Ōsumi Islands

Space Science & Technology Museum

Ōsumi Islands

Reopened in 2017 after an extensive re-design, Tanegashima's Space Centre, on the spectacular southeastern coast of the island, is a large parklike…

Jōmon-sugi

Ōsumi Islands

This enormous yakusugi tree is estimated to be between 3000 and 7000 years old, and though no longer living, it remains a majestic sight. Most hikers…

Yakusugi Museum

Ōsumi Islands

In a forested spot with sea views, the Yakusugi Museum has informative, beautifully designed exhibits about yakusugi and the history of the islanders'…

Tanegashima Development Centre – Pistol Museum

Ōsumi Islands

Though one focus is on the history of guns in Tanegashima, with an excellent collection of antique firearms, this is actually a cultural and natural…

Umigame-kan

Ōsumi Islands

This nonprofit organisation has displays and information about turtles, mostly in Japanese. During nesting (June and July) and hatching (August) seasons,…

Ōko-no-taki

Ōsumi Islands

On the west coast is Yakushima's highest waterfall, at 88m. It's a five-minute walk from Ōko-no-taki bus stop, which is the last stop for some of the…

Yakushima Environmental & Cultural Village Center

Ōsumi Islands

In Miyanoura at the corner of the ferry-terminal road, this centre has exhibits about the island's natural environment and history, with limited English…

Takezaki-kaigan

Ōsumi Islands

Nearby to the Space Centre, this coastline is home to a beautiful stretch of white sand popular with surfers. The best spot to enjoy it is the beach in…