Majestic mountains such as Mt. Nantai abounding with nature and breathtaking views. Boundless and beautiful aquatic landscapes such as Kuji River, a pristine current that flows lazily through town. The scenery, history, hot springs, and sensation unique to Daigo Town, which can only be encountered here, continue to captivate its visitors from times past. Daigo Town's greatest appeal point is in the ability to enjoy its magnificent nature through all five senses.
Daigo Town is nestled in the depths of nature, with countless places to enjoy the outdoors. These activities are all sure to attract the playful at heart. Commune and connect with nature. Lose yourself in nature, and enjoy fantastic outdoor adventures that can only be experienced here.
Tourist Spot
Joys only found in Daigo Town, just for you.
National scenic spot, Fukuroda Falls
One of Japan's top three stunning waterfalls, with intense and picturesque scenery through all 4 seasons
Namase Falls
Be charmed by the serene and subtle beauty of countless white streams flowing into a vast basin
Mt. Namase-Fuji
A low mountain great for climbing, with many charms such as the rugged, stony peaks at its summit
Mt. Yamizo
Famous as the highest peak in the prefecture, and a great challenge for even new mountain hikers
Mt. Nantai
A unique peak in Okukuji abounding with climbing trails
Mt. Chofuku (Mt. Nyotai)
An elegant low mountain in Okukuji, perfect for hiking along with Mt. Nantai
Mt. Tsukiore
Enjoy the sound of the falls and bells as you climb
Mt. Washinosu
A climbing course which offers enjoyment of the beauty of low mountains
The pristine Kuji River
Kuji River is a clear river perfect for enjoying ayu (sweetfish) fishing, camping, or a drive along the river's edge.
Okukuji Ikoinomori Forest
Savor outdoor leisure in this forest overflowing with negative air ions
Relax Time
Soothing forest therapy in Daigo Town's forest
Forest therapy walks
As you slowly make your way through Okukuji Ikoinomori Forest on a therapy walk, find relief from stressors like the constant noise of the city, unnatural manmade lighting, and the pressure of work life and feel the soothing and relaxing effects of the forest through every fiber of your being.
Forest therapy yoga
Yoga employs breathing and poses to bring balance to the autonomic nerves, and is believed to improve physical and mental health. Daigo Town has incorporated yoga into forest therapy to provide a unique experience.
Daigo Town forest cultivation efforts
The inhabitants of Daigo Town have been nurturing its forests over a long period of time. In fact, forest cultivation takes no less than half a century. Forestry is a long term endeavor, passed on from parent to child to their children and on, from generation to generation. This also requires a massive amount of energy and constant repetitive work many times over. These efforts serve not only to create Yamizo lumber used in our daily lives, but also produce the broad cycle of felling, using, planting, and nurturing.
Planting elite trees and fast growing trees
Using the town's own forest area, planting of elite trees and fast growing trees is performed together with forestry workers and local high school students enrolled in forestry courses.
Elite trees…This term describes 2nd and further generation trees chosen from crossbred seedlings of seieiju trees (1st generation) selected from each mountain region which proved especially excellent.
Reduction of costs and labor via drone utilization
Drones are used (photography and orthorectification) to perform measurements of planting areas, etc. originally performed by manpower (field investigation). Seedlings that were once transported by humans from car-accessible areas to planting sites are transported by drone.
Utilization of remote sensing techniques
By using CS 3D imaging, past aerial photos, and forest diagrams, border estimations are made from maps attached to old ledgers.
Conducting study sessions with local forestry enterprises
To promote local forestry, young workers from several forestry businesses hold regular study and research sessions with the town and others.
Securing future torchbearers and sharing the importance of forest maintenance
Daigo Town is committed to public awareness, holding events that parents can attend with children to play and learn through hands-on interaction with trees.
Tree climbingLog cutting at a forestry eventStudents joining a harvesting classDrone research
Learning from the Daigo Town forest
Hands-on learning available in Daigo Town
Forest maintenance practice
Experience planting and periodic thinning of trees. First-hand observation of forestry maintenance in action is also available.
A forest-themed town hall
Freely explore the all-timber city hall building, made 100% from lumber grown in Ibaraki Prefecture (60% Daigo Town timber).
For more details on Daigo Town's new town hall, see here
Hands-on activities for middle schoolers
Kindergarteners handling trees
Forest-based products boasted by Daigo Town
Daigo lacquer
Ibaraki Prefecture is the No.2 producer of lacquer in Japan, the greater portion of which comes from Daigo Town. Daigo lacquer is praised for its high transparency and excellent quality, and is also confirmed to have antivirus properties against influenza, COVID-19, etc.
Observation and hands-on experience with Daigo lacquer
Daigo Town has a lacquer forest designated as a Furusato Bunkazai no Mori (hometown heritage forest), where workers can be watched giving an explanation while tapping lacquer, as well as enjoying activities such as drawing designs with lacquer and sprinkling colored powder on lacquerware in maki-e, or lacquer tapping (harvesting Daigo lacquer).
Tourist Spot
Relax Time
Reduction of costs and labor via drone utilization
Conducting study sessions with local forestry enterprises
Forest maintenance practice
A forest-themed town hall
Daigo lacquer
Observation and hands-on experience with Daigo lacquer
