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Shiratani-Unsuikyo Trekking Tour in Yakushima Island
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6 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
Explore the mossy green forest of Shiratani-Unsuikyo on Japan's Yakushima Island on this 3- to 7-hour guided tour from Isso and Kurio. In a small group of no more than four, soak up the forest's natural beauty and understand why is said to depict the world of Hayao Miyazaki’s famous animation film "Princess Mononoke."
On the way back, usually we take the same route (about 6 hrs in total), or if you enjoy the forest longer, we can make a detour on a different route which is less crowded with tourists and more relaxing (7 hrs at most).
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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Meet uP at Miyanoura Port: The direction will be informed.
Meet uP at Miyanoura Port: The direction will be informed.
Meet uP at Miyanoura Port: The direction will be informed.
Meet uP at Miyanoura Port: The direction will be informed.
Meet uP at Miyanoura Port: The direction will be informed.
Meet uP at Miyanoura Port: The direction will be informed.
Start time
08:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
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Pickup details
The pickup time will be determined by the hotel location/address.
What To Expect
Shiratani Unsuikyo Valley
For most Japanese tourists, this course is popular because its moss green forest depicts the world of Hayao Miyazaki’s famous animation film "Princess Mononoke". Doesn’t matter whether you’ve seen the film or not, it is a nice trekking course to experience Yakushima’s forest, and there you can imagine why this island inspired the renowned animation creator who is fond of natural world. The tour varies in 3 courses. For an easy trekking, we walk about 3 hours in the forest, and then we take you to sightseeing for the rest of the tour day (check also Sightseeing). If you choose a whole day trekking, we climb up the hill, and at last, get up on Taiko-Iwa Rock, from which you can see the magnificent view of the wide deep green valley and the highest peaks of Yakushima. However, how much view you can enjoy depends on the weather. Sometimes, you just stand on the rock amidst the cloud, seeing nothing but white mist.
5 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tour duration varies from three to seven hours depending on how far and long you would like to explore (no change to the price)
- It is recommended to bring following items on your own:
- Trekking shoes
- Rain gear (a set of jacket and pants, no matter what the weather forecast says)
- Backpack (enough to carry what you want/need to take with you)
- Trekking poles (optional)
- Items are also available for rent in Yakushima island
Operated by Beauty of Japan
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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