No Ordinary Walk in the Forest: A Visit to Iinan-cho, Shimane Prefecture
Looking for relaxation? Jenny Yamamoto shares a forest bathing location near Hiroshima where you can soak up negative ions to your heart and soul’s content.
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Nature
Nakano Sakura tunnel in Ohnan
A thirty year community project in rural Ohnan has created an avenue of cherry trees as peaceful as it is
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Our favorite “sleeping” policeman in Ohnan
A must-stop photo spot on a spring visit to Ohnan.
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Hanamomo Peach Blossoms in the Closest Village to Heaven
A gorgeous natural tapestry of peach blossoms painted on the former rice terraces of the “Closest Village to Heaven”.
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Josei-daki Falls
Impressive 126m waterfall in the Miyoshi area that is beautiful at any time of the year.
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Tsutsuga O-icho Gingko Tree
I sometimes wonder in how many countries other than Japan will people drive for a couple of hours or more
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Hakuun-do Caves
The Hakuun-do limestone caves [白雲洞] take you 200m into the side of Taishaku-kyo Valley in Upper Taishaku.
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Taishaku-kyo Gorge
This beautiful 15km long canyon in the northeast of Hiroshima prefecture has many natural features and is a popular place
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Dangyo-kei Gorge
The Dangyokei gorge is a spectacular natural beauty spot in Ohnan in Shimane Prefecture with great access.
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