This is a valley in Yakushima Island, and the first place in Japan to be registered as a World Heritage Site. It is a place that has treasures such as rock formations of Taikoiwa rock formed by large rainfall, and 3000 year old cedar trees which are a natural symbol of the Jomon era(10,500–300 B.C.), from which they originate. This magical forest with its ancient trees and huge mysterious rocks was the setting of the famous movie "Princess Mononoke".
This is an Onsen at the southernmost tip of Satsuma peninsula. It became a popular honeymoon destination after the war, and was known as the "pacific Hawaii". While the views of the outdoor bath are amazing, many visitors come for the unique "sand steaming bath" which can be found in Surigahama beach.