British woman Isabella Bird (famous traveller between late 19 century and early 20 century) was so impressed with warm hospitality and breathtaking view of Iide town and called this area “Oriental Arcadia”.(Shangri-La) In Iide town there are 2 major
If you have a chance to visit Okura village in the spring, you are strongly recommended to try various kinds of edible wild plants. At Hijiori Onsen there will be held Edible wind plants festival from May 16 till June
In Okura village there is quite famous spa area called “Hijiori Onsen”, which has more than 1200years history. Now there are more than 20 Onsen hotels in the area, where many visitors enjoy nice spa. Among the hotels I’m happy
Okura Village is famous for its heavy snow fall in the winter. Please take a look of this snow wall. It is more than double “Michael Jordan”, famous professional basketball player. The past record of the snow fall here is
