Yamase Old Road Spring “Ha~fu” Walk
The Yamase Old Trail is a walking path that stretches across Kizugawa City, Ide Town, and Joyo City. Why not take a walk along the Yamase Old Trail this spring and enjoy the variety of scenery it offers, including beautiful rural hillsides, tranquil countryside views, and historic cultural sites?
The Yamase Old Trail is a walking path that stretches across Kizugawa City, Ide Town, and Joyo City.
Why not take a walk along the Yamase Old Trail this spring and enjoy the variety of scenery it offers, including beautiful rural hillsides, tranquil countryside views, and historic cultural sites?
Reservations & Registration
- How to Register
No registration required
Basic Information
- Season
- Late May
- Closed Days & Excluded Dates
- None (Open year-round)
- Meeting Time & Hours of Operation
- Distribution Time: 9:00 a.m.
- Schedule
- From each meeting point ⇒ Ide Town Community Development Center, Tsubakizaka (a course approximately 12 km long)
- Duration
- About 3 hours
- Language Support
- Staff: Japanese
- Accessibility
- Not allowed (includes walking on stairs)
Pricing
- List Price
- Free
Access & Meeting Place
- Meeting Place & Ticket Pickup Location
- (Meeting Locations) JR Joyo Station East Exit; Main Entrance of the Kizugawa City Hall
7 Terada Hayashinokuchi, Joyo City; 110-9 Kizu Minami-Kakigai, Kizugawa City - Parking Information
- Please use the private parking lots near the meeting place.
Operator Information
- Operator Name
- Joyo City Commerce, Industry, and Tourism Division; Kizugawa City Tourism and Commerce Division; Ide Town Planning and Finance Division
- Address
- 16 and 17 Terada Higashinokuchi, Joyo City; 110-9 Kizu Minami-Kakigai, Kizugawa City; 8 Ide Higashi-Takatsuki, Ide Town, Tsuzuki District
- Phone Number
- 0774-56-40190774-75-12160774-82-6162
Area & City/Town Introduction (Joyo City)
Located five ri from Kyoto and five ri from Nara, Joyo City has long been known as “the Village of Five Ri.” In addition to numerous ancient burial mounds, archaeological sites, and historic shrines and temples that bear witness to its long history, the city is blessed with abundant natural beauty, including the Aoya Plum Grove, the Kamotani Waterfall, Mount Konosu.
Furthermore, the city boasts numerous prized local specialties, such as tea, plums, irises, figs, and Terada sweet potatoes. The city also offers a variety of events to enjoy throughout the seasons, such as the Plum Blossom Festival and the Yamase Old Road Spring Half-Walk in spring; the Joyo Autumn Fireworks and the Colorful Market in fall; and the Light Pageant ~TWINKLE JOYO~ in winter.
