Let's enjoy a day trip to the World Heritage Site of Yakushima by high-speed boat.
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The Highlight
This course is a must for those with limited time. ・Transportation from Kagoshima is by high-speed jetfoil, the Toppy. ・An English-speaking guide will pick you up at the Yakushima high-speed jetfoil terminal and they will accompany you on a hiking tour of the popular Shiratani-unsui Gorge on Yakushima Island. ・It is said that the mossy rich forest in the Studio Ghibli film "Princess Mononoke" was inspired by the World Heritage site, Shiratani Unsuikyō of Yakushima in Kagoshima prefecture.
The Experience
【Yakushima】 ・Yakushima is located about 60 km south of Osumi Peninsula and has a circumference of granite with 90% of its area covered in forest. The center of the island has a range of mountains over 1800 meters high including Kyushu's highest mountain,Mt,Miyanoura. ・Yakushima Island is listed as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site for its unique ecosystem. About 20% of the island is designated as such, from the central part of the island where Jomonsugi Cedar is to the western part of the island through which the Seibu Rindo (West Forest Trail) road passes.
【Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine】TAIKOIWA ROCK NEW TRAIL HIKE 4-5 hours The TAIKOIWA hike is solid hike that takes you out past the previous two courses and onto Kugurisugi Cedar, Shiratani Mountain Cabin, Nanahonsugi Cedar, Mononoke Forest (named after the animated film Princess Mononoke), Tsujitoge Pass and finished at the destination Taikoiwa Rock. From Taikoiwa Rock you can also see TACHUDAKE.
Schedule NOTE:The ferry time varies by about 15 minutes depending on the season. The last departure time will be announced after the reservation is confirmed.
7:30 07:45- 09:45 Toppy No.112 Kagoshima → Yakushima (Miyanoura) 10:00～ 6-hour hiking tour 16:10- 18:10 Toppy No.137 Yakushima (Miyanoura) → Kagoshima
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Itinerary
- Include: Lunch
- Depatrture at Kagoshima Port by Hight Speed jetfoil （Time can be selected）
- Arrive at Miyanoura Port
- SHIRATANIUNSUIKYOU (Taikoiwa Rock New Hike) （An English-speaking guide will be with you.）
- Depature at Miyanoyra Port by Hight Speed jetfoil.
- Arrive at Kagosihma Port
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
- Please let us know the arrival and departure time of the high-speed jetfoil when you make a reservation.
Lunch is included. Please let us know in advance if you have any food allergies.- In Winter traffic may be closed due to snow.
The minimum number of participants is 2 person.
- Single participants are welcome, but an additional fee will be charged.
- If the weight of any single piece of luggage exceeds 15kg, you will need to pay 1500 Yen Cash.
Important Booking Information
Necessary equipment ・ Quick-drying and easy-to-move clothes ・ Waterproof trekking shoes ・ Backpack 15L-25L ・ Water bottle 1L ・ Action food (snack) ・ Waterproof rain gear top and bottom ・ Waterproof back and zip lock Etc. To put your mobile phone and valuables in and protect it from the rain ・ Hat
Cancellation Policy
- Non-refundable (0% refund)