Natural Wonders

Cherry Blossom Tour (with Private Car and English Guide)

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Genbudo Museum & Park

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Genbudo Museum houses an extensive collection of rare minerals and precious stones as well as t-rex, pterosaur, and Asian elephant fossils. Located directly out in front of the museum is the natural national monument Genbudo Caves……

Oriental White Stork Village Walk (with English-Speaking Guide)

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Buddhist Reading, Sutra Copying, and Waterfall Meditation Experience at Hokkeji Temple

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Kannabe Shrine

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Kannabe Shrine is located just beside the mouth of Mount Kannabe, an inactive volcano. It is a guardian shrine for Mount Kannabe, travellers, and the town below, with ceremonies held annually to pray for the safety of those visiti……

Kannabe Ski Resorts

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Up Kannabe, Oku-Kannabe, and Manba Ski Resorts

Arikoyama Castle Ruins

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The Arikoyama Castle Ruins are located atop of Mount Arikoyama in Izushi. Built in 1574, Arikoyama Castle was ruled by the Yamana Clan and was designated as a fortress of the Tajima Province (now the modern-day Tajima Region in N……

Kannabe Highlands Cycling Tour

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Kannabe Hiking Trails

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Come hike to the mouth of one of Kansai Region’s youngest volcanoes. You can stroll up to the top from the parking lot of the roadside rest area “Kannabe Kougen” in about 20 to 30 minutes. There are guided tours available for a ce……

Volcanic Trekking Lunch Experience

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The Spring of Longevity

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The farming village of Tanto located in southeastern Toyooka is home to plentiful nature and valleys rich in biodiversity and nutrients. The Sakano Valley, home to the Spring of Longevity, is known to locals as a valley abundant i……

Mount Jaja

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Mount Jaja is a small mountain with a paved path leading up to its summit, making it a perfect summertime course for those who are looking for a relaxed trek rather than an intense hike. Walking from the summit to the top takes ap……