{"id":13425,"date":"2016-09-05T08:00:42","date_gmt":"2016-09-04T23:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=13425"},"modified":"2020-03-27T10:59:23","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T01:59:23","slug":"ideal-destination-yakushima-tricks-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/ideal-destination-yakushima-tricks-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Ideal Destination, Yakushima. But What are Tricks and Tips?"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Yakushima is an incredible island, filled with some of the world\u2019s greatest nature. It\u2019s tiny population of just over 13,000 inhabitants occupy the outer rims, preserving the mass of mountains and forestry in the center. Their economy is 50% dependent on tourism with over 50% of their electricity generated from the power of its many waterfalls. It truly is a magical place, with the most hospitable, kind and friendly locals, who, no matter who you are, will smile and say hello to you (sometimes even in English).<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The preservation of the island\u2019s beautiful nature and supporting the local community are large priorities here. So much so, that the island has rejected all combinis, large retailing stores and even having too many supermarkets. In fact, the only glimpse of commercialism on the island comes from a small Mos Burger near Anbo Port. But be warned, purchasing almost anything on the island is incredibly expensive. Supermarkets are over priced and buses are ridiculously expensive compared to Tokyo but be happy in the knowledge that you are helping to support the people of the island and their incredible surroundings. In addition, all of the hiking routes are either free or ridiculously cheap to enter, so the costs end up balancing themselves out quite nicely.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\nWhat to expect<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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