Activity
Garden
Sun light filtering through trees
In the vast ground of Yakushima Iwasaki Hotel, there are many spots to explore such as natural waterfall and deer garden. How about taking a therapeutic walk in the forest in the clean air and the beautiful scenery which greens are sprouting. Also golf cart service is available.
| Description of the garden | Waterfall, ponkan orange orchard and tankan orange orchard |
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All the detail information is in the map.
Tankan Orange Garden
The combinatino of Ponkan orange and sweet orange. The perfect balance of sweet and sour that made this juicy fruit.
Harvest season: Feburary~ Middle of March
Ponkan Orange Garden
Grow in Yakushima. Taste very sweet. Popular for gift or souvenir.
Harvest season: December
Waterfall
After step down from the land car and walk into the path, the beautiful waterfall of nature will attract all your attention.
Palm Garden
Can enjoy the atmosphere of southern country with four kinds of palms varying in size and shape including Fishtail palm and Chrysalidocarpus lutescens.
Apple Camellia Garden
Located in the south of Honshu, Japan. As the fruit of size and color is just like an apple, it is called “apple camellia” in Yakushima.
Blooming season: January～March. Harvest season: April～June
Fern Valley Garden
One of the fern plant from the subtropical zone. Can enjoy the wild atmosphere of southern country.
Rhododendron Garden
Peony that usually grows in the mountain which above 1000 meters. What we have in the garden is a similar type of plant called “AKABOSHI” which can grow at the lower level.
Blooming season: end of May～June
Land Car
| Rental Hours | 7：00～1 hour before sunset(Final reception) | |||
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| Rental Price | 2 people：30 mins 1,000 yen(Tax excluded) ／ 1,100 yen(Tax included) ／ 60 mins 1,500 yen(Tax excluded) ／ 1,650 yen(Tax included) | |||
| 4 people：30 mins 1,500 yen(Tax excluded) ／ 1,650 yen(Tax included) ／ 60 mins 2,000 yen(Tax excluded) ／ 2,200 yen(Tax included) | ||||
※Rental service might not be available due to the weather condition.
※Please note that a driver's license is required.
Motorized Bicycle
| Rental Price ※1 person(1 bicycle) |
1,000 yen(Tax excluded) ／ 1,100 yen(Tax included) ／ 2 Hours |
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※Please present your passport
Botanical Research Park
A garden which is full of nature and is located in only ten minutes driving distance.
Our Botanical Research Park is a vast ground park which allows you to enjoy various florae. The total area of the park is 100,000 square meters. Also along the pathway in the park, trees of subtropical fruits such as mango, passionfruits and pineapple, and various flowers including hibiscus, bougainvillea and herbs are planted.
| Admission Fee | Adult: 500 yen Child: 250 yen |
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| Hours | 8:00〜17:00(Currently closed) |
| Parking Lot | 20 |
Access
The Botanical Research Park is located along Prefectural Route 77 in Mugiyou Area.
By Car:
From Yakushima Iwasaki Hotel : Approx 10 min
From Yakushima Airport: Approx 25 min
From Miyanoura Port: Approx 40 min
Anbo Port: Approx 15 min
Trekking/Hiking
The island of World heritage, Yakushima.
Please enjoy the mysterious tours to Jomonsugi, the oldest tree and Shiratani Unsuikyo, the healing forest with beautiful moss and natural water.
Experience and feel the ancient untouched nature of Yakushima
Please make a reservation for your preferred tour at our hotel.
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Shiratani Unsuikyo
The Shiratani Unsuikyo is famed for its beautiful valley with primeval forest containing a number of the island's ancient cedars. This forest is also known as the inspiration for the Studio Ghibli animated film Princess Mononoke (Mononoke Hime).
You can choose among 2 kinds of tours (Moss Forest Trekking and Taikoiwa Trekking)
※We can arrange "Yakushima Land tour" and "The Island Tour" besides those tours above.
Price 11,000 Yen～ (Tax included)/per person ( minimum is 2 person)
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Jyomonsugi-Cedar trekking
Please experience the 8-10 hour hike to see the oldest tree, Jomonsugi, which is estimated to be 7200 years old. The trekking course is very steep after passing train tracks and automobile roads from the entrance. Appropriate preparation for trekking is necessary for this tour.
※We can arrange "Miyanouradake hiking", "Kuromidake hiking" and "Hiking as you request" tours besides this tour above.
Price 14,500 Yen～ (Tax included)/per person ( minimum is 2 person)
Guide can be arranged.(Advanced booking is required)
Optional tours can be arranged too. (Advanced reservation is necessary.)
We also offer packages with hotel stay and trekking/hiking tours.
For further information, please contact us.
TEL：+81-997-47-3888
Information on mountaineering equipment rental
Climbing equipment can be rented at the Yakushima Iwasaki Hotel shop.
As numbers are limited, please make your reservation in advance.
Hiking boots and rainwear will be sized for you when rented.
For hiking boots, we recommend wearing thick socks and choosing a size 0.5cm larger than your usual size.
| Rental items | Size | Daily rate | 2 day rate | Addition (1 day) |
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| Hiking boots | 22.5cm～28.0cm(in 0.5cm increments) | ¥1,000(¥1,100 including tax) | ¥1,500(¥1,650 including tax) | ¥500(¥550 including tax) |
| Rainwear | XS,S,M,L,XL | ¥1,000(¥1,100 including tax) | ¥1,500(¥1,650 including tax) | ¥500(¥550 including tax) |
| Trekking poles | 1 piece (T-grip) | ¥500(¥550 including tax) | ¥750(¥825 including tax) | ¥250(¥275 including tax) |