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Yakushima - Shiratani Unsuikyo
Chris CooperTake in the magical forest, glimpse mossy boulders, free walking deer and be inspired like the artist from anime file Princess Mononoke, who did lots of research here
Shiratani Unsuikyo is a natural ravine forest located on Yakushima, in Kagoshima prefecture. Best known for being the inspiration for Studio Ghibli's "Princess Mononoke", Shiratani Unsuikyo is an ancient forest whose moss-covered landscapes make visitors feel as if they stepped into a fantasy world.
The 424-hectare ravine dates back thousands of years, proof of which lies in its ancient cedar trees — Jomonsugi, Yayoisugi, and more. These special cedar trees are marked with a signpost and information about its origins and age. Shiratani's hiking trails are well marked in English and Japanese, with several hiking courses taking anywhere from one to four hours to complete. Although well-maintained, the trails are mostly unpaved; so proper walking shoes are recommended.
Apart from the atmospheric moss forest, the hiking trails also bring visitors to the Taiko-Iwa lookout where you can enjoy a bird's eye view of the picturesque Kyushu mountain landscape.
Shiratani Unsuikyo is located on Yakushima island, which is accessible via a ferry ride from Kagoshima. Yakushima is best explored via rental car, but there are several infrequent public buses as well.
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30-minute drive from Miyanoura Port
35-minute bus ride from Miyanoura Port
Take in the magical forest, glimpse mossy boulders, free walking deer and be inspired like the artist from anime file Princess Mononoke, who did lots of research here
Admirez et absorbez ces paysages, ceux d'une forêt magique, de rochers couverts de mousse, de daims se promenant en liberté et laissez vous inspirer comme le fit le réalisateur de Princesse Mononoke.
Masuklah ke dalam hutan ajaib, sekilas bebatuan berlumut, rusa yang berkeliaran bebas, dan dapatkan inspirasi seperti seniman dari anime Princess Mononoke yang melakukan banyak riset di sini
On the rainforest island of Yakushima south of Kagoshima on Japan's Kyushu island, Shiratani Unsuikyo is an area of ancient temperate rainforest, completely wild and unspoilt
Pulau Hutan hujan di Yakushima selatan Kagoshima, Pulau Kyushu Jepang Shiratani Unsuikyo, merupakan area hutan hujan yang sangat purba, liar dan belum terjama
Trên hòn đảo có khu rừng nhiệt đới của Yakushima, phía Nam Kagoshima của đảo Kyushu, Nhật Bản, Shiratani Unsuikyo là một khu vực có rừng rậm với khí hậu ôn đới, hoàn toàn thuộc về tự nhiên và chưa từng bị xâm phạm.
Close to Miyanoura port on Japan's Yakushima rainforest island, Minshuku Umikawa is a comfortable, convenient and inexpensive place to stay.
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Take in the magical forest, glimpse mossy boulders, free walking deer and be inspired like the artist from anime file Princess Mononoke, who did lots of research here
On the rainforest island of Yakushima south of Kagoshima on Japan's Kyushu island, Shiratani Unsuikyo is an area of ancient temperate rainforest, completely wild and unspoilt
Follow a forest trek leading to Jomon Sugi, a magnificent beast of a tree that is 2000 - 7000 years old