Yabu is a place to enjoy during all four seasons. The following plan includes hiking up Mt. Hyonosen and having a picnic while enjoying the view. Going to Ayu Park to capture some fish for a nice barbecue and lastly viewing the beautiful starry sky with a guided tour are great ways to spend a memorable summer getaway in rural Japan. For the more adventurous, we also recommend canyoning while visiting the area!
Course overview
JR Yoka Station
Mt. Hyonosen
Mt. Hyonosen is the tallest mountain in Hyogo Prefecture. With a height of 1510 meters, it is viewed to be a top-class treasure of the Kansai Area. Along with Mt. Hachibuse, it is declared as a Hyōnosen-Ushiroyama-Nagisan Quasi-National Park. The area is surrounded by bountiful nature and is one of the few places where subarctic marine plants live in Western Japan. During the green season, the area is perfect for sightseeing and enjoying the unique plants while mountain climbing, hiking, exploring the canyons, or camping. Photographers most frequently come at the start of May before rice planting begins to take photos of the backward reflection of Mt. Hyonosen in the rice terraces (Bekku no Tanada) that are filled with water.
Ayu Park
Ayu Park is known for having a man-made river where visitors can come to catch their own fish by hand or by fishing. A barbecue facility is also available, making it the perfect location to hangout with friends or family.
Wakasu Kogen Oya Stargazing Hike
Ranked as one of the top sites in Japan to go stargazing, this campsite holds stargazing sessions every Saturday between the end of April through November. Come view the dazzling stars in the sky you won’t want to miss it!
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