A splendid spot for admiring fireflies. You can walk to this place from the Yungo Onsen lodging facilities.
In early summer, you can revel in the scenery of Genji fireflies (Luciola cruciata) and Heike fireflies (Luciola lateralis) dancing wildly in the air.
#Nature
#Nature
Tsuyama Castle
(Kakuzan Park)
Tsuyama Castle is one of Japan’s three great flatland-mountain castles and is famous for cherry blossoms, having also been chosen in the “100 Places in Japan that are Famous for Cherry Blossoms.” The Bicchu-Yagura turret on the southeast side of the castle tower has been restored and is open to the public.
Ohtanigawa River Park (Firefly Viewing Spot)
The Terraced Rice Fields of Ueyama—Terraced Ueyama
“Terraced rice fields” refer to Japan’s historic rice fields, which were created in the manner of steps on inclines similar to mountainous regions.
The best time to visit them is in spring during the rice-planting period or the harvesting period, which is August–September. Please enjoy Japan’s rural landscape.
The best time to visit them is in spring during the rice-planting period or the harvesting period, which is August–September. Please enjoy Japan’s rural landscape.
Ohyama Observation Deck
Ohyama Observation Deck is five minutes from Yunogo Onsen by car and is famous for its mystical view, where a sea of clouds is formed before your eyes.
You can see this view early in the morning from late autumn to winter.
You can see this view early in the morning from late autumn to winter.
Ohyama Hydrangea Road
This mountain path that continues for approximately 2.5 km to the top is arranged as a “hydrangea road,” where around 3,000 hydrangeas of four different species have been planted. It is recommended to stroll down the path while admiring the hydrangeas from mid-June to mid-July (the flowering period may differ due to the weather).
#Tourism Spots
#Tourism Spots
The Giant Automaton Clock
A giant automaton clock with a height of 7.9 m and a width of 4.3 m.
Between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm, the upper part of the clock opens up for 4 minutes every time the clock reaches a new hour, and a giant monument appears.
Japanese Museum of Contemporary Toys & Hall of Music Box
A sought-after spot that displays music boxes from around the world, such as cylinder music boxes made in Switzerland and autorama (mechanical dolls). It also holds music box concerts. Furthermore, many wooden toys are on display, and the playroom has a space where one can play with the toys owned by the museum. Moreover, recommended toys, music boxes, etc., are sold in the museum shop.
Railway Model Museum & Retro Toy Museum
A popular spot with a charming railway model diorama (N Scale) attraction. You can experience driving on the vast diorama (fee included). In addition, a whole room has been covered with Plarail toy train tracks, which can be played with by having trains run on them, thereby making it is popular with small children as well.
#Yunogo Onsen
#Yunogo Onsen
One-Day Hot Spring—Motoyu
Yunogo Sagi Onsenkan Hot Spring Inn
A shared bathing area for one day, with the bathing area being the source of Yunogo Onsen.
Including the large bathing area, you can enjoy a variety of hot spring bathing areas, such as outdoor baths, family baths, jacuzzis, and baths for the physically handicapped.
Footbaths・Rest Facility (Pocket Park)
Footbaths with a motif of the footprints of the legendary “Sanbutaro.” The footbaths are free for everyone to enjoy.
#Experiencing Traditional Japanese Arts and Crafts
#Experiencing Traditional Japanese Arts
and Crafts
In Yunogo Onsen, there are facilities where you can experience traditional Japanese arts and crafts such as ceramic art and glassblowing.
These must be booked in advance, so please inquire at each facility.
Experience Kneading Clay or Using an Electric Potter’s Wheel
TohtogamaYou can readily enjoy the ceramic art experience with Bizen clay and white Shigaraki clay by kneading them with your hands or using an electric potter’s wheel.
Glassblowing Experience—
Glass Studio ToolsYou can enjoy glassblowing experiences at the workshop conducted by Tsunehide Okamoto, an artist from Yunogo.
Deerskin Leather Craft Experience—
35/R Kokochi(Sangoa-ru Kokochi)You can experience making adorable tiny items from 100% deerskin leather from Mimasaka-shi, such as coin purses and straps.
Handmade Jewelry from Natural Rock—
azovii jewelryYou can enjoy making accessories such as original straps, necklaces, bracelets, and keychains using natural rock.
#The Suzuka Circuit
#The Suzuka Circuit
The Suzuka Circuit
An international-level motorsport race circuit that has held races such as the Formula One Pacific Grand Prix. You can experience driving on the circuit as well as kids bike, kids kart, challenge kart, etc.
#Picking Fruit
#Picking Fruit
Throughout the year, you can revel in fruit-picking and experience Okayama, the kingdom of fruit, to your heart’s content.
Please experience picking grapes, strawberries, peaches, and blueberries—the pride of Okayama.
Farmer’s Market North Village
An agricultural park in an exchange experience style, where you can experience harvesting blueberries and strawberries as well as various vegetables.
Telephone:0868-38-1234
Mimasaka Farm
A tourism farm where you can enjoy picking strawberries from winter to spring and grapes in autumn. You can relish the grapes, which are a special product of Okayama Prefecture, by having popular grape types in an all-you-can-eat service or purchasing by weight.
Telephone:0868-74-3887
Tomomien—Tourism Farm
Okayama Prefecture is one of Japan’s prominent places for the production of peaches. You can enjoy picking 23 types of peach grown in an approximately 15,000 m² wide farm.
Telephone:086-955-1928