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Big ginkgo tree in Kawachi (Wakakusa garden)

A large ginkgo tree in front of the community center in the Kawachi district. Every year during the autumn leaves season, many people come to take photos. The flowers begin to change color in early November, and the best time to see them is from mid-November to late November. The sight of the giant ginkgo tree shining golden under the blue sky is a sight to behold. When you look at it together with Wakakusaen, which was a former nursery school, there is a nostalgic atmosphere. ☆For the latest coloring status, please check the stories and highlights on the town's official Instagram https://...

Large ginkgo tree at former Hohara Elementary School

The large ginkgo tree is cherished by the local community as a symbol of the Hobara district. It is registered as a town-designated cultural property (natural monument) as the ``Ohatsuki Ginkgo''. The tree is estimated to be about 400 years old, and is larger than the three-story school building. During the autumn leaves season, it is illuminated at night, and you may see a completely different view than during the day. Many photographers come from outside the prefecture. The best time to see them is usually from mid-November to late November. ☆The latest coloring situation is on the official website...

Eco car rental Tsu store

Same-day reservations are also welcome! Cheap car rentals from 2,000 yen including tax for 24 hours! You can use this car rental service with ease. We offer a free shuttle service to Tsu Station and TsuNagisamachi. Please feel free to use it ♪ You can get even better deals for 5 days or more ♪ We have a wide variety of car models, so please feel free to contact us.

Eco Car Rental Yokkaichi

Same-day reservations are also welcome! Cheap car rentals from 2,000 yen including tax for 24 hours! Easy to use car rental! Please feel free to use it. We are a sister store of Eco Car Rental Tsu store, which is used by many tourists in TsuCity! Located 7 minutes walk from Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station, we are the only store that offers cheap car rentals! You can get even better deals for 5 days or more ♪ We have a wide variety of car models, so...

Kameyama Candle Town

This is a roughly 1-hour program that combines handmade candles and a factory tour. After making your own candles in the workshop, you are free to explore the factory until they cool and harden. Before or after the tour, you can also enjoy the charms of candles at the Candle Town Store, which boasts one of the largest selections of candles in Japan, or at the Candle Museum, a magical space decorated with candles for a relaxing experience.

Mount Hinode

It is the final point of the Odai mountain range, and the water that gushes out from this area is the source of Japan's most famous water.

shimomise drum dance

The Kanko drum dance, a traditional event handed down in shimomise area, has a history of 300 years and was started during Obon to commemorate the spirits of Sakyo OdaiTown, and his subordinates. Venue: Keiun-ji Temple *Dates and other details may have changed, so please check with each contact before going out.

Akagimine Reifuzan Daiyoji Temple

This temple is said to be a sacred place where Cloistered Emperor Hanayama visited in 998. The principal image of the carved wooden Buddha, which is said to be the Buddha of seamount safety and bountiful catches, is said to have been created by Prince Shotoku, and its main body is Hokushin Myoken Bosatsu (Hokushin Myoken Bodhisattva), that is, the North Star and the Big Dipper, and is a symbol of the union of God and Buddha. It is a precious Gohonzon. It has been worshiped since ancient times as a sacred place that brings miraculous powers, such as maritime safety, the satisfaction of a big catch, family safety, and business prosperity. Founding year: 1605

Momo no Kiyama House

Business will resume from Saturday, April 28, 2012! Until now, the following sections have been passable after disaster recovery has been completed, but from Sunday, August 11, 2012, a partial detour will be made on the Odai Forest Road to allow passage between Mie Prefecture and Nara Prefecture. OsugiGorge Forest Road Course has been established. We are looking forward to seeing Osugi Valley fans♪ <Traditional passable sections> ●From Mt. Hidegatake to Dokura Falls Suspension Bridge ●From Miyagawa No. 3 Power Station to Nanatsugama Falls...

Mise Fort Ruins

It is said to have been the residence of the Mise clan, who were vassals of Kitabatake and influential people in the land. It is located at the beak-shaped tip where the Otani River meets the main stream of the Miyagawa River, and has cliffs on three sides to the south, west, and north, making it a stronghold. The fort is surrounded by an earthen embankment approximately 3 meters high, and there is an old well inside that retains the vestiges of the past. Currently, cedars are planted and Hachiman Shrine is enshrined there. A rice cake throwing ceremony is held at the annual festival in March every year. From the Prefectural Board of Education on March 27, 1975...

Kawazoe Shrine (garbage shrine)

Located in the quiet forest in front of JR Tochihara Station, the shrine is quiet and solemn, like another world. This land is the sacred land of the shrine and is called "Tochigahara Goen" and was a hunting ground for the priests. The Gomikake Festival, held on the Sunday closest to the 19th of February every year, is a unique festival that includes a "Banzairaku" parade through the town chanting "Madaraku Banzai" in prayer for a good harvest, an archery event in the precincts to predict the harvest, and a "Naematsu Shinto Ritual."

Experience private lodging Kawahara

Enjoy rural life in your own way by cooking the produce you've harvested and enjoying barbecues in the garden in the summer. The guest rooms are built in detached rooms with hearths and boast handmade rock baths powered by wood.

Somonyama

A low mountain located in the center of town, it can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners to advanced climbers. The mountain is adjacent to Okuise Forest Pier, so we recommend using Okuise Forest Pier as your base and sweating it out in the hot springs on your way back. There is also an observation deck that can be accessed by car, where you can enjoy the scenery. There are also mountain climbing events held by OdaiTown Tourism Association.

Seiryu Chaya

At Seiryu Chaya, with the Miyagawa River flowing nearby, you can enjoy sweetfish from a cool wooden platform while savoring the beautiful nature. Popular items include a la carte dishes such as salt-grilled, sashimi, and fried sweetfish, as well as courses and Seiryu set meals that include a variety of sweetfish dishes. ■Business period: June 1st to the end of September (Closed every Monday/open on public holidays) ■Business hours: 11:00AM to 3:00PM (orders stop at 2:30PM) *Reservations are not accepted. Please order...

Osugidani Nature School

An NPO that provides environmental education and experience programs in the nature of the upper Miyagawa River. We have attractive programs such as a children's program, an adult eco-tour program, a human resource development program, and a forest creation program.

Daikokuya main store

A long-established inn and restaurant located in front of Misetani Station on the JR Kisei Main Line. There is a wide variety of sushi from set meals to a la carte dishes, and beef sushi rolls are also sold at Michi-no-eki Okuise Odai and are very popular.

Joint House

Meiji, Taisho, Showa, and Heisei. A house that supported life for a long time through four eras. Together with the neighboring fields and fields, it blends into the local landscape and gives a sense of history. It is operated by Joint Plus, a non-profit organization that aims to develop local industries and communities by disseminating information about the splendor of this land's diverse natural environment, centered on forest resources, and sharing it with a wide variety of human resources. This is a private lodging. The NPO Joint Plus is OdaiTown...

Sudajii of Obuchiji Temple [Prefecturally designated natural monument]

There is a large Sudajii tree that is said to be over 300 to 400 years old in the precincts of Obuchiji Temple, which is located on a slope overlooking the Miyagawa Valley. This solitary tree, about 20m tall, is believed to be a remnant of the forest of large trees that existed in this area at the time. It is one of the largest trees among the Sudajii trees that grow in the prefecture. It is also called the ``keeper of the cemetery'' because there is a cemetery nearby, and the clear stream of the Miyagawa River and deep forest give it an indescribably mysterious impression. 19...

AWA Lab

Located along the World Heritage Site Kumano Kodo Iseji Road, the facility was built as a post office building in 1960 and was used until 2013, but was reborn as a rental office and rental space in August 2020. You can use it almost freely as your own atelier, office, small storage space, telework or coworking space. When you come to OdaiTown and have some urgent work to do, you can bring your computer and work comfortably in the rental space...

Michi-no-eki Okuise Odai Odai Burger

This hamburger is made with plenty of OdaiTown specialties, including venison caught within OdaiTown, which OdaiTown is proud of, tea, wasabi, and shiitake mushrooms. This product won a prize among the many Michi-no-eki foods at the Michi-1 Grand Prix held the other day.

Michi-no-eki “Okuise Odai”

A place for local communication that revitalizes the town with planning and execution power. A unique Michi-no-eki that you will definitely want to stop by. Inside the station, seasonal vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, Odai tea, dairy products from ouchiyama, sweetfish from Miyagawa, woodworking products, and other specialties from OdaiTown, TaikiTown, and TakiTown are sold. The restaurant also offers a wide range of noodles and set meals, and the "Today's Ekiben (limited to 35 meals)" is especially popular. Freshly made side dishes are also very popular. In addition, the "Okuise Waiwai Market" is held on Sundays, where local agricultural products are sold face-to-face and...

zakka sukui

Deep in the deep forest of UNESCO Ecopark Odai, a tiny little wooden goods store that sells cutlery and accessories is quietly made among the lush trees. ◇ Sukui Turtle (Spoon/Fork) ・Sukui spoons and forks are made of natural wood, and are safe and uncolored and unpainted ・These cutlery bring out the natural beauty of wood and become more comfortable in your hands and mouth with each use ・These cutlery are delicate and carefully handcrafted one by one, with a particular focus on quality...

Awaya hut

It has good access to Dokura Valley, and if you want to enjoy a leisurely climb, go to Awaya Hut. We can also prepare meals and bento boxes.

Michi-no-eki Okuise Odai

The unique Michi-no-eki "Okuise Michi-no-eki" Okuise Odai, which has been certified as a key Michi-no-eki is a popular Michi-no-eki is filled with tourists and locals on weekends. The station sells seasonal vegetables from the town, as well as shiitake mushrooms, Odai tea, Miyagawa sweetfish, woodworking products, and other specialty products from OdaiTown, TaikiTown, and TakiTown Michi-no-eki. Fresh vegetables may sell out by mid-morning, so it's best to go first thing in the morning. The specialties are Hanaisho mochi and chubby mochi. Freshly made homemade rice ...