Yakushima bus timetable revision effective October 1

The Yakushima Tourism Association has announced a revision to the Yakushima bus timetable, effective October 1. The changes include a reduction in service frequency for buses traveling to Okawa Falls, transitioning to the standard winter schedule. Specifically, the service departing Miyanoura Port at 15:20 will now terminate at Kurio Bridge instead of continuing to Okawa Falls. Additionally, the 14:10 departure from Miyanoura Port to Kurio Bridge will be rescheduled to 14:20, resulting in a 10-minute delay for that specific route and its subsequent stops.

Yakushima continues to serve as a major destination for nature-based tourism and retreats. Popular activities include trekking through the Shiratani Unsuikyo ravine, a forest known for its ancient cedar trees and moss-covered landscapes, and observing wildlife such as Yakushima deer and macaques along the Seibu Rindo forest road. The island's diverse ecosystems are a key component of its status as a World Natural Heritage site.