Yakushima Botanical Research Park
Fruits, herbs, and plants from all over the world are grown in the Yakushima Botanical Research Park. Almost anything can be cultivated on the island thanks to its high amount of rainfall, rich soils, and subtropical coastal climate. In the research park, visitors can see rare plants and fruits, including dragon fruit and old banyan trees with their characteristic aerial roots.
One of the highlights of the Yakushima Botanical Research Park is its large pineapple garden, which gives the park an exotic character. The research park also has an observation deck with a breathtaking view of Trohki Waterfall with Mt. Mocchomu in the background. The park is open daily from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm from March to September (last entrance at 5:00 pm), and from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm from October to February (last entrance at 4:30 pm).