Not just a collection of trees, forests provide a habitat for plants and wildlife and pump out oxygen we need to live. Plan an outing to Shiratani Cloud Water Valley and learn about this complex ecosystem.
You'll soon learn why this Yakushima dense growth of trees is popular with travelers. If you're looking for other things to keep you busy, Yakusugi Nature Museum, Jomonsugi, and Mount Miyanoura are in this area as well. They won't take you very long to get to from Shiratani Cloud Water Valley.