Newest information

Shirakami-Sanchi Anmon Falls

【Recreation Forest Newest Information】

2020.06.02

【Notice】
Bus Anmon-go
Route: Hirosaki Bus Terminal - Tsugaru Pass
Operation period: June 1 (Monday) - Late October
The number of services is limited and may be suspended due to weather or road conditions.
<Contact details
Konan Bus Co., Ltd.
TEL : 0172-36-5061 (Only Japanese language available)

2020.06.02

【Trail information】
Please refer to the website of the Nishimeya village (External Links) .

Yakehashiri

【Local Newest Information】

2020.07.01

【Notice】
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection , the hot spring facility and the cafeteria are operating in shorter hours.
Depending on the situation, the period may be extended, so please check the business hours on the Iwate Yakishiri International Exchange Village website.[External links]
<Contact details
Iwate Yakehashiri International Exchange Village
TEL : 0195-76-2013 (Only Japanese language available)
FAX : 0195-76-2169
E-mail: yakehashiri-info@yado-kariya.com

Nukumidaira

Goyozan

Geto Kogen

Nibetsu (Nibetsu Kokumin-no-Mori)

【Recreation Forest Newest Information】

2020.07.27

【Facility information】
Nibetsu Forest Museum has decided to postpone the opening of this year because it is not possible to predict the convergence of the COVID-19 infection.
-For more information
Please visit the website of the Nibetsu Forest Museum (External Links).

2020.04.20

【Notice】
Nibetsu Forest Road is currently closed due to fallen trees.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Chokai (Nakajimadai District)

Banri-no-Matsubara

Hayama (Mt.Hayama)

【Local Newest Information】

2020.05.19

【Facility information】
The Hayama Rest House (Public Cottage) is opened from May 18 (Monday).
-For more information
Please visit the Sagae City Website [External links].

Natagiri Pass

Shirataka Kokuzo-san (Mt.Shirataka)

Bunadaira Miike

【Recreation Forest Newest Information】

2020.07.01

【Notice】
To prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection, Miike Lodge is temporarily closed until next spring.
-For more information
Please check the website of Oze Hinoemata-Onsen Tourist Association (External Links).

Okukuji

【Local Newest Information】

2020.09.10

【Event/Regular bird-watching party】
Let's observe the wild birds while strolling through the autumn Okuji Ikoi-no-Mori!
Date and time: Saturday, September 12th, from 9am to 11am
-For more information
Please visit the website of the Daigo Town [External Link]. 

2020.09.10

【Event/Forest Yoga】
Why don't you try yoga in Okukuji Ikoi-no-Mori, which has been selected as one of Japan's 100 best forests for forest therapy (shinrin-yoku)？
Date and time: Sunday, September 20th, 1pm to 3pm
-For more information
Please visit the website of the Daigo Town [External Link].

Nozori

【Recreation Forest Newest Information】

2020.07.27

Hello everyone!
Summer is approaching and the best season to enjoy sightseeing and activity in Nozori!
As the rainy season is long this year, flowers are likely to be seen for a long time.
Avoid the “Three Cs”, be into hiking or fishing and forget about time!
-For more information:
Please refer to the website of the Nakanojo Tourist Association [External Links].
Photo1 : Komakusa "Dicentra peregrina" (PDF:338KB)
Photo2 : Shimotsuke "Japanese Spiraea" (PDF:217KB)
Photo3 : Nozori Kisuge "Daylily" (PDF:203KB)
Photo4 : Lake Nozori waiting for summer (PDF:279KB)
Photo5 : Bangalow surrounded by flowers (PDF:390KB)

2020.05.26

【Notice】
You will get one can badge of the rainbow trout "Hakosuchi" for every reservation!
This is an original can badge of Nozoriko Campground.
-For more information
Please visit the official site of the official site of the Nozoriko Campground (External links).

2020.05.19

【Facility information】
Nozoriko Campground is open from May 18 (Monday).
Fishing on Lake Nozori will be open on May 20 (Wednesday).
There is no futon in bungalows to prevent COVID-19 infection.
-For more information
Please visit the official site of the Nozoriko Campground (External links).

Mt. Takao

【Recreation Forest Newest Information】

2020.06.26

【Notice】
"Reikimanzan Mt. Takao - Kuwato Story that is spin by people's prayer. -" based on Mt. Takao has certified as a "Japanese Heritage" by the Agency for Cultural Affairs.
-For more information
Please visit Please visit the website of the Agency for Cultural Affairs [External link]. 

Hiryu-Kyo Sengokudaira

Aizu-Higashiyama

Futanuma

【Recreation Forest Newest Information】

2020.05.26

【Notice】
Futanuma Recreation Forest is open from 8: 30AM to 5PM.
The accommodation will be available from June 1 (Monday).
For details such as how to make a reservation, please visit the website of the AizuMisato Town Website [External Links].
<Contact details
AizuMisato Town office
TEL : 0242-55-1191 (Only Japanese language available)

Numazawako (Lake Numazawa)

Tatsusawa Fudotaki

Urabandai-Dekodaira

Odashiro Yunoko (Lake Yunoko)

Hotaka

Tanzawa

Ashinoko (Lake Ashinoko)

Okuhamana

【Recreation Forest Newest Information】

2020.06.12

【Notice】
Hosoe Course (Kazakoshi Pass to Mt.Tonmaku ) has been reopened after the wind-fallen trees were processed.
With this, you can see the Mikkabi area.

2020.06.12

【Notice】
In response to requests from mountain climbers and others, we had cut down trees. You can see Mt.Fuji from the observatory on the top of the Mt. Tonmaku for the first time in decades, so please enjoy it. 

Togakushi-Omine

【Recreation Forest Newest Information】

2020.09.10

【Facility information】
At Togakushi Campground, you can use a permanent tent site with a power supply, and autumn events are being held!!
-For more information
Please visit the official website of the Togakushi Campground [External Link].

Yunomaru-Takamine

【Recreation Forest Newest Information】

2020.06.17

【Hiking tour】
Yunomaru Nature Meister (Nature commentator), who is familiar with Yunomaru Highland, will guide you around Yunomaru Highland.
-For more information:
Please visit the website of the Shinshu Toumi Tourist Association [External Links].
【Yunomaru Highland Visitor Center Opening Information】
Please stop by at Yunomaru Visitor Center before you go mountain climbing.
The Yunomaru Highland Visitor Center is staffed by Nature Meisters who are familiar with the nature of Yunomaru.
Opening hours: 9 AM to 4 PM
-For more information:
Please visit the website of the Yunomaru Highland Visitor Center (External Links).  

2020.06.17 

【Notice】
The Yunomaru Takamine Forest Road (Access Road) is open from May 30 (Saturday)  to November 3 (Tuesday).
Opening hours : 7AM-5PM
The pay period for the Ikenodaira parking lot is until November 3 (Tuesday).
-For more information
Please visit the website of the Shinshu Toumi Tourist Association website [External Links].

Komagatake

Akasawa

【Recreation Forest Newest Information】

2020.09.10

【Facility information】
The 2020 season is open until Sunday, November 8th.

Ontake

【Recreation Forest and Local Newest Information】

2020.07.27

【Road information】
Gifu Prefectural Road 441 (Nigorigo Onsen Line) is closed due to the heavy rain disaster in July 2020.
If you are heading to Mt. Ontake trail or Nigorigo Onsen, please use National Route 361 to Gifu Prefecture Route 463 (Asahi Takane Line) from Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture or Kiso Town, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture.
Also, please check the latest road information when you go out.
Gifu Prefecture: Road information [External Links]
https://www.pref.gifu.lg.jp/shakai-kiban/doro/doro-iji/11657/index_7739.html

【Recreation Forest Newest Information】

2019.09.30 

【Notice about traffic of construction vehicles】
Because of the heavy rain disaster last year, we are currently carrying out restoration construction.
During the construction period, large construction vehicles pass through, and the local parking lot is partially used by construction-related vehicles, so the parking space is limited. We are sorry for the inconvenience during construction, but we appreciate your cooperation.
Please note that we may ask you to follow the local guidance when you park at the site.
Construction period: Scheduled to end around April in 2021

Tsugaike-Moor

 【Recreation Forest Newest Information】

 

2020.07.09

【Events】
In Chubusangaku National Park "Tsugaike Nature Park", a program called "MIKKETA" will be held to encourage children to feel nature firsthand and cherish it.
Period: July 18 (Saturday) - September 27 (Sunday)
-For more information
Please visit the website of the Tsugaike Nature Park Special Website [External Links]. 

Takigoshi

【Recreation Forest Newest Information】

2020.05.28

【Activity】
To prevent the spread of the COVID-19 infection, the Lake Shizenko Canoe Tour will be open to the public from June 1 (Monday). *Only in Nagano Prefecture Residents until May 31 (Sunday)
Why don't you row a canoe in a beautiful and mysterious lake?
 -For more information
Please visit the website of the Ontake Adventure (External links).

Hida Hakusan Shirakawa-go

【Recreation Forest Newest Information】

2020.06.02

【Traffic information】
The access road, Prefectural Road 451 Hakusan Koen Line is expected to be closed until the end of September due to construction work.
<Contact details:
Gifu Prefecture
TEL: 0577-33-1111 (Only Japanese language available)

Kinka-zan (Mt. Kinka)

【Recreation Forest Newest Information】

2020.09.10

【Event/GIFU NIGHT VIEW 2020】
Why don't you enjoy the 360-degree night view and starry sky from Gifu Castle Tower on the summit of Mt. Kinka?
Date and time: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from September 1st to October 16th / 6pm to 10pm
-For more information:
Please visit the official website of the Kinka-zan ropeway [External Link].

Kuragari (Kuragari Gorge)

【Recreation Forest Newest Information】

 

2020.08.07

【Notice of road closure】
Due to the timber export business, the following sections will be closed on weekdays from September 23, 2020 (Wednesday) to March 12, 2021 (Friday) (passable on weekends and holidays).
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
 ◆ Closed section : From Momiji Bridge to Mt. Hongu
Map (PDF : 124KB)

Ataka-Bayashi

Omi Konan Alps

Higashiyama

【Recreation Forest Newest Information】

 

2019.06.14 

Due to Fallen trees, Waking Trails(From Kiyomizu-dera Temple Jojuin to Kyoto Trail) is closed until recovery (PDF:1973KB).

Arashiyama

Takatoriyama (Mt.Takatori)

Oginosen

Kaga-Kaigan Coast

Jadani Valley

【Recreation Forest Newest Information】

2020.07.01

【Notice】
The Hakusan Shirakawa-go White Road is scheduled to open at the following dates.
Gifu Prefecture side toll section (Magari tollgate - Sanpoiwa parking lot): Open
Ishikawa Prefecture side: the toll-free section/around May 2021, the toll-free section/around June 2021
-For more information
Please visit the website of the Hakusan Shirakawa-go White Road (External links / Multilingual Support).

Matsubara (Pine Grove)

Shichirimihama

Meiji-no-Mori Minoh

【Recreation Forest Newest Information】

2020.04.03

【Notice】
Some walking trails are closed due to fallen trees caused by typhoon number 21 last year.
Please visit the website of the Osaka Prefecture [External links] for the latest information.
<Contact details
Osaka Agricultural and Greenery Office (Forestry Division)
Tel 072-627-1121 (Extension 432/ Only Japanese language available)
Fax 072-623-4321

2020.04.03

【Notice】
Minoh Yamanami Net [External link / Only Japanese language version available] is full of information on the Minoh Forest, including events and the latest information. Please check it.
<Contact details
NPO Minoh-sanroku Conservation Committee Secretariat
Tel 072-724-3615 (Only Japanese language available)
Fax: 072-724-3615

Takarazuka

Akasai

【Local Newest Information】

2020.06.26

【Notice】
Fuukasou has been temporary closed.
-For more information
Please visit the website of the Shiso City HP[External links] 

Takidani-Onaru-yama

Yamato Sanzan

Koyasan (Mt. Koya)

Misaoyama Hill

Osorakan-Hosomi-Kyo

【Recreation Forest Newest Information】

2020.05.19

【Notice】
Osorakan Ecology Campsite is open from May 16 (Saturday). 
-For more information
Please visit the website of the Osorakan Ecology Campsite [External Links / Google Translate available]. 

2020.05.22

【Notice】
Tateno campsite is a municipal campsite in the Nishi-Chugoku Sanchi Quasi-National Park where the natural atmosphere remains.
-For more information
The website of the Hatsukaichi City[External links / Available in 7 languages via Google translation].
<Contact details
Hatsukaichi City Yoshiwa Branch
TEL: 0829-77-2111 (Only Japanese language available)
Fax: 0829-77-2078

Miyajima

【Recreation Forest Newest Information】

2020.09.10

【Event/Thank you for coming! Come again!】
This event has ended. Thank you for your coming!!
If you board during the period, you will receive a discount coupon that you can use next time.
Children get Miyajima Ropeway Original Bins!
Period: Until August 31 (Monday)
-For more information:
Please visit the website of Miyajima Ropeway[External Links].

Iwakuni

Tsurugisan

【Recreation Forest Newest Information】

2020.09.10

【Event/Tsurugisan Momiji Festival】
Holding period: From Thursday, October 1st to Saturday, October 31th
If you enter the mountain during the period and shop for 1,000 yen or more at the sponsor store, the first 1,000 people will get a tenugui (Japanese towel)!
On Sunday, October 4th, shamisen performance and rice cake making party will be held at 11am and 1pm as an opening ceremony.
-For more information:
Please visit  the official website of the Tsurugisan Tourism Promotion Council [External link].

2020.09.10

【Mt.Tsurugi photography contest】
We are looking forward to your photos of scenery and plants taken at Mt. Tsurugi*!!
★Shooting from an altitude of 1,700m or more is required.
Anyone can participate in this contest.
The deadline is postmarked on Thursday, November 5th.
-For more information
The official website of Mt.Tsurugi Tourism Promotion Association[External link] 

【Local Newest Information】

2020.09.10

【Facility information】
Tsurugisan chojo Hutte is open until Monday, Novenber 23th.
-For more information
Please visit the website of the Tsurugisan Chojo Hutte [External link / English version available].

Kuishiyama

Senbonyama

Nametoko

Ishizuchi

Kumamoto

【Recreation Forest Newest Information】

 

2020.06.11

【Notice】
Maintenance and management cooperation fee and parking fee will be revised from July 1 (Wednesday) for the purpose of improving safety measures and facilities in Kikuchi Gorge and preparing for natural disasters.
-For more information :
Please refer to the website of the Protection and Management Committee for Keeping Kikuchi Gorge Beautiful (External Links).

Miyazaki

Inohae-no-Taki Falls

Yakushima（Arakawa）

Yakushima（Shiratani)

Wakasugi-Yama (Mt.Wakasugi)

Kitakyushu

Niji-no-Matsubara (Pine Grove)

Ariake-yama (Mt. Ariake)

Tashirobaru

Kihara-Yama

Mukozaka-yama (Mt. Mukozaka)

Iriomote