Strangely shaped rocks “Meotou Ishi”

Genbikei

A place of scenic beauty and a natural monument. The Iwai River, which flows from Mt. Kurikoma, erodes the huge rocks, creating a 2km-long beautiful valley that changes its appearance from a hole to a waterfall to an abyss. As you stroll along the promenade, you can see the contrasting views of the turbulent flow upstream from the suspension bridge and the calming depths downstream. In the spring, you can see cherry blossoms in full bloom and the beauty of the valley flowing with melting snow, in the summer you can hear the cool sound of a mountain stream, in the fall you can see the changing colors of the mountains, and in the winter you can see a landscape reminiscent of an ink painting. You can enjoy the atmosphere of each. There is a shop on the other side of the mountain stream that sells Kakko Dango, a specialty of Genbikei.When you place your order and payment into a basket hanging from a rope stretched over the river and hit a mallet, the basket is pulled up and replaced. It comes with the dumplings and tea I ordered. [Best time to see cherry blossoms] Late April to early May [Best time to see autumn leaves] Mid-October to early November

Flower and fountain park

The ``peony garden'' in the park of flowers and springs boasts 4,000 peony flowers of 320 types, which are said to be the king of flowers, making it one of the largest in Japan in terms of variety and number. In May, when the flowers are in full bloom, the Peony Peonies Festival is held with 3,000 peonies of 40 different species. At the ``Botan House'' in the park, you can try your hand at making stone oven pizza, and at the ``Community Plaza'' you can also try making herbariums and terrariums. The kids' land "Morley" in the park has an indoor playground for infants to early elementary school children, making it a facility that parents and children can enjoy together. There is also a dog run next to Botan House.

Karyusawa Falls Mountain Stream Park

The area around the mountain stream, which stretches for approximately 2km, is decorated with seasonal flowers such as cherry blossoms, azaleas, and wisteria, and you can enjoy a spiritually enriching moment while enjoying the natural scenery such as the majestic Fudo Rock. There are also outdoor facilities such as campgrounds and bungalows.