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Experience the abundance of nature in Shonai Town with all 5 senses.
Shonai Town is a treasure trove of nature, from the great nature of Mt. Gassan and the Tachiyazawa area, to famous trees that are designated cultural properties. In the vicinity of the peak of Mt. Gassan, visitors can see the town flower, the Chocolate Lily and rare alpine plants.
A list of tourist sites
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Onakajima Shizen Fureai-kan, Mori Mori
The facility lets visitors experience the nature found in the Tachiyazawa River basin. It can also be used for hands-on interactive activities for groups such as elementary and jr. high school stud...
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This facility was completed in 1988 to compile technologies, data, and information on erosion control practiced for half a century in the Shinjo Construction Office, Ministry of Land, Infrastructur...
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Together, Mt. Gassan, Mt. Haguro and Mt. Yudono comprise the Three Mountains of Dewa. The faithful come to Mt. Gassan because it is a sacred place for ascetic Shugendo practices. In addition, the g...
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The forest is the battleground where the Shonai Clan and the new government army fought in the Japanese civil war between Imperial and shogunate forces. Today, there is a walking path. In 1893, the...
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This park was constructed on land said to be home to the Aranabe kappa (mythical water-dwelling creature). Does the kappa, Heikichi and a family of kappa from Tono City, Iwate Prefecture live here?
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Tsuki no Sawa Onsen Kitagassanso
A hot spring accommodation facility in Shonai, Yamagata Prefecture, nestled in the back room of the Tachiyazawa River basin. Nearby are the Nambu Mountain Village Square on the banks of the Rokbuc...
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Tachiyazawa River, one of the 100 Exquisite and Well-Conserved Waters of the Heisei period.
Tachiyazawa River, which flows from the peak of Shonai Town, Mt. Gassan, is one of Japan's notable rivers. It flows north in the valleys of Dewa while gathering an abundance of spring water and mee...
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Tateyama Park Cherry Blossom Festival
Every year in mid April this festival is held at Tateyama Park, which is well known for its cherry blossoms and a panoramic view of the Shonai Plain. In addition to the local specialties, grilled P...
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The Tachiyazawa District in Shonai Town once prospered through gold dust panning. Even now visitors can have fun panning for gold. It makes a great independent research project during summer vacati...
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