HOME
Plans
Beyond the Tunnel: A Mountain Village where Demons Dance All Night Long

PlansRecommended Seasonal Model Courses

Beyond the Tunnel: A Mountain Village where Demons Dance All Night Long: In folklore, tunnels often appear as boundaries separating the real world from that of the other. Pass through mountain tunnels on your way from Ghibli Park in Nagakute City into the lush nature of the Okumikawa region in eastern Aichi Prefecture. Exhilarating sights of demons dancing through the night and other surreal sights await you.

Course Contents

Start at Ghibli Park → (90 min. by car) → Seven Atera Waterfalls → (20 min. by car) → Stay at Yuya Onsen Hot Spring → (20 min. by car) → Toyohashi Rail Road's Former Taguchi Line (30 min. by car) → Thousand Rice Paddies of Yotsuya → (30. min by car) → Hana Festival Hall

Nagakute CityGhibli Park

A park conveying the world of Studio Ghibli: Packed with recreations of the worlds within the Studio Ghibli films cherished by so many around the world, Ghibli Park came to life on November 1, 2022 in Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park.
The park consists of five areas in total for a grand view of the world through a Studio Ghibli perspective. See more >

Shinshiro CitySeven Atera Waterfalls

The spray falls and their refreshing mist invigorating your senses: Recognized as a national scenic wonder and a natural landmark, the Seven Atera Waterfalls have been listed among Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls. These stunning falls are named for the seven drops in elevation, creating seven distinct falls. See more >

Shinshiro CityYuya Onsen Hot Spring

Soaking in the beauty of a hot spring nestled in a quiet river valley: Japanese-style inns line the Itajiki River as it runs through Horaikyo Ravine, weaving the tapestry of a breathtaking scene of the Yuya Onsen Hot Spring Town—a perfect harmony between civilization and nature. Stay the night as you rest and rejuvenate for the following day. See more >

Shitara TownToyohashi Rail Road's Former Taguchi Line

Traveling back in time to Shitara on an abandoned railway: Opened in 1929, the former Taguchi Line of Toyohashi Rail Road served as a lifeline for the Okumikawa community amidst its numerous twisting and turning mountain passes. Although the line has ceased operation, echoes of its rich history still resonate, leaving behind traces of the past that can be discovered in various locations. See more >

Shinshiro CityThousand Rice Paddies of Yotsuya

A serene retreat straight from an ancient tale: Step into the enchanting world of the Thousand Rice Paddies of Yotsuya. The serene beauty of terraced rice paddies grow along the slopes of Mt. Kurakake. These stunning landscapes transport you back to what the Japanese countryside would have looked like more than 400 years ago. See more >

Toei TownHana Festival Hall

Preserving revered Shinto traditions: The enduring rituals of Okumikawa: This facility preserves and celebrates the Hana Festivals, national important intangible folk cultural properties which have been handed down from the Kamakura to Muromachi periods. Masks, costumes, and video images bring the region's Hana Festivals to life to experience this unique tradition firsthand. See more >

: #Ghibli Park; #Studio Ghibli; #Hill of Youth; #Ghibli's Grand Warehouse; #Dondoko Forest; #Mononoke Village; #Valley of Witches; #Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park; #Moricoro Park; #Owari; #Nagakute; #Seven Atera Waterfalls; #waterfall; #natural beauty; #Eastern Mikawa; #Okumikawa; #Shinshiro; #Yuya Onsen Hot Spring; #onsen; #mountains; #Horaikyo Ravine; #Mt. Horaiji; #Horaiji Temple; #Shinshiro; #Eastern Mikawa; #Toyohashi Rail Road; #Taguchi Line; #railway history; #old railway; #Shitara Town; #Aichi Prefecture; #Roadside Station Michi-no-Eki Shitara; #Thousand Rice Paddies of Yotsuya; #terraced rice paddies; #rice paddy; #rice field; #Yotsuya Senmaida; #Yotsuya Semmaida; #agriculture; #farming; #farm; #Yotsuya