Terms & Conditions before booking.
http://yakushima-tour.co.jp/ttic/index.html - For customers who selected the All-Inclusive Gear Plan, rental items will be handed over at Yakushima Airport or one of the island’s ports. Please provide your arrival time and location (Yakushima Airport, Anbo Port, or Miyanoura Port) when making your reservation.
*On the day of pickup, look for a staff member from the tour operator holding a sign with your name.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Toilets are only available at the Arakawa Trailhead, the Ōkabu Trail Entrance, and at Takatsuka Hut, which is located about 10 minutes past Jomon Sugi. Please use only water-soluble tissue or toilet paper. If you're concerned, consider bringing a portable toilet.
- The required time may vary significantly depending on the season and group members.
- Please return rental items by leaving them at your hotel front desk on the morning after use.
- [Travel Conditions]
Departure/Return Location: Departing from and returning to Yakushima
Duration: Day trip (0 nights, 1 day)
Transportation: Chartered bus
Operating Bus Company: Matsubanda Kotsu
Meals Included: None (Breakfast: 0 / Lunch: 0 / Dinner: 0)
Accommodation: Not included
Minimum Number of Participants: 1 person
Tour Escort: Not included - [Tour Planning and Operation]
Yakushima Tour Operations
815-23 Koseda, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima 891-4207, Japan
Registered Travel Agency No. 2-197, Governor of Kagoshima Prefecture
Regular Member of the All Nippon Travel Agents Association (ANTA) - [Agent for Sale]
VELTRA Corporation
5F (Reception on 4F), Nihon Seimei Nihonbashi Building,
2-13-12 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo Metropolitan Government-Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555
Regular Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 8.
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Yakushima Jomon Sugi Guided Trekking Tour with Hotel Pickup
Experience the Jomon Sugi Trekking Tour in Yakushima with trailhead transfers and optional hiking gear. From July to October, a complimentary bento lunch is included to support your long trek.
