Shiratani Unsuikyo Gorge

“Walk through a cedar old enough to have a doorway carved by rot.”

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Shiratani Unsuikyo Gorge
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A natural recreation forest located upstream of the Shiratanigawa River which flows through the northeastern part of Yakushima Island, Shiratani Unsuikyo Gorge is home to huge yakusugi cedar trees which has made it a popular sightseeing destination. Here, visitors can experience the beauty of nature, such as mountain streams, deep forests covered with moss, and kugurisugi cedar that have holes big enough to pass through left by the decay of roots. Several hiking trails are available, so visitors can feel free to explore the forest according to their mood and physical condition of the day.

Spot NameShiratani Unsuikyo Gorge
Postal Code〒891-4200
AddressMiyanoura, Yakushima, Kumage District, Kagoshima
Telephone Number0997-42-3508
Official URLhttps://www.realwave-corp.com/06walk/02/
KeywordsBeautiful Scenery

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What is Shiratani Unsuikyo Gorge?
Walk through a cedar old enough to have a doorway carved by rot.
Where is Shiratani Unsuikyo Gorge?
Shiratani Unsuikyo Gorge is located at Miyanoura, Yakushima, Kumage District, Kagoshima.
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