Totsukawa Village

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Located at the southernmost tip of Nara Prefecture, Totsukawa Village is the largest village by area in Japan and a "hidden region" where untouched nature still remains. Approximately 96% of the village is covered in forests, with overwhelming scenery woven by steep mountains, deep canyons, and emerald green clear streams. Nature and faith live on here, with abundant "free-flowing hot spring" water and a part of the historic "Kumano Kodo" pilgrimage route passing through. The spectacular view from the massive "Tanise Suspension Bridge" and the silence of the "Hatenashi Settlement" offer an ultimate retreat, letting adventurous travelers wishing to touch deep Japanese mountain culture forget their daily lives.

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Totsukawa Village

Address: 315-1 Oaza Ohara, Totsukawa-mura, Yoshino-gun, Nara
Website: http://www.totsukawa.info/https://www.heijo-park.jp/
Operator: Totsukawa Village Tourism Association

Totsukawa Village Spots List

Sky Village
Tamaki Shrine
Sasa-no-Taki Waterfall
Dorokyo Gorge / Doro-hatcho
Tanise Suspension Bridge
Kumano Kodo / Hatenashi
Tosenji Onsen
Totsukawa Onsen
Kamiyu Onsen
Totsukawa Valley

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Sky Village

"Sky Village" in Totsukawa Village is an entirely new experiential outdoor facility created by a French owner, where you spend time on nets and suspension bridges stretched between forest trees. On aerial platforms several meters above the ground, you can read while listening to birdsong or sway in a hammock, feeling as if you are truly "floating in the sky." Unlike athletic activities seeking adrenaline, its purpose is harmony with nature and quiet relaxation, allowing you to feel the life force of Japan's deep forests with your whole body. It is highly recommended for making unforgettable memories in the hidden...

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Tamaki Shrine

"Tamaki Shrine," located near the 1,076-meter summit of Mt. Tamaki in Totsukawa Village, is part of the World Heritage "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range" and a mystical power spot said to be reached "only by those called by the gods." The precincts are lined with giant trees radiating overwhelming vitality, including the "Jindai-sugi" cedar estimated to be over 3,000 years old, making you realize it is truly a mountain where gods reside. The shrine buildings nestled in the misty forest are enveloped in a dignified, sacred air, providing deep spiritual emotion to visitors. It is...

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Sasa-no-Taki Waterfall

"Sasa-no-Taki Waterfall," nestled deep within the mountains of Totsukawa Village, is a renowned waterfall selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls. The sight of water cascading down a massive rock wall for approximately 32 meters, combined with the surrounding primeval forest, radiates a divineness that leaves visitors speechless. The area around the basin is filled with overlapping giant boulders and the intense spray of crystal-clear water, brimming with powerful natural energy. The path to reach it is by no means flat, but what awaits is an overwhelming silence and beauty worthy of the name "hidden region." It is a...

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Dorokyo Gorge / Doro-hatcho

"Dorokyo Gorge," straddling the borders of Totsukawa Village, Wakayama, and Mie, is a grand canyon designated as a National Special Scenic Spot. The area known as "Doro-hatcho" is particularly stunning, featuring steep cliffs and strangely shaped rocks continuing for 1.2 km, weaving a mystical view with cobalt blue waters. Viewing the sheer cliffs from a sightseeing water-jet boat or river boat is overwhelming, and the seasonal colors of the mountains reflected on the water look like a painting. This is an indispensable and moving spot for travelers wanting to feel the dynamic formative beauty of Japan's nature firsthand.

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Tanise Suspension Bridge

A representative spot of Totsukawa Village, the "Tanise Suspension Bridge" is one of Japan's largest wire bridges for daily use, measuring 297 meters long and 54 meters high. Walking across the bridge suspended over the massive Totsukawa canyon offers a simultaneous experience of the thrill of swaying with each step and a panoramic view of the emerald green river surface below. The sensation of being enveloped by mountains and sky is truly like an "aerial walk." Courageously crossing to the other side reveals the lifestyle of deep mountain villages, a place where nature's grandeur and human wisdom merge for a...

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Kumano Kodo / Hatenashi

"Hatenashi Settlement" in Totsukawa Village is a beautiful village truly worthy of being called a "Village in the Sky," located along the Kohechi route of the World Heritage Kumano Kodo. Traditional old houses line the mountain ridge, and the cobblestones of the ancient path passing through them are engraved with the long history of pilgrims. The view of overlapping mountains from the settlement is filled with silence and beauty that makes you completely forget daily bustle. It conveys the peaceful life of people living in harmony with nature, Japan's original landscape, making it a sanctuary for a lifelong memory for...

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Tosenji Onsen

Located almost in the center of Totsukawa Village, "Tosenji Onsen" is the oldest hot spring in the village, a hidden spa where Sengoku warlords are said to have healed their wounds. Inns are dotted on high ground overlooking the clear streams of the Totsukawa River, and every facility offers the luxury of "100% free-flowing source water" bathing. The water, with a faint scent of sulfur, has a skin-smoothing effect and heals travel fatigue from the core. The quiet environment surrounded by deep green mountains is ideal for travelers wanting to escape urban bustle and immerse themselves in Japan's rich nature...

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Totsukawa Onsen

Located in southern Totsukawa Village, "Totsukawa Onsen" is the busiest hot spring area in the village, spreading along the shores of Lake Futatsuno Dam. Despite its relatively recent history, having been discovered by a charcoal burner in 1904, it is world-renowned as the first onsen area in Japan to make a "100% Free-flowing Source Water Declaration." The open-air baths where you soak while feeling the refreshing breeze across the lake surface are exceptional, offering views of the seasonal colors of the mountains. With eateries and footbaths nearby, it serves as a resting base for hikers on the Kumano Kodo and...

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Kamiyu Onsen

"Kamiyu Onsen," located even deeper in the mountains along the Kamiyu River from Totsukawa Onsen, is a hidden spa where the word "hideaway" fits perfectly. Some inns feature wild open-air baths built directly on the riverbed, allowing for a bathing experience that feels integrated with nature while listening to the murmuring stream. The water is slightly hot and is a sodium bicarbonate spring said to have high skin-beautifying effects. There are few private houses nearby, and you can gaze at the starry sky at night. It is a sanctuary giving ultimate healing to travelers wanting to feel the spirit of...

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Totsukawa Valley

"Totsukawa Valley," stretching along the Totsukawa River in southern Nara, is a spot where you can enjoy the dynamic formative beauty of nature. The emerald green river surface weaving through deep green mountains shows various expressions depending on the light, overwhelming visitors. From the "Tanise Suspension Bridge," one of Japan's longest wire suspension bridges spanning the valley, you can enjoy both a panoramic view of the canyon and a thrill at the same time. With campgrounds and hot springs nearby, it is a hidden paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers who want to feel the depth of Japan's mountains...

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