Yakushima

Also known as Yaku-shima, Yaku Island

is one of the Ōsumi Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The island, in area, has a population of 11,858. It is accessible by hydrofoil ferry, car ferry, or by air to Yakushima Airport.

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Yakushima is a Japanese island located in Kagoshima Prefecture that is home to nearly 12,000 residents and can be reached by ferry or airplane. The island is one of the Ōsumi Islands and serves as a populated community accessible to visitors through multiple transportation options.

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Key facts

Islands.name: Yakushima
Islands.image_name: Yakushima.jpg
Islands.image_caption: Landsat image of Yakushima
Islands.location: East China Sea
Islands.map: Japan#Japan Kagoshima Prefecture
Islands.map_relief: 1
Islands.map_caption: Location in Japan (with southern islands in inset)
Islands.archipelago: Ryukyu Islands
Islands.area_km2: 504.88
Islands.highest_mount: Mount Miyanoura
Islands.elevation_m: 1936
Islands.country_admin_divisions: Kagoshima Prefecture

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World Heritage designation
Geography
Overview
Settlements
History
Demographics and economy
Flora and fauna
Climate
Pollution
Transportation
Airport
Ferries
Other
Railway
Hot springs
In popular culture
See also
Notes
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is one of the Ōsumi Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The island, in area, has a population of 11,858. It is accessible by hydrofoil ferry, car ferry, or by air to Yakushima Airport.

The island is part of the town (chō) of Yakushima, which includes the neighbouring island of Kuchinoerabujima. 42% of the island is within the borders of the Yakushima National Park.