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Yakushima National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for ancient cedar forests, diverse ecosystems, and mist-shrouded mountains, drawing hikers and nature lovers.
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One of the oldest evergreen forests in the world, the Yakushima Forest that sprawls out along the subtropical island of Yakushima in Japan is a bewitching array of ancient cedar trees. Featuring cool air, mossy rocks, picturesque traditional Japanese architecture hidden amongst emerald greens and hiking trails, this forest is a captivating and often overlooked hidden gem.
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Yakushima National Park Guides
Enchanting Forests Around The World
seeker (Seeker Editors) These forests around the world, decorated with enchanting green plants, mossy stones, and blossoming flowers transport you into the pages of a fairytale. Including the forest in Germany that allegedly inspired the haunting children’s stories of the Brothers Grimm (if you have read the original works), rainforests in Canada that house mystical cream-colored Spirit Bears, and a forest in Belgium that blossoms millions of violet tinted bluebells every spring, these destinations are unique and truly mesmerizing. Spend hours or days touring these magical, forested areas- you just need a pocketful of breadcrumbs to lead you home.