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Yakushima
Plenty of hiking opportunities await on the UNESCO World Heritage listed island of Yakushima, of the Kagoshima Prefecture in Japan. Gorgeous beaches and onsen may tempt by the coast, but inland lie serious mountains. The most testing route is the hike to the 1,935m peak of Miyanoura-dake, southern Japan's highest peak. Be warned - this a long day out, which you'll need to be fit for and you should always complete a route plan just in case you get into trouble.
How to get there:
Fly to Fukuoka and get a bus or train to the port of Kagoshima, where you can get a boat to the smaller island.
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Hiking Trails in Japan
I've compiled a list of hiking trails for experienced and non-experienced hikers in the different regions of Japan. (75% of Japan is mountainous)
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