There is a forest in the sky that you can only enter at this event! ? Let's go to Mitsumata Forest Walking in KameyamaCity!

A plant belonging to the Chrysanthemum family that is said to be native to the Himalayas region of China. Cute cotton-shaped yellow flowers bloom from March to April.

It was named ``mitsumata'' because its branches always divide into three prongs. It has been used as a raw material for Japanese paper since ancient times.

In Japan, they live west of the Kanto region and often grow in clusters in mountainous areas. There are several spots in Mie Prefecture where you can see Mitsumata, one of which is Mitsumata Forest in KameyamaCity.

On the side of Kameyama City, KameyamaCity, there is a place where Mitsumata flowers, which are rare in Japan, grow in clusters. It is called the ``Forest in the Sky'' and is carefully nurtured by the ``Mitsumata Love Association'' made up of local residents. Every year, we hold a walking event to coincide with the flowering period of Mitsumata.

Mitsumata Forest Walking is a 2-hour round trip course spanning approximately 6 km from the Sekisuikei Campground Outdoor Training Facility to the Mitsumata Colony and Tenku no Mori. At the event, you will be accompanied by a local guide, and you will be able to enjoy locally produced delicious rice for lunch.

By the way, Tenku no Mori is a valuable spot that will be specially opened only for this event! !

Please note that entry is not permitted outside of events.

▼Mitsumata Forest Walking Route

We are accepting applications for participation from our homepage.

The capacity is approximately 100 people each day, so please apply early!

[Mitsumata Forest Walking Event]

Date and time: March 16th (Sat), 17th (Sun), 23rd (Sat)

Time: AM9:00

Meeting place: Outdoor training facility inside Sekisuikei campsite

Participation fee: 1,000 yen for adults, 500 yen for children (elementary and junior high school students) (participation fee is not required for children who do not need a bento box)

Please pay the participation fee at the reception on the day.

　　　*The event will be held in light rain. If it is dangerous, there is a possibility of cancellation.

Click here for details and reservations for the Mitsumata Forest Walking Event! (External link)

In Kameyama KameyamaCity Prefecture, there is a valley called "Sekisuikei" which is known as kachiji. The river that flows through the valley is highly transparent, and in the summer it is crowded with tourists who enjoy playing in the river, camping, and doing water activities. Sekisuikei Campsite is located near Sekisuikei.

There are bungalow facilities about 5 minutes walk from the campsite. It is recommended not only for bungalow camping but also for climbing Kameyama Seven Mountains!

The business period is from April 1st to October 31st, and in November it is only open on Saturdays and Sundays. Reservations can be made by telephone or at the local counter.

　　*Please note that reservations made before April 1st are only accepted by phone.

You can check the reservation status on the Sekisuikei Campground website. During the busy season, reservations may fill up quickly, so please make your reservation early!

Click here for the Sekisuikei Campsite homepage! (External link)

▼Click here for prices

On the Mie Tourism website, we publish reports on actual stays and experiences at Sekisuikei Campsite. This article provides detailed information about the facilities at the campground. We've also posted a report on the summit of Mt. Usuki, one of the 7 Kameyama mountains that can be climbed from the campsite!

Be sure to check out this article as well!

We introduced Mitsumata Forest Walking! The event is held in March, when spring is in the air and various plants begin to sprout, making it the perfect time for walking. Why not take advantage of the event to see Mitsumata, which can only be seen during this period?

Additionally, there is a spot in Mie Prefecture where you can see Mitsumata in TsuCity! Why not try going out?

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