Kumage District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A grove of ancient cedars.
A grove of ancient cedars.
We hiked up to Taiko-iwa (太鼓岩) during our Shiratani Unsuikyo hike in Yakushima. It has a fantastic view of the surrounding mountain range at 1,050 meters above sea level. Much of this island is part of the Yakushina National Park and also a World Natural Heritage site. *From the entrance of Shiratani Unsuikyo, it's about a 6km-hike round trip. Blog Post Here: http://goo.gl/Z4KAev National Park Info: http://goo.gl/Pexbz8 #Yakushima #NationalPark
Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine (白谷雲水峡) is a lush forest, full of moss covered rocks and trees. Some places have a clear path, others a pink ribbon is your only guide. But it is an easy hiking course and a great place for beginners to explore Yakushima National Park. In 1993, part of the park was registered as a World Nature Heritage Site for its unique ecosystem. *You can take a bus from Miyanoura to the entrance of Shiratani Unsuikyo. #Yakushima #NationalPark Blog Post Here: http://goo.gl/PFQN1o More Park Info Here: http://goo.gl/Pexbz8
If you love moss, this is the place for you when in Yakushima. Shiratani Unsuikyo is famous for Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke, but it's also a great hiking spot for both beginners and long-time hikers. This was on our hike up to Taiko-iwa. Much of this island is part of the Yakushina National Park and also a World Natural Heritage site. *You'll see wild monkeys and deer along the way (non violent and mostly completely oblivious of you). More here: http://kaorisquarefeet.blogspot.jp/2014/06/the-shiratani-unsuikyo-hike-in-yakushima.html National Park Info: http://goo.gl/Pexbz8 #Yakushima #NationalPark #Green

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Enchanted Forests of Yakushima, Japan.; Shutterstock ID 447511465
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