30 minutes by car from Ise and Matsusaka! 5 autumn foliage spots in the Okuise area that only those in the know know about 🍁 We will also introduce popular Okuise souvenirs
Okuise area is surrounded by mountains. Conveniently located just 30 minutes from Ise and Matsusaka via the expressway, this area is home to many little-known attractive autumn foliage spots. In this article, Mie Travel Ambassador Caster Mami will introduce autumn foliage spots in the Okuise area where you can see spectacular views you have never seen before!
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What is the Okuise area?
While there are many tourist destinations with the word ``Oku'' in them, such as Okutama, Okuhida, Okunikko, Okuizumo, etc., there is a strong image of the inner part of Ise and the sea.Mountainous area of MieThis time we will introduce the one located in"Okuise"is.
Although it is not well known yet, it is an attractive area rich in nature!
Taiki TaikiTown and OdaiTown are areas of Okuise Miyagawa Gorge Prefectural Natural Park, the largest prefectural park in Mie Prefecture designated in 1962.
The upper and middle reaches of the Miyagawa River, which originates from Odaigahara, and its tributary, ouchiyama. One of its attractions is the majestic river scenery created by the many deep V-shaped gorges.
TaikiTown is home to the Kumano Kodo TsuZurato-togePass, which is registered as a World Heritage Site, and the entire town OdaiTown is registered as a UNESCO Eco Park.
The Okuise area is full of nature and surrounded by beautiful mountains, and is easily accessible from Ise and Matsusaka in 30 minutes by expressway.
This time, Mami Oku-Ise, Oku-Ise Oshi Mie travel ambassador and caster Mami, would like to recommend to Oku-Ise beginners, autumn foliage spots in the Oku-Ise area where you can see spectacular views you have never seen before, surrounding tourist facilities, standard souvenirs, exquisite gourmet food, We will introduce you to a lot of fun experiences!
Autumn foliage spots in TaikiTown
Autumn leaves in Kasagi Valley
Kasagi Valley is kachiji that entertains visitors with towering rock warehouses, mysterious waterfalls, and seasonal trees and flowers, including maples and rhododendrons.
At the foot of Mt. Kasagi, the 40m-high male waterfall and the 35m-high female waterfall make Kasagifudotaki a great hiking course where you can relax in the clear waters!
In autumn, the maple trees and ginkgo trees around the Kasagi River and pond turn bright colors.
A cafe that is a rest area"Momiji Chaya"In addition to serving light meals such as noodles, there is also a barbecue corner, making it popular with families and groups.
Best time to see autumn leaves: Early November to mid-November
Primitive Fudo Falls Kisei Kasagi Valley
0598-86-2243
About 20 cars
5 minutes by car from JR Ise Kashiwazaki Station
Approximately 10 minutes from Kisei Expressway Kisei ouchiyama IC via National Route 42
Autumn leaves in Mt. Amokake, Momiji Valley
Mt. Amokake was once a ``treasure mountain'' where marble, manganese, and limestone were quarried, and where charcoal and shiitake mushroom logs were grown, providing sustenance for the people of the Aso district TaikiTown.
In recent years, a clump of mountain maple trees spanning about 1 km has been discovered by local mountain climbing enthusiasts, creating a wonderful natural landscape.
, including a course where you can easily enjoy the scenery on a well-maintained promenade, and aclimbing course that takes 6 to 7 hours to fully enjoy the nature of Mt. Amokake and Mt. Asama!The way you enjoy it is up to you
Best time to see autumn leaves: Early December
Autumn leaves in Mt. Amokake, Momiji Valley
Late November to early December
Mt. Amokake Momijidani Climbing Trail
0598-86-2243
free
30台（無料）
Get off at Aso Station on the JR Kisei Main Line
From the Kisei Expressway Omiya Odai IC, take National Route 42 towards Owase, turn left at the traffic light "Aso Onsenmae", cross the JR railroad crossing, and turn right at the fork to reach the Taiki Minamijima Line. There is an information board and parking lot (30 spaces) at 200m.
Recommended spots in TaikiTown
Michi-no-eki OkuiseKitsutsukikan
Michi-no-eki in IseJingu located in front of the gate of Takiharanomiya Naiku, Betsugu to the inner shrine of TaikiTown.
Please pay attention to the woodwork here!
As the name ``Kitsutsugikan'' suggests, it is the best Michi-no-eki in Mie Prefecture for its handling of wood, including a wide variety of woodwork by local woodcrafters and lumber for housing.
Other attractions include shopping for Okuise's specialty products lined up in rows and restaurants where you can enjoy dishes such as "Momiji-don" made with local venison.
And speaking of the No. 1 gourmet food that TaikiTown is proud of, it is ouchiyama milk!
In addition to the delicious products lined up in the dedicated refrigerated section to the left of the cash register and the central frozen section, Kitsutsugikan also sells cute T-shirts in various sizes in the miscellaneous goods section in the back. ouchiyama coffee version is stylish in brown!
I'm from Matsusaka, and I had ouchiyama Milk for lunch during my elementary and junior high school days, so I feel very nostalgic.
In addition to beverages such as milk and coffee milk, the wide variety of dairy products is a must, including yogurt and pudding made from extremely fresh ouchiyama milk, and exquisite ice cream in a paper container reminiscent of the hard ice cream on the Shinkansen. To taste!
My favorite is the `` ouchiyama-zukuri butter,'' which comes in a large palm-sized jar.
Whether you spread it on toast or use it in cooking or making sweets, it will give you a higher-grade finish.
Michi-no-eki“ OkuiseKitsutsukikan”
0598-86-3229
Various souvenirs, woodwork, etc.
Please contact us.
9:00～17:00
Open all year round (closed on 12/31 for cleaning)
100台（無料）
・20 minutes walk from JR Takihara Station
- Immediately from JR Takihara Station and Nanki Express Bus “Takihara Miyamae”
・From Kisei Expressway "Omiya Odai IC", take R42 towards Owase for about 5 minutes.
Autumn foliage spots in OdaiTown
Autumn leaves of Hokusomonyama Himeshara
Mt. Hokusomon, which passes OdaiTown and Okuise Forest Pier and climbs up, is a rare forest where natural Himeshara grows in clumps.The ``Healthy Forest Course'' on
In autumn, the golden yellow Himeshara is so magical!
You can drive to the observation deck, and some of the mountain trails are barrier-free, so you can enjoy the hike even with wheelchairs and strollers.
Please go out with your camera♪
From the top, if the weather is good, you can see the Miyagawa River that flows through the center of OdaiTown and the Ise Bay.
Please go out with your camera♪
From the top, if the weather is good, you can see the Miyagawa River that flows through the center of OdaiTown and the Ise Bay.
How about a vertical run along Somonyama in the autumn of sports?Be sure to use Verde Odai Tourism 's guide to guide you on a mountain climbing course that suits your physical strength!
Best time to see autumn leaves: Mid-November to late November
Somonyama/Hokusomonyama
0598-84-1050
Approximately 40 minutes by car from Misetani Station on the JR Kisei Main Line
Approximately 40 minutes from Kise Expressway Omiya Odai IC
Autumn leaves of Doudan Tsutsuji in Maruyama Park
Autumn leaves spot that has become a hot topic in recent years"Dodan Tsutsuji at Maruyama Park.
It's a little-known, quiet park where locals just go for a walk, but it's the Okuise Photo Club where the author, Caster Mami, works as a photographer when she takes pictures of the local scenic spots. chairman@kohshi.o As soon as the bright red autumn foliage tunnel photographed by Mr. Odai was posted on the official Instagram of OdaiTown Tourism Association, it was covered by many media outlets in the prefecture, and it became so crowded that there were long lines of traffic. “Buzz” autumn leaves spot That's it.
This tunnel of azaleas is called ``Totoro's Forest'' by the locals, and it feels like you've really stepped into the world of Ghibli.
There are also acorns and other nuts falling at your feet, making you want to feel like a child again and feel nature.
``The best time to photograph the Azalea Tunnel is from 2pm to 4pm, when the sun starts to shine.There are alsocute gentian flowers blooming at the foot of the tunnel entrance, so keep an eye out for them along with the autumn leaves,'' says Oku. Chairman of Ise Photo Club.
There are many bright red maple trees planted around the pond in the center of the adjacent Mate Park, so please take a walk around the large park and enjoy viewing the autumn leaves.
Best time to see autumn leaves: Mid-November
Mate Park/Maruyama Park
0598-84-1050
・About 8 minutes from Kisei Expressway “Omiya/Odai IC”
Autumn leaves at Rokujuhiro Falls
In the upper reaches of the clear Miyagawa River, the Osugidani trailhead,on the way to Rokujuhiro Falls.''there is a famous waterfall called ``
There is an explanatory signboard and pavilion along Mie Prefectural Route 53 Odaigahara Line, and if you proceed through Minogaya on the shore of Miyagawa Dam Lake,you will see a magnificent waterfall.
It was discovered during the Muromachi period and was named ``60 Hiro Falls'' because it was approximately 60 fathoms (90 meters) long when measured by lowering a net from the top of the waterfall.
There are maple trees in the valley where you can see the waterfall, and the combination of the beautiful waterfall and the autumn leaves is truly luxurious.
Be sure to take photos of Rokujuhiro Falls from 9am to 11am when the morning sun shines through!
Please be careful when driving on the prefectural road Odaigahara Line, as traffic restrictions will be in place from September 2020 to February next year, including the autumn foliage season, due to disaster recovery construction.
Best time to see autumn leaves: Mid-November to late November
Sixty Hiro Falls
0598-84-1050
Yes
About 65 minutes by town bus from JR Misetani Station, get off at Osugidani bus stop and walk for 2 hours.
Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes from Kisei Expressway Omiya Odai IC
Recommended spots in OdaiTown
Michi-no-eki Okuise Odai
Michi-no-eki that local residents also visit on a daily basis for shopping.
many lined up seasonal vegetables Mainly, shiitake mushrooms, tea, Miyagawa sweetfish, fresh wasabi, etc. Special products of Okuise are lined up. Lunch box Take-out side dishes are also popular.
There is also a cafeteria with a full menu of noodles and set meals, as well as food stalls where you can purchase ouchiyama soft drinks, drinks, and snack foods.
My recommended gourmet food is the local specialty rice cakes, which are lined up right after you enter in the morning. There is a wide variety of Naisho mochi, chubby mochi, and Honoki dumplings, and the ingredients and flavors vary depending on the group that makes and sells them, so we encourage you to try a different mochi every time! I'm sure you'll find some oshimochi ♪
Another recommendation is the ``Oishika Burger,'' a local burger that you can order from a food stall.
Venison patty, local vegetables, and cheese are sandwiched between matcha-brown buns infused with Odai tea.
wasabi leaves and stems pickled in soy sauce mixes with the venison and is exquisite! This is a product that you should try♪The mayonnaise sauce made with
Michi-no-eki “Okuise Odai”
0598-84-1010
8:00～18:00
However, the parking lot and restrooms are available 24 hours a day.
January 1st and January 2nd
Regular cars: 50 cars
Bus only: 3 buses
Truck only: 6 units
・Approximately 6 minutes on foot from JR Kisei Main Line "Miseya Station"
・About 3 minutes from Kisei Expressway “Omiya/Odai IC”
Okuise Forest Pier
Okuise Forest Pier, a lodging facility near Mt. Somon and Mt. Hokusōmon, is a tourist facility with villa-like rooms and cottages, a campsite where you can enjoy the sound of the river, a hot spring, and arestaurant.
There is also a fishing pond and athletics where you can fish and catch fish, so it is recommended for families!
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I often use rental bicycles, which allow me to experience nature surrounded by greenery and clear streams.
We also hold mountain climbing events led by guides who are knowledgeable about the area, so be sure to check them out!
Why not stay in Okuise and enjoy this year's fall foliage viewing to the fullest?
Hotel in the forest Okuise Forestpia
0598-76-1200
7:00～22:00
Open everyday (There will be maintenance closures in January)
100台
15 minutes by bus from JR Mitsuya Station (pick-up service available, reservation required)
From Kisei Expressway "Omiya Odai IC", drive 700 meters towards Matsusaka on National Route 42, turn left at the Odai Police Station signal (Prefectural Route 31) and drive approximately 10 km to Okuise Forest Pier.
Recommended autumn experience to enjoy the autumn leaves “Miyagawa Dam Lake SUP experience”
The last thing I would like to introduce is an experience that I would recommend for autumn!
Once upon a timeMiyagawaMost upstream part,A sightseeing boat that tours Miyagawa Dam Lake is gaining popularity, especially during the autumn leaves season. Autumn leaves in Osugidani Many people came to enjoy it from the boat.
dam lakeTourist boats are not currently in operation,Enjoy Osugidani with Miyagawa Dam Lake as your fieldSUP experience is starting.
At a calm dam lake, From above the SUP OsugidaniWhy not enjoy the autumn leaves?
If you are physically fit, it is more than 1km just to go around the opposite shore. This fall,the SUP experience at Miyagawa Dam Lake!be sure to try
Camp style accommodation Yamagara
070-1849-9842
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, Golden Week, and Obon fees
2 people 10,000 yen - 12,500 yen/person
3 to 6 people 7,800 yen to 8,800 yen/person
7 or more people 6,000 yen to 7,000 yen/person
Weekday rates
2 people 8,000 yen/person
3-6 people 6,000 yen/person
7 or more people 5,000 yen/person
Combined with the camping space in the garden, it can easily accommodate 10 or more people.
Infants who do not require a futon and share a bed are free of charge. A fee will be charged for all those who require a futon.
If you bring your own tent and do not use the sleeping area, we will give you a 2,000 yen discount.
If you bring a pet, a cleaning fee of 5,000 yen will be charged.
Check-in: 15:00 (If you wish to check-in early, please inquire at the time of reservation)
Check out 9:00
How was it
This time, we introduced 5 spots for autumn leaves in the Okuise area, as well as recommended spots, souvenirs, gourmet food, and experiences in the surrounding area.
Easy access from Ise and Matsusaka, known to those in the know.Okuise area Autumn highlights of, Famous spot for autumn leaves Please take a look around ♪
