Tag: Nature
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🍂Fall Foliage Tour🍂
Enjoy the beauty of the Japanese momiji leaves in the fall. The lovely fall colors will be sure to capture your heart and you will be sure to fall in love with autumn in Yabu. Course Detail JR Yoka Station Yabu Shrine One of the 5 main shrines in Tajima, Yabu-jinja Shrine was established in…
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Hotaru no Sato
The Okumeiji district is a small village area where nature is prosperous. During the month of June, many Japanese fireflies can be found by the water at night. During the day time there are many butterflies and dragonflies that can be found. The location also has lodging spaces, and is perfect for exploring nature. Spots…
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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…
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Saihoji Weeping Cherry Blossom Tree
A beautiful weeping cherry blossom tree located inside of Saihoji Temple. During Sakura season the tree is lit up during night time Spots detail
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Fudōdaki Falls
A stream of light can be spotted from the waterfall which has a 13-meter drop. The water source of the stream comes from the 1,140-meter-tall Mt. Fujinashi. For a waterfall at a high elevation it produces a lot of water and has width. The light that appears from the entrance of the waterfall as well…
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Osa River Cherry Blossom Trees
An endless row of cherry blossom trees grows along the Osa River in the Kuroku area of Yoka. With around 200 trees growing in the area, it is the perfect spot to peacefully take a stroll and enjoy the spring weather in Yabu like a local! Spots detail Address: 1181-1 Yokacho Kuroku, Yabu City
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Hyonosen Kokusai Ski Resort
Hyonosen is the tallest mountain within Hyogo Prefecture. The dyanamic mountain spreads from the center and is called the roof of Hyogo. From the center to the base of the mountain is a 2.1 km course. The snow quality and the location is ideal for skiing. The ski resort has three courses including the romance,…
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Yabu-jinja Shrine
One of the 5 main shrines in Tajima, Yabu-jinja Shrine was established in 737. The shrine represents the God of Agriculture and has been appreciated by locals for a long time. It is called Yabu no Myojin San or the Myojin (a title for Shinto gods) of Yabu by many locals and is known for…
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Hachikogen Ski Resort
Hachikogen Ski Resort is one of the best in the Kansai region and is known for having a wide range of ski slopes for a variety of levels. The resort is located in the western highlands of Yabu on Mt. Hachibuse which reaches an elevation of 1221 meters. Visitors can overlook the entire ski resort…
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Bekku no Ookatsura
The area where Bekku no Okatsura is located is said to have been visited by the Kobo Daishi/Kukai while they were travelling around the country. The Kyokaiji Temple was started here and the Katsura tree was planted. Legend has it that it was called the sacred tree of water. The tree has a height of…
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Tendaki Falls
Selected as one of the top 100 waterfalls in Japan for its beauty, Tendaki Falls is an impressive waterfall that boasts a 98 m drop – the largest in Hyogo Prefecture. The waterfall flows as if it is coming from the heavens, and holds to its name as one of the most famous waterfalls in…
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Maruyama River Sakura Road
The row of cherry blossom trees lined along the Maruyama River is the perfect spot to enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms in Yabu while going for a drive. We recommend you stop by Michi-no-Eki Yabu for a quick lunch to enjoy their soup less noodles or purchase some yummy homemade bread on the way home!…
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【Notice】Closure of Tendaki Falls trail due to construction work (updated December 1, 2023)
The Tendaki Fall trail is currently under reinforcement work as a result of unstable ground and fallen trees. The trail will remain closed from Monday, November 27 to Friday, December 1. ※The period of closure may depend on weather conditions. Please continue to visit our website for updates.
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Mizubasho Park Reopens to the Public!
Mizubasho Park in Kaho, Oya-cho district in Yabu has reopened to welcome back tourists as the warm weather brings upon us another gorgeous bloom season this year✨Mizubasho (Lysichiton camtschatcensis), or commonly known as Japanese Swamp Lanterns are blooming and it is time for an early spring pilgrimage🌼The beautiful white flower of this plant, considered sacred…
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Scenic Flower Spots in Yabu Spring 2021
The spring season is approaching us earlier this year with most sakura trees expected to reach their full bloom during the end of March. There are many scenic flower spots throughout Yabu that are not only just beautiful but are also sites with historical and cultural significance. Read along to learn about the scenic flower…