GOOD SWEAT, A GOOD SMILE! KAGAMINO

GOOD SWEAT, A GOOD SMILE! KAGAMINO

GOOD SWEAT, A GOOD SMILE! KAGAMINOImprove your health
by working up a
good sweat.

Kagamino is a town where everyone can enjoy the rich colors of the seasons through a variety of activities (activities, hands-on experiences, relaxation) that “improve your health by working up a good sweat.” Here are some of our top ways to enjoy the great outdoors.

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( KAYAK )Kayak experience

BEST SEASONApril to November

Even beginners
can enjoy this experience.

You can enjoy the rich nature of Kagamino Town while feeling the comfortable breeze. A kayaking tour around Lake Okutsu with an expert and friendly instructor is a rare and special nature experience that is very popular with families. 7 days advance reservation is required.

( VIEW MOVIE )
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Safe for beginners!
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Surrounded by rich nature in all four seasons!
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The lake is a reservoir, which means less waves!
( INFORMATION )
Term
April to November(planed) *Closed on Wednesdays
Rates

▼Kayak experience on the Lake Okutsu 60min.: Single 4,300yen / Double 6,300yen(each 3,150yen)
120min.: Single 6,800yen / Double 9,300yen(each 4,650yen)

▼Rental (Kayak) 2hr.: Single 2,500yen / Double 3,500yen
1day.: Single 3,500yen / Double 5,000yen / accessories 1,000yen

▼Bring your own kayak If you bring your own kayak for use, you must submit a Lake Use Notification Form.

Location
The Lake Okutsu Paddling Field; 60-8 Kouchi, Kagamino, Tomata District, Okayama Prefecture
Meeting place; Mizunosato Okutsu Lake “Public relations exhibition room”
Inquiries
TEL. 0868-52-9100(Kagamino Tourism Bureau)

Details & Reservations

( SUP )SUP experience

BEST SEASONApril to October

Feel the pleasant breeze, swayed by waves

Enjoy SUP on the Okutsu Lake & Tomada Dam where you feel a sense of openness in a vast environment. You can experience paddling while feeling the breeze with licensed friendly instructors. Reservations are required 7 days in advance.

( VIEW MOVIE )
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Safe to ride from beginners!
( POINT02 )
Surrounded by rich nature in all four seasons!
( POINT03 )
The lake is a reservoir, which means less waves!
( INFORMATION )
Term
April to November(planed) *Closed on Wednesdays
Rates

▼SUP experience on the Lake Okutsu 60min.: Single 4,300yen / Double 6,300yen(each 3,150yen)
120min.: Single 6,800yen / Double 9,300yen(each 4,650yen)

▼ Rental (SUP) 2 hr.: 4,000yen / 1 day: 6,000yen / accessories 1,000yen

▼Bring your own SUP If you bring your own SUP for use, you must submit a Lake Use Notification Form.

Location
The Lake Okutsu Paddling Field; 60-8 Kouchi, Kagamino, Tomata District, Okayama Prefecture
Meeting place; Mizunosato Okutsu Lake “Public relations exhibition room”
Inquiries
TEL. 0868-52-9100(Kagamino Tourism Bureau)

Details & Reservations

( e-Bike )e-Bike experience

BEST SEASONApril-December

A refreshing ride through
nature.

Why not rent a mountain bike with electric power assist from the major outdoor brand “mont-bell” and ride a mountain course or a lakeside tour cycling course in a place surrounded by nature such as forests, lakes, and valleys? Routes to enjoy the pristine Japanese landscape and hot springs are also available.

( VIEW MOVIE )
( POINT01 )
Take in pristine
Japanese scenery
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Enjoy hot springs and Japanese country cooking
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Well-kept paths,
great for cycling
( INFORMATION )
Term
April to December *Closed on Wednesdays (open on holidays)
Rates

▼e-MTB(Mountain bikes with an electric assist system) 4hr.: 3,000yen (9:30 - 16:30) 7 hr.: 5,000yen (9:30 - 16:30)
included complete e-Bike rental fee and insurance fee

▼ e-Mini Velo(Mini Velos with an electric assist system) 4hr.: 2,000yen (9:30 - 16:30) 7hr.: 3,500yen (9:30 - 16:30)
included e-Mini Velo rental fee and insurance fee

▼e-Bike guide (1 person) 4 hr.: 12,000yen 7 hr.: 16, 000yen)
included complete e-Bike rental fee and insurance fee

Location
Mizunosato Okutsu Lake; 60-8 Kouchi, Kagamino, Tomata District, Okayama Prefecture
Inquiries
TEL. 0868-52-9100(Kagamino Tourism Bureau)

Details & Reservations

( TRAIL )Takashimizu Trail

BEST SEASONyear round

Enjoy a hike through the natural beauty of
central Japan

A 8,132-meter hiking trail that takes you along the ridge that forms the boundary between the town of Kagamino in Okayama Prefecture and the town of Miasa in Tottori Prefecture. After starting out in Ningyo Pass at an elevation of 735 meters, visitors can hike to Takashimizu Meadows (elev. 950 meters) and Mt. Hakushu (elev. 1,044 m). The course is covered in soft wood chips and is easy on the legs and hips, allowing visitors to enjoy the hike in comfort while taking in the beautiful mountains, the delicate pink shades of the flowers of the rare Shortia plant, and untouched beech forests. The temperature in the meadows rarely reaches over 30 degrees Celsius even at the height of summer, allowing you to enjoy a hike that fits your schedule and physical needs.

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Native beech forests, precious flowers, wild birds
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1- to 4-hour route that you can climb at your own pace.
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Great for children and senior citizens!
( INFORMATION )
Term
Year-round
Rates
Free
Duration
Varies
1hr.: Takashimizu Meadows and back
2hr.: To the beech forests and back
4hr.: Entire route
Location
1539-1 Kamisaibara, Kagamino, Tomata District, Okayama Prefecture (Ningyo Pass)
Inquiries
TEL. 0868-52-9100(Kagamino Tourism Bureau)
Note
The trail is covered in nearly 2 meters of snow in the winter, during which time visitors cannot hike without special equipment. To enjoy Takashimizu Trail in the winter, wear snowshoes so that you can walk on top of the snow.

About the Takashimizu Trails