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Iwayado Park in Aichi Highland Quasi-National Park
A hidden-away estate of Seto City's natural world
Iwayado Park is an accumulation of natural wonders such as cherry blossoms, natural rock pools, fall leaves, the Seto Otaki Waterfall, and more changing throughout the four seasons. The name "Iwayado" itself means something like "Boulder Hall" and refers to a small, natural rock shrine in the park related to famed Buddhist monk Gyoki. The park is one of the top tourism destinations in the immediate area and lies on one of the Tokai Nature Trails. Climb up to the Mt. Iwasu observation deck for a view on sunny days stretching all the way to Nagoya Station, nearly 30 kilometers away.
A famed spot for fall leaves
During autumn, the Iwayado Maple Festival takes place in a serene ravine along the Torihara River. Walk through an arch of vividly colored autumn leaves with a light display at night at the shrine area and Gyomyogataki Waterfall. Bamboo lamps dot the walking path at various spots along the way for a truly dreamlike experience.
Another draw: Flowers and play in the river
Springtime Iwayado's barbecue site too offers incredible views as well as premium perspectives from atop Mt. Iwasu's observation deck. Once summer comes around, a swim in the river is a sure-shot crowd pleaser for families.
SPOT OVERVIEW
| Location | 〒480-1215 81 Iwaya-cho, Seto-shi, Aichi |
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| Fee | Free of charge Note: • Prices are subject to change. Check the official site, etc. for the most up-to-date information. |
| Opening days / hours | 24 hr./day |
| Parking | Available, free of charge (180 spaces) Note: • Some parking is available for a fee with privately owned pay spaces (JPY 500/use). • All spaces JPY 1,000 during the light display season. • Privately owned spaces are available for buses upon advance reservation. |
| Restrooms | Available |
| Holidays | Open every day |
| Phone number | 0561-85-2730 (Seto Marutto Museum and Tourism Association) |
Note: This page may not be current due to update time differences between site databases.
Should accuracy be critical, please verify this information using a direct source, whenever possible.
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ACCESS
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- Access by public transport
- • Approx. 30-min. walk from Shinano Hommachi Bus Stop after a change to the Meitetsu Bus bound for Shinano at Meitetsu Owari Seto Station, reachable after a change to the Meitetsu Seto Line from Ozone Station.
• 20-min. taxi ride (approx. JPY 2,000) from Owari Seto Station on the Meitetsu Line, reachable after a change to the Meitetsu Seto Line from Ozone Station.
Note:
• Please keep in mind that bus operation is subject to change when heading out.
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- Access by car
- • From Seto-Shinano Interchange on the Tokai-Kanjo Expressway, get on National Route 363. Turn left at Shinano Koban-mae Intersection, continuing for about 5 min. before next turning left at Shinano-cho Roku-chome Intersection and continuing for approx. 5 min.
• Approx. 45 min. on National Route 248 from Sanage Green Road and National Route 155, available from Nagoya Interchange on the Tomei Expressway. Take a right at Shinano-cho Roku-chome Intersection and continue for approx. 5 min.
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