1. Okuiya Kanko Shuyu Monorail –The monorail that glides through the forest
Enjoy a gentle, leisurely ride through the forest of Iya Valley on Okuiya Kanko Shuyu monorail. Once you start your journey, you will spend the journey climbing steadily along the mountain heading towards to the top.
Take the time to enjoy the rich greenery as you ride the open 2 seater carriage giving you the 360-degree view of the forest. See if you are lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the local wild deer with their heart-shaped bottoms. Kawaii!
Your carriage will take you on a 4.6km trail up to 1380m elevation at its highest point. You can even experience the variation of attitudes and steep cliffs that is nearly 40-degree slopes. The whole ride takes about 65 minutes and reservations are essential as it is very popular.
Address: 28 Higashiiyasugeoi, Miyoshi City.
Open Hours: 8:30 Am~17:00 PM (April to September, Last ride:16:00 PM)
8:30 Am~16:30 PM (October to November, Last ride:15:30 PM)
Holiday: Every Wednesday, and the winter season (from 1st December to 31st March)
Fees: Adult 2000yen, Child 800yen
Ride time:65 mins
2. Rail Mountain Bike Gattan Go!!!
Something fun for the whole family and to wear the kids out! Try the Rail Mountain Bike and explore the countryside of Kamioka-Cho, Hida City in Gifu Prefecture.
You get to pedal your way through on mountain bikes mounted on the rail track as you get to experience the vibrations on the rails while enjoying the beautiful scenery. You can expect to experience going through pitch-black tunnels and crossing bridges as you ride your way from Okuhida Onsenguchi Station to Kamioka Kozanmae Station on the former Kamioka Railway Line, and back.
※ Bicycle ride on the waste railway
The rail course is about 5.8km round trip which takes about 1.5 hours but is careful of the uphill course on the way back. There is a variety of different rail mountain bikes available to cater for all comers. Reservation is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Rail MTB Gattan go! Official Website
Address: 〒506-1147 1327-2 Azumo Kamioka-cho, Hida, Gifu
Tel: 0578-82-4008
Full-service day:
April~September 9:00 AM-16:30 PM
Ocotber~November 9:00 AM-15:30 PM
Shortening business day:
April~Novemebr 10:00 AM-14:30 PM
※ Closed on Wednesday
3. Riding the Fugan Suijo line around Kansui park
Sightsee Kansui Park in a totally different way. Enjoy a ride in the futuristic boats “Sora” the first solar-powered passenger ship in Japan and “Momiji” a fully electric boat. First started operations in 2009, the boats travel roughly 7km from Fugan Canal in Kansui Park to the bayside Iwase neighborhood. The route takes you through the Nakajima Locks along the way.
Nakajima Locks is unique as it uses the same system as that of the Panama Canal. Passengers can enjoy a 10 minute stop as you get to explore the control room of this historic facility. Once you are back on the boat, you get to experience the “water elevator” of the Nakajima Locks.
Recently this has become a popular way to enjoy the cherry blossom viewing as you travel along the water.
Triplisher recommended itinerary:
Ozu Valley recommended itinerary
HIDA City recommended itinerary
Toyama Prefecture recommended itinerary
Photo and source: trafficnews.jp
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