Still trying to layout my itinerary and looking for a more off the beaten path spot to add to it. I realize Yakushima Island definitely fits the bill but after spending several days in Tokyo and Osaka I’d like to include another spot that is more focused on nature.
If I did Iya Valley, I could double back to Osaka and fly from Osaka to Yakushima Island. If I did Beppu, I could head down to Kagoshima and take the ferry. At least I think that’s how it would go based on my research.
If you have been to either Iya Valley and / or Beppu, would you recommend it? Is there enough to do at either location for a 2 night 1 day stop? Would it make more sense to switch the city order to make traveling easier?
Right now it’s
Tokyo -> Osaka -> Iya Valley / Beppu -> Yakushima Island ->Tokyo
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