☆ Explore Japan's clearest Miyagawa River, Yamato Valley, and Osugidani!
掲載日：2012.11.01
The headwaters of the Miyagawa River, a clear stream that has been awarded the best water quality in Japan many times, is Osugidani, which is considered one of Japan's three major valleys. This time, we covered Yamatodani Valley, Osugidani Valley, and the entrance where you can enjoy autumn leaves viewing (October 2012)
The good thing about this Michi-no-eki is that OdaiTown Tourism Association is right next door! You can get all kinds of tourist information about OdaiTown.
*Access to OdaiTown
・By car: Ise Expressway → Kise Expressway/Omiya Odai IC → National Route 42 → Prefectural Route 31 or 424 → National Route 422
・Train: JR/Kintetsu Matsusaka Station → Mie Kotsu/Nanki Express Bus to Michi-no-eki Okuise Odai → S-Pearl Kotsu/Osugi Keikoku Climbing Bus (reservation required/minimum of 3 people)
・Mie Kotsu:
http://www.sanco.co.jp/
・S-Pearl Transportation:
http://www.ma.mctv.ne.jp/~s-pearl/
* Michi-no-eki Okuise Odai (663-1 OdaiTown Odai-cho) Phone: 0598-84-1010
http://www.ma.mctv.ne.jp/~okuise-o/
* OdaiTown Tourism Association 8:30-17:15 (Closed during New Year holidays) Phone: 0598-84-1050
http://web-odai.info
By the way, the clear stream Miyagawa, which originates from Odaigahara, flows into Ise Bay through IseCity where IseJingu Shrine is located. It is said that in the past, worshipers used to purify themselves in the Miyagawa River, so the name ``Toyoukegu Shrine (Geku) Misogi River'' was shortened and came to be called ``Miyagawa''. In addition, in 2025, the ShikinenSengu will be held, and the white stone used in the ``Oshiroishi Mochi Gyoki'' event, in which a white stone is laid on the site where the new main hall will be built, is a stone from Miyagawa.
After walking for a while, you will see a Japanese serow jumping up and down! saw it for the first time. Then, you will cross a large suspension bridge called Ginbashi that spans the dam lake. It's quite expensive, but once you get used to it, the view is pleasant. ☆ Keep walking along the forest road while looking at the Yamatani River on your right.
The video taken on this day (10/30) is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpaMLUU5j0Q&feature=youtube_gdata&rel=0
From here, walk a little further until you see the 1.5 km signboard to Mitaki and Ryoishi Iwaya, which is the end point. It's about 3.6km so far. It's a road that doesn't have much difference in elevation and takes about 1 to 1.5 hours.
*Osugitani Climbing Center Before Golden Week to November 23rd (same as climbing period) 8:30-17:00 (Closed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and during heavy rain)
) Phone: 0598-78-3338
http://oosugidani.jp/
After filling our bellies, we finally set out. First, submit your climbing notification at the mailbox next to the trailhead. Immediately after entering, you walk step by step along a path about 1 meter wide carved into the side of a large rock facing the river, holding onto a chain. A little thrilling.
After a short distance, we reached a mountain path where we met two climbers who were descending the mountain. If you're going to climb a mountain, you'll definitely need some serious equipment. That's cool. A snap shot with Miyagawa in the background.
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This time, I was guided by someone I knew very well, and I only had a short look at the entrance, but not only those who are going to climb the mountain, but also those who are planning to enter Osugidani even for a short time, must submit a climbing notification. Please give it to me. Also, please wear clothes suitable for walking in the valley, especially shoes. please.
Odaigahara is a region with heavy rainfall of over 4,500mm per year, and can sometimes be harsh. I think that's why such wonderful nature remains. I also felt that this place is only possible because of the people who protect and love the mountains, including Mr. N, who guided us this time. I am deeply grateful to the nature of Osugidani and the people involved in Osugidani. I want to cherish it forever.
Forest Pier has lodges and cottages, as well as experiences such as bread making and pottery, tennis and fishing, as well as events such as mountain climbing and walking in Osugi Valley, and firefly viewing tours in the summer. Perfect for a base. Please use all means.
Finally, we watched the sunset over the Miyagawa River and headed back home (see photo in the list). It was beautiful.
*Okuise Forest Pier (993 OdaiTown Odaicho) Phone: 0120-017137/0598-76-1200
http://okuiseforestpia.com/
*The information posted is as of October 2012.
Related spots
Osugidani Nature School
Chunan group
Odai OdaiTownAn NPO that provides environmental education and experience programs in the nature of the upper Miyagawa River. We have attractive programs such as a children's program, an adult eco-tour program, a human resource development program, and a forest creation program.
Osugidani
Chunan group
Odai OdaiTownThe mountain trail closure will be lifted from Friday, September 8, 2023. An unexplored region remaining in the upper reaches of the Miyagawa River. The valley is filled with rapids, cliffs, and hundreds of waterfalls. Although it is a dense area of primeval forest, there are also walkways and suspension bridges. However, it is not possible to complete the entire course in a day, and the path is steep, so it is recommended for intermediate and advanced climbers. There are 7 waterfalls and 11 suspension bridges along the mountain trail, and the dynamic nature spreads out. It has been selected as one of Japan's three major valleys and one of Japan's top 100 unexplored regions. The mountain trail, which was closed due to the disaster in 2004, has been reopened and is now passable since the opening of the mountain in 2014. View this post on Instagram [Official] Post shared by Mie Tourism (Mie Prefecture Tourism Federation) (@kankomie) - August 21, 2018 5:40pm PDT
