Shinjo-Yamazato

The Wakasaji Mihama Trail

The border between the Wakasa region of Fukui Prefecture and the Kohoku region of Shiga Prefecture is lined with mountains, and the mountain path that separates the Shinjo area of Mihama Town and Makino in Takashima City of Shiga Prefecture is known as the Wakasaji Mihama Trail, and is especially popular among climbers. The secret lies in the accessibility of the trail, where climbers can access the trail from both Shiga Prefecture and Fukui Prefecture, in addition to the dynamic views of the Sea of Japan and Lake Biwa that can be seen from the ridgeline. The border between the two prefectures is lined with mountains such as Mt. Mikuni, Mt. Akasaka, Mt. Otani, Mt. Omikage, and Mt. Dainichi. In particular, the mountain pass on Mt. Akasaka, known as Awagaragoe, which has long been an important road connecting Wakasa and Omi, is a popular trekking course that attracts many climbers.

Nature Experience Center Rokuyaon

At this renovated farmhouse that was built more than 100 years ago, visitors can enjoy hands-on experiences such as eating around an open hearth, craft workshops, and cooking with local products. The farmhouse can also be used as a base for training camps incorporating trekking, forest exploration, and riverside activities, as a short-term country living experience, as a simple lodging where visitors can stay overnight without meals or as a research facility.

Keiryu no Sato

This 2.2km-long mountain stream fishing spot was created by making full use of the nature in the upper reaches of Mimi River. Rainbow trout, amago trout and other mountain stream fish are released here so that even first-time anglers can enjoy fishing easily, and the caught fish can also be eaten at the barbeque area on the premises.

Donguri club (living in the woods)

In addition to a guided tour of the forest, visitors can enjoy nature experiences such as picking edible wild plants, vine crafts, nature crafts, and camping. At the café, surrounded by large zelkova trees and a cedar forest, visitors can enjoy coffee and other refreshments in a wooden space with a wood-burning stove.

Byobugataki Falls

It takes about 40 minutes to reach the waterfall by walking the mountain path along the stream from the back side of the Reinan Substation. The Hakuren Waterfall (10m high) is in front of the temple, while the Byobugataki Falls (20m high) can be found further up along the path. The waterfall has a beautiful and mysterious appearance even in the summer.

Café MIROKU

Located at the foot of the mountain, this café serves deer, wild boar, and other game dishes in a stylish atmosphere. The authentic coffee and latte art by baristas, along with the desserts prepared with an extra touch, are also popular.

Mihama Town Shinjo Meat Processing Facility BON1029

A meat processing facility that processes deer and wild boar that were raised in the forests of Wakasa in a tasty, safe, and sanitary manner. It delivers the bounty of the forests that grew up eating leaves, stems and nuts, running freely in the magnificent nature.