Shiratani-Unsuikyo Trekking Tour in Yakushima Island

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).

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Shiratani Unsuikyo Valley, Miyanoura, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun 891-4200 Kagoshima Prefecture

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.


Duration: 5 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"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"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Start Time: 08:00 AM
Duration: 6 Hours
Start location: 1: Onoaida, Yakushima, Kumage District, Kagoshima 891-4404, Japan
2: Yakushima Airport (KUM), 501 Koseda, Yakushima, Kumage District, Kagoshima 891-4207, Japan
3: Anbo, Yakushima, Kumage District, Kagoshima 891-4311, Japan
4: Miyanoura, Yakushima, Kumage District, Kagoshima 891-4205, Japan
Traveler pickup is offered
The pickup time will be determined by the hotel location/address.

Airports

• Yakushima Airport, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun Kagoshima Prefecture

Ports

• Miyanorakankokyokai Information Center, Japan, 891-4205 Kagoshima, Kumage District, Yakushima, Miyanoura, ８２３１ 屋久島環境文化村センター 内

Cancellations and refunds: If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Included

• Lunch
• Insurance
• Entry/Admission - Shiratani Unsuikyo Valley

Not Included

• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Gratuities

Facilities