Hello everyone! This is Yakushima Guide Shima Asobi (^ω^).
Every year, many people participate in our "Shima Asobi Tour." Thank you very much! ♪
Among them, the Reiwa Girls (I named them myself...lol) made a particularly strong impression on me. We'd like to introduce their overnight Jomon Cedar camping tour (round trip route around the Arakawa River).
The participants were three close female friends in their 30s. They actually met while traveling solo in South America and joined us on this "Shima Asobi Tour"! (^^)!
Of course, we came from all different workplaces, ages, and hometowns.
Furthermore, since the tour took place on May 1, 2019 (the year the Reiwa era began), all three of us wore T-shirts with "Reiwa" (the Japanese for "Reiwa") on them (lol).
The reactions of the people we passed by were quite amusing (lol).
Concerns about the overnight Jomon Sugi camping tour, what to bring, and what equipment to use are summarized here. Please take a look if you're interested. ^_^.
And Shima Asobi provides useful information when planning your trip to Yakushima!
Please take a look if you're interested.
Also, I've posted recommended car rental and accommodations on Yakushima (guest house, hotels, and cottages) on the blog below.
Please check them out~♪
目次
- 1 Observe the trolleys on the Jomon Sugi camping tour!
- 2 A light rain creates a fantastic Jomon Sugi
- 3 At night, we slept at a tent site near Takatsuka Hut (uninhabited).
- 4 After breakfast, head to the private Jomon Sugi!
- 5 A wonderful detour that you can't do on a day trip♪
- 6 We returned safely to the trailhead!
- 7 Yakushima mountain equipment rental shop
Observe the trolleys on the Jomon Sugi camping tour!
We were lucky from the start!
On this tour, we were able to observe the trolleys in action by chance.
(Not always possible)
*Trolleys still in use are rare across the country, and are mainly used on present-day Yakushima.
② Transporting human waste
③ Emergency transportation of injured or ill people
They may be in use for the following reasons.
In the past, trolleys were mainly used to transport felled timber.
For more details, see the video of what it was like back then at the Yakusugi Nature Museum.
A light rain creates a fantastic Jomon Sugi
On the first day of the tour, there was occasional light rain, which moistened the entire forest and created a truly magical landscape.
We all chatted about various things during the tour, and before we knew it, we had reached the Jomon Sugi.
We had a blast talking about these topics during the tour.
① Island life
② Yakushima
③ Yakushima, Japan, the world, the Earth?
④ But it was mostly just casual conversation (lol)
The energetic group members were constantly chatting, but after arriving at Jomon Sugi, they quietly gazed at the towering old tree before them.
At night, we slept at a tent site near Takatsuka Hut (uninhabited).
This time, Takatsuka Hut, located about 10 minutes up from Jomon Sugi, was full, so three of us shared a four-person tent.
We had a warm meal here and prepared for the descent the next day.
One of the group members brought some cards, and we all played together for about an hour (^ω^).
After breakfast, head to the private Jomon Sugi!
The weather forecast was correct on the second day of the tour, and we had beautiful sunny skies!
After a hearty, warm breakfast, we headed to Jomon Sugi for the second time.
We all took a commemorative photo together (^^♪
The Jomon Sugi view in the early morning is something you can only experience by staying overnight ( *´艸｀)
A wonderful detour that you can't do on a day trip♪
The route down is basically the same, but rather than just going straight down, we may make various detours depending on the weather, time, and the guests' stamina. (*´з`)
One reason is that the extra time you have is significantly different from a day tour.
Another reason we recommend the Jomon Sugi overnight camping tour!
Day tours to Jomon Sugi tend to leave early in the morning, see the Jomon Sugi, and then rush back because they don't have enough time.
① Beautiful moss spots
② Emerald green streams
③ Nature observation trails (detours)
④ Numerous scenic streams
And more!
We returned safely to the trailhead!
We returned safely to the trailhead!
And after all the walking, playing, and detours, everyone was filled with a sense of accomplishment.
The overnight Jomon Sugi camping tour ended with smiles all around and in high spirits! (｀ー´)ノ
Thank you to all the Reiwa Girls for your hard work!!
We look forward to seeing you again! (^_-)-☆
Yakushima mountain equipment rental shop
Finally, here are some shops on Yakushima where you can rent mountaineering equipment (^ω^)!
Yakushima is a remote island in Japan, so if it's difficult to bring your own mountaineering gear, we recommend renting it.
・Nakagawa Sports ~Miyanoura~
From equipment to mountain-related matters. A long-established rental shop where you can ask about anything.
・Mountaineering Rental "Yakushimaya" ~Miyanoura~
・Tourist Center ~Miyanoura~
You can also return the bike at the YAKUSHIMA REFRESH ROOM.
・YAKUSHIMA REFRESH ROOM (formerly: Mori no Kirameki) ~Anbo~
You can return it at the Tourist Center.
・Yamashita Yakushima Mountaineering Equipment Rental ~Airport Store/Anbo Store~
Same-day rentals available! We also rent water equipment like kayaks!
・Sangaku Taro Shop ~Anbo~
A reliable rental shop frequented by many guides.
・Yakushima Rental ~Anbo~
We offer a service that delivers rental items to your accommodation!
