Yakushima is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site and is best represented through Yakusugi, which are over 1,000-year old cedar trees that grow at altitudes ranging from 500 meters above sea level to mountaintops. With this precious wood, artisans craft Yakusugi chopsticks, and visitors can do so as well. Under the guidance of these artisans, guests select, carve, and polish wood to create their very own chopsticks while engaging in wordless dialogue with the Yakusugi. This experience offers visitors a valuable opportunity to feel the essence of both Yakushima’s nature and culture.
