Yakushima, Japan

Moss-draped rainforest and thousand-year cedars, misty spring hikes

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Best time to go

April, May, October and November

Budget

Mid-range

Good for

Nature, Adventure

Don't miss

Shiratani Unsuikyo ravine

Still under the radar: Yakushima hasn't hit the mainstream circuit yet.

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