体験・遊びExperience,Play

Oku-Kambayashi experiences and play

At Nioh no Sumika, we offer invaluable experiences and fun that can only be found in the Oku-Kambayashi area during each of the four seasons, such as rare nature encounters and traditional lifestyle experiences.

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Winter

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Snowshoe Hike
A special experience program just for the snow season. Using snowshoes developed for walking on snow, enter the silvery white forest and hike through the snowfield.

Time period January - March
Price Adults 6,000 yen /person Junior high school students and younger 3,000 yen /person
Time 4-5 hours

All Season

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Rice Paddy Field Experience
Why don't you join us for a traditional rice field experience in Oku-Kambayashi, a rice-producing region, where we harvest by hand? This 4-course program begins with rice planting in early summer, followed by weeding in summer, rice harvesting in fall, and straw piling in early winter.

Time period Mid-May to mid-December
Price Adults 6,000 yen/person Elementary school students and younger 1,500 yen/person
Time 4-5 hours

Autumn

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e-Bike
This tour will take you to the major spots in Oku-Kambayashi on an e-Bike (a sports bike with electric power assist), which has been gaining popularity in recent years. You can fully enjoy the scenery of the area, which changes dramatically from season to season.
*Bicycle rental only is also available.

Time period All Season
Price Adults 6,000 yen /person Junior high school students and younger 2,000 yen /person
Time 2-3 hours

Summer

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River Trekking
Entering an ancient forest where old-growth still remains, participants will climb a stream to the source of the Yura River. This is a nature tour full of discovery and contact with the natural elements that will stimulate your curiosity.

Time period May - September
Price Adults 8,000 yen /person Junior high school students and younger 3,000 yen /person
Time 4-5 hours

Summer

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Playing in the River Play in Ayabe Kambayashi’s clear waters. Drops of water trickling out of the virgin forest become an infinitely clear river. Enjoy a moment of healing surrounded by clear water and nature.

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Autumn

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Trekking (Nature Watching) While strolling through a forest where the ancient and pristine nature of Japan is still preserved, participants will visit the source of the Yura River and a fantastic giant horse chestnut tree that is over 1,000 years old. This tour is a great way to get away from everyday life and experience the profound charm of nature.

Time period April - November
Price Adults 5,000 yen /person Junior high school students and younger 2,000 yen /person
Time 4-5 hours

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Sea of clouds
Iwao Mountain (582 meters above sea level), located in a national park, is one of the most famous sea of clouds spots in Kyoto. The mountains of Tamba, which are layered on top of each other, appear to float in the deep mist, creating a spectacular view created by nature.

Time period January-December
Location Mt. Iwao
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Ayu fish
The Kambayashi River, which has its source in a virgin forest upstream from the Yura River flowing through Ayabe City, is known to anglers and gourmets as a habitat for fat, natural ayu fish thanks to its clean, nutrient-rich water.
*When ayu fish are caught, they are also served at Nioh no Sumika.

Time period June - September
Location Kambayashi River

Shaga Forest
This special forest is carpeted by fringed wild irises (shaga) that have been miraculously left untouched. The dainty, butterfly-like, light-purple flowers of the shaga bloom all over the vast cedar forest. When the sun shines through the trees, the scene becomes even more mysterious.
*A shuttle bus service is available at Nioh no Sumika during the blooming season. Please inquire for details.

Time period Late March to mid-April
Location Oitomi-cho
Price 200 yen/person

Mitsumata Forest
Located in the shaga forest are large clusters of oriental paperbush (mitsumata), growing naturally all around the forest. The lovely yellow blossoms of mitsumata trees float in the air and fill the primeval forest, creating a breathtakingly unique scenery.
*A shuttle bus service is available at Nioh no Sumika during the blooming season. Please inquire for details.

Time period Late March to mid-April
Location Oitomi-cho
Price 200 yen/person

Kambayashi Chicken
Surrounded by the rich nature of Oku-Kambayashi, Kambayashi chickens are free-range and raised in the clean air and fed spring water from the mountains. The meat is characterized by its firm texture, with juices and flavors being released more as you eat.

Time period All Season
Location Kashiwaya (meat sales)
7 Imagai, Mutsuyori-cho
10:00〜15:00
Kashiwaya Nioh Koen Branch (food and beverage)
50 Wagami, Mutsuyori-cho
16:00〜21:00

Ayabe Onsen Nioh no Yu
A hot spring facility where visitors can enjoy the satoyama scenery from the open-air baths and guest rooms. In addition to day-trip hot springs, dining, and lodging, there are facilities and services for adults and children alike, such as a campsite and a giant maze.

Time period Closed on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month.
Location 10 Zainomukai, Mutsuyori-cho
Time 10:00〜21:00

Ayabe Onsen

Horse Chestnuts
Enjoy picking up horse chestnuts as you walk through the autumn mountains in a forest of approximately 800 horse chestnut trees, believed to be between 500 and 1,000 years old. You will also get the chance to taste a local delicacy, "tochimochi" zenzai (type of rice cake).
*Volunteers are needed every year. For details, please check the website of Ayabe Suigen no Sato.

Time period September
場所 Mutsuyori-cho, Ayabe City (Furuya District)

Ayabe Suigen no Sato

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