Beat the horrible heat & humidity of the urban areas! Have fun in the sun frolicking at the base of an epic waterfall in a crystal clear mountain stream. Swim & float along the famously gentle current of the Yoshino river at the most popular spot for locals. Relax in a moss covered park deep in the mountains. Mingle with locals & rest assured you will be the ONLY nonJapanese present in this countryside locale. Visit nearby Yoshino mountain, an important point in the Kumano & Koya mountain range. A rare opportunity for families with kids, couples & groups to get off the beaten paths and escape the heat & humidity of the urban expanses to experience summer with locals. Do you have 1 night available? Consider the 24hr option to camp in tents & enjoy the solitude & quietude of the deep mountain location. Over 25yrs hosting nature tours in the countryside & rural areas of the greater Osaka, Kyoto & Nara district. Join the fun that Japanese locals engage in every summer!
The majestic mountaintop temple of the famous & notorious Yoshino mountain range.
A beautiful & popular location along the great Yoshino river. Giant stones to jump from, gentle current to swim in, and a great place to meet locals.
An amazing park with a splendid waterfall, moss covered ground for relaxing, and a nice hike up around the bend.
You will make your own way to the meeting points