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Dandoura Valley Virgin Forest "Kirara Forest" (Dandoura-dani Genseirin "Kirara-no-Mori")

Shitara-Town Dandoura Valley Virgin Forest "Kirara Forest"
(Dandoura-dani Genseirin "Kirara-no-Mori")

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Fresh Air, Water, and Greenery in a Beautiful Virgin Beech Forest

One of the largest virgin beech forests in Aichi Prefecture, the walking paths in this area include part of the Tokai Nature Trail.
Easily enjoy breathtaking scenery in each of the four seasons, observe rare forest plants, or take time for birdwatching in the midst of nature.

SPOT OVERVIEW

Location	: 〒441-2221 1-1 Dando, Damine, Shitara-Town

Parking	: Available, cap. 30 cars
Phone number	: 0536-62-1000 (Shitara Town Tourism Association) 0536-62-2555 (Toyokawa Yagai Center Kirara-no-Sato)

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ACCESS

Access by public transport

Take the JR Iida Line to Hon-Nagashino. Transfer to the Toyotetsu Bus (bound for Taguchi) and ride to the last stop. Take a taxi for 30 min.
Access by car

・Approx. 60 min. from Shinshiro I.C. on the Shin-Tomei Expressway
・Approx. 75 min. from Toyokawa I.C. on the Tomei Expressway.

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Keyword: #Dandoura Valley Virgin Forest; #Kirara Forest; #Forest; #Nature; #Woods

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