Location: Kagoshima Prefecture
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Things to do in Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu-Okinawa: The Best National Parks
Kagoshima Prefecture (鹿児島県, Kagoshima-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyushu. The capital is the city of Kagoshima.
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1. Yakusugi Land
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4.5 based on 344 reviews
Reviewed By troykramer428 - Sydney, Australia
Beautiful cedar forests with some nice, well maintained trails, and a few trees to be found (with relatively easy access) that are over 2000 years old. Stunning all around, with trees and waterfalls and crystal clear streams.
2. Mangrove Primeval Forest
3. Hananogawa
4. Yakushima National Park
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Yakushima Island and Kuchinoerabujima Island in the Yakushima National Park are islands situated in the rich sea area with the Kuroshio Current. Although these two islands are only 12 km apart, they were formed by totally different mountain formation processes. This results in radically different landscapes. The topography of Yakushima Island is steep with Kyushu’s highest mountains standing tall. It has a distinctive landscape with natural forests of giant trees such as ancient Japanese cedar trees of over 1,000 years old. is “natural beauty” has been recognized as a remarkable universal value of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Meanwhile, Kuchinoerabujima Island is the largest active volcanic island among the Satsunan Islands. The eastern part of the island reveals a volcanic landscape, and natural coastal scenery remains in the coastal area including sea cliffs and caves formed by rough waves.
5. Amamigunto National Park
Amamigunto National Park is located in the southernmost part of Kagoshima Prefecture. It was designated as the 34th national park on March 7, 2017. Amami Islands possess ecosystems consisting of rich and diverse natural environments and endemic, rare wild animals and plants. Cultural landscapes created by the relationship between people and nature also remain on these islands. Each island of Amamigunto National Park offers unique and appealing nature and experiences of the history and life of local people.
