Interesting points in Okuwa village
Exploring Points Suhara Juku and Nojiri Juku
During the Edo period (1600-1868), a vast network of roads was constructed from Edo, now Tokyo, to various locations th...
Exploring Points Okuwa Vil. Sports Park, the place of Fall Festival
On October 14th, 2023, the village festival known as the "Forest Village Fall Festival" or "Mori no Sato no Aki Matsuri...
Okuwa Points of Interest Coffee Katana: A Time Travel with Aromatic Coffee
During the Edo period (1603 – 1868), the Shogunate established a highway between Edo (Tokyo) and Kyoto, placed with 69 ...
Exploring Points Modern Public Library inspiring the residents
Okuwa village has a modern public library, which opened in September 2022 on the first floor of the Okuwa village offic...
Exploring Points Kirakusha – showcase of local vegetables
Kirakusha is a roadside station located in Okuwa village, right off route 19, where you can purchase local souvenirs an...
Exploring Points Nojiri Lumber company
Okawa village is a village surrounded by mountains. Many Japanese Cypresses (Hinoki) grow on these mountains.
Hinok...
Travel Aids How to get Okuwa village from a foreign country
For foreigners who visit Okuwa village, an international airport in a big city is the entrance.
Haneda Internationa...
Travel Aids How to take a train in Okuwa village、Kiso
The way to take a JR train in Kiso district is introduced.
Exploring Points Joshoji Temple built in 1598（定勝寺）
Joshoji, a Buddhism temple bulit in 1598, in Suhara area is a quite beautiful temple and a historical treasure of Okuwa village.
Exploring Points IHI Turbo representing the village
IHI Turbo is the most honorable company in Okuwa village. Without the company, we hardly imagine how this village would...