From the autumn leaves of the Kawachi Valley to the campsite, we will introduce you to [recommended hidden spots in the Kawachi district TsuCity] ♪
The Kawachi area not only has beautiful autumn leaves, but also many accommodations and hidden outdoor spots that are rich in nature! In this article, we will tell you about the charm of the Kawachi area along with photos taken in the past.
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▼Table of contents
- Water, light, and autumn leaves! Beautiful Kawachi Valley
- The contrast between the retro Shinodabashi Bridge and the autumn leaves is also beautiful♪
- When is the best time to see autumn leaves in 2023?
- Pay attention to the light up...!
- Kawachi Valley detailed information
- I want to enjoy it together with Kawachi Valley! Quiet and beautiful Chotokuji Temple
- What is the best time to see autumn leaves at Chotokuji Temple and what to see?
- Chotokuji Temple detailed information
- Enjoy meals and lodging! What is Shikujokosuiso?
- What is the recommended menu at the restaurant “Kosui”?
- Scenery of Mt. Shikujogatake and Lake Shikujo
- Shikujokosuiso detailed information
- Lake Shikujo Campground
- Ochiai no Sato Water Park
- If you want to enjoy autumn leaves in a secret spot, go to Shogenji Temple ♪ We will also introduce you to the best time to see them ◎
Water, light, and autumn leaves! Beautiful Kawachi Valley
Kawachi Valley, with its clear water and beautiful sunlight, is a popular spot where you can enjoy the vivid gradation of autumn leaves that turn bright red in autumn.
During the tourist season, it is crowded with many people looking for spectacular views.
*It's especially busy on weekends, so the traffic jams getting into the parking lot increases. Please be careful when driving in the surrounding area and crossing roads ◎
The contrast between the retro Shinodabashi Bridge and the autumn leaves is also beautiful♪
Oshidabashi Bridge is a small bridge that was built in 1936 and is approximately 18m long and 4m wide.
The composition of taking pictures of the concrete, retro arch-shaped Oshinoda Bridge and the autumn leaves is also very popular!
Please take a photo♪
When is the best time to see autumn leaves in 2023?
This year's best time to see them is expected to be from mid-November to late November!
The color gradually changes, so it goes through very vivid gradations of green, yellow, orange, and red, and then turns bright red.
On rainy days, lots of moist leaves pile up under your feet, which is also very beautiful!
On rainy days with few people or days with a bit of wind, you can enjoy falling leaves and a carpet of autumn leaves in the cool air.
The progress of the autumn leaves is constantly updated on Shikujokosuiso's Instagram, which is listed in the detailed information below, so be sure to check it out!
We also have more information about the autumn leaves in Kawachi Valley in our topics ♪
Please take a look◎
*On November 21st, the area around the bridge is beautifully colored! It's the best time to see it♪
Pay attention to the light up...!
The autumn leaves will be illuminated again this year (from 17:00 to 21:00), from November 6th (Monday) to November 19th (Sunday).and the autumn leaves will be beautifully illuminated
At the light-up that I visited last year, there weren't many people so I was able to enjoy the view in a relaxed manner.
It gets cold at night, so please come in warm clothes ◎
*Depending on the progress of the autumn leaves, it may be extended.
*As of November 16th, the colors have just started to change, so it has been decided that the illumination will be extended until the 25th (Saturday)!
Kawachi Valley detailed information
●Location
737 Unrinin, Geino-cho, TsuCity City geinocho 514-2204
●Access
From the Nagoya/Osaka area, take the Higashi-Meihan Expressway/Meihan National Highway and get off at the Ise Expressway's Geino IC, then head west on Prefectural Route 42, 500m south of the Geino General Branch Office, for about 10 minutes.
●Parking space
・25 free parking spaces with restrooms near Kawachi Valley
・Temporary parking lot with approximately 10 spaces available during the light-up period
(1.2 km to Kawachi Valley, about 25 minutes on foot) is also available.
●Contact information
TsuCity Geino General Branch Regional Development Division
059-266-2516
●Information on the best time to see autumn leaves
Check out Shikujokosuiso Instagram
I want to enjoy it together with Kawachi Valley! Quiet and beautiful Chotokuji Temple
Chotoku-ji Temple, located right next to the Kawachi Valley, is a Soto sect. Although it is unclear when it was founded, it is said to have been built before 1442, and is said to have had a prosperous history as the family temple of the Unrin-in family.
《Legends that remain in this land》
There is a legend that when a dragon who lived in the Kawachi Valley returned to heaven, he left behind his own scales and cherry blossom seeds, and after making a wish at Minoya Shrine, he took the scales and climbed Mt. Shujogatake. It is said that if you pray for rain, your wish will come true, and the cherry blossom seeds became the ``Ryuozakura'' in front of the main hall of Chotokuji Temple.
Ryuo-zakura, which has been designated as a Mie Prefecture Natural Monument, is a shrub-like cherry tree with a height of 3m and branches extending to 5.5m, and is an old variety that has been known since the Muromachi period.
It is called Fugenzo and blooms around mid-April, later than wild cherry blossoms and Someiyoshino cherry trees.
It is characterized by the way it blooms with young leaves and the way it spreads out horizontally.
What is the best time to see autumn leaves at Chotokuji Temple and what to see?
This year, the best time to see them will be from mid-November to late November.
Near the main hall, there is a spot where you can see the autumn leaves of trees standing quietly, and the beauty when the light shines in and the way the leaves dance in the wind is a must-see!
When I visited last year, I found fallen leaves that were neatly separated into yellow and red.
*The path is narrow, so please watch your step and give way to each other while enjoying the view.
Chotokuji Temple detailed information
●Location
107 Unrinin, Geino-cho, TsuCity City, geinocho 514-2204
●Access
From Nagoya/Osaka, take the Higashi-Meihan Expressway or Meihan National Highway and get off at the Ise Expressway's Geino IC. Approximately 10 minutes west on Prefectural Route 42, 500m south of the Geino General Branch Office.
●Parking space
Please use the same 25 parking spaces as Kawachi Valley and 10 temporary parking spaces (approximately 25 minutes walk).
●Contact information
TsuCity Geino General Branch Regional Development Division
059-266-2516
Enjoy meals and lodging! What is Shikujokosuiso?
Located about 6 minutes by car from Kawachi Valley and Chotokuji Temple, Shikujoko Suiso is a lodging facility located in a very quiet natural setting overlooking Mt. Shikujogatake and Lake Shikujo, and also has conference rooms and training rooms.. At the restaurant, you can enjoy popular curry and gozen while relaxing and looking out at the scenery of Lake Shikujo.
○1st floor
Restaurant "Kosui", front desk, lobby, Japanese-style room "Sakura", bathhouse
○2nd floor
Japanese-style room for overnight stays, large hall "Lakeside", multipurpose hall
○3rd floor
There is a Japanese-style room.
It can accommodate 45 people (9 Japanese-style rooms in total), and there is also a multipurpose hall, which is often used for club training camps.
●Accommodation fee
・Accommodation (including breakfast): Adults (junior high school students and older) 5,200 yen, Elementary school students 4,150 yen, Infants (1 year old and older) 1,620 yen *Meals are at actual cost
・Accommodation (including breakfast and dinner): General 6,700 yen or 7,200 yen, Elementary school students (5,650 yen), Infants (1 year old and older) 1,620 yen *Meals are at actual cost
Click here for details on facility usage, usage hours, and banquet seats.
TsuCity Shikujokosuiso
What is the recommended menu at the restaurant “Kosui”?
The very popular udum curry has a smooth roux that is easy to eat and is very delicious♪
The platter is shaped like a dam, so be sure to take a photo!
You can also choose your favorite type, such as TsuGyoza, cutlet, or salad.
Shakujo udon and Heike Gozen are also popular♪
Please stop by before or after the autumn leaves◎
Scenery of Mt. Shikujogatake and Lake Shikujo
A rich natural landscape spreads out in front of Shikujokosuiso.
Mt. Shikujogatake, which has an altitude of 676m, has been known as a sacred mountain for praying for rain since ancient times, and a mountain trail has been maintained.
Lake Shikujo is a dam lake of Anno Dam, and on windless days you can enjoy beautiful reflections of the mountains.
You can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in the parking spaces around Lake Shikujo in autumn.
*This landscape photo was provided by Mr. Hotta of Geino General Branch.
Shikujokosuiso detailed information
●Location
679 Kawachi, Geinomachi, TsuCity City geinocho 514-2207
●Access by public transportation
From Kintetsu Tsushinmachi Station, take the bus bound for Ichiba and get off at the last stop, then walk 45 minutes.
*Shuttle service available for guests staying overnight (please inquire)
●Access by car
From the Nagoya/Osaka area, take the Higashi-Meihan Expressway/Meihan National Highway and get off at the Ise Expressway "Geino IC", then drive west on Prefectural Route 42, 500m south of the Geino General Branch Office, for about 20 minutes.
●Inquiries and applications
TsuCity Shikujokosuiso 059-265-2019
Reception hours are from 8:30 to 17:15 (closed on Tuesdays)
Lake Shikujo Campground
Surrounded by forests and lakes, the Lake Shikujo campground is rich in nature and allows you to enjoy the outdoors in a variety of ways.
On the day I visited for the interview, I could hear the birds chirping.
Forest open space, day camp, tent site, bungalow...you can choose according to your preference♪
*Photo provided by Mr. Hotta of Geino General Branch.
About the facilities at Lake Shikujo Campsite
●Administration building
It is equipped with a reception desk, conference room, multipurpose hall, hot showers, and flush toilets.
●Cooking building
There is also a cooking table and sink.
●Bungalow
There are 3 buildings with balconies. There is a Japanese-style room with an 8 tatami mat, a dining room with a 7 tatami wooden floor, a sink, a flush toilet, a hot shower room, and air conditioning equipment.
●Tent stand
There are 29 tent stands with power outlets (charged), so you can spend your time comfortably♪
●Rinkan Square
In the center of the circular square, there is a fire circle and benches where you can start a campfire.
The campground is well-equipped with the necessary facilities for camping, making it easy for beginners and families with small children to use.
Lake Shikujo Campground Detailed Information
●Location
3666-18 Kawachi TsuCity City, Mie geinocho 514-2207
●Access
From the Nagoya/Osaka area, take the Higashi-Meihan Expressway/Meihan National Highway and get off at the Ise Expressway "Geino IC", then drive west on Prefectural Route 42, 500m south of the Geino General Branch Office, for about 20 minutes.
●Usage time
・Administration building…9:00 to 21:00
・Bungalows, tent sites... From 11:00 on the first day of use until 10:00 on the last day of use
・Day camp…9:00 to 15:00
Please click here for various prices, reservations, and inquiries.
Ochiai no Sato Water Park
The Ochiai Water Park, a village rich in nature created at the confluence of the Anogawa and Gagaura rivers, is a little-known spot where you can enjoy playing in the river and having BBQ at its nature experience facility.
A safe river play spot for kids!
The current is gentle and not deep, and there are no horseflies, so children can enjoy the water with peace of mind, so it is crowded with families from the morning in the summer.
You can also enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves of the mountains in autumn.
There is also a BBQ area, so you can have plenty of fun during your lunch!
* The BBQ area requires a space fee, so please make a reservation in advance by calling Shikujoko Suiso. (059-265-2019)
●Usage fee
Barbecue facility (1 person) 310 yen *Advance reservation is required.
*Photo provided by Mr. Hotta of Geino General Branch.
Ochiai no Sato Water Park Detailed information
●Location
900 Kawachi, Geinomachi, TsuCity City geinocho 514-2207
●Access
Exit Ise Expressway "Geino IC" and go west on Prefectural Route 42 (Tsugeino Oyamada Line) south of Geino General Branch for about 25 minutes.
●Parking lot
Free, 50 units
●Business hours
8:30 to 17:00 (closed on Tuesdays) *BBQ is from 10:00 to 15:00
●Contact us
Shikujokosuiso 059-265-2019
*Photo provided by Mr. Hotta of Geino General Branch.
If you want to enjoy autumn leaves in a secret spot, go to Shogenji Temple ♪ We will also introduce you to the best time to see them ◎
Shogenji Temple stands quietly in the back of geinocho. This is a hidden gem among hidden gems! It's very quiet and you can enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves ◎
It's a beautiful place with autumn leaves standing on the bank of a river with a sharp curve and fallen leaves piling up on the stone pavement, so you can relax and enjoy the scenery♪
The best time to see them this year is likely to be from mid-November to late November, as usual.
*Photo provided by Mr. Hotta of Geino General Branch.
Chogenji Temple detailed information
●Location
1323 Kawachi, Geinomachi, TsuCity City geinocho 514-2207
●Access
·train
55 minutes walk (4.4km) from JR Kansai Main Line "kabuto Station"
·bus
Geino circulation Kawachi route
10 minutes walk from Kitahata bus stop (756m)
10 minutes walk from Ochiai no Sato bus stop (797 m)
15 minutes walk from Shimonokakiuchi bus stop (1.2km)
●Parking lot
Approximately 5 cars in the gravel space near the forest road entrance
*Photo provided by Mr. Hotta of Geino General Branch.
How was it?
The Kawachi district geinocho, TsuCity, has many attractions such as beautiful autumn leaves, a campground rich in nature, BBQ and river play spots.
This fall, be sure to explore the Kawachi area, not only to enjoy the autumn leaves of the famous Kawachi Valley, but also to dine at the restaurant at Shikujoko Suiso and enjoy the autumn leaves of Shogenji Temple, a little-known spot.
Last but not least, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the members of TsuCity Geino General Branch Regional Promotion Division who kindly explained the charms of the Kawachi district to me during this interview!
