Waterfalls & Lakes
Let the crystal-clear waters soothe your soul and the sound of waterfalls refresh your spirit. In the East Nara Nabari…
Outdoor Activities
Bento Making & Waterfall Hiking Tour
Make your own bento and hike to Akame 48 Waterfalls, one of Kansai’s hidden gems. In this guided private tour,…
Country Park Ōko
Camping, barbecues and other outdoor fun amidst historical ruins from the Jōmon period Each spring, approximately 200 sakura (cherry blossom)…
Lake Shorenji & Kaochidani Valley
Lake Shorenji Created when a dam was built upon the Shorenji River, this striking blue lake surrounded by tree-covered mountains…
Bike Rentals in East Nara Nabari
Drop-off service is only available within Uda City: A bike picked up in Uda City can be returned to any…
Grape & Strawberry Picking
You can enjoy grape picking from mid-July through October, strawberry picking from January to late-May at Shorenji Lake Tourism Village…
Wanpaku Zoo
Wanpaku Zoo is a small petting zoo where you can play with animals such as goats, rabbits, and ducks. Your…
Ise Honkaido
Ise Honkaido is one of the oldest and the steepest pilgrimage roads that connect Yamato, part of Nara Prefecture, and…
Snow Mountain Trekking
Although winter is the most severe season to climb the mountain, the reward is the view—the rime ice. Rime ice…
Boken-no-mori Yamazoe
Yamazoe, a small village with rustic forests and yet good access from a major highway, is a perfect destination for…
Akame Waterfall Meditation
Purify your body and soul by self-meditating under the holy waterfall. It takes place at Dainichi Falls, located off-trail at…
Gorge Walking at Akame 48 Waterfalls
We are currently unable to offer this activity Gorge walking is known as Sawanobori (沢登り) or shower climbing in Japan…
The best short hike in Kansai
Planning a day trip from Osaka? How about a short hike? Now that cherry blossom season is almost over, it’s…
Akame 48 Waterfalls
Refresh your spirit along one of Japan’s greatest hiking trails – a pristine forest that’s home to ninja culture and…
Soni Highland
Dramatic vistas of shimmering silver and gold pampas grass This high basin and sweeping plateau lies between Mount Kuroso…
Forest Park Konoyama
An entire mountain transformed into an outdoor playground! This prefectural nature park offers activities, attractions, and outdoor fun through all…
Mount Takami
Magnificent views and mysterious rime ice on the “Matterhorn of Kansai” Mount Takami is located on the border between Higashiyoshino…
Murou Art Forest
Located about a five-minute drive from the renowned Murou-ji Temple, this delightful open-air museum features a collection of art installations…
Mount Miune
Designated as one of ‘Japan’s 300 Famous Mountains’ by the Japanese Alpine Club, Mount Miune rises to 1,235 meters (4,050…
