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Yakushima Island

Island · Yakushima ·

Yakushima Island

Island · Yakushima ·
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38 Reasons Why I am Super Excited to Visit Japan

"I plan to visit Yakushima Island, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve known for its exceptionally well-preserved temperate rainforest and ancient trees that are thousands of years old." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/38-reasons-why-i-am-super-duper-excited-to-visit-japan/

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Subtropical island with ancient cedars, mountains, waterfalls

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Yakushima, Kumage District, Kagoshima, Japan Get directions

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