Nunome no Sato
Nunome no Sato is located near Nunome dam, where you can shop, dine and play with animals. The shop sells…
Activities
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 Ise…
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…
Best Autumn Foliage Spots in ENN
The periods mentioned below are the average peak times. They may be delayed this year due to warm temperatures. Kono-ji Temple…
World Maple Park ‘Hirara’
As the name shows, the park has over 3,000 maple trees with 1,200 different species from around the world. Used…
Experience an Ascetic Waterfall Training
Akame 48 Waterfalls in Nabari City had been a popular place for Shugendo* practices from ancient times. These days, you…
Torimiyama Park
Throughout the year, there is always something to see in this natural park: thousands of azaleas in early summer and…
Gorge Walking at Akame 48 Waterfalls
Gorge walking is known as Sawanobori (沢登り) or shower climbing in Japan, and is one of the most popular adventure…
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…