Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Kawane Honcho town planning Tourism Association.

Surrounded by lush green mountains, the Kawane Honmachi of Shizuoka Prefecture's Harubara District, where Clear streams stream.
Introducing the charm of Kawane Honmachi, which has a population of about 6,000! Fun!

~~~What is Kawane Honmachi in Shizuoka Prefecture~~~
Kawane Honmachi, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a town located at the foot of the Southern Alps in the center of Shizuoka Prefecture, and was created in 2005 by the merger of Honkawane Town and Nakakawane Town.
The entire Town is registered in the Southern Alps Eco Park of the Kawane Honmachi, where you Valleys can enjoy the river mist of the Oigawa River stream from the Southern Alps and the scenery of the four seasons.
94% of the towns are forests, which were once transported out as materials for the construction of Edo Castle and other buildings.

In addition, the Kawane area has a There are history of flourishing for a long time in the Cultivation of the Tea as a hometown of "Kawane tea", which is one of the three major teas in the Japan along with Uji tea and Sayama tea.

~~~Sightseeing spots that you must visit when sightseeing in Kawane Honmachi, Shizuoka Prefecture~~~
Kawane Honmachi is a one of the most Suspension Bridge and Famous Town even in Japan.
There are 12 Suspension Bridge scattered throughout the Kawane Honmachi, including the Sunmata Gorge "Yume no Suspension Bridge" that entered the top 10 with "Walking suspension bridges in the world that you want to cross before you die"!

1 Shiogo Suspension Bridge (also known as "Koikin Bridge")
2 Konagai Suspension Bridge
3 Ryogoku Suspension Bridge
4 Koyama Bridge
5 Yuyu Bridge
6 Ikenoyano Suspension Bridge
7 Sannami Bridge
8 Yume no Suspension Bridge
9 Ichishiro Suspension Bridge
10 Shibubu Bridge
11 Minami-Alps Precipice Suspension Bridge
12 Miyanzawa Bridge

After post the photos taken at the Suspension Bridge with social media, show the Submitted screen to the staff at the Kawane Honcho town planning Tourism Association Window and you will receive a "suspension bridge card"!
Detailed specifications of the Suspension Bridge are written on the Suspension Bridge card, and it is recommended for Suspension Bridge fans!

In addition to the Suspension Bridge, there are many attractive recommended sightseeing spots in Kawane Honmachi!
Here are some of them in this post:

・Apt Ichishiro Campground
You can enjoy camping right in front of the Oigawa River, and you can also see the "Apt Train" running on the Oigawa Railway.
Camping under the stars and in nature is exceptional. You'll be able to spend precious time with family and friends and forget about the busyness of everyday life.

・Chigusa Onsen
It is a Hot Spring where you can visit on the popular Oigawa Railway in SL, and you can enjoy One Day Hot Spring facilities There are.

・ Roadside Station "Oku Oi Ongei no Sato"
It is a Experience Museum where you can experience music and art, and it is a facilities that small children can enjoy with parents and children.

・Roadside Station "Faure Nakakawane Chameikan"
You can learn deeply about the history and culture of tea at the experience facilities where you can taste Oigawa's famous Kawane tea.
You can spend a high-quality time in the tea room where you can enjoy Tea with Kawane Honmachi Specialties sweets.

~~~Local gourmet food and specialty products of Kawane Honmachi, Shizuoka Prefecture~~~
・Kawane tea
The Clear streams of the Oigawa River, which stream from the Southern Alps, nurtures deep famous tea.
It is a historic Specialty Product that has been loved by many people since the Edo period.

・Yuzu
Kawane Honmachi is the largest yuzu production area in Shizuoka Prefecture, and there are products such as powder as a thank-you gift for Furusato Nozei tax payment.

・Shiitake mushrooms
Shiitake mushrooms from Kawane Honmachi are thick and have a strong aroma, which enhances the taste of the dish.
The grilled shiitake mushrooms grilled over charcoal are exquisite.

・Tea sweet
You can feel the elegant sweetness and taste of Tea with Japanese sweets using Kawane tea from Kawane Honmachi.

~~~Events and festivals in Kawane Honmachi, Shizuoka Prefecture~~~
・Shikanmai
It is a festival Held in every August 15 in the Precincts of Asama Shrine in Tokuyama, and is designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset of Japan.
Origin is said to have originated from driving away harmful animals that destroy crops and praying for a good harvest.

~~~Please come to Kawane Honmachi, Shizuoka Prefecture! ～～～
Rich in nature forests and Valleys create a "country of suspension bridges". We hope we can create memories of your trip in your hearts!
We sincerely look forward to your visit.

We will continue to send out Information on Kawane Honmachi, which is full of charm, so please look forward to it!