Hatashikako Dance Preservation Society

A single cherry tree in Kamegamori

*In order to restore the tree's vigor, dead branches were removed and pruned, and soil improvement was carried out in the fall of 2019. Click here for details → [ Miyako City/Kamegamori Solitary Cherry Blossom ] Oyamazakura is located in a corner of Kamegamori Pasture at an altitude of 800m.

Twelve Gods Nature Observation Education Forest

A virgin forest left in its natural state at the eastern foot of Mt. Junikami in the center of the Shigemo Peninsula. It is a 150 to 300-year-old natural broad-leaved forest that is mainly composed of a colony of Japanese beech and sycamores.It is said to be the most natural forest with a mixture of Japanese oaks, Japanese oaks, and giant Japanese zelkova and horse chestnut trees over 1 meter in diameter. The forest is home to many plants and animals. There is a giant zelkova tree that has been selected as one of the ``Top 100 Forest Giants,'' and it has also been selected as one of the ``Top 100 Forests for Forest Bathing.'' There are minimal camping facilities.

Kegon-in Temple

Kegon-in Temple is said to have started when Yorimoto Heiichi built a temple in Nejo, taking the name of the temple from Tametomo's Buddhist name, in order to mourn the memory of his father, Minamoto no Tametomo. At first it was Tendai sect, but later it became Soto sect after building a temple at its current location. In 1792, there was a fire that destroyed the main road, and again in 1919. The current main hall was rebuilt later.