森林浴（Shinrin-yoku)

Forest bathing

Yakushima: A Place Only You Can Experience

Scientific studies show that forests can help heal people. “Forest bathing” uses all five senses to connect with nature. Our programs on Yakushima go beyond simple walks, encouraging you to engage deeply with sights, sounds, scents, and textures. With Shinkokyu, forest bathing is a mindful, immersive experience unique to Yakushima.

Yakushima is renowned for its ancient Yakusugi cedars like the Jomon Sugi and lush, mossy forests. These forests illustrate a continuous cycle of life: when a giant tree falls, it creates openings for sunlight, allowing new growth to emerge on the mossy remains. Over millennia, diverse plants and animals support each other, sustaining the forest's ecosystem. Visitors often feel connected to nature’s enduring vitality while exploring these woodlands.

Private tour

This is a fully private tour, so you can relax and enjoy the forests of Yakushima without worrying about other participants. We can also tailor a custom plan just for you based on your preferences and physical ability. Returning guests will enjoy it too.

Connect you and forest

We are not nature interpreters or trail guides. We are forest guides who help connect you with the forests of Yakushima. We value experiencing Yakushima's forests not just with your mind, but with your body and heart. We engage with each person individually, attuning to their unique sensibilities and feelings, to ensure you have a wonderful experience in Yakushima's forests.