Ki-no-mura Camp Site

As you go through the mountain road, you will see a direct sales store built from Japanese cypress. It specializes in the treasures of the mountain, harvested in the Ōno region, such as the mountain mushrooms and wild plants. The “Chirimen Norabō-na” only available here has a deep sweet taste, making it a popular product every year. The building is the oldest out of the 4 direct sales stores within the town and is said to be the model of the “Myōkaku Station” which has the same octagonal shape.

Being rich in wood, Tokigawa Town’s local industry is prominent in the production of fixtures. Products beings sold center around fixtures, furniture, handicrafts, and agricultural products that hold warmth. You are guaranteed to encounter handicrafts made with care. Orders of fixtures and furniture, as well as consultation, can be done. How would you like an “exclusive product” only for you?

In the national survey taken in 1988 regarding greenery, it was ranked 16th regarding size in the ranking of the nation’s trees and was qualified 1st within the prefecture. The tree has a circumference of 15m, a height of 30m, and is older than 1,000 years. The tree spread is also worth viewing. It is designated as the prefecture’s natural monument.

The Saitama Prefectural Forest Park is a recreation area that spreads northwards of the Maruyama mountain (altitude of 960m). You can enjoy the forest and wild grass of each of the four seasons, and you will be able to see flowers and trees that you’ve only seen in photos and meet animals in their natural state. It will be a heartful and refreshing experience!

About 1500 Hydrangea plants, in Japan known as Ajisai, are in bloom along the 3-kilometer long road, and you can enjoy the clean air and the chirping of birds while being surrounded by nature.