【屋久島グルメ】3泊4日屋久島旅！豪雨の縄文杉とレンタカーで島1周してきた

【屋久島グルメ】3泊4日屋久島旅！豪雨の縄文杉とレンタカーで島1周してきた

I went to Yakushima for a four-day, three-night trip! I enjoyed not only the Jomon Cedar trees but also Yakushima cuisine. Please watch until the end! The long-awaited long weekend is here! I’m heading to Yakushima! Hooray! Yakushima is a remote island south of Kagoshima Prefecture. The island has a population of approximately 12,000, and part of it is a World Heritage Site. You can access Yakushima by boat or plane. There are high-speed boats and ferries, both of which depart from Kagoshima. Flights depart from Kagoshima, Fukuoka, and Osaka. This time, I decided to fly to Yakushima via Kagoshima Airport. I’m also bringing hiking boots, since I’m planning to see the Jomon Cedars. First, I head to Kagoshima Airport. After checking in, Time to board! The flight to Kagoshima Airport is just over an hour away. The departure is delayed by 10 minutes. I have a little extra time, so I’ll grab a bite to eat. First of all, I need some satsumaage! There are so many varieties, it’s hard to choose! Black pork hot dog and mentaiko! I’ll start with the mentaiko. Let’s eat! Wow, this is so much mentaiko! Is it spicy? It’s delicious with the shiso flavor. It says it contains green shiso. It’s a black pork hotdog with sausage inside. Delicious! Next, I was curious about this tart! Is it different from an egg tart? Potatoes! Like sweet potato tart. Before I knew it, it was time to board. We were heading to Yakushima on this propeller-equipped plane. We even got a glimpse of Sakurajima on the way. After collecting my luggage, the rental car company I reserved came to pick me up. This time, thanks to a friend’s recommendation, I rented a car from NAVI. This candy was so delicious, I bought it at the supermarket, lol. I arrived on Yakushima and rented a car. I’m going to buy my bus ticket at the tourist information center now. The tourist information center is next to the airport. Here, I bought a bus ticket to the Arakawa trailhead. Some stores offer special discounts if you pay an environmental conservation contribution. (I was given an explanation of the route to Shiratani Unsuikyo Gorge.) (Get the latest information here!) Now that I’ve got my bus ticket to Jomon Sugi tomorrow, I head to my lodging. I can’t see the mountains at all, lol. As I went deeper into the residential area… This way! A room with two beds and a shared bathroom. The building itself is a little old, but it was clean. The owner was incredibly kind! By the way, they even gave us a complimentary croissant in the morning. They were so generous that we even got to drink “Mitsutake”! The door on the right is the toilet, and the door on the left is the sink and bathroom. There are only three rooms, so it wasn’t a problem. There’s a washing machine, so I’ll do laundry tomorrow after climbing. This is the bathroom. I made a reservation for dinner about a five-minute drive from here. We were seated at a bar-like counter. Cheers! It had just the right amount of texture and was delicious. This might be my first time eating flying fish. The soy sauce was sweet, typical of Kyushu. Light and delicious! The soy sauce is delicious. It’s chewy. Fried flying fish! Served with a generous amount of homemade tartar sauce. The soft, fluffy flesh is so delicious! Is it tender? The tartar sauce is absolutely delicious. The mildly seasoned sashimi and Yaku Toro are a perfect match. Five flying fish dishes in a row, lol. The fried chicken was the hottest. My bite was too big… The fried chicken was marinated in salt koji, so it felt firmer than fried chicken. Now that I’ve filled my stomach, I’m off to bed to prepare for tomorrow’s Jomon Cedar. Good morning, I woke up safely. For breakfast, I’ll have the inn’s croissant and fish cake to give me a boost of energy! When I went outside, it was pouring rain! I’m starting to worry about whether I can make it… When I got back, I checked and saw that it was raining 17mm at the time lol It’s pouring rain. Even with this heavy rain, there were a lot of people at the bus stop (a relief!) Looks like I can catch the 5:00 bus. The bus arrives and I board. Thank you! It’s about a 50-minute walk to the Arakawa trailhead. It’s gradually getting lighter. We’re heading to the end of this trolley road. There were clean restrooms and a rest area at the trailhead. The rain has stopped a little. Thank goodness. We navigated through what looked like a mine tunnel. We also crossed bridges with no handrails on either side. The river was so rough it was scary… To get to Jomon Cedar, you have to walk 11km from the Arakawa trailhead (it’s so far!) It takes five hours to get there and four hours to return. Most of the way is on foot along this trolley road, but the second half is up in the mountains. Make sure you bring proper hiking gear (you can rent it). The trolley road is also fun, with large trees everywhere. There was a covered rest area along the way. Even with the handrails, the bridge was scary. Maybe there were toilets or rest areas. Famous spots have signs. This is Nio Cedar. It’s huge! Two hours after we set off, the real climbing begins… It’s a tough climb, but we persevere, passing impressive cedar trees. We finally arrived. I’m a little tired. I can see what looks like a huge cave. Great, you saw the heart. One hour and fifteen minutes left. Let’s start climbing! It gets really tough from here. Okay, let’s catch our breath. There was a place to get water along the way (a blessing of Yakushima!). Arrived at Daio Cedar!!! This Yakusugi cedar is estimated to be 3,000 years old. Until the Jomon cedar was discovered, it was said to be the largest Yakusugi cedar. It was just a forest until then. The one on the right… It’s believed to be a man, and the one on the left is a woman. There was a natural tunnel. Almost there, Jomon Cedar! Finally, if you climb these stairs… It takes 3 hours and 10 minutes to get there from the trailhead. Apparently, the circumference of the tree is 16.4 meters. It was bigger than I imagined. This is the Jomon Cedar from the South Observatory. Feeling like I need to eat something, I ate the bento I brought with me, holding an umbrella. There weren’t many sheltered areas, so bringing an umbrella was a great idea. The rice ball bento warmed my body. Just as I was about to change, the rain got heavier, and it felt like I was floating down a river. I was able to enjoy the beautiful scenery I missed on the way up because I didn’t have time to see it. The trolley road back is longer than I expected and tiring. Taking a short break at a covered rest area along the way. We’ve arrived! Apparently, the bus won’t arrive for about an hour… I arrived too early. I made it down the mountain safely. Since the bus doesn’t arrive until 3 o’clock, I’ll eat the rest of my lunch. The bus departed right on time! I returned to the inn, took a shower, did laundry, and felt refreshed. Now, I’m heading to Miyanoura for dinner. Dinner for Day 2. Sashimi included! My body was tired from the hike and craving black pork cutlet. I ate it with the sauce. So delicious! I wonder why tonkatsu is so delicious! I also had the sashimi. This is amberjack sashimi. Thickly sliced, tender, and of course delicious. It also came with chawanmushi, which was nice. Soothing to the tired body. It was the perfect meal after more than eight hours of hiking. After that, I’ll head back to the inn and relax. I’ll go around Yakushima once. It’s starting to rain again. There’s a road around Yakushima, and the entire perimeter is 100 km. If you don’t see much, you can go around it in about three hours. Among them, the Western Forest Road, a World Heritage Site, is narrow and takes about an hour. This time, I went counterclockwise, stopping at places like this along the way. I arrived at my destination, but it was raining heavily, so I had to wait a bit… Here, you can find souvenirs unique to Yakushima, as well as original Pukarido products. What are Tankan and Ponkan? Tangerines are grown mainly in Okinawa and Kagoshima, and are said to be sweet with little acidity. Salt Cider Why not try some tonight? Alcohol was also on sale. These are Pukarido original handkerchiefs. I ended up buying too many right from the start…lol The rain has stopped, and it’s nice (though it’s cloudy). Yaku Shrine, where the seven gods of the mountains and the sea are enshrined. Apparently, the shrine is called Yaku-jinja, meaning “May you be saved even more.” Apparently, you have to pass through a straw circle to enter the grounds. First, bow and turn left. The left side is narrow. Bow and turn right. Bow once more and turn left. Bow once more and continue on. I bought a lucky charm. The votive plaques were in the shape of Yakushima. They also sold pottery and items made from Yakusugi cedar. This is a ¥30,000 flower vase made from Yakusugi cedar. The second floor of the tourist center is a restaurant. Apparently, people enjoy the flying fish ramen in different flavors. Light soy sauce. Start with the vegetables. Wasabi is rare, isn’t it? Flying fish fins are crispy.It’s delicious! The noodles are so smooth! The restaurant also offers all-you-can-drink options. With our stomachs full, we headed toward the coast. I thought it was a green tunnel, but it ended slightly… We came to Yakushima’s largest banyan tree park to see the 500-year-old banyan tree. A large banyan tree greets you at the entrance. What’s its name? Giant jasmine This is the area where the houseplant Alocasia is grown. It’s huge! Is that the main part? There were quite a few mosquitoes, so insect repellent is a must. And now we’re heading to the famously narrow Western Forest Road! The road probably starts to narrow around here. I found a sign warning of monkeys! Yakushi deer… Oh, there are lots up there too. They’re so tiny! Maybe it’s a mother and her child? Get out of the way! Be careful! Yawned! Lying down The road is narrow, so pass each other in the wider spaces (driving technique required) There are also small waterfalls here and there, which is fun. Please don’t feed them. Now, we’ve left the Western Forest Road and are almost done with the full circuit of Yakushima. It looks like it’s going to rain in the mountains again today. Arrived at Okawa Falls. That’s the waterfall you can see in the distance. It’s just a short walk from the parking lot. With a drop of 88 meters, it’s been selected as one of Japan’s 100 best waterfalls. It rained a lot yesterday, so the water level seems to be high. I bet negative ions are coming out of there. I discovered this shop on Google Maps and was curious about it. They have lots of cute goods made with wood from Yakushima. This gnome is so cute! Thanks to the kindness of the staff, we were able to choose our favorite gnomes from a wide selection. So delicious! I came here with some friends I met at the inn. Maybe they’re tiny because they’re frozen? It tastes like a combination of crab and shrimp. I have some time before my flight, so I’m wandering around the neighborhood. This shop has a wide selection of original products that you can only find here. There happened to be no customers, so the waiter explained in detail about the Yakusugi cedar soap. Of course, I impulsively bought some soap (the best soap I’ve ever had). This is a piece made by polishing Yakusugi cedar wood to create original pieces. The pieces I make will be used as vases and straps. Next, I went to the World Heritage Center. The sizes are completely different. There was an exhibit where you could smell the scent of Yakusugi cedar. Hay fever? LOL The actual size of the trunk of a Jomon cedar was carved into the floor. It really is huge when you see it up close. There were also newspapers from when the Jomon cedar was discovered, There were many other interesting exhibits, such as the age of the Jomon cedar. This is an exhibit about Yakushima’s forestry. There are various tools for cutting down trees. This is a chainsaw used for cutting down trees. It needs to be this long to cut through thick trees. And then we returned to Yakushima Airport. There were restaurants and shops at the airport too. And that concludes our 3-night, 4-day trip to Yakushima. I was worried about what would happen during the Jomon Cedar trek in the heavy rain, lol. Please subscribe if you enjoyed this channel!

世界遺産屋久島へ行ってきました！
月に35日も雨が降るといわれる屋久島。
例によって滞在した4日間ずっと雨でした…☔️
それでもとっても楽しめましたので
屋久島が雨予報になっているタイミングで旅行される方に大変参考になる動画となっております💪笑

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