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Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine （白谷雲水峡（太鼓岩））

A magical world of verdant mosses

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Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine, a nature park spanning 424 hectares, is around 600-1,300m above sea level. The forest is made up of Yakusugi cedar and laurel trees while the forest floor is covered in verdant green plants like ferns and mosses. Visitors can choose one of three maintained walking courses, each of a different length. The most popular course is the Taikoiwa Rock Course, which requires approximately four hours of walking. Taikoiwa (Drum) Rock offers panoramic views of the surrounding forest and mountains. Nearby is the moss-covered forest (Koke-musu-mori) which inspired director Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli film, Princess Mononoke (Mononoke Hime). It is said that in order to accurately portray the forest's natural deep green shade in the film, staff had to incorporate at least 200 shades of green. Why not come and experience firsthand how green Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine truly is!

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Address	鹿児島県熊毛郡屋久島町宮之浦
Telephone Number	0997-42-3508（屋久島レクリエーションの森保護管理協議会）
Directions	Shiratani Unsuikyou Bus stop
Website	Visit Japanese Website Bus Timetable -2025/3/1- *Check the bottom left. Bus Route Map Yakushima Tourism Association - Mountain climbing and trekking - Yakushima Geographic Tour
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