ABOUT
The whispering trees and chirping birds of Chizu Forest.
This landscape has been nurtured by human hands for generations, a living cultural asset designated as an Important Cultural Landscape of Japan.
In the Edo period, Chizu Town flourished as a post town at the intersection of the Inaba and Bizen Roads, where people lived in harmony with the forest. The daily activities of cultivating trees, traveling the roads, and treading the earth are etched into every part of this forest.
Take a stroll through this beautiful forest, preserved by human hands, and immerse yourself in the deep history and culture unique to Chizu.
HANDS ON HERITAGE
The culture thriving in this forest is not merely inherited; it is a living testament to the efforts of people who have cared for it, protected it, and passed it on to the future. The masterful techniques of cultivating trees, the ancient wisdom of preserving the mountains, and the comings and goings of people who supported the post town—here lies a history where the forest and daily life have deeply intertwined and continued to coexist.
In Chizu Forest, "inheriting culture" means experiencing the landscape that continues into the next generation by gently touching and engaging with it. By touching the breath of the forest, you will understand its profoundness, and by putting your hands to work, you can experience the joy of creating a new landscape that leads to the future. Please enjoy the "activities" that connect to the next generation, an experience unique to this place.
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Learn, Eat, Connect With The Forest
- Rural Life As A "On To Hoko" (gratitude And Service) -
3-day tour
From ¥350,000
4-8 people
02/
Receive, Process, Use Wood Traditional Forestry Experience Touching The Blessings And Techniques Of Chizu Cedar
2-day tour
From ¥100,000
4-8 people
03/
Learn, Participate, Connect With History And Traditional Culture Experience Ancient Architecture In Chizu's Historic Post Town
2-day tour
From ¥100,000
4-8 people
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Know, Learn, Feel The Forest Immerse Yourself In Chizu's Forestry Cultural Landscape And Spend Time In Harmony With Nature
2-day tour
From ¥100,000
4-8 people
Diner
Chizu Town, Tottori Prefecture, has a strong connection to the mountains in its daily life, and rural culture is still deeply rooted here. "Mitakien," nestled in the Ashizu Valley, is a dining establishment surrounded by thatched-roof traditional houses and clear streams, as if you've wandered into a fairytale. You can savor simple, lavorful rural dishes made with wild vegetables and river fish caught locally, as well as homemade tofu and konjac. Popular sweets include the famous tochi mochi (horse chestnut rice cake) and mitarashi dango. Enjoy Chizu Town's food culture, which coexists with nature, in a tranquil setting.
Stay
The former Shioya Deten in Chizu Town, Tottori Prefecture, is a registered tangible cultural property that offers accommodation.
Stepping into this historic building, you'll find a space where the good old days of Japan blend with modern comfort. In the attached cafe space, you can experience daily life in Chizu Town through interactions with local people. On quiet nights, a sky full of stars will shine, making for a special, peaceful stay as if you were a local resident.
