Joshoko-ji Temple was built in the 14th century and is a Zen Buddhist temple belonging to the Tenryuji School of the Rinzai Sect. It has a connection to the Imperial family because its founder was Kogon, the retired emperor who became a Buddhist monk. The temple is famous for its Kokonoe-zakura (cherry tree with ninefold cherry flowered) (natural treasure) which is said to have been planted by the Cloistered Emperor Kogon and Sakon no Sakura (the Cherry Tree on the left) donated from Kyoto Imperial Palace.

 

Suginosei is the studio to refine 100% natural aroma oil from Kitayama sugi (Kitayama cedar trees) and Kuromoji (spicebush) grown in Keihoku and Yuzu (citron) grown in Mizuo. There is a tour to see how to cut down a cedar tree and extract essential oil and also experience it.

 

 「RATOUR」is a popular glamping facility in which guests can enjoy BBQ and a hot spring with the murmur of a stream and the breath of nature.

This is the biggest festival in Keihoku area held in the first half of November every year. As an event to introduce Keihoku's industry and culture, you can enjoy performances on a stage, shopping fresh local vegetables and other local products as well as some wild game meat dishes at stands which are becoming popular recently.
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