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Jomon Sugi

Travel Information

Jomon Sugi (縄文杉) is the largest cedar tree in Japan. It is the main attraction in Yakushima Island. Jomon Sugi is about 25.3m tall and 16.4m girth. The altitude of Jomon Sugi is about 1,300m from the sea level, and the route of Jomon Sugi is very popular trekking spot in Yakushima. The age of Jomon Sugi is calculated from 2,000 to 7,200 years old.

Tourist Info.
The route to the Jomon sugi takes about 5 hours.
There are some restroom and water spots in the route.
The shuttle bus to the entrance is available at Yakusugi Shizenkan.
You can order Lunch Box at hotel or any other stores and they will delivery at the Yakusugi Shizenkan in the morning.

Access
0. at any bus stop very early in the morning (4am)
1. use shuttle bus to Yakusugi Shizenkan.
2. use shuttle bus to the entrance of Arakawa Tozando.
3. walk 5 hours.


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Detailed Travel Guide

Jomon Sugi

Species: Cedar (Yakusugi)
Height: 25.3m
Girth: 16.4m
Age: 2,000 to 7,200

Jomon Sugi is the main attraction of Yakushima Island. It is the largest cedar tree in Japan. Also, the most famous Yakusugi in Yakushima. It is 7200 years old Cedar trees. It is 25.3m tall and 16.4m round.

Jomon Sugi is designated as the UNESCO World Heritage Site and Special Natural Monument of Japan.

To preserve the tree, there is an observatory for Jomon Sugi.