Mar 18, 2014 · Fans of anime master Hayao Miyazaki may remember the mystical, moss-covered forest that serves as the setting for much of “Princess Mononoke”, his epic about humans and the environment. That...

The Hikari no Mori, or “Mythical Forest,” is located within the National Park and close to Lake Akan, which also features a hot spring. During the guided walk through the Mystical Forest offered by Tsuruga Adventure Base Siri, you can access places in the forest which can only be entered when accompanied by a certified guide.

Aokigahara (青木ヶ原, 'Blue Tree Meadow'), also known as the Sea of Trees (樹海, Jukai), is a forest on the northwestern flank of the Mount Fuji on the island of Honshu in Japan, thriving on 30 square kilometres (12 sq mi) of hardened lava laid down …

The mystic forest of Yaku-sugi, or Yaku cedars, covered with moss wraps around and welcomes visiting travelers. https://japan-magazine.jnto.go.jp/en/1503_yakushima.html.

On Yakushima lies a vast lush forest with numerous hiking trails, beloved by (mainly Japanese) tourists. Experiencing the island’s famous vegetation involves walking among huge millennial trees in a unique and fascinating atmosphere.

Jun 2, 2024 · Yakushima has Japan’s most ancient forest, with trees up to 7,000 years old, and is thought to have inspired the Studio Ghibli film Princess Mononoke. Following substantial logging during the Edo period, the forest has since bounced back and is now shielded as a national park.

Feb 23, 2016 · The mystical and haunting Yakushima forest in Japan has enough charm to inspire a movie of its own.

Dec 5, 2019 · Yakushima (屋久島) is known as a mystical forest in Japan. Its lush cedar forests and spiritual atmosphere are sure to enchant the travelers looking for something unique. The island is home to only ~13000 people, and 90% of the land is an ancient forest with the oldest tree still alive estimated to be up to 7200 years old!

Dec 20, 2021 · Hiking through the moss-covered ancient Yakushima forest is a very mystical experience. The Shiratani Unsuikyo Forest (the official name for Yakushima forest) is an easy enough hiking area to see some of the cedar trees. Some of the cedar trees on Yakushima date back 1000’s of years and are the main attraction to see.

Jul 21, 2010 · Yakushima rises dramatically from the ocean to almost 2000 meters. It is best known for the dense, unique 12km-squared core forest that covers most of the island and its magnificent old growth Japanese Cedars, cryptomeria trees. It is a hiker’s paradise and the secret is out with more than 90,000 walkers on the trails last year.