音
Sound
World Heritage Yakushima
”Sound Art” Premium Tour
A World Heritage-registered natural wonder, Yakushima offers Japan’s most treasured natural beauty and profound history.
This exclusive tour is led by a professional guide who has long worked as a filming coordinator on the island, taking you to hidden, untouched places far beyond ordinary tourism.
These secluded spots, chosen exclusively for film productions, are remote corners of Yakushima unknown to most.
With the themes of "Legacy" and "Sound," this premium tour goes beyond merely seeing Yakushima’s nature and history—it invites you to hear, touch, and feel the island with all five senses.
Listen to the sound of water echoing through the forest, the wind brushing over rugged stone surfaces, the ancient stories whispered by the trees… and enjoy live musical performances deep within the woods.
By fully immersing yourself in these experiences, you’ll come closer to Yakushima’s very essence.
This emotional journey will touch you intuitively and leave a lasting impression.
Welcome to a one-of-a-kind adventure that awakens your senses.
Tabira Takuya
Founder of Tabira, a guiding company that leads visitors through the forest with a unique perspective: "Don't be surprised when flowers bloom on dead trees—be surprised when they bloom on living ones."
Since 1999, Tabira has studied the forests of Yakushima through hands-on experience in forestry, and became an independent guide in 2007. In addition to guiding, he works as a location coordinator and photographer for nature documentaries (including programs by NHK and TBS), music videos, TV commercials, and feature films—sharing the deep, untold stories of Yakushima’s ancient wilderness.
Choose Your Own One Day Tour
*This tour offers two different plans to choose from.
Each plan is available on different dates, so please check the schedule carefully before booking.
Optional Accommodation Plans
Accommodation
with Immersive Sound Art & Dinner Experience
Your journey begins at Ushidoko Moisho (牛床詣所), a sacred site for mountain worship. Surrounded by Yakushima’s spiritual atmosphere, this place serves as the gateway to a tranquil forest retreat.
The main destination is Shiratani Unsuikyo(白谷雲水峡), renowned for its verdant moss-covered forests and ancient cedar trees. Here, you’ll immerse yourself in a world of natural beauty.
Led by your local guide, you’ll embark on a gentle walk, attuned to the sounds of birdsong, the rustling of leaves, and the soothing flow of crystal-clear streams nourishing the mossy landscape.
At a serene spot deep within the forest, where moss and flowing water converge in harmony, you’ll pause for a brief meditation. Following this, a live musical performance will enhance the forest’s natural symphony, deepening your sensory experience.
On the return journey, you’ll visit the Miyanoura River (宮之浦川), one of Yakushima’s most iconic waterways, to appreciate the contrasting sounds of nature.
This retreat-style tour offers a luxurious healing experience, designed for those seeking respite from the demands of daily life. Through sound, silence, touch, and emotion, it gently awakens your senses and reconnects you with your inner self.
<Mossy Forest Route>
Dates: November 25 (Tue), 27 (Thu), 29 (Sat), 2025
13:00
Depart from THE HOTEL YAKUSHIMA OCEAN & FOREST
13:05
Ushidoko Moisho (牛床詣所) Arrival ｜ Sacred site for mountain worship ｜ 2-minutes walk
13:30
15-minutes walk
13:45
Yakushima Comprehensive Nature Park Arrival ｜ 10-minutes walk
14:00
A special live concert near the Akou tree(アコウの木)
14:30
Move
15:00
Arrive at Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine (白谷雲水峡) ｜ Restroom available
15:15
Begin forest walk in Shiratani Unsuikyo｜ 30-minutes round-trip walk
15:45
Forest of Moss and Clear Streams Arrival ｜ Forest Bathing ｜ Soundscape
16:45
15-minutes walk
17:00
Arrival at Parking
17:30
Arrival at the hotel
*A dedicated vehicle will be used for the entire tour.
*In case of bad weather, the forest concert may be canceled.
*During the forest walk, we recommend wearing rainwear, sports shoes, and warm clothing (such as fleece).
Explore the Seibu Rindo Forest Path and experience the refreshing nature of Yakushima that makes you want to take a deep breath.
Walk through a forest dominated by one of Yakushima’s largest Akou trees (アコウの木), its massive roots spreading wide and radiating vitality.
Around this giant tree, listen to the birdsong and the rustling of leaves, and immerse yourself in a live forest concert performed by musicians.
The journey concludes at Nagata Inakahama (永田いなか浜), a famous sea turtle nesting ground. Watch the sun slowly sink into the Pacific Ocean, painting the sky and sea in warm shades of red.
This quiet, moving moment will be etched deeply in your heart.
Spend a luxurious time filled with healing and awe, surrounded by Yakushima’s forest, ocean, and the gentle flow of time.
This premium sunset tour is perfect for those seeking nature and tranquility.
<Seibu Rindo Forest Path Plan>
Dates: November 26 (Wed), 28 (Fri), 30 (Sun), 2025
13:00
Depart from THE HOTEL YAKUSHIMA OCEAN & FOREST
13:10
Yakushima Comprehensive Nature Park Arrival ｜ 10-minutes walk
13:20
A special live concert near the Akou tree(アコウの木)
13:50
Transfer by car
14:45
Seibu Rindo Forest Arrival ｜ Yakushima’s largest Akou tree ｜ 30-minutes round-trip walk
15:00
Forest Bathing ｜ Soundscape
16:00
15-minutes walk
16:00
Transfer by car
16:30
Arrive at Nagata Inakahama(永田いなか浜) Arrival
17:17
Sunset view
18:00
Arrival at the hotel
*A dedicated vehicle will be used for the entire tour.
*In case of bad weather, the forest concert may be canceled.
*During the forest walk, we recommend wearing rainwear, sports shoes, and warm clothing (such as fleece).
Uchida Akira
Musician, piano tuner, and clavichord maker.
He crafts clavichords—a keyboard instrument developed in the 14th century—and has created instruments for renowned artist Sakamoto Ryuichi and Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto.
Uchida also leads unique workshops that explore the world of sound through the art of piano tuning.
He is an artist who creates his own instruments, tunes them, and plays them.
For him, this flow—of making, tuning, and performing—is essential. It is through this resonance of sound that he seeks to observe and engage with the world.
Enjoy a premium multi-course dinner featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients from Yakushima and Kagoshima—both from the mountains and the sea.
This is no ordinary meal. It’s a sound art dining experience where the rich soundscape of Yakushima—babbling streams, rustling leaves, droplets falling onto moss, the hush of deep forests, and the rhythm of rain—merges with your senses.
As natural sounds blend with immersive soundscapes, your sense of taste and hearing are awakened in harmony, creating a completely new kind of culinary encounter.
To deepen the experience, video projections evoke Yakushima’s pristine environment, allowing you to not only hear but feel the island’s natural world in real time.
Savor this unforgettable fusion of seasonal cuisine and sensory art, made with fresh vegetables and meats sourced directly from dedicated producers across Yakushima and Kagoshima.
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*If the forest concert is canceled during the One Day Tour Plan, it will be held at the dinner venue in the evening.
Price:
Selectable One-Day Tour Plan: ¥36,000 JPY each (tax included)
Accommodation Plan: Starting from ¥29,400 JPY to ¥50,300 JPY (tax included; prices vary depending on room type)
*This program requires separate reservations for the One Day Tour Plan and the Accommodation Plan.
If you wish to book both plans together, please make reservations for each separately.