Our hike with Yuki to the Jomon Sugi, the 7,000 year old cedar tree in the middle of the forest, was an incredible experience.
We hiked for a total of about 10 hours together, and Yuki was a kind, attentive, and knowledgeable guide.
He made sure the entire time that me,my boyfriend and my mother wereOK,
continually checking in with each of us, motivating us, and going at a pace that suited all of our fitness levels.
He also answered all of our questions about Yakushima, and we learned so many fascinating things from him about the history and the unique flora and fauna of the island.
You can see that he`s genuinely passionate about nature and the outdoors.
At the end of the hike, Yuki even gave us a whole itinerary of other things to do in Yakushima, like the best onsens and restaurants, which made our trip so enjoyable.
Thank you, Yuki! We already miss Yakushima and hope to come back again!