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Kagamino

Kagamino Town Office of Industry and Tourism

OKAYAMA

Kagamino-cho Tourism Association

Let’
find
myself(Okutsu Onsen Inn Associatoin)[Location] 462 Okutsu [Hours] 9:00 – 17:00 [Closed] Irregular holidays[Other] Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Okutsu Onsen “Station Building”

Kagamino Tourism Society

in Kagamino.

(Kenko-no-Machi Kagamino PromotionHeadquarters)[Location] 136 Nunohara [Hours] 9:00 – 18:00 [Closed] Irregular holidays [Other] Inside Plant-5 Kagamino-ten

英語版
O k a ya m a Pre fe ct ure
K a ga m i no

Kagamino, Wonderful Trip!
https://www.kagamino.holiday/en/

Seoul

Kurayoshi

Approx. 1 hr 35 min.
to Okayama Airport

Izumo
AirportYonagoKurayoshi

MatsueTOTTORI

Obama

YonagoExpressway

Maiduru
Expressway

SHIMANE

HYOGO

Innosho IC
Tsuyama IC
HokuboJCT

SanyoExpressway

OchiaiJCT

Okayama
momotaro
AirportHIROSHIMA

Maizuru

Tottori

Kurashiki

TsuyamaJR
Tsuyama
Line

Kyoto

ChugokuExpressway

BantanRenraku Road
HimejiFukuyama

Awaji Island

Kagamino

Shanghai

TsuyamaHong Kong

Fukuoka

Hiroshima

Approx. 105 min.
to Okayama

Approx. 35 min.
to Okayama

KansaiInternational
AirportOkayama Airport By flight◉Haneda Airport

Okayama Momotaro Airport … Approx. 1 hr 15 min.

◉Naha Airport

Okayama Momotaro Airport … Approx. 1 hr 50 min.

◉New Chitose Airport

Okayama Momotaro Airport … Approx. 2 hrs

From Okayama Momotaro Airport to Okayama Station for JR Tsuyama Line takes
approx. 30 minutes by airport shuttle or car rental.

Okayama

Osaka

NagoyaTokyo

Approx. 50min.
to Okayama

Approx. 105 min.
to Okayama

Approx. 205min.
to Okayama

OkayamaMomotaro Airport

Nara
Osaka

TaipeiTokyo
Approx. 1 hr 15 min.
to Okayama Airport

Approx. 2 hr 45 min.
to Okayama Airport

Okinawa

Takamatsu

Note

JR Tsuyama Line
Approx. 1 hr 20 min.
to Tsuyama

Approx. 4 hr.
to Okayama Airport

Approx. 185 min.
to Okayama

SanyoSinkansen

Chugoku Highway Bus
Approx. 3 hrs 20 min. to Kagamino-cho
Approx. 2 hrs 50 min. to Tsuyama

Route 179
Approx. 50 min.
to Kagamino

Approx. 2 hr 15 min.
to Okayama Airport

Kagoshima

Kobe

Okayama

Seto-Chuo
Expressway

KYOTO

Route 179
Approx. 50 min. to Kagamino

SapporoApprox. 1 hr 50 min.
to Okayama Airport

Approx. 2 hrs
to Okayama Airport

JR
From JR Tsuyama Station, use Chutetsu Hokubu Bus or rent a car.

Shin-Osaka Station(JR Tsuyama Line)(Sanyo Shinkansen)
Okayama Station
Tsuyama Station … Approx. 2 hrs

Fukuoka Station(JR Tsuyama Line)(Sanyo Shinkansen)
Okayama Station
Tsuyama Station … Approx. 3 hrs 40 min.

Car
Bus
◉Nihon Kotsu Co., Ltd.
Bentencho, Osaka(Chugoku Expressway)(Route 179)
Kagamino-cho(Okutsu/Kamisaibara)…
… Approx. 3 hrs 20 min.
Kurayoshi Bus Center
Kagamino-cho (Okutsu/Kamisaibara) … Approx. 1 hr
◉Chugoku Highway Bus (bus leaves every 30 min.)
Osaka Station
Shin-Osaka Station (Chugoku Expressway)(Chugoku Expressway)
Tsuyama I.C.
Tsuyama Station … Approx. 2 hrs 40 min.
◉Chutetsu Hokubu Bus (bus leaves every 90 min.)Tsuyama Station
Okutu Onsen …………………………… Approx. 55 min.
Tsuyama Station
Kamisaibara …………………………… Approx. 65 min.

Osaka [Ikeda I.C.]
Kobe [Kobe-Sanda I.C.]
Hiroshima [Hiroshima Kita I.C.]
Fukuyama [Fukuyama I.C.]
Nagoya [Nagoya Nishi JCT]

Kochi [Kochi I.C.]
Kagawa [Takamatsu-Chuo I.C.]
Yonago [Yonago I.C.]
Kurayoshi city
Kurashiki [Kurashiki I.C.]
Okayama city

NoteMar. / 2019

(Chugoku Expressway) Innosho I.C. … Approx. 2 hrs(Chugoku Expressway) Innosho I.C. … Approx. 2 hrs.
(Chugoku Expressway) Innosho I.C. … Approx. 2 hrs 20 min.
(Sanyo Expressway /Okayama Expressway)…
Innosho I.C. … Approx. 1 hr 30 min.
(Higashi Meihan Expressway/Shin MeishinExpressway/
Meishin Expressway/Chugoku Expressway)
Innosho I.C. … Approx. 4 hrs(Seto-Chuo Expressway/Okayama Expressway)
Innosho I.C. … Approx. 2 hrs 20 min.
(Seto-Chuo Expressway/OkayamaExpressway)
Innosho I.C. … Approx. 2 hrs(Yonago Expressway/Chugoku Expressway)
Innosho I.C. … Approx. 1 hr 10 min.
(Route 179)
… Approx. 40 min.
(Sanyo Expressway/Okayama Expressway)…
Innosho I.C. … Approx. 1 hr 10 min.
(Route 53/Route 179) Innosho I.C. … Approx. 1 hr 20 min.

Take Route 179 from Innosho I.C. of Chugoku Expressway northbound to Kurayoshi
direction. Approx. 10 min. to south Kagamino-cho where the town office is located.
Approx. 25 min. to Okutsu Onsen. Approx. 50 min. to Ombara Kogen Highlands.

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is full of
splendid things.

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TEL: ＋81-868-54-2987 ／ FAX: ＋81868-54-3662
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The singing of wild birds likethe lesser cuckoo, common
cuckoo and blue-and-whiteflycatcher are lively.

W e p o sti n f o r m a ti o n o n
F a c e b o o k a n d T w i tte r
about Kagamino-cho,
O k a y a m a p r e f e c tu r e

The Pure Spring Waterof Iwai, selected as
one of Japan’s top 100
spring waters.

Mizurin. Kagamino-cho,Okayama prefecture@mizurin_fairy

Rich greenery, cleanwaters and clear skies.
Enjoy the blessings ofnature.

30 min.

The yamame trout grilled withsalt on the traditional irori
fireplace and its sight are
unique to the mountainvillage in Japan.

MAP : C-2

Okayama Prefectural Forest ParkOne of the best forest parks in Western Japan forseeing flowers and wild birds. With a promenade

Tour guide of the forest

stretching a total of 21 km, you can enjoy the fall colors

Seiji Fujiki
A tour guide of the forest who is deeply in love with the natureof Kagamino.Active in conserving regional resources anddeveloping local specialty products.

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Kagamino-cho town mascot

Utatane-no-Sato
Ippuku-Tei Restaurant
MAP : D-1

MAP : E-1

A restaurant with thatched

Iwai Falls

roof offering slow food using

The Iwai Falls, located in a forest with an air ofseasonal ingredients such as

divinity, is also called a Urami-no-Taki (insidesansai wild vegetable dishes andview waterfall) because you can enter the insideof the Japanese spindle tree and Japanese larch.

Japanese soup with dumplings.

of the waterfall to get a view from the back.

TEL: +81-86-852-0928

TEL: +81-86-844-2488

TEL: +81-86-854-2987(Kagamino Town Office of Industry and Tourism)

Address: 332-8 Kamisaibara, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama
http://www.ombara-kogen.com/sinrin-hp/

Address: 1805-12 Kamisaibara, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama

Address: Kamisaibara, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama

Hot spring fairy
OyurinWater fairy
Mizurin

The buffet-style Onsen-Tei
serves country cooking
prepared by oba-chans(middle-aged women).

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I love this scenerysurrounded by greenerythat is reminiscent of
my hometown.

Okutsu hot spring/
Ashibumi Sentaku(Washing Dance)

Emigrated to Japan after coming to study for university where
he ended up falling in love with Japan. Active as a translator
and wood craft artist.

MAP : C-4

A demonstrationof
Ashibumi Sentaku (Washing
Dance) is held during early Marchthrough mid-December on
Sundays and holidays
from 8:30 to 8:45.

MAP : C-4

Okutsu Valley

There are rows of local fresh-picked vegetables

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Okutsu Valley during all

and sansai wild vegetables as well as local

four seasons. The potholes formed due to eroding

kimono and the red waistcloth

specialty products, and it’ s the perfect spot for

granite make for an artistic landscape in harmony withare the symbol of Okutsu hot prings.

tourists traveling by car to gather information.

the environment. Both sides of the valley are trans-

TEL: +81-86-852-0711(Kagamino-cho Tourism Association)
Address: Okutsu, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama. Ashibumi
Sentaku (Washing Dance) under Okutsu Bridge.

TEL: +81-86-852-7178

formed into bright red colors during the autumn.

Address: 463 Okutsu, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama

TEL: +81-86-852-0711(Kagamino-cho Tourism Association)
Address:Okutsu Kawanishi, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama

towel wrapped around

David DeLong

5 min.

Michi-no-Eki(Roadside Station) Okutsu Onsen

The women with tenegui

Wood craft artist

The Okutsu Momiji Matsuri(autumn leaves festival)
is held from late October
to mid-November.

3 min.

MAP : C-4

the head, splashed pattern

A travel plan put together
by 3 people who love KagaminoReco

10 min.

Hot springs located at thehighest elevation in Okayama
prefecture. The changing
landscape of each season
is its highlight.

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Kagamino offers
Food is great and wateris clean. People here
are fun and havea unique personality.

Fairywood Glass Museum

45 min.

30 min.

MAP : C-6

Yamada Bee Farm
Honeybee ParkMAP : A-4

MAP : C-2

Notoro Onsen Hot Springs

From Bohemian glass of the 19th century to
the present rare uranium glass from aroundthe world, more than 100 items are on display
at the museum.

As its name of “Tenku-no-Yu (Sky Water)” suggests, all

Mihoko Nakai

TEL: +81-86-844-7888

Address: 2091-10 Tominishidani, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama

Fascinated by Kagamino, she has been active as a tourism
promoter, promoting local ingredients of the region.

Address: 666-5 Kamisaibara, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama
http://kanko.town.kagamino.lg.jp/fairywood/

Kagamino Tourism Society

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The glass studio attached tothe museum offers 3 glass
workshops: glassblowing,
sandblasting and glass
engraving.

around is nature at an elevation of 700m. The outdoor bathwith magnificent views provides a rich air of freedom.
TEL: +81-86-757-2006

A hands-on experience based farmoffering beekeeping experience,
Making the most of the blesshoney extracting experience,
ings of nature, such as watchingclass on honeybees, honeybee
health lecture, blueberry
up close the honeybees carrying
picking and more.

fun for everyone.
There aremany more places
we hope you’ ll visit.

pollen, picking strawberries andmaking beeswax candles, are very popular.
TEL: +81-86-854-5515
Address: 785-1 Tsukadani, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama03̲04-05̲
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Hirame(Amagocatchin)g experience!
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Hirame catching
Hirame is generally called amago(amago salmon). It’s a kind of freshwater fish that’s also called thequeen of the mountain stream, is

Snowshoe experience

beautiful in appearance and has an

Kagamino Tourism Society

tain stream inside the camp-

Lift: 5 lifts
Fee: 11 lift rides ¥2,600
1-day pass ¥4,300, night pass ¥2,500
Parking: 1,000 vehicles (standard-sized
vehicle ¥500/day, large-sized vehicle¥2,000/day)grounds surrounded by nature.

Ombara Kogen Ski Area Panaroma Gelaende

elegant flavor. Hirame catching can

TEL: +81-86-854-7655

be enjoyed at the man-made moun-

The Ombara Kogen Ski Area
located in the Kamisaibara regionis perfect for enjoying wintersports to your heart’s content. If it’s
your first time visiting snowy
mountains, we recommend the

TEL: +81-86-844-2808

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Snow mobile experience

Ski/Snowboard

snowshoe experience.

Address: 2037 Kamisaibara, Kagamino-cho, Tomatagun, Okayama
Ombara Kogen Ski Area Lake Side Gelaende

TEL: +81-86-852-0600

TEL: +81-86-757-2102

Address:1709-1 Hade, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun,OkayamaMikuno cho Iseigen 1709-1(8w)Address:2091-10 Tominishidani, Kagamino-cho,Tomata-gun, Okayama

MAP : C-3

MAP : A-4

Experiences in
Kagamino to enjoy
surrounded by nature!

Catch fish ina natura
l mounta
in stream
Enjoy the!
true funof fishing.

Kagamino-cho, where you can feel thecountry.

nature’s bounty of each season, is rich in

Touring the town’s attractions is certainly fun,tourist attractions.

but it’s made into even better memories by the

You feel the air of spring at the forest park

hands-on experience of the region’s uniquewhen snow has melted, the gentle breeze on

handcrafts

the lake at the beginning of summer, thegathered special plans for such experiences

awe-inspiring views of autumn leaves in thethat are sure to bring smiles to everyone invalleys said to be the most beautiful in the

your group or family surrounded by theEast and the fun of winter sports in a snow

stunning natural landscape of Kagamino.

andnatureactivities.

We’ve

Address: 1757 Hade, Kagamino-cho, Tomatagun, Okayama
MAP : C-3

Address: 667-1 Okutsu, Kagamino-cho, Tomatagun, Okayama

MAP : E-1

Notorobara Camping Ground
Season: July 1–August 31, Sat., Sun. and holidays
during May, June and September
Fee: ¥3,000 (1 kg, around 10 fish)

TEL: +81-86-852-0629

TEL: +81-86-852-7011

Address: 2037-3 Kamisaibara, Kagamino-cho,Tomata-gun, Okayama

SengenEnchi Park
Season: July 10–August 31/Sat. and Sun. during May
Fee: Adult (high school age and older) ¥300/Child¥150/Hirame price ¥3,000(1 kg, around 12 fish)

Snow Mobile Land in Natural Sengenright: Okutsu Golf Club

TEL: +81-86-844-2153

Enjoy the scenery andexperience of KagaminoFee: License fee ¥4,000 (valid for 2 seasons),
rental fee ¥3,000/hour
Parking: 20 vehicles

MAP : D-4

Enjo
the coo ying golf during
l summer orof thechangin with a viewg leavduringautum esnleft: Ombara Kogen Ground Golf Course

TEL: +81-86-844-2153
Address: 2037-70 Kamisaibara, Kagaminocho, Tomata-gun, Okayama
MAP : E-2

Golf
A hilly golf course
surrounded by nature
at an elevation of 700m
and close to the Okutsu
hot spring district.

Fishing
A fishing spot that makes use of the Shiraka River mountain stream asis. Hirame (amago salmon) released into the valley can be caught, anda fishing competition is held in the summer. Admiring the sight of thevalley extending approximately 5 km with beautiful views each season,
odd rock formations and rare flowers that bloom along the clear
stream are a true pleasure.

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feel of peeling thfdnae
the lakYou can enjoy Kagamino’ sabundance of nature as you
feel the pleasant wind
through the canoe experi-

Canoeing experience

Ombara Kogen Auto Camping Ground

Open: Late April–October 31
IN 15:00/OUT 14:00
Fee: ¥600 for fishing rod/bait/2 rainbow trouts

TEL: +81-86-844-2840
Address: 2037-3 Kamisaibara, Kagamino-cho, Tomatagun, Okayama
MAP : E-2

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Sekitei Recreation GroundFishing pond KAWARA

Shiraka Fishing Center

Open: Okutsu Lake General Information
Center–Mizu-no-Sato Okutsu Lake
Season: Closed during winterFee: 1-person canoe ¥3,000, 2-person
canoe ¥4,000

Rainbow trout fishing, wild grass and flowers,
log-grown shiitake mushrooms.
Hours: 8:00-16:00̲Fee: From ¥250 for rainbow
trout, ¥100 for rod rental̲Closed: Irregular holidays

Hirame fishing, Hirame catching
Hours: 11:00-16:00̲Fee: ¥250 per one fish, ¥500 for rod
rental(with bait, fishing pond from May - Aug.)̲Closed:
Mon.-Fri.(Sat, Sun, Holidays is Open), Late Nov. - Mar.

Season: March–OctoberFee: Rod rental ¥500, 1-day mountain stream
fishing ¥3,000

TEL: +81-86-852-0410

TEL: +81-86-757-2014

Address: Kochi, Kagamino-cho, Tomatagun, OkayamaOkayama Prefecture 60-8

TEL: +81-90-2297-9262

Address: 465-5 Okutsu, Kagamino-cho, Tomatagun, Okayama

Address: 2204-1 Tominishidani, Kagamino-cho,Tomata-gun, Okayama

Address: 209 Tominishidani, Kagamino-cho,Tomata-gun, Okayama

MAP : C-5

MAP : C-3

MAP : A-4

MAP : B-5

TEL: +81-86-852-2225

ence at Okutsu Lake.
Paddle-walking around thelake (60 minutes) with afriendly expert canoe
instructor will be an unforgettable experience of
nature, and is highly populareven for those visiting asfamilies. Reservation required at least 7 days in advance.

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ce to visit

The honeybee experience

1

tours offered at the tourist
farm operated directly by
Yamada Bee Farm includes
observing the beehives atay
he fun w
Learn trving,
by obsesting
g and tatouchin

Honey extracting
experience (May – August)Take out the hive from the beehive andextract honey using a centrifuge
separator. ¥1,030. Reservation required.

the farm as well as honeygathering by extracting yourHeld at: Yamada Bee Farm Honeybee Park

original honey from fresh

Address: 785-1 Tsukadani, Kagamino-cho, Tomatagun, Okayama
http://www.mitsubachi-nouen.com

beehives. You can takehome honey as asouvenir.

MAP : C-6

Ins ide tour
Pla

TEL: +81-86-854-5515

ce to visit 2

Beekeeping experience(May – September)
Put on a veil, open the beehive andobserve the ecology and hive ofhoneybees. ¥1,440. Reservation required.

A grand andt of water!
impressive sighatself with nature
Recharge yourTomata Dam.

Tomata Dam tour
Tomata Dam Management Office
Tel:General tour/+81-86-852-2151(Tomata Dam Management Office)Observation tour/+81-86-854-7655(Kagamino Tourism Society)
Address: 1592-4 Kutashimonohara,
Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama

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3

Tomata Dam boasts the third larg-

Strawberry picking(January – April)

MAP : C-6

After a lecture on strawberries andhoneybees, enjoy 30 minutes of
all-you-can-eat strawberries.
Fee:[January–February] adults ¥2,060,
elementary school students ¥1,650,
infants ¥1,030[March–May] adults ¥1,850,
elementary school students ¥1,540,
infants ¥930

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est volume of water for dams in theprefecture, and also attracts the eye

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with its beautiful form. Its glasswalled observation room (entry is
optional) high in the air offers abreathtaking view of the water. A
special observation tour for seeing
the normally-restricted operating
room and gate chamber with theguide is regularly available.

wnYour o-a-kindone-ofglass

museum, offers three kinds ofglass-making experiences

garashi chili pepper

Fun to make,delicious to eatand you get totake it home!

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Enjoy the sceneryand experience of Kagamino’An activity popular among families
with children. Enjoy the fun ofincluding glassblowing, sand-making and learning the impor-blasting and glass engraving.

tance of food by handmaking
Kagamino’ s local specialty productand getting to taste it as well.

Gl as sb lo w in

Glass engraving experience

Sandblasting experienceg ex pe ri en ce

Original handmade shichimipepper

Soba making/konjak devil’ s tongue making

Held at: Okutsu Lake General Information Center –Mizu-no-Sato Okutsu Lake
Fee: ¥350

Held at: Okutsu Farm Village Koshin-muraFee: ¥6,000 (up to 5 people; ¥1,200 for each additional
person for a group of 6 or more people) Reservation required

TEL: +81-86-852-2225

TEL: +81-86-852-0003

Address: 60-8 Kochi, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama

Address: 141 Nagato, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama

MAP : C-5

MAP : D-3

(workshop time: 10 minutes)(workshop time: 90 minutes)

Glass-making experience (3 kinds)
Held at: Fairywood Glass Museum
Fee: Glassblowing experience ¥3,150, sandblasting experience ¥1,050 andglass engraving experience ¥1,050 (tax included) *All glass-making
experiences require reservation at least a day in advance.

TEL: +81-86-844-7888
Address: 666-5 Kamisaibara, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama

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MAP : C-2

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Tottori prefecture

Momijidaira(1,059m)

Sengendaira(1,090m)

Suzunokodaira(1,080m)

Emergency
Prefectural
cabin
Okubunanodairaboundary
junction of 3 roads
Large
cedar tree
Kumaoshi Falls
Bent cedar tree root

Hiking trail entrance

Restroom

Bozu haradani

Bunanodaira
Park
Rest cabin

Hiking trail
entrance 1

North observatory(900m)
Momiji Falls Fischer’s
ragwortwetlands(890m)

Kitake peak
(1,108m)

Enjoy and admire
Kagamino’s sceneryjestic scene
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Kvol.

Chuo Park

Scenic spot
prefectural border( ) numberin parentheses denote elevation

To Ningyo
PassOyamazakura cherry tree
Karamatsu Park
Mayumi Park
Management center(840m)

Asebi
observatory

Restroom
Log house P1
South
observatory P2(870m)P3
P5
Forest Road
Mimasaka Kita No.2 Road

Ok ayam a
Pre fe ctural Fore s t Park
Located at the border of Okayama
and Tottori prefectures, the park is
made up mostly of broad-leaved
deciduous trees and larch trees.
Listen to the singing of wild birds
together with the guide while seeing
scenic spots like the Momiji Falls
and Kumaoshi Falls to take in theforest air.
TEL: +81-86-852-0928

P4
P6

Footpath

P Parking lot

Circle ofsix cedar trees
Remains ofiron-making furnace

Kaede Park
Ibota Park

Okayama Prefec
Forest P tural
ark
MA
P

To Okutsu Onsen
hot springs/
Innosho I.C.

MAP : C-2

(Forest Park Administrative Office)*April–November only
Address: 332-8 Kamisaibara, Kagamino-cho, Tomatagun, Okayama

Located in northern Okayama prefecture and bordering
Tottori prefecture,Kagamino has many stunning sights
like forests, valleys and rural landscapes that can beenjoyed each season. There is the Okayama Prefectural
Forest Park, one of the best in the Chugoku Mountains,
as well as the Okutsu Valley, one of the most beautiful
scenic spots of autumn in Okayama prefecture, and theOmbara Kogen Ski Area, one of the largest ski grounds inthe prefecture. Enjoy memorable experiences at each of

Be impressedby the Kagamino’ s scenery of each season!

the spots and refresh both your body and mind. Let’ s goout into Mother nature with a camera in hand. Everyone
in your group or family will surely be brimming with joy.

Large dogtooth violet
growth area

MAP : A-5

Seven-colored oak tree

MAP : C-4

Shiraka Valley

MAP : B-4

A tree estimated to be 150 years old and desig-

Enjoy a stroll as you look at the reflection of

The colony of dogtooth violets growing on

nated as a natural treasure by the prefecture.

the beautiful nature on the clear waters of

50-ares of slope at the foot of the mountain

Along with the changing seasons, the tree’s leaves

Shiraka River. Explore the various expres-see blooms of roughly 5,000 lovely flowers

transform from red, orange, yellow, yellowish-

sions of the seasons seen in the freshin April.

green, green, dark green to green and yellow.

greenery and fall foliage.

TEL: +81-86-854-2987

TEL: +81-86-854-2987

TEL: +81-86-854-2987(Kagamino Town Office of Industry and Tourism)
Address: O-chiku, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama

Churi-no-Taki Falls(Kagamino Town Office of Industry and Tourism)
Address: Hade, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama(Kagamino Town Office of Industry and Tourism)
Address: Tominishidani, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama

MAP : D-4

A waterfall on the hiking trail of Mt. Izumigasen, where its spring waters flow out as
the Ichi-no-Taki, Ni-no-Taki, San-no-Taki,
Hi-no-Taki and Churi-no Taki.
TEL: +81-86-854-2987(Kagamino Town Office of Industry and Tourism)
Address: Omachi, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama

I w ai F al l s

MAP : E-1

Hakushuzan Mountain

MAP : D-1

Otomeyama ParkMAP : D-6

The Iwai Falls appearing in the

At the prefectural border of Kagamino-cho

A park designed based on the theme offorest abundant in negative ions isand Misasa-cho, Tottori prefecture, it isearth’ s evolution. Playground equipmenta unique waterfall where you can

known as a hidden sacred mountain. The

like the roller-slide where you launch your-enter around the back of falls. The

blooming shortia in April is beautiful, andself from the egg of a dinosaur and thescenery seen from the back of thethey bloom so fully leaving almost no space

Tarzan rope swing at the mouth of a dino-

falling spring water is magical.

to walk in, which is why the mountain issaur will catch your attention.

*Some traffic restrictions in 2016 –loved for its flowers among enthusiasts.

TEL: +81-86-854-2987

2017.
TEL: +81-86-854-2987
Address: Kamisaibara, Kagamino-cho,Tomata-gun, Okayama

TEL: +81-86-854-2987(Kagamino Town Office of Industry and Tourism)
Address: Kamisaibara, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama(Otomeyama Park)
Address: 1521 Doi, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama

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Situated at the border of Okayama andTottori prefectures, this forest park spreads[mid-October – early November]

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across the highlands at elevations of 840 to

MAP : D-2/E-2

1,100 m. Known as the earliest fall colors in

The fall foliage of the maple, Japanese maple, dogwood and larchtrees are spectacular at the Akawase Valley. The Ombara Kogen
Highlands are home to an abundance of trees with a silver birch
grove and a larch grove, and theirreflection onto Ombara Lake charmits visitors.

Kagamino, you can enjoy an early show offall foliagehere.

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TEL: +81-86-854-2987

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Address: Kamisaibara, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama
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min.

Shiraka Valley [late October – early November]
MAP : B-4

Enjoy a stroll as you look at the reflection of
the beautiful nature on the clear waters of
DUMMY)Hosaisho IC(2w)

Shiraka River. The promenade is popular as aneasy hiking course for enjoying autumn colors.

O k u t s u La k e

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Innosho I.C. Chugoku Expressway

Destination data ⇒P10

Enjoy and admire
Kagamino’s scenery

Koshihata Kogen highlands[late October – early November]
MAP : E-4

At an elevation of 600 m, Koshihata is a
simple and peaceful mountain village
surrounded by mountains. It’ s known as
the location where tatara iron-making
used to be conducted in the past.
TEL: +81-86-854-2987(Kagamino Town Office of Industry and Tourism)
Address: Koshihata, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama

Okutsu Valle[late October – mid-November]
MAP : C-4

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pools.

MAP : E-2

Once winter arrives, the world is covered insnow all around and you can enjoy thewinter nature such as the footprints ofrabbits and the singing of wild birds.
Ombara Lake turns into a frozen lake andvol.

presents the phenomenon of hyomon withformed due to eroding granite, thewaterfalls

Ombara Kogen (Hyomon)radial and concentric patterns seen on its

This

surface, which are truly an art of nature.

destination is often introduced as a

TEL: +81-86-854-2987

great sightseeing spot with one of the(Kagamino Town Office of Industry and Tourism)
Address: Kamisaibara, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama

best fall foliage in western Japan, but
its natural beauty that changes withthe seasons and the murmuring of theclear stream form a scenery that
captivates the heart.
Address: Okutsu Kawanishi, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama)TEL: +81-86-852-0711((Kagamino Town Office of Industry and Tourism)

Okutsu Lake
[late October – mid-November]
MAP : C-5/C-6

Formed due to the completion ofTomata Dam. At the lakeside is a tourist information center, park and lakeside path where you can enjoy cherry
blossoms in the spring and blazing
red maple trees in the autumn.
TEL: +81-86-854-2987

Koshihata Furusato-mura Village

MAP : E-4

Mt. Izumigasen

MAP : D-4

A simple and peaceful mountain village

Elevation of 1,209 m. There are about 5 hiking

surrounded by mountains with elevation in theroutes and as a single peak mountain it boasts

1,000 m range. The village retains the tradi-a fabulous view, making it a dream mountaintional scenery with beautiful rice terraces andfor hikers. The land of spirits where the monk

Japanese-style houses with thatched roofs.

Gyoki is said to have entered the temple.

TEL: +81-86-854-2987(Kagamino Town Office of Industry and Tourism)
Address: Koshihata, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama

TEL: +81-86-854-2987(Kagamino Town Office of Industry and Tourism)
Address: Okutsu, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama(Kagamino Town Office of Industry and Tourism)
Address: Kochi, Kutashimonohara, etc., Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama

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Snow[Where] All areas throughout town

Enjoying the sense of

Cosmoseach season in Kagamino.

[Where] Enju-ji Temple, Nagato,

Skunk cabbage/white arum

Firefly watching

CosmosSnow[Where] Okayama Prefectural Forest Park

[Where] Go, Nakadani, Nagato[Where] Enju-ji Temple, Nagato, all areas throughout town

[Where] All areas throughout town

Kobushi magnolia,
anise magnolia

Lotus flower[Where] Okutsu Valley, Akawase Valley,
Okayama Prefectural Forest Park

Mountain hydrangea[Where] South Kagamino-cho

Waterfowl (mandarin duck, goosander, others)

Mountain hydrangea[Where] Okutsu Valley, Manyo no Michi

Native to a large area of themountains mainly in the Kanto
region to the Shikoku andKyushu regions. Relatively small
and narrow with leaves that arethin compared to hydrangeas.

Seven-colored oak tree
[Where] Hade

[Where] Okutsu Lake

Swertia bimaculata, gentian

Mandarin duck

[Where] Okayama Prefectural Forest Park

Japanese maple,
Japanese maple ‘Matsumurae’

Cherry blossoms

Iris

Fischer’s ragwort[Where] Okutsu Valley, Okutsu Onsen hot springs,
Otomeyama Park, all areas throughout town

[Where] All areas throughout town

[Where] Okayama Prefectural Forest Park

[Where] Okutsu Valley, Okayama Prefectural Forest Park,
Shiraka Valley, Akawase Valley, Koshihata Furusato-mura Village,
Okutsu Lake, all areas throughout town

The mandarin duck is a
species distributed
across the country andlove lakes and ponds
surrounded by forests.

Japanese spindle tree

Dogtooth violet
Dogtooth violet tree ofthe family Liliaceae.
Its flower blooms inearly spring. The
flower is light purple
tinted and blooms
facing slightly down.
It grows in colonies(best time for viewing:
early-mid-April) in the
O-chiku region.

Sig h tse e ing pe riod

The time period for sightseeing is indicated with the beginningat the right end and its end at the left. The best time forviewing is shown in a gradation of yellow and green colors.
The time for viewing is better as the color gets closer to green.

Rhododendron

Kousa dogwood, Japanese rowan

Hypericum ascyron[Where] Koshihata Furusato-mura Village, Okutsu Valley, Manyo no Michi[Where] Okayama Prefectural Forest Park, all areas throughout town

[Where] Okayama Prefectural Forest Park, Okutsu LakeJapanese stewartia,
Veratrum grandiflorum

Dogtooth violet

Enkianthus perulatus[Where] O-chiku region,
Nakadani dogtooth violet natural habitat[Where] Okayama Prefectural Forest Park,
Mt. Izumigasen

Held regularly
each month[Where] Okayama Prefectural Forest Park, Okutsu Lake

Shortia

Pogonia[Where] Okayama Prefectural Forest Park,
Hakushuzan Mountain

April[Where] Okayama Prefectural Forest Park, Okutsu Lake

May

June

July

Fischer’s ragwort
A perennial plant of
the family Asteraceae
that grows naturally
in damp grasslands
and swamps in mountainous regions. The
stem of the flower is 1
to 2 m with yellow
flowers that bloom
around July throughSeptember.

AugustSeptember

Hyomon[Where] Okayama Prefectural Forest Park

[Where] Ombara LakeJapanese rowan

Ombara Kogen
Highlands[Where] Okayama Prefectural Forest Park, all areas throughout town

The highlands are surroundedrich in nature with groves ofsilver birch trees and larchtrees, and Ombara Lake.
There is also a ski area andan auto camping ground.

Beech tree
[Where] Okutsu Valley, Okayama Prefectural Forest Park, Shiraka Valley,
Akawase Valley, Koshihata Furusato-mura Village

OctoberNovember

DecemberJanuary

February

Events
1st Sunday

Early – mid-April

Early May

Early – Mid-June

July 10th

Saturday in early August

Sunday in early September

Mid-OctoberNovember 3rd

Late December

Aozora Umaimon-ichi
MarketOkutsu Onsen Family
Amago Salmon
Fishing Competition

Women’s Sumo
Wrestling Tournament

Mizu-no-Sato Kagamino
Fun Sightseeing Tour

Iwai Falls Festival[Where] Iwai Falls

Kagamino-cho
Big Summer Festival[Where] Entire Okutsu Lake area

Kagamino-cho
Industrial Festival

Kamisaibara
Furusato Festival

Koshiahta Furusato-mura
Village Momiji Matsuri

Ombara Kogen
Ski Area Opening[Where] Kagamino Dome, others[Where] Kamisaibara Culture Center

Sunday in late August

September 28th

Late October – mid-November[Where] Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station)
Okutsu Onsen

Fureai-ichi Market[Where] Miz-no-Sato Okutsu Lake

[Where] Kamisaibara Shrine[Where] Okutsu Onsen Hot Springs[Where] Various locations
throughout Kagamino-cho

Saturday in late July

(Autumn Leaves Festival)[Where] Front of Koshihata
Furusato-mura Center[Where] Ombara Kogen Ski Area

Mid-January

Okutsu Tondo Matsuri
Festival[Where] Okutsu region in Kagamino-cho

Saturday and Sunday in late January

Mid-April4th Sunday

Hanasato no Hi[Where] Hanabijin no Sato, otherYumehiroba Haru no
Mikaku-sai Festival

26th

Okayama Prefectural
Forest Park Opening

Shinmachi Jizo Odori
Festival[Where] Yumehiroba[Where] In front of the Jizodo

May 5th[Where] Okayama Prefectural
Forest ParkThe date changes
depending on theyear.

[Where] Hanabijin no Sato

[Where] Otsuri Onsen Hot Springs

12

Tomi Hirame Festival[Where] Tomi Furusato Park

Activity event

Furo no Hi

Rock-Paper-Scissors
Tournament

2Saturday in early February

Otaue Rice Planting
Festival[Where] Fuse Shrine

SEA TO SUMMIT[Where] Okutsu Lake area, others

FUNRIDE Kagamino[Where] Kagano town andthe surrounding area

Kids’ Sumo
Wrestling Tournament

Okutsu Momiji Matsuri[Where] Kamisaibara Shrine[Where] Okutsu Onsen Hot Springs– Okutsu Valley(Autumn Leaves Festival)

Shiraka Valley
Koyo Matsuri(Autumn Leaves Festival)[Where] Shiraka Valley “Yamagoya Takimi”

Snow Mobile Land in
Natural Sengen Opening[Where] Sengen

Okutsu Onsen Hot Springs
Yuki Festival[Where] Okutsu hot spring district

Ombara Kogen
Hyomon Matsuri
Festival[Where] Ombara Kogen Ski Area

Sunday in late January

Sakushu Kurobuta
Onabe Matsuri(Sakushu Kurobuta Pork Stew Festival)[Where] Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Okutsu Onsen

Saturday and Sunday in November

Yumehiroba Aki no
Mikaku-sai Festival

Tomi Snow Playing
Tournament[Where] Notorobara Camping Ground[Where] Yumehiroba

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A filling meal
with large chunky
ingredients

Fairywood glass (year-round)

Kagamino countryside curry

The tartness of
tomato and the lightflavored soup are
simply delightful!

Countryside curry with large cut vegetables andchicken. An excellent dish with a mild taste that uses
barley miso as a hidden flavor. [Where to eat] Michi-no-Eki(Roadside Station) Okutsu Onsen “Onsen-Tei” /Notoro-Kan, Notoro
Onsen

Kagamino imojiru yam soup

Kagamino ramen noodles

Locally produced wild yam is grated
and mixed with rich miso soup to thin it
down, which is then poured oversteaming hot Kagamino rice. Grated
yam rice you can enjoy only in
Kagamino. [Where to eat] Satoyama Restaurant Aelu.

The tomato and the salt-based soup are aperfect match. With a refreshing flavor, theramen is loved by people of all ages.
[Where to eat] Ochaya-no-Ramen

Kagamino
Satoyama Smoothie
A smoothie born from the
combination of Kagamino’ svegetables, fruits and honey.
[Where to eat] Kagamino Satoyama
Café OKUnoMA

Enjoy delicious
Kagamino
cuisineA pur e s m o o th ie ma d e fr o m
he al t hy i ng r e d ie n ts o f S a to y a maCountry cooking buffet
Traditional local cooking thatuses seasonal sansai andother vegetables from
Kagamino. Enjoy mild flavorsthat somehow take you back.
[Where to eat] Michi-no-Eki (Roadside
Station) Okutsu Onsen “Onsen-Tei” /Otsuri Onsen Hot Springs

W ild yam +r ic h mis o soup.
E njoy it ni ce and hot

A variety of dishes
and steaming hot rice
to fill your stomach!
Hirame dishes + hirame burger
Called the queen of the mountain stream, hirame(amago salmon) is delicious grilled with salt. Enjoy it
also marinated with sweet-and-sour nanban sauce,as sashimi, or the popular hirame burger.
[Where to eat] Notoro-kan, Notoro Onsen/Kokumin Shukusha
Itsuki “Yamaboshi” /Sanka/Restaurant Sansui *Hirame burger
sold at times of events.

Spicy ramen noodles with a soup baseof local specialty hime togarashi chili
pepper miso. An addicting taste.
[Where to eat] Mizu-no-Sato Okutsu Lake/Ochayano-Ramen

Hirame (amago salmon) (year-round)
Hirame is called the queen of the mountainstream. Enjoy it grilled with salt, sweetened
and boiled or as sushi.
[Where to buy] Kagamino-cho Bussankan“Yumehiroba” /Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Okutsu
Onsen/Mizu-no-Sato Okutsu Lake/Hirame-kan/Tomi
Hirame Farm/Nagomi Chaya/other

Strawberry (December – April)Log-grown shiitake mushrooms(year-round)log-grown nameko mushrooms(autumn – winter)
Tomato (September – June)
Surprisingly sweet and tastes delicious whencooked or in salads. Cherry tomatoes areespecially delicious.
[Where to buy] Kagamino-cho Bussankan“Yumehiroba” /Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Okutsu
Onsen/Mizu-no-Sato Okutsu Lake

Safe and sweet strawberries raised without
using any chemical fertilizers. The
strawberry-picking experience is very popular.
[Where to buy] Honeybee Farm/ Michi-no-Eki (Roadside
Station) Okutsu Onsen/Kagamino-cho Bussankan“Yumehiroba”/other

Log-grown shiitake mushrooms have a pleasantflavor and texture, and are loved for their simple
taste. Log-grown nameko mushrooms are a pleasanttaste of nature found around the time of frost – asimple yet excellent product of the countryside.
[Where to buy] Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Okutsu
Onsen/Mizu-no-Sato Okutsu Lake/Kagamino-cho Bussankan“Yumehiroba”/other

Wild game cuisine

Honey (year-round)

Alstroemeria lindo (May – September)

Wasabi leaves (April (winter – spring))

Dishes using boar meat or venison arepart of the local cuisine for the winter.
Fresh meat of wild animals can be used for boar stew.
[Where to eat] Various lodging facilities throughout Kagamino-cho

A product of the honeybee hive packed withnutrients like vitamins and well known nationwide.
[Where to buy] Yamada Bee Farm Bunbun Factory/Honeybee
Farm Little Bee House/Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station)
Okutsu Onsen/otherA flower that makes use of the landform of
the Okutsu region with variation in altitude toadorn a wide variety of settings.
[Where to buy] Kagamino-cho Bussankan“Yumehiroba” /Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Okutsu
Onsen/Mizu-no-Sato Okutsu Lake

Characterized by a mild and not too spicy
taste. Pickled wasabi leaves and wasabi leafrolled sushi are popular.
[Where to buy] Kagamino-cho Bussankan“Yumehiroba” /Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Okutsu
Onsen/other“Har u B e ppin” in the s pr i ng
and “M atagi B e nto” in the w i nt er!

Buckwheat shochu
Uttate (year-round)

Sansai wild vegetable dishes
Cooking that uses locally picked seasonal sansai wild
vegetables like the udo plant, bracken, butterbur and aralia
sprouts rich in sense of the seasons. Limited to springtime
only (the kind of sansai wild vegetables may differ dependingon the day). [Where to eat] Ippuku-Tei/Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station)
Okutsu Onsen “Onsen-Tei” /Satoyama Restaurant Aelu/various lodging
facilities throughout Kagamino-cho

L oc a l spe cia lty
ramen n oo d les
u sin g h ime
togar a shi
chili pe p p er

Characterized by a unique spiciness andaroma. The “Karabijin Series” of soy sauce anddressings are popular.
[Where to buy] Mizu-no-Sato Okutsu/ Michi-no-Eki(Roadside Station) Okutsu Onsen/Kagamino-choBussankan “Yumehiroba”

Fr e s h andodor l e s s l oc al
wi l d boar m e at

G r ille d h ir a me witha n a p p etiz in g a r o m a is s upe r b!

Kara-miso (Karabijin) ramen noodles

Hime
togarashichili pepper(year-round)

The Fairywood glass (uranium glass) rare in
the world is a unique specialty item of theKamisaibara region.
[Where to buy]
Fairywood Glass Museum

N atur al and s imple tas ting.
E njoy the natur al bountyof the s e as ons .

Ji-manju Kuromitsu(brown sugar syrup)
Senzan (year-round)YamabenBento boxes using sansai wild
vegetables and other local specialties
of Kagamino. The good old tastes that
reminds you of grandma’ s cooking.
Limited to Saturdays, Sundays andholidays, and when in season only.
[Where to eat] Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station)
Okutsu Onsen/Mizu-no-Sato Okutsu Lake/Kagaminocho Bussankan “Yumehiroba”/other

The Kuromitsu Mt.
Izumigasen is characterized by its doughkneaded with honey.
[Where to buy] Michi-no-Eki(Roadside Station) Okutsu
Onsen

Kodakara manju(year-round)
Kodakara manju is madeusing the famous springwater of Iwai falls.
[Where to buy] Nagomi
Chaya/Michi-no-Eki(Roadside Station) Okutsu
Onsen (Hot Spring)

Authentic shochu that sticks
to local production by using
local buckwheat, a local
distillery and label design
by a local printmaker.
[Where to buy]Michi-no-Eki(Roadside Station) Okutsu
Onsen/Kagamino-cho Bussankan“Yumehiroba”/other

Straw-work/
woodwork products(mostly year-round)

Cannedwild game cuisine(venison)Find sturdy straw-work withwoven cattail leaves. Woodwork straps of popularcharacters are well liked.
[Where to buy] Kagamino-choBussankan “Yumehiroba”/Michi-noEki (Roadside Station) Okutsu
Onsen/Mizu-no-SatoOkutsu Lake/ Notoro-kan, Notoro
Onsen/other

A canned product ofsu-ume (original strain of
the Japanese plum) andvenison—wild game cuisinethat is rare in Japan.
[Where to buy] Michi-no-Eki(Roadside Station) Okutsu
Onsen/Mizu-no-Sato Okutsu
Lake/Kagamino-cho Bussankan“Yumehiroba”/other

Health tea =Kumazasa tea/
Nakadani tea(year-round)Kumazasa (Veitch’ s
bamboo) has been known
to have detoxification
benefits and have beenused in tea for healthimprovement reasons.
[Where to buy]
Kagamino-cho Bussankan“Yumehiroba” /Mizu-no-SatoOkutsu Lake15̲16-17̲（英語）かがみの ̲190620*Description of symbols [dining=♨

Okutsu Onsen
hot springs
One of the three
hot springs
Okutsu Onsen Hanabijin no Satoof Mimasaka[dining=◯; shopping=◯; rest=◯]—A facility with exteriors designed based on the image of a town of flowers andthe hot spring trees, interiors that abundantly uses wood, and high ceilings that give anof beauty loved open space feeling. “Hana Onsen” offers a pleasant hot spring experience
including the large public bath that is abundantly filled with natural hot
by writers
springs, an open-air bath and a family bath. The 26th of each month is bathand artists
day and a value-packed event is held. A gourmet experience can be enjoyed

MAP : C-4

MAP : C-4

This Ashibumi Sentaku (Washing Dance) under the Okutsu Bridge is a
tradition of the past when clothes were washed using water from a thermal
spring that flows into the river while keeping watch for bears and wolves. The
tenugui towel wrapped around the head and the red waistcloth are lovely, andwashing clothes skillfully with the feet appear as if they are dancing

Hot Springs♨ & Lodging[Okutsu Onsen hot spring’s famous Ashibumi Sentaku (Washing Dance)]
When/Sundays and holidays during early March−mid-December (canceled during foul weather)
Hours/8:30~8:45 *Open to participation by anyone
Where/Ashibumi Sentaku (Washing Dance) under Okutsu Bridge

Leave the noise of the city behind.
You’ll be welcomed by fresh air andhuman warmth that feel so good.

Towaro

MAP : C-4
Okutsu

TEL: +81-86-852-0031[Location] 53 Okutsu[Hours] IN 15:00/OUT 10:00[Closed] Please contact facility[Fee] ¥12,030~¥16,350(day-use¥800)[Other] Free-flowing hot springs,
maximum capacity 15 people[dining=◯; shopping=◯; rest=◯][dining=◯; shopping=◯; rest=△]A people-friendly hot spring facility where the warmth ofsymbol-like feature Mt. Sangajo can be seen during the day,including a baibura bath and jacuzzi, and also a full-scale
open-air bath. At the open-air bath, Kamisaibara’ s
and a star-studded sky can be enjoyed at night, and there isalso a 25 m pool using hot spring water. People of all ages
can find various ways to enjoy their time.

MAP : C-3

[dining=◯; shopping=△; rest=◯]the Chugoku Mountains. As its name suggest, its elevation

Okutsu[Location] 48 Okutsu[Hours] IN 15:00/OUT 10:00[Closed] Please contact facility[Fee] ¥20,670~¥32,550(day-use¥1,000)[Other] Free-flowing hot springs,
maximum capacity 26 people

Sainosato ”Momiji”

surrounded by mother nature of 700 m in elevation. The
spring water gushes forth and the beautiful scenerychanges with each season. The clear water and fresh air
will certainly soothe your body and soul.

Kokumin Shukusha Itsuki

MAP : C-2

TEL: +81-90-7894-8746

TEL: +81-86-844-2331

Kamisaibara[Location] 168 Kamisaibara[Hours] IN 14:00/OUT 12:00[Closed] December−March[Fee] ¥5,800~[Other] Old style Japanese guest
house, One group per day
limited(available from 2 people)[Location] 437-1 Kamisaibara[Hours] IN 15:00/OUT 10:00[Closed] Please contact facility[Fee] From ¥7,818 (day-use¥600)[Other] Circulated hot springs,
maximum capacity 126 people

MAP : C-2

FAX: +81-86-844-2831

Kyu Morieke Jutaku(Former Morie Family Residence)
TEL： +81-86-757-2111

MAP : C-2

(Kagamino-cho Tomi Promotion Center) [Location] 118
Tominishidani [Fee]Free

Local specialty products/souvenirs
Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Okutsu Onsen [P.4, 15, 16]
Find local sansai wild
vegetables and othervegetables.

TEL: +81-86-852-7178 FAX: +81-86-852-0900

Mizu-no-Sato Okutsu Lake [P.6, 8, 15, 16]
A tourist center with asweeping view of
Okutsu Lake.

TEL: +81-86-852-2225 FAX: +81-86-852-2226

Umaimon Kobo Nagomi Chaya
MAP : C-2

TEL: +81-86-844-2939[Location] 514-1 Kamisaibara [Hours] Fri., Sat.,
Sun. and holidays 9:00~16:00 [Closed] Mon.−
Thu. and for winter16

MAP : C-5

[Location] 60-8 Kochi [Hours] April−November 9:00~17:00; December−March
9:00~16:00 [Closed] Wed. [Other] Dining/information/local specialty/souvenir

Restaurants[P.16]

MAP : C-4

[Location] 463 Okutsu [Hours] March−November 9:00~18:00; December−February
9:00~17:00/Onsen-Tei 11:00~15:00 (December−February 11:00~14:30) [Closed]
Open year-round [Other] Dining/information/local specialty/souvenir

Little Bee House [P.16]
A honey shop on thepremises of Yamada Bee
Farm’s head office.

TEL: +81-86-854-3800[[Location] 446-1 Kamisaibara[Hours] 10:00~21:00 (April−November);11:00~20:00(December−March)[Closed] Open year-round (open from 16:00 on 2nd
Wed. each month (*if falls on holiday, open from16:00 on following day)[Fee] Adults ¥600, elementary and middle school students ¥300, infants free

MAP : D-6

[Location] 187 Ichiba [Hours] 9:30~18:00 [Closed] Year-end and New Year’s

TEL: +81-86-852-0700

refreshing water among the three hot springs[Location] 16-2 OkutsuKawanishi[Hours] 10:00~19:00 (April−December);
10:00~18:00 (January−March) [Closed] Tue. (iffalls on holiday, closed on following day)[Fee] Adult ¥520, child (middle school andyounger) ¥260 [Other] a secluded hot spring in
Okutsu Valley.

of Kagamino, and it is an alkalescent simple
spring discovered in the early Meiji era. The hotspring is known to have therapeutic effects forrheumatoid arthritis and neuralgia. It overlooks
the scenic beauty of Okutsu Valley and also hasa mini buffet of udon noodles and a drink bar.

TEL:+ 81-86-757-2006

Day-usehot spring[Location] 2091-10 Tominishidani[Hours] 10:00~20:00 (April-November);
11:00~17:00 (December-March)[Closed] Mon. (if falls on holiday, closed onfollowing day)[Other] Hot springs facility located at thehighest elevation in Okayama prefecture.
Admission closes 30 minutes prior to closing.

Experience
history
andcultureA house built in the mid-Edo era that was
relocated and reconstructed. Designatedas an Important Cultural Property of Japan.

Day-usehot spring[dining=◯; shopping=△; rest=◯]Hot springs equipped with a bathing room,

homelike atmosphere. A hot springs

hot stone sauna, sauna, beauty treatment

room just for dogs is also available.

and massage for your relaxation.

TEL: +81-86-854-1649

TEL:+81-86-854-4118[Location] 91-1 Ichiba [Hours] 15:00~22:00[Closed] Wed. [Fee] Adult ¥500, child ¥300
[Other] Hot springs room just for dogs available[Location] 425-9 Teramoto [Hours] 7:00~24:00[Closed] Open year-round [Fee] Adult ¥600, child ¥300
[Other] 60 parking spaces, hot springs for pets available

Pestalozzi Plaza/
Kagamino Folk Museum
TEL： +81-86-854-7722

Okutsu History Museum
MAP : C-2

TEL： +81-86-852-0888

MAP : C-2

[Location] 2F Pestalozzi Plaza, 663-7 Takeda [Hours]
9:00~17:00 [Closed]Mon., holidays, year-end and New
Year’s [Fee] Free

[Location] 82-1 Okutsu [Hours] 9:00~16:30 [Closed] Mon.
and day following holiday [Fee] Free

Materials on the history and folklore of
Kagamino-cho are displayed. There isalso a library and multi-purpose hall.

Materials on not only the history andfolklore of the Okutsu region but also kiji
woodworking and tatara iron-making.

Kijishi (woodturner) no Kan

Kamisaibara Cultural Center
Vault Hall
MAP : C-2

Yamada Bee Farm Bunbun Factory [P.16]
Gelato and confectionery
made using honey are
manufactured and sold.

TEL: +81-86-854-3855

MAP : D-7

[Location] 51-1 Enjuji [Hours] 10:00~19:00 [Closed] Irregular holidays [Other] Café
space

Kagamino-cho Bussankan Yumehiroba [P.15, 16]
Find local sansai wild
vegetables and othervegetables.

TEL: +81-86-854-4001 FAX: +81-86-854-4151

MAP : D-6

[Location] 233 Enjuji [Hours] 9:00~19:00 [Closed] Thu. [Other] Dining/local
specialty/souvenir

Tatara Tenjikan Exhibition

Tatara Kinenkan Memorial Hall

Bussankan
Hanamishoya (Kagamino-cho
Yumehiroba)

MAP : D-1
TEL: +81-86-844-2488[Location] 1805-12 Kamisaibara [Hours] 9:00~16:00[Closed] Closed for winter (December−mid-April)

MAP : C-2
TEL: +81-86-844-2331[Location] 437-1 Kamisaibara [Hours] 11:00~14:00,
17:00~21:00 [Closed] Open year-round

MAP : D-6
TEL: +81-86-854-4001[Location] 233 Enjuji [Hours] 8:00~19:00[Closed] Thu. [Other] Yumehiroba lunch

TEL：+81-86-757-2111(Kagamino-cho Tomi Promotion Center)[Location] 118 Tominishidani[Fee]Free(Kagamino Town Office of Industry and Tourism)[Location] 95 Koshihata[Location] 1805-12 Kamisaibara [Hours] Sat. and Sun. 9:00~16:30[Closed] Mon.−Fri. (open on holidays) and for winter [Fee] Adults¥100,elementary and middle school students ¥50

Materials related to tatara iron-making
including reconstructed models andartifacts of Kajiyadani tatara ironmaking remains are displayed.

Displays of tatara iron-making
models that flourished in the Koshihata region from the Edo era to theearly Meiji era.

Get a look into the life of those who madewoodworking their livelihood. Enjoy ahands-on woodworking experience as well.

[P.15][P.15, 16]

MAP : C-5
TEL: +81-86-852-2225[Location] 60-8 Kochi [Hours] 9:00~18:00 (until
17:00 during December-March) [Closed] Wed.

[P.15, 16]

Satoyama Restaurant Aelu

Kagamino Satoyama Café OKUnoMA

Obachan-no-Aji Onsen-Tei

Restaurant Notoro-kan

MAP : C-4
TEL: +81-86-852-0790[Location] 261 Okutsu Kawanishi (inside Okutsu Onsen
Hanabijin no Sato)[Hours] 11:00~16:00 [Closed] Thu.

MAP : C-4
TEL: +81-86-854-7655[Location] 261 Okutsu Kawanishi (inside Okutsu Onsen
Hanabijin no Sato) [Hours] 12:00~18:00 [Closed] Thu.

MAP : C-4
TEL: +81-86-852-7178[Location] 463 Okutsu Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station)
Okutsu Onsen [Hours] 11:00~15:00 (Last call 14:30)

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MAP : A-4
TEL: +81-86-757-2322[Location] 2091-10 Tominishidani[Hours] 11:00~17:00[Closed] Mon. (if falls on holiday, closed on following day)

[P.15]

Day-usehot spring

Hot springs in the countryside with a

Yamaboshi (Kokumin Shukusha Itsuki) Mizu-no-Sato Okutsu Lake

[P.15]S et ogawa
On s en
MAP : D-7

[dining= ; shopping=×; rest=△]Utatane-no-Sato Ippuku-Tei[P.4, 5]

Day-usehot spring

Otsuri Onsen is known for its cooler and

Kag amino
Onse n
MAP : D-6

MAP : A-4

Notoro Onsen Tenku-no-Yu is in the Tomi region deep in

TEL: +81-86-852-0021[Location] 196-5 Okutsu[Hours] IN 16:00/OUT 10:00[Holiday] Please inquire[Closed] Please contact facility[Fee] ¥13,500~¥30,000(day-use¥800)[Other] Free-flowing and circulated
hot spring facility, maximum
capacity 120 people

Day-usehot spring

Notoro Onsen
Notoro Onsen Tenku-no-Yu

MAP : C-4

Meisen Kagiyu Okutsuso

Okutsu

TEL: +81-86-852-0016

TEL: +81-868-44-2281
FAX: +81-868-44-2281

The hot spring closest to the sky

is highest among hot springs in Okayama prefecture and is

Komeya Club Okutsu

Facilities with lodging

Unique lodging
facilities to accommodate
various styles, like day-use
hot springs that can beenjoyed rather freely, will
refresh you during
your travel.

MAP : C-4

Otsuri Onsen

MAP : C-2

Cure Garden Konoka=limited or available by reservation; ×=not available[Location] 261 Okutsu Kawanishi[Hours] [Weekdays] 10:00~19:00 (last admission 18:00) *[Restaurant] 11:00~16:00 (closed Thursdays)[Sat., Sun. and holidays] 10:00~20:00 (last admission 19:00) *[Café] 12:00~17:00 (Sat., Sun. and holidays only)[Closed] 2nd Thu. each month (if falls on holiday, closed on day prior)[Fee] Adult ¥720, child ¥360, family bath ¥1,500(separate admission fee/no more than 1 hour/reservation not accepted)

Secluded hot spring of
scenic Okutsu Valley

Refresh both your body and mind

= available;

Day-usehot spring

Otsuri Onsen

Kamisaibara Onsenwood can be felt all around. There are 4 indoor baths▷

Satoyama smoothie at Satoyama Café OKUnoMA.

Okutsu Onsen hot spring’s famous
Ashibumi Sentaku (Washing Dance)▷◯

as well such as the Satoyama cuisine at Satoyama Restaurant Aelu and the

TEL: +81-86-852-0788 FAX:+81-86-852-0666; shopping= ; rest=×]◯[P.4, 15, 16][P. 15, 16]

MAP : C-2

TEL：+81-86-854-2987

MAP : C-2

TEL：+81-86-844-7031

MAP : C-2

TEL： +81-86-844-2221[Location] 409 Kamisaibara

A music hall with capacity for 300
people that hosts events including
high quality classic concerts tolecture meetings.

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Okutsuko information center[Mizu no Sato Okutsu Lake](canoeing experience)

Okutsuko
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Kumoiyama tunnel

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OkutsuHistory Museum

Sekiteiamusement park

Okutsu-so

Ryokan Ishihara

Place ofthe Stepping Laundry
Footbath
Hoshi-no-SatoCamp Village
Kotobuki-so

Hakushu
Mt. Mauntain Trail
Kijishinoyakata

Ombara Kogen
Ski Resort

Mori-no-Gakko(Forest School)

Ombara Kogen
Ground Golf Course

Satoyama restaurant Aelu
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Kurayoshi
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Snow resort

Museum • Gallery

Minshuku Ishihara

Valley • Falls

Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station)

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Izumi Mt. Hiking trail entrance

Amagi tunnel

Churi no taki
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Sobatokoro Shuhou
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Omachi no Saijyo Persimmon

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Hirame hall(designated by the state)

Kuta Shrine

Okutsuko Lake area

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History alley

Penduliformis cypress at Entsu-ji Temple
Single cherry blossom tree at Entsu-ji Temple▲Masugata Mt.
645.2mKumoiyama tunnel

Okutsuko
Lake

Yataniyama tunnel
Tsukadani tunnel

Ukishima
Tomada Dam

Shinmachi no Post town

Yamada Bee Farm
Mitsubachi Farm

Masugata Mt. Hiking trail entrance

Tsukadani
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Otomeyama
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Otomeyama Park

Oono no Seigo
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Kagamino Town hall
Pesutarotchi hall
Setogawa Onsen
Restaurant Tomato
Kagamino Dome

Maniwa City

Hotaru-kan (Go)GS

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Ochiai JCT
Mimasaka-oiwake P.A.

TsuyamaOkutsuko information center[Mizu-no-sato Okutsuko]

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Kyu Morieke Jutaku

Yusazu no Remainsof Landing Place

Hiroshima

TataraMemorial hall
Kagami Dam

Okutsu golf Okutsu Golf Club

Kagamino Town
Tomi Promotion Center

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Kasasuge
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Izumi Mt.
Hiking trail entrance

Ootsuri Onsen

Tsunoga Mt.
Hiking trail entrance

Koshihata-Furusato Village

Miyama-So

Kobushi

Hakoiwa Bridge

Kouboreiwa-to
Keyaki▲Amagasen Mt.
765m

Yonago•Yubara I.C.

Michi-no-Eki Okutsu Onsen(Roadside Station)
Shiroyama Onsen Seoto no Yado

Izuimi Mt. Hiking trail entrance

Shiraga
Fishing
CenterTataraPavilion

Traffic restriction
during fall foliage season

Kokumin
Shukusha
Itsuki
Kua-Grden Konoka

Dogtooth violet habitat(Dai-chiku region)

Expressway

Information center

Rantohara Falls(Koshihata no taki Falls)
Komeya-Club Okustu

Yunosaka tunnnel

Deai-no-Shikizakura

Crested kingfisher habitat
Kuse I.C.

Ochaya no Ramenten

Highway Bus
Kamisaibara Onsen

Kagamino Town
Okutsu Promotion Center

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Okutsu Farm Village[Koshim-mura]

Okutsukei▲Oozora Mt.
1,103mToudaki Valley
Yubara▲Hanachiga Mt.
1,247mKamisaibara tunnel

Hannyaji
Onsen

Ootsuri tunnel

Tomi area

Road closed during winterNagomi Chaya

Notoro Kan
Notoro Onsen
Tenku no yu

Hanachiga Mt.
Hiking trail entrance

Farm Guesthouse
Hiiragi▲Fuei Mt.
1,205mShiraga Valley

OkutsuMain Road

Kamisaibara

Okutsu-Shinko
Senta-mae

NotoroaraCamp site

About map symbols

Yousei no mori
Glass Art Museum

Minori-So

Kagamino-cho
Culture Learning
Center Nanairo gashi

Primeval Forest of Beech TreesTomi
Hirame Farm

Kamisaibara
ShrineFuei Mt. • Oozora Mt. Hiking trail entrance

Shiraga
Fishing Center

Kurayoshi City•Ombara Kogen

Amagi tunnel

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Tourist sports
facility (baseballground/tennis court)

Itsuki tunnel

Hoshi-no-Sato Camp Village
Ryokan Ishihara
Kotobuki-So
Okutsu Onsen
Hanabijin-no-sato

Tsukidehara Tourist farmKajiyadani
Tatara Remains

Toudaki Valley

Okutsu Pit holes

Okutsukei

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Notoro Kan
Notoro Onsen Tenku no yu

Kogoro Valley

Kamisaibara area▲
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Kamisaibara area

Okutsu Onsen・Okutsukei area

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Kamisaibara • Innosho I.C.

Hansyaji no Taikoiwa

8 view points

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Seishonen Ryoko-mura Village

Nagomi Chaya
Guesthouse Ishihara
Sangajo Hiking trail entrance
Kagamino Town Kamisaibara Promotion Center

Sekitei- amusement park
Touwarou•Okutsu-So(designated by the state)

Tatsumi Pass
Ombara Kogen
Ground Golf Course
Yacho-no-Mori(Wild Bird Forest)
Ombara Lake
Ombara Kogen

Heisakubara
Power plant
Kogoro Valley

Kamisaibara Shrine
Yousei no mori
Glass Art
MuseumKarakai no taki Falls
Sengen Valley
Nikenya no taki Falls

Kagamino Town Tomi
Promotion Center
Tomi Post office
Historical Structures

Ombara Kogen Ski Resort

Akawase Valley

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Wald Hall

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Sengen Garden

Kajiyadani
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Utatane no Sato
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Shiroyama Onsen
Seoto no Yado
Hanabijin no
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Innosho I.C.

Hiruzen・hiruzen I.C.

Tottori City

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Kagamino Town Tourist
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Kamisaibara Tourist sports facility(baseball ground/tennis court)

Convenience store

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Okutsu Onsen

Okutsu Onsen
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Okayama Prefectural Shinrin Park

Convenience store

Ombara Kogen • Akawase area

Kurayoshi City Koshiwata

Komeya-Club Okustu

Ningyo Mt.
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Tomada Dam

Undo Koen (Sports Park)

Large-scale
Udon bofarm road
Convenience store
Yamada Bee Farm
Bumbun Factory
Fire station

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1,004m▲Tsukadani tunnel

Ukishima

Okutsu Onsen • Okutsukei area

Boshi Jizo on the Ningyo Pass

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Kagaku-no-Mori(Forest Science) Plaza

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Kagamino Town Souvenir Hall
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Restaurant Tomato

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Ukishima
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Otomeyama tunnel
Otomeyama Park

Kagamino Dome

記念碑 Park

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Takashimizu Kogen Plateau

Kagamino
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Mikuni Mt. 1,213m▲
Gilaga Mt. 1,247m▲

Iwai Falls

Takashimizu Trail[2019 autumn OPEN]

Little Bee House

Elektrokardio
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Oono no Seigo
Kagamino
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Pesutarotchi hall

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Tsuyama
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InnoshoI.C.

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Michi-no-Eki(Roadside Station)
Kume no Sato
Okayama City

Ninomiya P.A.

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