Witness the golden color in a hidden temple.

At the foot of Mt.Sanbe, there is a quiet temple named Jozenji. A magnificent ginkgo tree that . . . [read more]

The mountain tops peeking through the sea of clouds that spreads out in front of visitors look like small islands in the ocean. This is the most spectacular scenery in Misato Town. You can only see this phenomenon when certain meteorological conditions are met during mornings in autumn and . . . [read more]

See backstage of how traditional culture is inherited

There is a lively Kagura dance group, who perform a Shinto ritual ceremonial dance, that is attracting fans, particularly younger ones. You can . . . [read more]

This mountain is popular due to its beechwood forest that is home to many plants

At the top of Mt. Oyorogi (elevation 1,214 m), there is a primary forest of beech trees that are . . . [read more]

Try this special breakfast at the top of the mountain while watching the sun rise

In the darkness one hour before sun rise, you can take the specially scheduled lift for . . . [read more]

Sanbe soba is an exquisite local specialty cultivated by the nature of Mt. Sanbe.

Sanbe soba, a specialty of the Sanbe area, is produced from the rich natural resources of  . . . [read more]

Yugakai hot spring area is surrounded by mountains. A great time to take a walk is during the autumn foliage season. Nakamura Inn, founded in 1916 in this old-style hot spring area, is now the only inn still operating. Thousand Saucers, an accumulation of lime that looks like thousands of plates . . . [read more]

Honey is now a special local product of Misato Town. Skin-care cream is made from the beeswax created by the honey bees that collect tasty honey. This cream is made from natural wax that is . . . [read more]

You can only appreciate this event with its over 500-year history in Iinan Town and the surrounding area. Children and adults wearing beautiful Hanagasa, a hat decorated with artificial flowers, and yukata, or summer kimono, parade through town playing flutes and drums. This event takes place at various shrines, however . . . [read more]

This is the largest event of Matsuoyama Hachimangu Shrine. The main pillar of the inner shrine in Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine has been dedicated from this area. This festival demonstrates a range of different aspects of Japanese culture including . . . [read more]

This traditional event has been handed down from one generation to another only in the back-country . . . [read more]