PlansRecommended Seasonal Model Courses
- Traveling at the Boundary Where Nature and Human Life Intersect: Exploring Satoyama and Yamazato.
- Immerse yourself in the harmonious coexistence of people and nature as you walk through the picturesque Satoyama and Yamazato areas and indulge in the nostalgic atmosphere that will transport you back in time. Aichi Prefecture is well known for its industrial areas, but it is also home to beautiful and breathtaking mountains with rich natural landscapes.
Course Contents
Start at Ghibli Park → (10 min by car) → Aichi Kaisho Forest Center → (60 min by car) → Stay at Gamagori Hot Spring Resort → (30 min by car) → Toyokawa Inari (Toyokawakaku Myogonji Temple) → (90 min by car) → Damine District → (6 min by car) → Roadside Station "Michi-no-Eki" Shitara
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Seto-CityAichi Kaisho Forest Center
- Discover the Enigmatic Life in Forests Entwined with Human Existence
- This facility serves as a gateway to the Maritime Forest, a scenic landscape encompassing forests, farmlands, and waterfront areas. Immerse yourself in the wilderness teeming with wildlife and embrace the picturesque satoyama scenery that stretches beyond the forests.
[Key Features]
・The Kiln History Museum that preserves and exhibits old kilns
・The observation deck Monomi Hill with beautiful lattice patterns
・Rich wildlife inhabits the area See more >
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Toyokawa-CityToyokawa Inari (Toyokawakaku Myogonji Temple)
- Adorable Foxes Everywhere!
- A temple of the Soto sect, known as one of Japan's three largest Inari temples. It's one of the most sacred sites in Aichi Prefecture, revered by historical figures such as Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu!
[Key Features]
・Reikozuka mound adorned with over 1,000 stone fox statues donated by those whose wishes have been fulfilled.
・Brings business prosperity.
・Toyokawa Inari Sushi restaurants are concentrated around this area. See more >
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Shitara-townDamine District
- Surrounded by the Mountains of Okumikawa
- A village nestled among the mountains of Okumikawa. Explore Damine Castle Ruins, an important stronghold during the Warring States Period, and pay a visit to Damine Kannon, a Buddhist Goddess of Mercy revered by the local residents, to experience life in the mountainous countryside.
[Key Features]
・Restored Honmaru Palace, Honmaru Front Gate, and Back Gate at Damine Castle Ruins.
・Monthly festival held on the 17th for Damine Kannon.
・Breathtaking V-shaped valley visible from the observatory at Damine Castle Ruins. See more >
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Shitara-townRoadside Station Michi no Eki Shitara
- Observe the Authentic Life of Yamazato, a Charming Mountain Village
- Experience the history and culture of the region at Okumikawa Folk Museum and Sake Brewing Workshop, among other facilities. Outside, you can see a wooden train car from the former Toyohashi Railway Taguchi Line on display.
[Key Features]
・Get a glimpse of the wooden train cars from the former Toyohashi Railway Taguchi Line
・Exhibits showcasing the way of life of local people.
・Sample the large-sized Gohei-mochi rice cake, a beloved and iconic food of Okumikawa. See more >
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