[Okayama, Hiruzen] A trek full of sights and breathtaking experiences! Bushwhacking and giant tree tour

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• This is a highly recommended plan guided by a group of professional guides who received the Special Award (Minister of the Environment Award) at the 2018 Japan Ecotourism Awards. In Shitao, Hiruzen, Maniwa City, lies the Yamanori Valley, a secluded area rarely visited even by locals. Experienced members of the Hiruzen Tour Desk will guide you through the primeval beech forest that spreads out at the headwaters of the valley. Without a guide, you could easily lose your sense of direction in bad weather or other adverse conditions, making it too risky. However, with a track record of guiding over 1000 customers last year, we are confident that we can guide you to this secluded area. Please take this opportunity to join us!
• A journey through dense undergrowth and to see giant trees, filled with sights to see and emotions!
• The headwaters of the Yamanori River in Shimowa, Hiruzen, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture, are a treasure trove of giant beech and oak trees. According to the Ministry of the Environment's definition, a giant tree is one with a circumference of 3 meters or more at 130 centimeters above the ground. There are over 60 beech trees confirmed in the headwaters of the Yamanori River. This tour takes you on a leisurely 5-7 hour walk of just under 2 kilometers to visit over a dozen of these trees in a single continuous journey. Mid-May to early June is especially a great opportunity to see endangered species!
• How thick is the "bush" in "bushwhacking and giant tree tour"?
• In areas with dense dwarf bamboo thickets, it can take more than 30 minutes to advance just 10 meters. There are places where you'll struggle to get your feet out once you put them in, and vice versa, but don't worry. We'll avoid those areas. The longest dwarf bamboo we've recorded is 427 centimeters, but most are around 250 centimeters. Upon request, we also offer a route during the tour that allows you to experience the dense thickets for 10 to 15 minutes. Please do try it!
• Combine it with other tours for an experience packed with surprises and unforgettable moments!
• Combining this with bushwhacking and giant tree exploration, a night climb of Mt. Tsuguro (Butsugasen, Sanpeiyama, Hitsugayama), and a waterfall tour and river trekking in the Yamanori Valley will create a truly unique tour. You can also use the local accommodations we collaborate with. Why not immerse yourself completely in nature? It's widely said to change your perspective on life.