Showing posts with label Okawa Village. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Okawa Village. Show all posts

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Kingdom of Nature Shirataki no Sato Campsite

   You can have rural experiences such as the making of tofu, and bamboo crafts here. (Check in-8:30 / check out-any time )


Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Let’s play in the snow!

   There are not many winter-related sports in Kochi, but that does not mean you can not appreciate the snow during the winter! In northern Kochi’s Reihoku region, the snow falls freely during the winter, and if you are brave enough to drive up there you can see it for yourself. It takes about an hour and a half to get there from Kochi City. Make sure you bring snow tires!

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

The 28th Annual Okawa Village Beef Festival (Shanikusai)


Have you ever wondered what people get up to in the smallest village in Japan? Okawa village has a population of around 400 people, and while it might not be the most bustling of metropolises, there’s at least one day out of the year that makes the long trek up into the deep interior of the Reihoku region worth it.