DISCOVER OKUMIKAWA
In Japan, there’s a place where you can feel untouched nature, and then be part of an exciting world class rally!
Experience local culture, and taste the local cuisine.
A place to discover the rich and fascinating history...Explore Okumikawa, in far eastern Aichi Prefecture.
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FOUR SEASONS
From nature to traditional festivals, Okumikawa is full of things to do. Enjoy the four seasons of Okumikawa.
Plan your trip! What time of year will you travel to Okumikawa?
Japan Chainsaw Art Competition in Toei
Hana Festival (Tsuki)
Shitaragahara Battlefield Festival
Shimizu Lantern Festival (Tsushima-jinja Shrine)
Hana Festival (Futto)
Damine Dengaku
Hana Festival (Kobayashi)
Mt. Horaiji Maple Festival
Hana Festival (Higashisonome)
THINGS TO DO
Chausuyama Highlands
The highlands at the foot of Mt. Chausu—the tallest mountain in Aichi—is home to the only ski resort in the prefecture. But the highlands do not only attract visitors in the winter. Many people look …
Atera no Nanataki Waterfall
Walk through a forest filled with cool air, and head for the waterfall. At the end of a path under moss-covered trees, there's a beautiful, seven-tiered waterfall that spans 62 meters. The water cras…
Historical Village Damine Castle
Damine Castle is a castle of revenge. The two samurai who were ousted from the castle turned it into a sea of blood one year later. Alongside the reconstructed Damine Castle is a burial mound for sev…
Star Forest Misono
The Okumikawa area, where the town of Toei is located, is known as a spot where you can see beautiful stars. At an elevation of 650 meters, Star Forest Misono is one of the best public accommodation …
Shin Toyone Dam
Japan boasts the world's leading auto industry, but its infrastructure technology is top-tier, too. Here at Shin Toyone Dam, you can go inside the dam to see the wonders of Japan's infrastructure tec…
Dando Uradani Virgin Forest Kirara no Mori
"Forest bathing" is a popular activity in America, but it originated from Japanese "shinrinyoku." Why not give it a try in this virgin forest? Kirara no Mori is a natural treasure trove. Here, 200-ye…
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Japan's Traditional Terraced Rice Fields and Power Spots Course - Yotsuya Senmaida Terraced Rice Fields in Shinshiro City is a spot where you can encounter the tradi…
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Refreshing Nature Course at the Apex of Aichi Prefecture - The highest point in Aichi Prefecture, Chausuyama Highlands in Toyone Village is a spot where you c…
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Encounter History and Culture in an Overnight Forest Accommodation Course - In Shitara Town, there's a mountain castle with splendid views where you can experience the history…
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Health and Beauty Course: Make Your Own Original Cosmetics and Relax at a Hot Spring - Toei Town is the only place in Japan where high-quality sericite, the raw ingredient used for makin…
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SOUVENIRS & GOURMET
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- Roadside Station Mokkulu Shinshiro
- Eat up this "Japanese sword!" At Mokkulu Shinshiro, there's a traditional Japanese food that's just like a Japanese sword. The name of that food is the giant gohei-mochi. Gohei-mochi is rice put on …
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- Shimizukan
- One step outside and you can see a sky full of stars. Shimizukan is one of the few ryokan in Japan that serve halal food to cater to Muslim guests. The hostess speaks English, so if you want to know …
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- Yagumoen in Kiyosaki
- When summer arrives, you should play in the Samusa River flowing nearby! Here, there's a fishing weir called a "yana" where you can catch sweetfish with your bare hands. Eat the freshly caught fish s…
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- Sekiya Brewery Co., Ltd.
- Have you ever come across the best cup of drink—Japanese sake? Japanese sake is manufactured from brewed ground rice. Ranging from sweet to dry tasting, with a well-rounded scent and flower-like frag…