Okutoro Park

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"Okutoro Park," located in "Kitayama Village," Japan's only enclave, is a leisure spot where you can fully enjoy grand nature surrounded by the clear streams of the Kitayama River and deep mountains. Within the park, there are bases for sightseeing log rafting (Ikada-kudari), campgrounds, and tennis courts. Especially, "log rafting," which navigates rapids using traditional techniques, is attracting attention from overseas as a thrill-filled activity that can only be experienced here. Additionally, products using the phantom citrus "Jabara," which only grows wild in this village, are popular; it is ideal for those wanting to enjoy an active holiday and rare food culture in a quiet mountain village landscape.

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Ikada Kudari log rafting in Kitayama

Tanabe City Kumano Tourism Bureau

Okutoro Park

Address: 335 Shimooi, Kitayama-mura, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama
Website: https://www.vill.kitayama.wakayama.jp/kanko/access/okutoro-park.html
Operator: Kitayama Village

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