Yakushima Shiratani Unsuikyo Trekking Tour

Yakushima's Mystical Forest Shiratani Unsuikyo Trekking You can trust and participate in this trekking with an experienced guide. It is expected to take about 4 to 5 hours, and the course to Taiko Rock will take 4 to 5 hours round trip. It is a famous spot where you can see the natural forest of Yakushima, including Yakusugi, which is over 1,000 years old, so you can leave the complicated city and enjoy nature. The unobstructed view of Mt. Miyanoura, the highest mountain in Kyushu, from Taiko Rock is said to be refreshing enough to make you forget the fatigue of climbing, so be sure to participate! Shiratani Unsuikyo Trekking Shiratani Unsuikyo is a beautiful mossy forest located on Yakushima Island, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site south of Kyushu, Japan. The trekking tour takes about 3-4 hours to explore the mysterious and ancient forest said to have inspired Studio Ghibli's film *Princess Mononoke*. In addition, depending on the weather and the age of the tour participants, the course is operated for most fitness levels, from short and easy walks to long and challenging hikes.