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The unknown nature of Aichi: Drive along the grand sights of Okumikawa!

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The unknown nature of Aichi: Drive along the grand sights of Okumikawa! Total Time：About 6 hrs.: The Okumikawa region is nestled deep into the eastern, mountainous area of Aichi Prefecture. The Thousand Rice Paddies of Yotsuya, Mt. Horaiji, and the Seven Atera Waterfalls are just some of the worthwhile stops along the way. Pick up a rental car and cruise through the rejuvenating nature of Okumikawa's mountain roads. And as you adventure into this wilderness paradise, Mokkulu Shinshiro Rest Stop helps you stock up on supplies or get a bite to eat.

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Chubu Centrair International Airport → (approx. 80-min. drive) → Mokkulu Shinshiro Rest Stop → (approx. 25-min. drive) → Thousand Rice Paddies of Yotsuya → (approx. 25-min. drive) → Mt. Horaiji → (approx. 40-min. drive) → Seven Atera Waterfalls → Return vehicle to its Shop or set next destination

Shinshiro CityMokkulu Shinshiro Rest Stop

A wooden feat of engineering with enticing facilities!: Located near the intersection of the Shin-Tomei Expressway with National Route 151 in the city of Shinshiro, this facility is a modern and environment-friendly rest stop providing a nice rest place for travelers. Take in the warmth of the wooden building and surrounding nature as you peruse local produce, souvenirs, and a bite to eat. See more >

Mokkulu Shinshiro Rest Stop

Shinshiro CityThousand Rice Paddies of Yotsuya

An endless view of rice paddies up the mountainside: On the outskirts of Shinshiro City and at the foot of 883-meter-high Mt. Kurakake in eastern Aichi Prefecture are the terraced rice fields of the Yotsuya. The original Japanese name translates directly to the “1,000 rice paddies of Yotsuya”, but there are actually 1,296, averaging 90 square meters on Yotsuya's hillside See more >

Thousand Rice Paddies of Yotsuya

Shinshiro CityMt. Horaiji

The mystical, magical mountain of Horaiji Temple: There is something truly mystical about the atmosphere around the holy mountain of Horaiji. The whole mountain is tranquil with unspoiled ancient nature. It is offers an unparalleled spiritualism and history. Mt. Horaiji and its temple are considered to be steeped in spiritual energy. See more >

Mt. Horaiji

Shinshiro CitySeven Atera Waterfalls

One of nature's sacred spectacles—A multi-level waterfall: The waterfall and the surrounding area are designated as a place of scenic beauty and a natural monument. The conglomerate stone under the waterfall is known as "Kodakaraishi", or the "Precious Children's Stone", and is said to help people have children. There is also an opening (a hollow in the rock) of some seven meters wide within which you can sense the mysteries of nature. See more >

Seven Atera Waterfalls

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