■Pothole Tour■
Deep inside Toyooka Village, at the foot of Mt. Kimen, you can enjoy river play at one of Japan’s largest potholes.
Dive headfirst into a plunge pool or float and relax.
Refresh yourself to the fullest in the emerald-green summer stream.
Our guide staff will support you. You may join with children.
We recommend combining this with a paella-cooking experience at Nodaira Campground!
【Plan Details 】
■Season
Around July to early September
※If you prefer dates outside the above period, please consult us.
■Meeting place
General Incorporated Association Toyooka Village Tourism Association (Toyooka Tabi Jikan)
= For those using car navigation =
《Toyooka Tabi Jikan》
Address: 12407 Kamiine, Toyooka Village, Shimoina District, Nagano Prefecture
TEL 0265-49-3395
※If the above address does not appear, set your destination to Toyooka Village Central Nursery School and come to that location.
《Toyooka Village Central Nursery School》 Address: Kamiine 12368, Toyooka Village TEL: 0265-35-4953
■Capacity
8 people (minimum number to hold tour: 2 people)
※If only one person or more than eight people wish to participate, please consult us.
■Price (tax included)
Per person: 5,000 yen
※If you use the showers at Nodaira Campground, an additional 500 yen per person is required.
■Course details and schedule
① Meet at Toyooka Tabi Jikan
9:30 (payment)
② Travel to Nodaira Campground
Around 9:30–10:10
※Please travel by private car.
③ Arrive at Nodaira Campground
Around 10:10
④ Walk to the pothole area
Around 10:15–10:45
⑤ Stream walk and river play at the pothole
Around 10:45–12:15
⑥ Return to Nodaira Campground and dismiss on site
Around 12:45
■About the plan
【About Nodaira Campground】
It is about a 40-minute drive from the center of Toyooka Village.
Leaving populated areas behind, you can enjoy a relaxed time surrounded by green trees and the sound of the river.
Please travel to the campground by private car.
【About the pothole “Daimyojin Fuchi”】
In Abukawa Gorge there is one of Japan’s largest giant potholes, measuring seven meters in diameter.
A pothole forms when stones on the riverbed rotate in the current and gradually carve into the bedrock over long years.
【Can be combined with other activities】
You can combine the pothole tour with a paella-cooking experience or a guided cycling tour. Please inquire for details.
【Clothing and items to bring】
● Quick-drying clothing (recommended: garments with minimal skin exposure) e.g., rash guard
● Change of clothes
● Shoes that can get wet (recommended: those that do not come off easily) e.g., marine shoes
※You may use the changing rooms and lockers inside the Toyooka Village Tourism Association facility before and after the tour.
※For an additional fee, showers at Nodaira Campground are available (500 yen).
※For an additional fee, showers inside the Toyooka Village Tourism Association facility are available (300 yen).
■Inquiries and reservations
Please apply by phone or via the inquiry form on the Toyooka Tabi Jikan website.
Phone number: Toyooka Tabi Jikan 0265-49-3395 (9:00–18:00)
Website: https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/pothole-tour/...
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