Hike Mt Tachu in Yakushima
Join Junichi, a local JMGA mountain guide and a National Certified Tour Guide, on his favorite hike on Yakushima island, to Mt Tachu!
Private
1 Day
All year
Intermediate
Intermediate
Highlights
- Discover the beautiful ancient forests of Yakushima.
- Climb Mt. Tashu away from the crowds and enjoy its pristine nature.
- Join a local certified guide that can take you to the best spots on the island.
Description
Would you like to enjoy one of the best treks in Yakushima, away from the crowds? Then let me show you the way up Mt Tachu!
Yakushima is one of the islands of Japan, located to the south of Kagoshima, which is at the southern tip of Kyushu island. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an island with rich nature left in its wild state, coexisting with small local settlements. It is also known for being the inspiration for the movie “Princess Mononoke” by Hayao Miyazaki.
Mt Tachu is my favorite and one of the most entertaining trails in Yakushima. You get to experience both the ancient forests and some mountain climbing, where you will be able to enjoy the quiet without other people around. The hike will take around 8 to 9 hours and we will cover 8km of the total distance. I will pick you up from your hotel and then drop you off at the end of the day.
We will begin at Yakusugi-Land and trek through the beautiful ancient cedar forest while I explain the history and the nature of the island. Then, we will climb Mt Tachu (1,497m). At its summit, you will be welcomed by the sight of a pointy giant rock protruding into the sky that goes by the name of Tachuseki (meaning “heaven reaching rock”). It is taller than many buildings in the city and you will be in awe when you stand at the foot of the rock and stare to the top! You will also enjoy the views of Anbo town and the sea beyond.
Let me guide you through this majestic place, and tell you about the history of the island, the local lifestyle, and the diversity of the local flora and fauna on this exciting adventure. Contact me now and experience this wild island of Japan, full of moss green botanical treasures and ancient forests!
You can also combine this tour with some of the other tours that I offer in the region!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Lunch
- Personal insurance
- Permit and entrance fees
Price details
- Consumption tax of 10% included
- There could be snow on the road from mid Dec to mid March. If the road is closed as a result, then the hike can be cancelled or changed to another itinerary.
- If you are a group of 5 or more people, please ask me for the pricing information!
Details
More info
There could be snow on the road from mid Dec to mid March. If the road is closed as a result, then the hike can be cancelled or changed to another itinerary.
If you are a group of 5 or more people, please ask me for the pricing information!
Meeting point
About the guide
Junichi
5.0
(10)
Mountain Guide
I am a JMGA certified hiking guide and a National Certified Tour Guide, living locally in Yakushima since 1998. I have always been passionate about the nature and the outdoors, and have also attended a park ranger school in Canada, where I rediscovered the beauty of the Japanese nature. Upon my return to Japan, I learnt about eco tourism in Yakushima, which is when I packed all my belongings on a van and moved there. Since then, I have been guiding in Yakushima and have attended thousands of visitors up to this day.
Many guests have told me that travelling with a guide is much more secure, informative and fun. The chance to communicate with the true locals is the real charm of the trip. I’ll do my best to make your time in Yakushima memorable and unforgettable!
I look forward to welcoming you and sharing the natural beauty of Yakushima with you, and the Japanese culture itself that is deeply related to its nature.
If I cannot guide the tour then my friend guide Akihiro (http://www.explore-share.com/mountain-guide/akihiro-wada/) will guide you.
Languages
Japanese | English
Certificates
JMGA
What people are saying about Junichi
We had *such* a good time with Junichi. The morning started with some light kayaking on the beautiful Anbo River with a stop for some tea before hiking in the cedar forests. Junichi speaks perfect English and is an excellent tour guide who taught us about the local plants and animals in Yakushima. Highly, highly recommend this, it was one of our favorite parts of our entire trip to Japan.
The trip with Junichi was a great and fully personalised experience. Yakushima is such an an amazing island! The guide takes care of absolutely everything - choosing the best spots, taking you there, telling you the story surrounding those locations, taking photos and even organising catering. Junichi is a very passionate and friendly guide - we enjoyed our time with him immensely. Thank You!
Junichi was an incredible guide who had answers for all of my questions about Yakushima! So friendly and patient. The hike to Yamato-Sugi was so special, and I'm so glad to do that one and have some time with the amazing tree and in the quiet of the forest.
Junichi is the perfect guide to the magical forests of Yakushima. He is fun to be with and very educational about the nature and the geology of the island. All in perfect English. Also the sightseeing around the island is fascinating with close encounters with monkeys and deer in the forests. He also provides great lunch-bentos and also a vegetarian alternative. Highly recommended!!!
Here, you can find several hiking trails of different lengths, that will lead you to some of the most impressive cedars in this primeval forest. This time, I propose to go on a short hiking trip: 1 or 2 hours of hiking in a completely safe environment. Even if it rains, you can take your umbrella and walk in the rain! After this short walk, we can go sightseeing for the rest of the tour day. However, you can stay longer in the forest if you want to, exploring deeper areas in a wilder hiking trail. The total length of the tour will be between 3 and 6 hours, depending on your wishes.
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