Month: May 2016
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Shiratani Unsuikyo 白谷雲水峡, Yakushima 屋久島
Shiratani Unsuikyo was our first hiking destination on the island – it is a ravine – with a pretty name (白谷雲水峡, white valley cloud water ravine). It is one of the three most recommended hikes for the island – probably the top choice. We took the bus from Miyanoura which climbed the inland mountains. The…
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About Yakushima 屋久島
Yakushima is an island located in 60km (37.3 miles) to the south of the southernmost tip of Kyushu island. With a climate ranging from subtropical to cool-temperate, its diverse and highly unique ecosystem and beautiful nature have been highly regarded nationally but not generally known outside Japan. Visiting Japan in February, where could we go ?…