OO no Mori/Sato, Furusatomura / Shizen no Ie, etc. Spots in Japan

  • Gero Onsen Gassho-Mura
    rating-image
    4.0
    362 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Gifu Pref. Geroshi Mori 2369
    Gero Onsen Gassho-Mura is an outdoor museum featuring a collection of traditional gassho-style thatched farmhouses that have been moved to the site from areas such as Shirakawa-go. There is also the Kage-e Geki Shirasagi-za shadow puppet theatre, displays about traditional folk customs, and workshops where visitors can try their hand at craft activities, etc.; at Gero Onsen Gassho-Mura, visitors can get a real feel for how people used to live in the Hida region. Visitors can also enjoy the “Gassho no Ashiyu” footbath, which uses water from the Gero Onsen hot springs (one of the top three ranked hot springs systems in Japan).

    Traditonal Houses in Christmas Postcard. Lots of Restaurant. However need a vehicle to get there as no rail nearby

  • Kyukamura Fuji
    rating-image
    4.0
    155 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Shizuoka Pref. Fujinomiyashi Saori 634
    Lodgings located in Saori, Fujinomiya City, west of Lake Tanuki. The building has been designed so that all guest rooms, the hot spring room, restaurant, and lobby all have a view of Mt. Fuji. It's possible to use the hot spring baths for a day-trip, so-on a clear day-you can enjoy a relaxing bath while gazing at Mt. Fuji.

    Awesome place to stay around Fuji. This hotel is right on the lake Tanuki look on to Mount Fuji, stunning view. There is a path around lake Tanuki and also rental bicycles. There is a camp ground...

  • Doggy's Island Resort & Villa
    rating-image
    3.5
    60 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Chiba Pref. Yachimatashi Koyaru 624
    A dog resort where you can spend special time with your dog in the rich nature of satoyama (woodlands close to the village), the fastest 55-minute drive from Tokyo. It has one of Japan's largest dog runs with all-natural grass, a cafe, a pizzeria, and a natural food restaurant with the conception of local consumption of locally produced products, and also offers a menu for pet dogs. There are four types of hotels and villas within the vast grounds, with a total of 101 guest rooms. A full range of amenities for dogs, including toilet sheets, dog towels, and poop bags, are also available. Facilities such as a dog run are also available for day use.

    You get this very nice European small town styled community feeling with nice landscape at this city resort. There are good gated open space for dogs to run and a nice trail going around the complex...

  • Fujisan Juku no Mori
    rating-image
    4.0
    54 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Shizuoka Pref. Gotembashi Inno 1380-15
    This park is in Inno, Gotemba City. The park has an hot spring facility, park golf course, and a roofed event space. There is an observation room and a restaurant in the visitor's center, which also holds the Fujisan Tenku Theater. The theater uses projection mapping on a 3D model of Mt. Fuji and other displays to teach about the sacred mountain.

    Very interested place, it is a good place to visit when you have time in Fuji area. If you can speak Japanese, it is more easier to you

  • Rest Village Nyuto Onsenkyo
    rating-image
    4.0
    34 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Akita Pref. Sembokushi Tazawakobonai Komagatake 2-1
    Rest Village Nyuto Onsenkyo offers a taste of Akita home style cooking in the midst of a wide beech forest. It offers a wide variety of activities to try while enjoying the changing beauty of the seasons. Come experience truly memorable nature with one of the many memorable activities, including Akita Komagatake nature observation climbing in Akita Komagatake mountains, star and moon watching with astronomical telescopes, making a flower vase from Akita cedar or other wood as well as beech forest walking, and more. They also have hot spring baths with two different water types.

    乳頭温泉は標高が高いので、秋田空港に着いた時は雪見風呂はできないと思いきや、休暇村の少し出前で景色が一変。ぶなの森が一面の雪景色でした。露天風呂でさらさらと降りしきる粉雪を見上げながら、暖かい温泉を堪能しました。ホテルを拠点に近くの秘湯温泉を立ち寄り湯で楽しめます。休暇村はコロナ対策もばっちりで、ビュッフェは各テーブルにビニール手袋が配られ、使用後のテーブルはスタッフの皆さんがこまめに消毒、安心し...

  • Kyukamura Tsumagoi-Kazawa
    rating-image
    4.0
    54 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Gunma Prefecture Agatsuma-gun Tsumagoi Muraokazawa Onsen
    This complex-accommodation facility is located approximately 30 minutes by taxi from the JR Manza-Kazawaguchi Station, or alternatively, 60 minutes by shuttle bus from the Uedaeki onsen-guchi. In addition to the complex's two different magnificent views of the surrounding forest from the rooms available, it also has Kumoi no Yu, an outdoor bath, and entertainment such as Momijigari (autumn-leaf viewing), and enjoyable nature-filled activities such as night hiking and camping. In the restaurant, guests are able to enjoy a seasonal menu with items such as Joshu beef, highland vegetables and Matsutake mushrooms.

    温泉と肉を求め休暇村に訪れました。平地と比べて流石に涼しいです。 外観はさほど古くは見えません。 スタッフの対応はよしです。(どこでもそうですが残念な従業員は一人いますが) 一部階段ありの部屋があるようですが、おそらく温泉に近い方の棟だと思います。 普通のお部屋は基本エレベーターを利用できます。 泊まった部屋は新しくリニューアルした和洋室。入り口は割と狭め。 部屋は変わっておりコの字で歩かないとベ...

  • Yamato Yutorinomori
    rating-image
    4.5
    33 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kanagawa Yamato-shi Fukuda 4112

    遊具も多く子供はたくさん遊べるが、平日もかなり賑わっております。近隣の市からも集まります。また米軍基地も多いので国際色豊かな遊び場です。

  • Fukuoka Abura-yama Shimin no Mori
    rating-image
    4.0
    41 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Minami-ku Hibaru 855-4
    A park in Hibaru, Minami Ward, Fukuoka City. The park, covering an almost 94 hectares lot on the side of Mt. Aburayama, offers a rich natural environment. There's a day-use camp ground open year-round (overnight camping only possible during the summer months) as well as an obstacle course, grass ski-slope, permanent orienteering course, and look out platform. There are also walking trails and mountain climbing trails. There are also events held including nature observation and workshops.

    Aburayama Shimin no Mori is a huge mountainous area, which is located next to Aburayama farm. Both Shimin no Mori and the farm are free. If you like, you can climb to the top of Aburayama (597m...

  • Alps Azumino National Government Park (Omachi & Matsukawa Region)
    rating-image
    4.5
    35 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Pref. Omachishi Tokiwa 7791-4
    A park located in Tokiwa, Omachi City. Here you can enjoy the great outdoors. The park is divided into several zones, such as a central zone, conservation zone, forest recreation zone, mountain stream zone, and nature activity zone. The park also has a barbecue area with everything you need available on-site (reservation required) and a mountain biking park.

    入園口に向かう道。歩道に猿・猿・猿・・・。2匹づつ毛繕いしながら、猿・猿・猿・・・。こんな光景は滅多に見られないので、車を止めて写真を撮りたかったが、睨まれたのでヤメました。園内はとても広いので、無料の園内列車に乗って奥まで行き、歩いて戻る作戦にしました。所々に見所があり、空中回廊など楽しく散策することが出来ました。猿と遭遇しないか?少々ビビりながら・・・(笑)。 駐車無料、入園450円(2日券は...

  • Hiraodai
    rating-image
    4.0
    21 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Pref. Kitakyushushikokuraminamiku Hiraodai 1-1-1
    "A karst plateau designated Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park and located in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, the area is considered one of the three great karst plateaus of Japan. There are many distinctive limestone rock formations in the area such as ""Lion Rock"" and ""Kiss Rock,"" as well as limestone caverns in which it is popular to go cave exploring. At the popular Hiraodai Countryside Park, visitors can try making soba noodles and ceramics."

    굉장히 넓게 조성된 공원입니다. 웅대하고 아름다운 광경이 눈앞에 펼치집니다. 특히 양떼처럼 보이는 羊群原이라는 곳이 인상적입니다. 놀이기구도 있어 아이와 함께라는 즐거운 시간을 보낼수 있습니다. 주말에만 운영되는 열차(100엔)도 아이들에겐 즐거움입니다. 입장료는 무료이며, 주차비가 300엔 입니다.

  • Akita Dog Visitor Center
    rating-image
    3.5
    19 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Akita Odate-shi Onaricho 1-13-1

    秋田犬を前面に出し、大館を売り込む姿は好感が持てるのですが、同館にある売店の商品の値段が観光客をターゲットにしているのか値段が高すぎます。購入した『比内地鶏のおつまみセット(?)』は、少量のおつまみが4袋箱入りで2,500円とチョット納得できない値段でした。支援でクーポンが余ったため購入したのですが…、もう決して買いません。珍しい比内鶏なのかも知れませんが、突飛すぎます。地元の親戚も『値段間違えて...

  • Tateyama Wild Bird Sanctuary
    rating-image
    4.0
    29 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Chiba Pref. Tateyamashi Daijingu 553
    A mixed forest park which adjoins the grounds of Awa Shrine. The forest is thick with evergreen broadleaves such as Japanese stone oak, and deciduous trees like konara oaks. The forest has been selected for inclusion in a list of Top 100 Forested Valleys in Japan compiled by the Forestry Agency. Visitors can observe many flowering plants and wild birds, and park facilities include a wild bird center, large grass field perfect for recreation, hiking courses, and an observatory whose view has been selected for inclusion in a list of Chiba's Top 100 views.

    双眼鏡、野鳥ガイドブックの無料貸し出しがあり、散策路の案内もしてもらえます。森に入る前に立ち寄ることをお勧めします!森の方は、台風の影響で、全てのコースのうち1/3程度と少ししか入れません。クジャクもいます。

  • Dragonfly Nature Park
    rating-image
    4.0
    29 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kochi Shimanto-shi Gudo 8055-5

    昔の田んぼに住んでいた昆虫や小魚をみることができる公園。ここ四万十でもそういう公園が有料だという点も、日本の自然が少なくなっていることを実感できる。

  • Echizen Washi Village
    rating-image
    4.0
    25 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui Pref. Echizenshi Shinzaikechou 8-44 Papyrus hall
    With a long 1,500-year history and tradition, Echizen is the home of washi (Japanese paper) and of the Echizen Washi Village. This facility includes the “Paper & Culture Museum” —with lots of special, local washi products and history of Echizen washi—and the “Udatsu Paper & Craft Museum” —a reconstructed paper-making house where you can observe craftsman techniques firsthand. In the “Papyrus House,” you can try making washi paper, popular for toddlers and adults alike.

    There were a couple of bus loads of students when we arrived but they left soon after so there were hardly any other visitors. I chose to make six coasters. It was a lot easier than I had expected...

  • Shodoshima Furusatomura
    rating-image
    3.5
    8 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagawa Pref. Shouzugunshoudoshimachou Murou 2084-1
    This general-purpose leisure facility focuses on “playing, experiencing, lodging, eating, and buying.” You can try out somen-nagashi or hand-thrown udon noodles, or other activities like rental bicycles and family pools (depends on season). Popular products include plum ice cream and somen noodles. It is a place where you can enjoy both eating and playing all day.

    小豆島ふるさと村はアウトドア関連のリクリエーション施設。このお店はその施設に付随した道の駅売店。規模はさほど大きくない。

  • Umi Hozuki
    rating-image
    3.5
    11 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Mie Pref. Shimashi Hamajimachouhamajima 465-14
    Umi Hozuki is a tourist facility operated by the town of Hamajima in Shima City, Mie Prefecture, where visitors can have a go at beach combing and experience the life, culture and fishing industry of this fishing community. You can catch sea creatures like fish and starfish with your bare hands in the man-made seashore called Wanpakuiso where visitors can observe the rise and fall of the tides. Visitors can also have a go at making local dishes using Japanese spiny lobster and skipjack tuna. Other popular things to do include learning experiences related to the sea and making dried fish. There is so much to do here making it a great place for children and adults to learn and have fun.

    魚釣りや干物作り体験、郷土料理のてこね寿司作りもできます。 冬時期には伊勢海老釣りもできるし、夏には磯体験もできて子ども大満足でした。 なんといってもご当地バーガーの勝つおバーガーは絶対食べてください。

  • Kyukamura Taishaku Gorge
    rating-image
    4.5
    6 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima Pref. Shoubarashi Toujouchoumisaka 962-1
    This resort hotel is located inside of Hiba-Dogo-Taishaku Quasi-National Park in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It offers large public baths, open-air baths with beautiful views of the sunset, and more. Its all-year-can-eat buffet, which focuses on using ingredients sourced locally in Hiroshima, is also popular. Guests can go sledding on the park’s large grassy space or participate in one of the free recreational activities the hotel organizes each day. The park and the hotel are visited by many tourists.

    家族で楽しむには最適の宿泊施設と思います。食事もバイキング形式を選択できますし、キャンプファイヤーのアトラクションなど、コテージに泊まったら、小さな子は大喜びでしょう。

  • Kyukamura Oku Daisen
    rating-image
    4.5
    6 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Tottori Hino-gun Kofucho Mitsukue Kagamiganaru 709-1

    コロナウィルス対策の一環でお弁当サービスを始めたという話を聞いたので、 家族で訪問しました。 購入したお弁当を休暇村の広い敷地内で食事をすることが出来たので、 ソーシャルディスタンスや飛沫感染など全く気にせず、雄大な自然を見ながら出来る食事はとてもリラックス出来ました。

  • Sapporo Jozankei Nature Village
    rating-image
    4.0
    13 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Minami-ku Jozankei (Hoheikyo Dam Shitaru
    This nature experience facility is where you can learn through interacting with plants and animals and nature throughout the four seasons. You can have fun with real branches and tree parts in the forest handicrafts area, and you can enjoy rope athletics in the adventure area. The camp-style cooking experience is also extremely popular. It is a facility popular with families.

    先日、冬キャンプを味わうために、テントハウスで宿泊。一棟たった3900円。マットと毛布は無料で貸し出してくれる。室内はとても暖かかった。夏もおすすめ!

  • Minokamo Kenkounomori Park
    rating-image
    4.5
    11 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Gifu Pref. Minokamoshi Yamanouechou 7559
    This 128-hectare forest park is in Minokamo City, Gifu Prefecture. The view from the Yorokobi-no-Toride tower at the top of their famous 777 step flight of stairs is worth a look. The park has facilities like an athletics field, a barbecue area, and a putter golf course. Their water curtain fountain comes recommended in summer. There are 47,000 flowering trees of 50 varieties like mountain cherry and rhododendron. Whether it's flowers in bloom, autumn leaves, or forest bathing, there's something to enjoy in every season.

    Its essentially a park that offers a lot of activities to its visitors. They have bbq facilities, and some reallly fun indoor and outdoor games for kids to enjoy too! The walking/hiking trail might...

Search for Travel Information from Photographs

Browse Interests