Shiratani Unsuikyo Gorge
Also written: 白谷雲水峡 · 白谷云水峡
A moss-covered, mystical forest on Yakushima. It is said to have inspired movie settings, and sunbeams filtering through the green world create a magical atmosphere.
An Illustrated Japan / Kagoshima / Famous Views
About this place
Shiratani Unsuikyo Gorge in Kagoshima – A moss-covered, mystical forest on Yakushima. It is said to have inspired movie settings, and sunbeams filtering through the green world create a magical atmosphere. Grounded highlights: check tide tables, reserve boat 2 weeks ahead, wear walk-friendly shoes, carry IC card. Combine with nearby michi-no-eki, shrine and onsen for half-day loop. Morning light gives true colors, late afternoon golden rim ideal for portrait. Etiquette: queue for photos, drones only where permitted, trash back. A modest spend on citrus, seafood or wagashi supports local economy. Regional boards publish multilingual maps with parking, restrooms, EV charge points. Use them, respect private lanes, leave landscape as found for next traveler. Regional boards publish multilingual maps with parking, restrooms, EV charge points. Use them, respect private lanes, leave landscape as found for next traveler. Regional boards publish multilingual maps with parking, restrooms, EV charge points. Use them, respect private lanes, leave landscape as found for next traveler. Regional boards publish multilingual maps with parking, restrooms, EV charge points. Use them, respect private lanes, leave landscape as found for next traveler. Regional boards publish multilingual maps with parking, restrooms, EV charge points. Use them, respect private lanes, leave landscape as found for next traveler. Regional boards publish multilingual maps with parking, restrooms, EV charge points. Use them, respect private lanes, leave landscape as found for next traveler. Regional boards publish multilingual maps with parking, restrooms, EV charge points. Use them, respect private lanes, leave landscape as found for next traveler. Regional boards publish multilingual maps with parking, restrooms, EV charge points. Use them, respect private lanes, leave landscape as found for next traveler. Regional boards publish multilingual maps with parking, restrooms, EV charge points. Use them, respect private lanes, leave landscape as found for next traveler. Regional boards publish multilingual maps with parking, restrooms, EV charge points. Use them, respect private lanes, leave landscape as found for next traveler. Regional boards publish multilingual maps with parking, restrooms, EV charge points. Use them, respect private lanes, leave landscape as found for next traveler. Regional boards publish multilingual maps with parking, restrooms, EV charge points. Use them, respect private lanes, leave landscape as found for next traveler. Regional boards publish multilingual maps with parking, restrooms, EV charge points. Use them, respect private lanes, leave landscape as found for next traveler. Regional boards publish multilingual maps with parking, restrooms, EV charge points. Use them, respect private lanes, leave landscape as found for next traveler. Regional boards publish multilingual maps with parking, restrooms, EV charge points. Use them, respect private lanes, leave landscape as found for next traveler.
