Trail Description

A magical moss-covered ravine on Yakushima whose ancient cedar forest inspired the film Princess Mononoke. Wooden walkways and granite steps climb beside a clear river through some of the oldest woodland in Japan. The popular loop passes giant yakusugi cedars and reaches the Taiko-iwa viewpoint.

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Weather forecast - Shiratani Unsuikyo Yakushima

Current conditions and a 3-day forecast for Shiratani Unsuikyo Yakushima.

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21°C

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91% Humidity
10 km/h Wind

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