AREA GUIDE
Around Misato
Japan's longest stone stairway, a heart-shaped stone bridge, and the country's greatest stone arch. Explore the stone town of Misato before or after your bath.
The 3,333 Stone Steps
The approach to Shakain temple, called 'the Mt. Koya of the West', with 1,200 years of history. Japan's longest stone stairway — 3,333 steps.
Futamata Bridge
A historic stone bridge where, in the right light, a heart shape appears — a certified 'Lovers' Sanctuary' and popular photo spot.
Reitaikyo Bridge
A nationally designated Important Cultural Property: the largest single-arch stone bridge of the Edo period in Japan.
Octagonal Tunnel
A mysterious octagonal stone structure, famous on social media as a photo spot.
Forest Adventure Misato
A treetop adventure park in harmony with nature. Fun for children and adults alike.
Midorikawa Dam
A multi-purpose dam for flood control, irrigation and power generation, with fine lakeside scenery.
Shimofukura Rice Terraces
When the terraces fill with water, photographers gather to catch the sunset over the paddies.
Garden Place
A leisure park surrounded by forest and lake, with sports grounds, a pool and campsites.