Akasawa Natural Recreational Forest

Known as the birthplace of forest bathing, Akasawa Natural Recreational Forest is a natural coniferous forest of Kiso Hinoki (Japanese cypress trees) of over 300 years old. It has been selected as one of the three most beautiful forests in Japan and one of the Ministry of the Environment's 100 best aromatic landscapes. The forest is home to walking trails, places to stay, workshops, and restaurants, etc. Many people come here to forest bath so they can relax and de-stress.

Spot details

Address: Nagano Prefecture Kiso-gun Kamimatsu-cho Akasawa Ogawa entered the forest Map
Area: Kisoji Area
Phone: 0264521133
Hours: 9:00-16:00
[Akasawa Forest Railway] 10:00-15:00 30 minutes-every 1 hour
*9:30-15:30 during peak season
Closed: Mid-Nov.-Late Apr.
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available(220spaces)
※Standard size1spaces600yen
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available
Wi-Fi: Available(free spot)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes (free rest facilities available)
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 120 minutes or more
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (partial maintenance)
Infant friendly: Available