Takidani-Onaru-yama Recreation Forest：Forestry Agency

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Mixed conifer-broadleaf forest and a pond
Overlooking the Tatsuno city area from a footpath
Tortoise Rock at the foot of Mt. Onaru
Pond scenery blanketed in snow
Relaxing footpath

Takidani-Onaru-yama Recreation Forest

598.68ha

Elevation Lowest : 100m / Average : 100–520m / Highest : 520m

Youth adventure forest

Newest information
Area
Activities
Overview
Latest Information
Usage Guide
Facility
Map
Address
Access
(Distances and times are
provided as a guide only)
Management office
contact details
Information on Other Local
Tourist Attractions
Official Tourist Information
Recreation Forest
Management Committee
Supporters
Other

Newest information: Gathering information in advance is important to safely enjoy forest recreation that brings you closer to nature.
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・When you go out, please check local tourist and related information and gather information on road closures, weather conditions, etc.

Area: Kinki Chugoku

Activities: Flower-viewing (cherry (Prunus)) (Includes surrounding area) Autumn leaf viewing (Includes surrounding area) Waterfall viewing (Outside the forest) Birdwatching (Includes surrounding area) Paddling / fishing / boating (pond / lake / river) (Includes surrounding area) Cycling (cycle path) (Outside the forest) Medium-long distance Trail (Includes surrounding area) : Kinki Nature Trail Shrine / Temple visit (Outside the forest)

Overview

Geographical/topographical features: This forest is located approximately 5 km to the northwest of central Tatsuno City. It is composed of gentle hills with an overall elevation difference of about 400 m.
Historical/cultural features: This area had been known as a natural stronghold from ancient times, and the Yamato Imperial Court ordered the construction of a fort here in the 7th century CE. The ruins of Kinoyama Castle can be found at the northwestern end of the Recreation Forest. A mountain castle was first built on the site during the Nara period (8th century CE) which was supplanted by a medieval mountain castle during the Muromachi period (around the mid-14th to late 16th centuries CE). In addition, an interior shrine of Isekisan Shrine, established more than 2000 years ago, stands adjacent to the Recreation Forest, to the northwest of the ruins of Kinoyama Castle.
Climate, flora and fauna: The climate is temperate, with a planted forest mainly consisting of Sugi (Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)) and Hinoki (Japanese cypress (Chamaecyparis obtuse)) and a natural forest mainly consisting of Akamatsu, Japanese red pine (Pinus densiflora) and Konara (Quercus serrata) in nearly equal proportions.
Attractions: The mixed forest contrasts beautifully with the ponds within it. In addition, the road that accesses the forest from the city area is closed at night, so campers can enjoy a quiet, peaceful environment. Hikers can also trek along the ridge line of the surrounding mountains along the Kinki Nature Trail that runs through the forest.
Other: The campsite (Tatsuno Campsite) in the Recreation Forest is exclusively for events, such as boy scout events and summer outdoor events, and is not available for use by the general public.

Latest Information

Regular events: "Summer Outdoor Event in Onari" held every August
Warnings (Flora and fauna): Inoshishi (wild boar (Sus scrofa leucomystax)): If you see a boar, do not approach it.
Warnings (Dangerous areas): Be careful not to get lost on the mountain trails.
Warnings (Other): Mobile phone service is unavailable in some areas in the forest, regardless of the carrier.

Usage Guide

Entrance fee: Free of charge
Opening seasons and hours: Accessible 24 hours a day (However, the Municipal Road Shobu Dani Line is closed to traffic from 6: 00 p.m. to 6: 00 a.m.)
Accommodation options: Accommodations are available in the Tatsuno city area.

Facility: Toilets and drinking fountains Footpath / walking trail / nature trail (Includes surrounding area) Bike trail (Outside the forest) Parking lot (Includes surrounding area) Shop (Outside the forest) Restaurant (Outside the forest) Campsite and/or cabins Accommodation facilities (Hotels/Japanese inns) (Outside the forest)

Map: pdf

Address: Nakagaichi, Issai Town, Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture

Access (Distances and times are provided as a guide only)

By public transport

[Railway] JR Kishin Line Hon-Tatsuno Station → Taxi: about 13 km

[Railway] JR Himeji Station → (JR Kishin Line: 22 minutes) → Hon-Tatsuno Station

By car

About 20 minutes northwest from San-yo Expressway Tatsuno IC

Free parking for about 4 ordinary passenger vehicles at the Recreation Forest, and free parking for about 15 vehicles adjacent to the national forest

Nearby tourist facilities

Shobu Dani Park

Google Map

Management office contact details: Hyogo District Forest Office

TEL：050-3160-6170
https://www.rinya.maff.go.jp/kinki/hyogo/

Information on Other Local Tourist Attractions: Shobu Dani Park
Tatsuno Castle
Tatsuno Shrine

Official Tourist Information: Tatsuno City Official Website [External link]

http://www.city.tatsuno.lg.jp/kankou/index.html

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