Things To Do

Outdoor Activities　and Sports

Yuai-no-oka Outdoor Youth Activity Centre(Joyo City)

Outdoor activity centre with facilities like accommodation, research room, common room, swimming pool, camp site, exercise yard, walk rally course, and large all-weather barbecue site. Camp counsellor advice is also available if desired.

Facility Outline (Opening days/times, fees, description, etc)	Outdoor recreation and sports, etc, lodging experience Closed on Mondays (except during spring and summer holidays) and New Year holiday period. Open 09:00 - 17:00 (day trip possible) Outdoor cooking area (45 person group), tent site (5 places, 100+ people), camp fire sites (5 places), indoor accommodation for 150 people, exercise yard, futsal hall, 25m pool (summer only)
Telephone number	0774-53-3566 (09:00 - 17:00)
Fee	Charges apply
Location (Access from nearest train station)	Kyoto-fu, Joyo-shi, Terada, Minami-nakashiba 80 15 minute walk from JR Nagaike Station
Car parking	Available (500 yen per car; 50 spaces)

Nishiyama camp sites(Nagaokakyo City)

7,700㎡ site area.
There is a fire hearth and water source in the cooking area. However, the water is natural water from the mountain so it is not drinking water.
There is a simple flushing toilet.

Facility Outline (Opening days/times, fees, description, etc)	Nature experience and lodging (on a reservation basis, can book up to 2 months in advance) Open from April 1st - November 10th Hand in a "Permission to use application form" and afterwards receive a "Permission to use" document. (Apply to: Lifelong Learning Division, Board of Education (3rd Floor of Nagaokakyo City Library))
Telephone number	075-955-9534 (Lifelong Learning Division, Board of Education)
Fee	Free
Location (Access from nearest train station)	Kyoto-fu, Nagaokakyo-shi, Okukaiin-ji, Ikeno-o 45 minute walk from Kami-no-cho bus stop. Take bus from either JR Nagaokakyo Station, or Hankyu Nagaokatenjin Station
Car parking	None (not accessible by car)

Actpal Uji(Uji City)

Comprehensive outdoor activity centre established with the theme of “Exchange in and with nature.” With overnight lodging facilities, camping facilities, and sky observation room, you can breathe in fresh air, experience the countryside, farming, sports, and research activities. There is also an administration building, accommodation rooms, fixed tents, free tent sites, hilltop house, workshop and gymnasium.

Facility Outline (Opening days/times, fees, description, etc)	Nature, forest, sports and lodging experience Closed on Mondays (except during summer holidays and on national holidays), and New Year holiday period. Accommodation building, tent, research room, sky observation room, outdoor cooking area, ground golf course, gymnasium.
Telephone number	075-575-3535 (only for reservations)
Fee	Charges apply
Location (Access from nearest train station)	Kyoto-fu, Uji-shi, Nishikasatori, Tsujidegawa-nishi 1 3 minute drive north of Kasatori IC on Keiji Bypass
Car parking	Available (150 spaces)

 

Otokoyama Recreation Center(Yawata City)

Lodges, cabins, softball ground, etc. Enjoy sports and nearby hiking courses in the midst of nature.

Facility Outline (Opening days/times, fees, description, etc)	Recreation, sports and accommodation (reservation required) Futsal, tennis court, softball ground, health and fitness yard, lodges, cabins, tents, outdoor cooking area, bonfire area Closed on second Monday of every month, New Year holiday period. (Accommodation only between 1st December and 28th February)
Telephone number	075-983-1611(09:00 - 20:00)
Fee	Charges apply
Location (Access from nearest train station)	Kyoto-fu, Yawata-shi, Yawata Otani 85-21 From Keihan Yawatashi Station, take Otokoyama Cable car to Sanjo-eki Station, then a 20 minute walk. Or, 40 minute walk from Keihan Yawata Station.
Car parking	Available (free)

 

Kyotanabe City Outdoor Activity Center(Kyotanabe City)

An education and training facility located in the midst of nature where you can enjoy sports and activities with others. With craft rooms, learning facilities, campfire sites, and athletics areas, you can enjoy a variety of activities in this outdoors activity facility. Accommodation, bungalow, and camp lodging available.

Facility Outline (Opening days/times, fees, description, etc)	Forest and nature lodging and learning experience Outdoor hiking, campfire, field athletics, river activities, walking, plant viewing, insect viewing, bird watching, stargazing, bungalow, tents Closed on Wednesdays (except in July and August) and New Year holiday period
Telephone number	0774-62-2816　(9:00～17:00)
Fee	Charges apply
Location (Access from nearest train station)	Kyoto-fu, Kyotanabe-shi, Osumi Ryuodani 9-1 Take bus from Kintetsu Shintanabe Station to Osumigaokanishi, then 10 minute walk
Car parking	Available (free; 30 spaces)

Yamashiro Forest park(Kizugawa City)

Outdoor activity centre among mountain streems. Facility complete with bungalows, log house, nurtition centre, hiking course, outdoor cooking site, showers, general information facility, café and light meals, etc.

Facility Outline (Opening days/times, fees, description, etc)	Lodging and nature experience Log house, bungalow, tent, barbecue
Telephone number	0774-86-4507
Fee	Charges apply
Location (Access from nearest train station)	Kyoto-fu, Kizugawa-shi, Yamashiro-cho Jindoshi Sanjoyama 1 10 minute drive from JR Tanakura Station; or 6km east of Hiraki-bashi intersection on National Highway 24
Car parking	Available (200 spaces; 500 yen per car)

Taisyouike Green Park(Ide Town)

Enjoy the great outdoors with campsites, barbecues, fishing, walking around Taishoike pond, and lodging in the main house and bungalow.

Facility Outline (Opening days/times, fees, description, etc)	Nature experience and outdoor recreation, sports and lodging facility Day trip (09:00 - 17:00): adults 550 yen, children 450 yen Accommodation (12:00 - 10:00 of last day): Adults 1100 yen, children 900 yen Bungalow, tent site, barbecue sets rental available.
Telephone number	0774-99-4733 (09:00～17:00)
Fee	Charges apply
Location (Access from nearest train station)	Kyoto-fu, Tuzuki-gun, Taga, Ichi-no-tani 20-1 15 minute drive from JR Tamamizu Station
Car parking	Available (500 yen per car)

 

Sueyama Kutuwaike Nature park(Ujitawara Town)

Enjoy nature and outdoor activities at this 40ha area around Kuwaike lake, with 3 campsites, bungalows, tennis courts, as well as walking courses and animal shelters. Chosen as one of the top 100 forests in Japan, there is also the Kutsuwaike Lake house nearby.

Facility Outline (Opening days/times, fees, description, etc)	Nature experience, recreation, sports and lodging Closed: New Year holiday period, second Thursday of every month between November and February 25th; open 08:30 - 17:00 (until 16:00 every second Saturday from November until January 25th); admission: adults 300 yen, children 150 yen Bungalow, camp, tennis court, walking paths, outdoor cooking sites, pool, animal shelter, fishing area (fishing pond open all year)
Telephone number	0774-88-3895 Fishing pond: 0774-88-2974
Fee	Charges appl
Location (Access from nearest train station)	Kyoto-fu, Tsuzuki-gun,Ujitawara-cho,gounokuti,sueyama 3
Car parking	Available (300 yen per car; 150 spaces)

Fujitacanoe Kayacschool(Kasagi Town)

Canoe maker with over 40 years of history. Catering particularly to beginners, you can learn on the calm waters of the Kizu River and after learning basic skills in the class, enjoy going down the 6km of river.

Facility Outline (Opening days/times, fees, description, etc)	Kizu River 6km mid-section touring (reservation required) Open from Spring Equinox day in March until end of November, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays (groups of 5 or more can choose weekdays); 10:00 - 16:00; adults 10800 yen, child (under elementary school age) 7560 yen; includes kayak rental, lunch, bath fee, accident insurance; limit 30 people
Telephone number	0743-95-2507
Fee	Charges apply
Location (Access from nearest train station)	Fujitacanoe Kayacschool, 10 minute walk from Kasagi Station
Car parking	Available (free)

Yubune Forest Park(Wazuka Town)

Park surrounded by greenery and nature, where you can enjoy water activities, mushroom picking and barbecues. Enjoy hiking in the midst of untouched nature and watch see wild birds and insects in the forest.

Facility Outline (Opening days/times, fees, description, etc)	Nature and barbecue experience (reservations only required during Golden Week and summer holidays) Closed from December to late March. Open 09:00 - 17:00; adults 200 yen, children 100 yen; barbecue corner 300 yen, 1000 yen with stove; other options available
Telephone number	Weekdays: 0774-78-2001 Weekdays and holidays: 0774-78-3010
Fee	Charges apply
Location (Access from nearest train station)	Kyoto-fu, Soraku-gun, Wazuka-cho, Yubune Yabuta　 19km from Ibirao intersection of National Highway 163, towards Shigaraki
Car parking	Available (500 yen per car; 80 spaces)