Akasawa Natural Recreational Forest and Logging Railroad
Update:2019/09/30
Among Kiso’s 300-year old hinoki Japanese cypress tree groves is the Akasawa Natural Recreational Forest, where strolling one of the 8 walking courses in the old growth forest is considered to have medicinal effects. Verdant new growth in the summer and the fall foliage in autumn are treats for the eyes. The Akasawa forest is considered one of Japan’s Three Most Beautiful Forests and was selected by the Environment Ministry to its list of One Hundred Most Fragrant Scenic Areas. On weekends and holidays during its operating season, a classic excursion train is run on an old logging railroad.
| Location | Ogawairi National Forest, Agematsu Town Map |
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| TEL | 0264-52-2001 |
| FAX | 0264-52-1038 |
| hinoki@avis.ne.jp | |
| Business hours | 9:00 - 16:00 |
| Usage fee | Logging Train, JHS - adult : 800 yen 4 yrs - ES : 500 yen Walking in Akasawa : 500 yen Akasawa Forest Therapy (up to 100 people) : 3,000 yen |
| Seasonal Calendar | Fresh Greenery: Mid to Late May Oyama Renge Magnolia trees: Mid-June Akayashio Azaleas: Late April to Early May Autumn Foliage: Mid to Late October |
| Date(s) | Late-Apr to early-Nov (Tom Sauyer Club Village Kiso/Agematsu: mid-Aug to late-Aug; Walking in Akasawa: late-June; Akasawa Shinrinyoku (forest therapy): late-May & early-Oct) |
Access and Parking
| Access |
By Train:30 min Akasawa line bus from Agematsu Station (JR Chuo Line) or a 25 min. taxi ride |
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