A forest in a traditional mountain village landscape with an abundant feeling of nature
Mebuki-no-Mori (Budding Tree Forest) is a forest in the pastoral mountain landscape surrounding Nagatani Pond. As visitors walk through the forest, they can enjoy nature in all four seasons: blooming azaleas in spring, sunshine streaming through the leaves in summer, colored maple leaves in autumn and waterfowl in winter. One lap around the forest is about 1.2 km, which makes for about a 30 minute walk.
Mizube-no-Komichi (Waterside Path)
Mizube-no-Komichi (Waterside Path) is a path running along Nagatani Pond. Visitors can enjoy looking out at the waterside landscape and waterfowl while walking in the shade of the trees.
Komorebi-no-Michi (Dappled Sunshine Trail)
Komorebi-no-Michi (Dappled Sunshine Trail) runs through a deciduous broadleaf forest consisting of jolcham oaks (known as konara in Japanese), with wild azaleas growing in clusters by one’s feet. Visitors can enjoy the forest beauty in the spring flowers, young green leaves, and autumn colors.
Saezuri Komichi (Twittering Bird Path)
Different bird species fly around the sunny forest. Visitors can also enjoy the sight of the wild red pine groves.
Nagatani Pond
A water surface that unfolds before a forest background. Enjoy the natural landscape. It is a winter home for waterfowl.
