The Iconic Moss-Covered Forests of Yakushima.
Shiratani Unsuikyo is a stunning ravine on Yakushima, with enchanting scenery of moss-covered forests and pristine streams. On this tour, you’ll visit iconic spots including the moss convered forest known as the inspiration for Princess of Mononoke, and “Taiko Rock,” a breathtaking viewpoint.
On clear days, Taiko Rock provides a panoramic view of Yakushima’s majestic mountains and lush green forests.
There are various routes that you can take according to your stamina: from beginners to experienced hikers.
Let’s have time of being immersed in the serenity and healing of Yakushima’s natural wonders.
Challenge Level
★★★★★★☆☆☆☆（6/10）
Course time
varies from 6 to 7 hrs
(depending on how far and long you would like to explore.)
Area Altitude
610m~1050m
Distance
varies from 3.8 to 6.7 km
Private tour price
Size of Group：Price (per person) JPY
1：43,000
2：22,000
3：18,000
4：15,000
5 or more：Contact us
including
– Transportation
– Private tour fee
– lunch
– consumption tax of 10%
*Please pay us on site after the tour by cash.
Not including
– entry fee for National Park (500 JPY)
– insurance*
* We are covered by liability insurance, but we do not have personal injury insurance.If you would like to be insured against possible injuries during your trip to Yakushima, please arrange your own insurance in advance.
For information about travel insurance, please check here.
Time schedule
09:00 Departure from the trailhead
10:45 Bugyo Sugi
12:00 Moss Coverd Forest
13:30 Taiko Iwa
15:00 Shiratani Hut
16:00 Arrival at the trailhead
*The course may be adjusted based on the guest’s fitness level and hiking experience.
Requirements
- Trekking shoes
- Rainwear (a set of jacket and pants) *These are essential no matter what weather cast says
- Backpack (enough size to carry what you want/need to take with you)
- Trekking poles (optional)
- Change of clothes
- Hat
- Towel
- Regular medication
- Foldable umbrella
*If you would like to rent gear in Yakushima, please contact us.
For more details, please visit here.
Cancellation Policy
A cancellation charge will be waived only when adverse weather prevents the guest from arriving to Yakushima, or adverse weather forces us to cancel the tour. Under all the other circumstances of the guest canceling the tour, cancellation charges will be applied.
Cancellation Charges
15 days in advance : Free
14 − 8 days in advance : 30％
7 − 2 days in advance : 50％
the day before or on the day : 100％
Application
1. Please fill out the form through the following
2. Our staff will contact you for confirmation.
If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please contact us again by email or phone.
We will send you a formal application form after we arrange a date by email.
Email : info@takashikadokami.com
Telephone : +819066764546
3. The application form is completed and the tour is signed.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions, no matter how trivial.