Wander into the mystical forests of Yakushima Island. 🌿✨ With thousand-year-old cedar trees, misty trails and tumbling waterfalls, this lush island takes you far beyond the beaten path. Whether you’re hiking along mossy paths or simply soaking in the calm, Yakushima is the perfect place to reconnect with nature. Would you add it to your Japan itinerary? 🌊🌲 📷 @‌valeriastva on Instagram #VisitJapanAU #VisitJP_GoFurther #Kagoshima #Yakushima | Visit Japan AU

The Hyrcanian forests of northern Iran are ancient temperate woodlands that have survived for millions of years along the southern coast of the Caspian Sea. These lush, mystical forests are biodiversity hotspots, home to rare species like the Persian leopard and Caspian red deer, with towering trees draped in moss and ferns. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, they represent one of the planet’s oldest forest ecosystems, offering a glimpse into a primeval landscape that predates the last ice age.​​​