🏔 Yakushima (Mt. Miyanoura) + Mt. Aso Hiking Trip (Mar 25–31)
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Planning a multi-day hiking trip to Yakushima to climb Mt. Miyanoura (1936m) via the Yodogawa route and descend via Jomon Sugi, followed by a Mt. Aso volcano hike and Beppu onsen recovery.
### Flight & Transport Details
- Flight to Kagoshima: 25 March
Arrival at 3:15 PM - Overnight ferry from Kagoshima to Yakushima on the same day
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### Itinerary Overview
25 March (Wed)
✈ Fly to Kagoshima (arrive 3:15 PM)
🚢 Overnight ferry to Yakushima
26 March (Thu)
🚗 Drive to Yodogawa Trailhead
🥾 Hike to Yodogawa Hut (overnight)
27 March (Fri)
⛰ Summit day: Mt. Miyanoura (1,936 m) + Mt. Nagatadake
🏕 Return and stay at Yodogawa Hut
28 March (Sat)
🌲 Traverse via Jomon Sugi → Arakawa Trailhead
🏠 Stay overnight in Yakushima (guesthouse/minshuku)
29 March (Sun)
🚢 Ferry back to Kagoshima
🚄 Travel to Kumamoto (hostel stay)
30 March (Mon)
🚗 Rent a car
🌋 Hike Mt. Aso (Takadake / Nakadake, depending on volcanic conditions)
31 March (Tue)
♨ Recovery day at Beppu Onsen
✈ Return flight to Tokyo
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### Hiking Notes
- Route based on a **YAMAP Plan : https://yamap.com/activities/31908684/article#image-438754082**
- Late March conditions: expect rain, wind, and possible snow patches at higher elevations
- Microspikes, proper rain gear, and mountain experience recommended
- Hut stays (Yodogawa Hut) + one guesthouse night
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### Who This Is For
- Experienced hikers
- Comfortable with long hiking days and changing weather
- Happy with shared planning and flexible conditions
You’re welcome to join:
- Only Yakushima
- Only Mt. Aso
- Or the full trip
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### Contact / Participation
Please message me on LINE to confirm your participation and to be added to the event LINE group.
👉 LINE: https://line.me/ti/p/rW9s9Vqrw6
Happy to share more details (gear list, GPX/YAMAP link, ferry timings) once connected.
Once we have confirmed participants, I’ll share:
- Detailed packing list
- Ferry timings
- Accommodation details
- Emergency/weather contingency plan
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Looking forward to an epic mix of ancient forests, Japan’s highest island peak, an active volcano, and hot springs 🌲⛰🌋♨️