I just returned to Kyoto from a research trip to the Osumi-shoto, which includes Yakushima, Tanegashima and Io-jima.
On Yakushima, I climbed the highest peak on the island, Miyanoura-dake. I also checked out the giant Jomon-sugi cedar tree and soaked in two great onsen.
This picture is taken from the top of Miyanoura-dake. It's a great hike.
