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Niseko Shinsennuma Marsh
- 【Local Newest Information】
- 2023.11.27
- 【Notice】
The section of Route 66 Iwanai-Toya Route from Oikomi, Kyowa Town to Yunosato, Rankoshi Town has been closed in winter.
-For more information
Please visit the Niseko town website [external link]. - 2023.11.27
- 【Notice】
The section of Route 58 from Kutchan Town Hanazono National Forest 12 Forest Group Gate to Niseko Town / Rankoshi Town (Goshiki Onsen) Gate) has been closed in winter.
-For more information
Please visit the Niseko town website [external link].
Inkura-no-Taki (Inkura Falls)
- 【Recreation Forest Newest Information】
- 2025.10～
- 【Notice】
The town road leading to Inklā Falls has been closed due to heavy rain damage on October 1, 2025.
Shirogane
- 【Recreation Forest Newest Information】
- 2023.11.8
- 【Sightseeing spot】Shirogane Blue Pond
Open: Year-round
Fee : Free
The Blue Pond is currently lit up in the evening until 9 pm.
*November: 5pm to 9pm
*December: 4: 30pm to 9pm
The starting time differs depending on each month, so please check the Biei Town website [external link] for details.
*The event may be cancelled in case of bad weather. In such cases, information will be posted on the town website.
*During winter, the blue surface of the water cannot be seen due to snow accumulation. - 2023.11.8
- 【Sightseeing spot】Shirahige Waterfalls
Open : Year-round / Fee: Free
Light Up Event→Year-round
-For more information
Biei Tourist Association HP (External links / Multilingual Support)
Enkatsura
- 【Recreation Forest Newest Information】
- 2025.9.30
- 【Postscript】
- The walking paths in Enkatsura Recreation Forest is closed due to the extensive damage by heavy rains in August 2025.
- Because of the severity of the damage, the restoration schedule is undetermined.
- Sorry for any inconvenience.
Pirika Futamata
- 【Recreation Forest Newest Information】
- 2022.07.04
- 【Facility information】
Okupirikawa Onsen "Yama no Ie" has been closed since 2015 (Re-open date TBD).
The access road 999, Pirika Futamata Nature Recreation Village Line has been closed due to danger of falling rocks.
-For more information
Please visit the official website of Imakane Town (External links)
<Contact detailsCity Planning Division, Imakane Town Office TEL：0137-82-0111 (Only Japanese language available)
Shirakami-Sanchi Anmon Falls
- 【Recreation Forest and Local Newest Information】
- 2023.11.13
- 【Notice】
The Shirakami Line (Prefectural Road 28) and the walking trail are currently closed for the winter season.
-For more information
Please visit the Nishimeya/Shirakami Area Tourism Portal Site [external link].
Nibetsu (Nibetsu Kokumin-no-Mori)
- 【Recreation Forest Newest Information】
- 2023.9.4
- 【Notice】
The Nibetsu Forest Museum has closed for the season due to heavy rain mainly in the Tohoku region, and because there is no way to restore the damaged forest roads.
For more information, please visit the Tohoku Regional Forest Office website [external link]. - 【Postscript】(2024.6.4)
- "Nibetsu forest road" is closed due to heavy rain in July, 2023.
- It is expected to take several years to restore the road.
- Road closure point : Nibetsu forest road entrance(PDF : 1,742KB)
Tanzawa
- 【Recreation Forest Newest Information】
- From April, 2022【Road Information】
- "Kurokura forest road" is closed to all traffic including walker.
- For more information, please check here(PDF : 929KB).
- Reference : Tokyo/Kanagawa District Forest Office
Yunomaru-Takamine
- 【Recreation Forest and Local Newest Information】
- 2023.11.13
- 【Notice】
The Yunomaru-Takamine Forest Road will be closed for the winter from November 23, 2023 until the end of early May 2024.
-For more information
Please visit the Shinshu Toumi Tourist Association website [external link].
Ontake
- 【Recreation Forest Newest Information】
- 2025.1.23
- Ontakesan Volcanic Warning (Japan Meteorological Agency)
Hida Hakusan Shirakawa-go
- 【Recreation Forest Newest Information】
- 2023.11.20
- 【Notice】
The Hakusan Park Line access road on the Gifu Prefecture side is currently closed for the winter.
-For more information
Please visit the Hakusan Tourist Association website [external link].
Omi Konan Alps
- 【Recreation Forest Newest Information】
- 2026.05.01
- The "Kiryu-Tsuji Line" and "Setogataki Line" are closed to traffic due to construction work for the Daidogawa Dam.
Higashiyama
- 【Recreation Forest Newest Information】
- 2026.07.01
- The locations indicated in the following file are currently closed to traffic.
Kiyomizudera_Jojuin-Rear_to_Kyoto_Isshu_Trail_Junction_Closure
Meiji-no-Mori Minoh
- 【Recreation Forest Newest Information】
- 2026.7.1
- 【Notice】
For the latest information on sidewalk closures, please visit the following website.
the website of the Osaka Prefecture [External links]
<Contact details
Osaka Agricultural and Greenery Office (Forestry Division)
Tel 072-627-1121 (Extension 432/ Only Japanese language available)
Fax 072-623-4321
Akasai
- 【Local Newest Information】
- 2023.9.4
- 【Notice】
Fuukasou Autocamp Site has been renewed to a campground with a dog run.
-For more information
Please visit the official website of Shiso Tourism Guide [External links]
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