Yakushima Environmental and Cultural Village Center

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Conveniently located right in front of Miyanoura Port, the gateway to Yakushima, the "Yakushima Environmental Culture Village Center" is a stylish, modern cultural facility featuring an all-glass facade where visitors can enjoyably learn about the mechanisms of the World Natural Heritage island's overwhelming nature and its uniquely rich culture at the very start of their journey. Inside the facility, a massive, large-scale screen introduces the island's steep mountain ranges, pristine clear streams, and rich flora and fauna through dynamic, high-definition videos, deeply moving international tourists. It offers comprehensive tourist information for the entire island, the latest hiking path updates, and well-curated exhibits with clear English explanations. Combining utility and artistry, this comfortable hub is ideal for sparking intellectual curiosity and deeply understanding the island's charms before setting out into the pristine primitive forests.

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12 Yakushima Environmental and Cultural Village Center 屋久島環境文化村センター

12 Yakushima Environmental and Cultural Village Center 屋久島環境文化村センター

Kagoshima Federation of Tourism Associations

Yakushima Environmental and Cultural Village Center

Address
823-1 Miyanoura, Yakushima Town, Kumage District, Kagoshima Prefecture
Website
https://www.yakushima.or.jp/
Operator
Yakushima Environmental Cultural Village Center

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