- Features of this plan
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Participation age for this plan isUp to age 70It is.
Early morning start to charter Shiratani-unsuikyo!
Trekking tour from Shiratani-unsui Gorge to TaikoiwaBy leaving early in the morning, you can avoid the crowds and enjoy Shiratani-unsui Gorge to the fullest! Take your time to enjoy the Mononoke Forest and have the panoramic view from Taikoiwa Rock all to yourself☆.
The schedule is so that we can make it in time for afternoon flights and fast boats,Recommended for those who want to enjoy themselves until the last day.It is.
Recommendationswith a shuttle service
No need to worry about getting lost to access the site.
Enjoyable for people of all ages
Open to participants from 6 to 70 years old
Held even if it rains
You can feel the rich natural blessings brought by the rains of Yakushima.
Easy to enjoy authentic trekking
Experienced guides will give you good advice on how to walk.
Tours until 2:00 p.m.
Easy to make plans after the tour
A fantastic space woven with moss!
Shiratani-unsui Gorge, a spot that cannot be missed on YakushimaAs Yakushima Natural Recreation Forest, you can appreciate the nature of the Yakushima virgin forest and enjoy the fantastic scenery. The abundant forest with beautiful mountain streams flowing through it will provide you with a healing experience.
By the way, here's a Ghibli movieThe setting for "Princess of MononokeIt is also famous for having become a
To the spectacular view of "Taikoiwa" at an altitude of 1050m
It is located about 10 minutes up a steep mountain path from Tsuji Pass, further into the interior from the Mononoke Forest (moss forest). The atmosphere of the overgrown forest up to that point is completely different, with a clear blue sky and a 360-degree panorama...!
Taikoiwa is depicted in the Ghibli movie Princess Mononoke as the place where Ashitaka and Moro (the mountain dog who took San's mother's place) confronted each other.
A refreshing breeze at Taikoiwa will surely relieve the fatigue of trekking.
Walking time at Shiratani-unsui Gorge is approximately 7 hours.
This course is a slow and leisurely walk, and your guide will take the time to explain to you in a slow and maniacal manner the many mosses that are prominent on Yakushima!
⬇︎Recommended for free half-day on arrival and departure days☆.
⬇︎ Shiratani-Unsui Gorge + marine activities are also recommended☆.
- Reference Schedule
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Hours. Contents 5:30~ 
Pick up at your accommodation or meet locally (Miyanoura Port)
➡︎Hours vary depending on the location of the inn. Details will be provided after reservations are made.7:00 
Arrival at the trailhead
Start trekking at ➡︎!
Shiratani-unsui Gorge Trekking
➡︎Aiming for the Taikoiwa...!14:00 
Transportation to your accommodation
Thank you for your time at ➡︎.*The above is a guide only.
Please note that guided tours may be cancelled, the course may be changed, or the tour time may be shortened due to the weather or the health condition of the guests on the day of the tour. - Course Content and Details
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Price 1 person:15,400suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
Per 2 participants/per person:14,300suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
Per 3 participants/per person:14,300suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
Per 4 participants/person:13,200suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
Per 5 participants/person:13,200suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
Minimum 6 participants/per person:12,100suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
Charter (one-on-one with guide): +11,000 yen
➡︎Heavy season (consecutive holidays, GW, Obon, Silver Week): +22,000 yen
*People over 65 years old are requested to take a private tour (+10,000 yen)
Fee includes Guide fee, insurance, pick-up and drop-off or local meeting (Miyanoura Port), consumption tax personal effects See details at the bottom. Meeting and Dismissal Location Your accommodation or Miyanoura Port Location Shiratani Unsui Gorge (Shiratani Unsui Gorge) Holding period year round Opening Hours 5:30 - 14:00
Pick-up time (start time) may vary depending on your accommodation.Age Range From 6 years old and up to 70 years old
*Persons 65 years of age and older will only be accommodated at the private tour rate.
*A physician's consent is also required for trekkers 65 years of age and older.Number of participants 2 persons ~
*If you make a reservation for one person, it will be a tentative reservation.cofferdam Up to 18:00 2 days prior to the event *Before making a reservation, be sure toprecautionsfor more information.
Regarding breakfast and lunch
We cannot prepare boxed lunches. We also do not order box lunches on behalf of our customers.
There is not a single convenience store on Yakushima, so please make sure to prepare your own food either by ordering it in advance from your accommodation or by getting it yourself at a supermarket the day before.
Customers ordering from a bento shop should make their own reservations at "Asahi Bento; 0997-46-4007; reservations can be made until 9:00 p.m. the day before the tour. Other bento shops are not on the way, so the guide will be with you on the way to and from the shops.You cannot stop by.(Please order at the same time as the pick-up time! (Please order your lunch box pick-up time at the same time as the pick-up time. Pick-up and drop-off times will be provided 2 days prior to the tour.)
What to bring
What should we have?
Trekking equipment rental
Rainwear, trekking shoes, and a sack/pack cover are required for this trekking tour.
There are rental stores on Yakushima for the above equipment. Please rent the equipment by the day before the trip.
→Click here for more information about rental stores.
Transportation
○Pick-up service available: Miyanoura, Koseda, Awa
×xNot available for pick-up: Kurio, Yudomari, Hirauchi, Nagata, Onoma
Depending on reservations, we may ask you to meet us on site.
If you have a rental car,
Shiratani-unsui Gorge → meeting at "Miyanoura Port" is also possible
Cancellation fee for this plan 》
If a reservation is cancelled by the customer after it has been confirmed, the following cancellation fees will apply
～Up to 6:00 p.m. 4 days prior to the event: None
After 6:00 p.m. 4 days prior to the event until 6:00 p.m. 2 days prior to the event: 50% of all fees
After 6:00 p.m. 2 days prior to the event to the day of the event: 100% of the full price*However, no cancellation fee will be charged if the tour is deemed impossible by the guide in charge due to adverse weather conditions such as typhoons.
Precautions 》
*Please inform us in advance at the time of application if you have a medical history that should be noted, if you have undergone major surgery in the past, or if you have a physical disability. Cardiovascular disease patients require a doctor's consent. Pregnant women are not permitted to participate for safety reasons.
*The tour may be cancelled, the course may be changed, or the tour time may be shortened at the discretion of the guide due to inclement weather on the day of the tour. If the tour is cancelled before departure on the day of the tour, a full refund will be given, but if the course is changed after departure, the tour fee will not be refunded.
*In the event that we determine that the tour cannot be conducted safely due to a guest's physical condition, physical fitness, or inadequate clothing or equipment, or that the tour would be detrimental to other guests, we may ask the guest to withdraw from the tour, even on the day of the tour. In such cases, the tour fee will not be refunded. (Please be especially careful with your trekking equipment.)
*Please note that the charter fee is not refundable.
- Frequently asked questions about this plan
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Q. I don't have trekking equipment...
We do not provide rentals, but you are advised to prepare your trekking equipment the day before at a rental store near your lodgings.
Trekking shoes, rainwear, sack, sack cover, and light (necessary for tours starting early in the morning, etc.)
Q. What should I do with my lunch?We cannot prepare boxed lunches. We also do not order box lunches on behalf of our customers.
There is not a single convenience store on Yakushima,
Pre-order from your hotel.
You will get it yourself at the supermarket the day before."
"You are requested to order your own lunch box the day before from the following box lunch shop."
Please be sure to prepare the form in one of the following ways.[Note to customers ordering from the Bento shop!
For Jomon-cedar tours, please make your own reservations at "Asahi Bento; 0997-46-4007; reservations can be made until 9:00 p.m. the day before.
Other lunchbox shops are not on the street and the guide cannot stop by with you on the way to and from the tour! (Please order your lunch box pick-up time at the same time as the pick-up time. Pick-up and drop-off times will be given 2 days prior to the tour.)Q. Can you provide transportation to and from the inn?Of course, you can! However, there is a pick-up and drop-off area, which is limited to the areas of Miyanoura, Koseda (around the airport), Awa, and Onoma. If you are staying in other areas, please come to the meeting point by rental car or cab on the day of the tour. Those who meet locally will be dropped off at the meeting point after the tour.
Q. I have different accommodations before and after the tour...Don't worry! Please check out of your hotel in the morning and leave your luggage in the guide's car.
If you are not within the pick-up area, we will take you to a nearby bus stop, cab, or rental car agency if you have made a reservation.Q. How long can I make a reservation?It would be helpful if you could contact us at least 2 days in advance, as pick-up and drop-off times will be finalized 2 nights before the event.Q. How old do I have to be to participate in this tour?You must be at least 6 years old (elementary school age and up) to participate.
For those who are not confident in their physical strength, or who wish to have only family members guide them, or who wish to have a one-on-one guide, the tour fee plus 10,000 yen is available.Private TourIt can also be made to
65 years old and overThe trek for those who areAll tours are available for private tours only.Q. What is the difference between the two?I would like to go through the Bongo Cedar Course (old virgin forest course)...It is possible to go through at no extra charge. However, only with the approval and stamina of all guests that day.
Normally, the round trip is made along the Kusu River Trail, but it takes about 2 hours longer if you take the Bongyo Cedar Course (old primeval forest course). - word of mouth
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Customers of this age group have participated in the event!
Percentage of review submissions]Total 6 items520代Submitted Month: 2025/04Walking through Shiratani-unsui Gorge in the quiet of early morning is truly another world. The fantastic atmosphere of the mossy forest and the spectacular view from Taikoiwa Rock will never be forgotten! It was great to learn about the depth of nature on Yakushima through the guide's careful explanations. We were able to catch our flight in the afternoon, so we were able to enjoy the tour until the last day.
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530代Month of posting: 2023/12It was like I really entered the world of the movie. It was moving. The fact that it was morning was also impressive. The trekking course was quite hard, so I enjoyed it! I'm glad I've been walking in the mountains on a regular basis!
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540代Month of posting: 2023/11The early morning tour was great! We were able to avoid the crowds and enjoy Shiratani-unsui Gorge, which was reserved for us, and were overwhelmed by the mysterious atmosphere of the Mononoke Forest. The panorama from Taikoiwa Rock was truly spectacular, and we were able to enjoy it at our leisure without worrying about time. It was a great opportunity to join the tour with plenty of time to spare for the evening flight.
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540代Month of posting: 2023/10Three of us joined the tour with a friend. The early morning tour had a unique atmosphere. It was my first time to visit Shiratani-Unsui Gorge, and I was impressed by the beautiful scenery and the mysterious atmosphere of the Mononoke Forest! The view from Taikoiwa is also great, and capturing it in photos is a memorable experience.
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530代Month of posting: 2023/09It was a very nice tour starting first thing in the morning...not many people on the tour and we got a lot of good pictures ✨Efficient and fulfilling tour 😄.
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View reservations and availability | Amount of money |
3 participants / 1 person:14,300suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc. 2 participants / 1 person: 14,300 yen 1 person: 15,400 yen |
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| time zone | 5:30 - 14:00 |
| the time required | Approx. 7 hours |
| Holding period | year round |
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