Yakushima
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Yakushima is a Japanese island located in Kagoshima Prefecture that is home to nearly 12,000 residents and can be reached by ferry or airplane. The island is one of the Ōsumi Islands and serves as a populated community accessible to visitors through multiple transportation options.
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- East China Sea
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- Japan#Japan Kagoshima Prefecture
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- 504.88
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- Mount Miyanoura
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- 1936
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- Kagoshima Prefecture
Article
20 sectionsContents
- World Heritage designation
- Geography
- Overview
- Settlements
- History
- Demographics and economy
- Flora and fauna
- Climate
- Pollution
- Transportation
- Airport
- Ferries
- Other
- Railway
- Hot springs
- In popular culture
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
is one of the Ōsumi Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The island, in area, has a population of 11,858. It is accessible by hydrofoil ferry, car ferry, or by air to Yakushima Airport.
The island is part of the town (chō) of Yakushima, which includes the neighbouring island of Kuchinoerabujima. 42% of the island is within the borders of the Yakushima National Park.