Ranboudani

Okubo Valley

The lush greenery of Mt. Okubo and the clear streams blend harmoniously in this valley, which is especially spectacular during the deep green of summer and the changing leaves of autumn. The course is ideal for nature walks and hiking. You can also catch iwana (char).

Three-faced camellia

This giant camellia tree is located in the grounds of Kumano Shrine in Suesaki Town.It is 17 meters tall, 8 meters in circumference at the base, and is the largest and oldest tree in Japan, approximately 1,400 years old. At that time, there were camellias on the east, south, and west sides of the shrine, which is why it got its name, but now only the east side remains and is designated as a natural monument by the prefecture.

Camellia in Ofunato City

Camellia, the flower of Ofunato City. It is known as the northern limit for harvesting ``Yabutsubaki'' along the Pacific coast, and grows wild throughout the city.