World Heritage Identification Number: 662
World Heritage since: 1993
Category: Natural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇯🇵 Japan
Continent: Asia
UNESCO World Region: Asia and the Pacific
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Yakushima: A Biodiverse Haven in the Pacific
Yakushima, located in the Ōsumi Islands of Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, is a captivating island that spans an area of 504.88 square kilometers. With a population of approximately 11,858 inhabitants, it serves as a unique blend of natural beauty and human settlement. Accessible via hydrofoil ferry, car ferry, or air travel to Yakushima Airport, the island offers a diverse range of experiences for visitors.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Located in the interior of Yaku Island, at the meeting-point of the palaearctic and oriental biotic regions, Yakushima exhibits a rich flora, with some 1,900 species and subspecies, including ancient specimens of the sugi (Japanese cedar). It also contains a remnant of a warm-temperate ancient forest that is unique in this region.
Encyclopedia Record: Yakushima
Yakushima (屋久島) is one of the Ōsumi Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The island, 504.88 km2 (194.94 sq mi) in area, has a population of 11,858. It is accessible by hydrofoil ferry, car ferry, or by air to Yakushima Airport.Additional Site Details
Area: 10,747 hectares
(ix) — Outstanding example representing ecological and biological processes
Coordinates: 30.315 , 130.5086111111
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