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岡山県勝田郡奈義町豊沢306-1
TEL 0868-36-4114
FAX 0868-36-6780
http://www.town.nagi.okayama.jp
kankou@town.nagi.okayama.jp

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Nagi-choOkayama Prefecture

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While in Nagi, there are many ways you can enjoy nature’s gifts.

NaturalBeauty

Complemented by a rich farming tradition, even within Japan Nagi
boasts a reputation for quality produce. Go on, treat yourself !

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Nagi takes its name from the nearby Mt. Nagi. Affording a breathtaking view of thearea from the top of the mountain, and serving as a backdrop for daily life in thetown below, Mt. Nagi’s majestic presence draws eager trekkers all year round.

Eat/Sleep

P.10〜11

Art andCulture

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Reﬂecting a focus on“lifelong learning”, the town has a number ofLocal specialties P.12
Getting to Nagi(Map) P.14〜15

fascinating cultural landmarks, including the Nagi Museum ofContemporary Art.

Mt. Nagi
1,255m（Okayama Prefecture’s 4th Tallest Mountain）
Designated as a national park, Mt. Nagi is a showcase for thediversity and beauty found in Japan’s changing seasons.
Starting with spring’s new life, the landscape turns to abrilliantly rich green in summer, which in turn sets alightwith autumn colour. Culminating with snow-clad wintervistas, the mountain is a sight at any point of the year.

NaturalBeauty
四季折々に咲く数多くの可憐な花

Mountain
Flowers ParkThe view from the striking, ﬁre-truck
red of Tenkūbashi Bridge sets hearts
soaring, as the sky melts into the greenof the mountains. At its foot, seasonal
ﬂowers await those visitors with an eye
for their charms. Or, if the fresh air has
put you in the mood for a bit of jumping
around, water play and green space isavailable for all to enjoy. The playgroundis deﬁnitely worth a closer look too ‒themed around the local Sanbutarō
Legend ‒ about a friendly giant whosevery steps helped to shape Nagi !

Days closed:
Day following a public holiday
Monday (in case of a public holiday,
the following day is closed instead).
During periods of excessive snow thepark may be closed.
Entry: Free Address: Nagi-cho Kouen 591-1
http//www.town.nagi.okayama.jp/
yamanoeki/index.html

4Autumn WinterNagi is the perfect place to appreciate
Japan’s changing seasons, surrounded byscenery which brings out the best of acountry characterized by a very distinct
spring, summer, autumn and winter. The
two landmarks for this spectacular shift

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50868-36-8008

Spring Summer

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Rare Plants and Animals

are Mt. Nagi and the enormous Bodaiji
Ginkgo Tree, but little hints of life can be

Saniculafound everywhere in a locale known for
its harmony between town-life and nature.

Forest green
tree frog
Japanesefirefly

Shortia uniflora
Scarlet dwarf
dragonfly

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Amidadou Temple Gingko Tree

Tenmei Gingko Tree

According to legend, famed Buddhist monk Hōnen used abranch from this‘Parent Tree’to cut a walking stick which
would go on to become the Bodaiji Ginkgo Tree. In 2015, DNA
testing was done to both plants, with the evidence
substantiating the story. Even without knowing this, theAmidadou Tree is undoubtedly a natural miracle, standing for
1,000 years, having reached a height of 13m and a width of
6.8m.

During the Tenmei Era (1781-1789), heavy snow caused one of
the Bodaiji Ginkgo Tree’s large branches to split in half. The
tip of this branch grew into the ground and became what is
known as the Tenmei Gingko Tree.
Like its parent, the tree has reached a massive size ‒ 35.5m
tall and 4.2m wide.

Inquiries at Nagi Town Oﬃce20868-36-4114
Inquiries at Nagi Town Oﬃce

Address : Nagi-cho Kouen 1535

20868-36-4114
Address : Nagi-cho Kosaka 518-1

楽園風景 奈義の大自然
Nov.
Watching the passage of timefor 900 years, the tree stands
with an unmatched presence.

Bodaiji
Gingko Tree
The Bodaiji Ginkgo Tree is nestled up themountain side of Mt. Nagi National Park,
recognized by the national government as anatural monument and a prefecture-wide
symbol for Okayama.
According to legend, the inﬂuential Buddhist
reformer Hōnen planted the tree when hebegan his initiation as a monk, following hisstatement that ‘learning begins from theroots.’
40m tall and 13m wide, the Bodaiji Ginkgo
Tree is one of the Yomiuri Shimbun’s Top
100 Famous Trees of Japan for good reason.
It is possessed of a storybook presence, all
the more alive for the years it has passed.

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Jyabuchi Waterfall Waterfall Temple

A water source for surrounding habitation,
the waterfall takes its name from theruins of an estate left behind by a Japanesegeneral during the Warring States era.
Delightfully cool and clear, during thewarmer parts of the year you will oftenﬁnd people playing in its shallows.

Jyabuchi waterfall spills at the entrance to thetrekking trail for Mt. Nagi ‒ the slow thunder ofthe water over rocks is a great way to start thetrail, made more interesting by being a key
setting for the local Sanbutaro Legend. If you’recurious about where a half-snake woman (whowould give birth to a baby that grows up to bea giant) would live, the waterfall is worth a look.

Situated quietly in the depths of themountain forest, this temple is a must-see
in the winter months, where snow and ice
create an otherworldly remnant from thepast.

Inquiries at Nagi Town Oﬃce

Inquiries at Nagi Town Oﬃce

Inquiries at Nagi Town Oﬃce20868-36-4114

20868-36-4114

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Parking capacity : 10 vehicles
Entry : Free Address : Nagi-cho Umakuwa

Parking capacity : 10 vehicles
Entry : Free Address : Nagi-cho Kouen

Parking capacity : 10 vehicles
Entry : Free Address : Nagi-cho Takimoto

Inquiries at Nagi Town Oﬃce20868-36-4114
Parking capacity : 20 vehicles Bus entry possible
Entry : Free
Address : Nagi-cho Kouen 1535

67江戸時代の上方歌舞伎の舞を現在もYokozen Kabuki
Continuing a rich tradition since Edo-era
Japan, Nagi’s Yokozen Kabuki is recognized
as an important intangible folk culture
asset of Okayama Prefecture. Distinctiveand dramatic, kabuki has long been aJapanese icon. If you’re in the area at theright time, seeing a show ﬁrst-hand at
Nagi is an unforgettable experience.

◆Show Season
SpringSummerAutumn
WinterSecond half of April
Middle of August
Middle of November
End of February

Kabuki performances take place acrossthe year, with the highlight show taking
place in Autumn over two days.
Inquiries
Yokozen Kabuki Preservation Society,Lifelong Learning Department

20868-36-3034
Nagi-cho, Toyosawa 327-1

Art andCulture

奈義町現代美術館

Nagi Museum ofContemporary Art
Working from a base proposal by famedarchitect Arata Isozaki, Nagi MOCA is
made up of three installations that areboth elements of the museum’s structure
and art works in their own right. Pushing
the established conceptions of what itmeans to experience art, we invite you toexplore the manipulation of shape andlight, to take a moment to reﬂect andmeditate.
Open：9：30-17：00 (entry stops at 16：30)
Entry：General entry
700円（500円）High school student
500円（350円）
Elementary/junior-highschool student 300円
（200円）
75 years and overFree
Combined with Bikaria Museum Pass 800円
（600円）
Prices quoted in brackets (○○円) are for groups with over 20 members.
Days closed：
Day following a public holiday
Monday (in case of a public holiday,
the following day is closed instead)
New Years Holiday
Inquiries

20868-36-5811
50868-36-5855
Nagi-cho Toyosawa 441
http://www.town.nagi.okayama.jp/moca/
facebook◆http://www.facebook.com/pages/
Nagi-MOCA/360771793985466

❶展示室
「大地」
宮脇愛子 ＜うつろひ＞
❷展示室
「太陽」
荒川修作＆マドリン・キンズ＜遍在の場・奈義の龍安寺・建築する身体＞「月」
岡崎和郎＜HISASHIー補遺するもの＞❸展示室

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身近な情報収集の場

Nagi Library
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Nagi’
s town library is built as part of the Museum of Contemporary
Art, and the design sensibility is clear the moment you set footinside. The light and natural environment outside pours through thewindows, and suddenly the idea of powering through that pile ofunread books seems a little less crazy.
Used by over 30,000 people a year with 54,000 items available forborrowing, the library is one of the most prominent in the region.
Novels, reference and audiovisual materials, braille texts, CDs andDVDs are well furnished. Moreover, reﬂecting the town’s focus onchild raising, picture books and information on parenting are a forte.
Events are held frequently, ranging from story-time to toy shows.
Open：Tuesday-Thursday 10：00-18：00 Other 9：30
Days closed：
Monday (in case of a public holiday, the following day is closed instead)
New Years Holiday
Towards the end of the month a weekday is taken for maintenance
Inquiries

20868-36-5811
50868-36-5855
Nagi-cho Toyosawa 441
http://www.town.nagi.okayama.jp/library/index.html

9Cottage

The easiest way to experience the heart and soul of Nagi

晴れ晴れグリーンリゾート

is through‘Yama no Eki’(roughly translated to‘The

那岐山麓
Yama no Eki

Mountain’s Station’), a resort spot with cottage facilities
and a number of hands-on activities. It is also the bestplace to get your hands on local specialities, which canbe sampled ﬁrst hand at Yama no Eki’s restaurant.

Wrap up in theheart of nature

Inquiries

20868-36-8080
50868-36-8008
Nagi-cho Kouen 591-1
Open：9：30‒18：00(December to April is 9：30‒17：00)
Days closed：Monday (in case of a public holiday,
the following day is closed instead)
New Years Holiday
Parking capacity：60 vehicles, 2 large-size buses
http://www.town.nagi.okayama.jp/yamanoeki/index.html
facebook◆http://www.facebook.com/yamanoeki

Eat/Sleep

Eating in Nagi-cho
地元ならではのこだわりの味

特産物・自然の味わい

NagiLocalSpecialtyShop

Restaurant

The perfect place to pick up and takeaway a piece of Nagi, tasty treats madefrom local ingredients and charming
handicrafts.

Made with love and care only found in
local mamas, Yama no Eki’s restaurant
has a range of mouthwatering dishes
that capture the authentic delight of thetown. Staff are also more than willing toprepare appetizers and bento boxes toaccommodate for a range ofbudgets.

My Vegetable Plot
Toretore Bento Box

Rice Bread BakeryRice flour chiffon cake

Visit the bakery to sample Yama no Eki’s
most popular souvenir, chiffon cake madefrom the popular koshihikari rice. Deliciously
springy, the treat gets attention all year
from visitors looking to takesomething home to shareas omiyage.

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Toiletwashroombathentry
kitchendining room
Western-style room
(2 beds)

Kurobuta katsu-curry

MenuBlack bean
ice cream

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Exported widelyaround Japan,
Nagi-cho’s kurobuta –black pig–is used in a variety of dishes
at Yama no Eki.

・My Vegetable Plot Toretore Bento Box
1,100円・Kurobuta ginger pork set meal 1,300円
・Kurobuta katsu-don(rice bowl topped with crumbed pork)
set with soup and pickled vegetables 1,100円
・Kurobuta katsu-curry with salad 900円

Early mornin
uncommon tog October to February it islook out ontona sea of cloudsot.

Japanese-style room
(space for 4 people to sleep)●Pricing
Up to 2 people, 1 night 10,000円(from December 1st to March 31st, Sunday
to Thursday the price is 7000円)
3 to 6 people, 1 night per person 1,500円
Short stays
Up to 2 people
Over 3 people

Up to 2 people(one night)

Decemberto March, 3 to 6 people
Sunday(one night)
to Thursday

10,000円

7,000円

1,500円
per person

Students, 7,000円
Seniors ※(exempting 20th
over 60 July to 31st August)

5,000円

1,000円
per person

1 hour 1,500円per person
1 hour 500円 per person
General●Capacity 6 people●Usage time 3 o’clock p.m. until the next day
at 10 o’clock a.m.
●BookingCottage pricing

Bookings accepted from 6 months
prior to stayPlease make bookings at※As groups of students and groups of seniors over 60(5 people or more to a cottage) are entitled to receivea discount, please prepare some relevant idea in advance.

Yama no Eki, Nagi-cho Kouen 591-1 TEL0868-36-8080
11Kurobuta
Nearly 100% of Okayama’s brand-namepork, kurobuta black pig, is raisedin Nagi-cho. Kurobuta is fed toexacting standards of quality, witha special mix of barley and woodvinegar, and has come to represent
the Japanese extra-special care inagriculture. The resultant pork is
known for its tender juiciness,with a fresh ﬂavour that opens
into a rich sweetness.

Local
Kuromame black beans Specialties
Used in a number of popular products(the easiest way you’ll be able to try it
will be through the kuromame tea, soldin plastic bottles at supermarkets),Nagi’s black beans have a distinct taste
with many fans ‒ both Japanese and foreigner.

Nagi-cho’s particular soil and climate
has lent itself to the cultivation of anumber of primary specialties. For along time now, local industries havefocused on being competitive as
high-end brands. Like much of Japan,
agriculture cannot be performed on thescale of larger countries, so a focus on
quality is a must ‒ if you get the chance,
please try some of the locally sourced
food. We’re conﬁdent you’ll be able totell the difference.

Local Specialty Direct PurchaseNagi-choKougen
Sansai Mura
Conveniently located on the main road,Nagi-cho Kougen Sansai Mura is thefastest way to get your hands on
seasonal local produce. There are also
delicious, prepared daily specials on
offer.
Open: 9:30-1730
Days closed: Thursday, New Years Holiday
Address: Nagi-cho Takimoto 476-1

20868-36-8341
50868-36-8341

Nagi beef
Nagi-cho’s specialty cattle,known simply in Japanese as
Nagi-beefu is an exceptionallyhigh-grade wagyu beef that has
found its way into fashionable
restaurants around Japan. And forgood reason: the breeding and care of
Nagi-beefu has been reﬁned over many
generations, along with the pedigree ofcalf to cow. Recently Nagi-beefu has
been recognised at the Wagyu Beef
Prize Show, coming in at 2nd acrossthe whole country.

Dig up something that wasalive 16,000,000 years ago!

Nagi Bikaria
MuseumBuilt to the shape of a shell, the Museum
exhibits the now-extinct vicarya (bikaria),
a relation to today’s sea snail. Fossils
from 50 different species are presented
across 300 displays, and outside you candig for actual fossils from 16 million years
ago!
Nagi-cho Kaki 1875

20868-36-3977
50868-36-3977

SatoimoNagi-cho’s soil isrich in volcanicash, widespreadin the outlying
region. The highbreathability and ventilation of theground is ideal for growing satoimo(taro), which can be prepared in a
number of ways, mostly throughsimmering in dashi and soy sauce.

Opening hours：9：00‒17：00
Entry fee：Normal entry (high school and over) 300円 (200円)
Elementary, middle school entry 150円 (100円)
Younger than elementary school is freeCombined with Nagi MOCA Pass (normal) 800円 (600円)
Days closed：Day following a public holiday
Monday (in case of a public holiday, the following day is closed instead)
New Years Holiday

レクリエーション活動の拠点

Nagi-cho Activity Park
Opening hours：From 9 o’clock a.m.
Days closed：
Day following a public holiday
Monday (in case of a public holiday,
the following day is closed instead)
New Years Holiday
Reservation fees depend based on the facility,
so please direct enquiries to:Nagi-cho Kaiyou Center
Nagi-cho Kaki 1074

Owing to the large number of young families in the town,
Nagi-cho is very active in sports and outdoor activities, with alarge park built with input from the community. A baseball pitch,tennis courts, multi-purpose grounds and golf-course are allpresent and well attended, but it is the thriving skateboard parkthat likely draws the most surprise. The town takes great pridein its lifelong learning and club activities so there’s always
something going on.

Facilities：Multi-purpose ground, baseball pitch, tennis courts (6),gymnasium, pool, 27-hole golf course, skateboard park,
training gym

20868-36-3300
50868-36-6440

SDF Events

Japanese Self-Defense Force,Camp Nihon-bara
Visits to the base, observation of the tanks and helicopters
displayed outside, and entry to the merchandise store arepossible by contacting the Public Relations Ofﬁce.

July●Nouryou Inspection

September●Memorial Ceremony(training exhibition, tank-ride experience)

All queries to the Public Relations Oﬃce20868-36-5151

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