Shiratani Unsui Gorge
- 白谷雲水峡
- Kagoshima
These 423.73 hectares of natural recreation forest lie around the Shiratani River. Here, we can see huge trees such as Yakusugi cedar and Isunoki estimated to be 3,000 years old. It said that it was used as the forest scene of ”Princess Mononoke” by Hayao Miyazaki, the famous director of Studio Ghibli.
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Address
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Entry fee
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Opening Hours
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Closed
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Website
http://www.kagoshima-kankou.com/guide/...
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Best Season
All year
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Point
A forest covered with a lot of beautiful mountain streams and moss. This impressive land has a long history and will attract you with its strange and mysterious beauty.
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Nearest Station/IC Access
From Miyanoura Port, it takes about 30-35 minutes to the "Shiratani Unsuikyo" bus stop using the Yakushima Bus or Matsubanda Bus
Other spots near Shiratani Unsui GorgeWithin 50 km
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