2026 Mitsue Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in August)

We went camping at "Mitsue Youth Travel Village" in Mitsue Village, Nara Prefecture! Here's a recap of our summer memories at this hidden gem where the kids had an absolute blast. 1. Perfect for hot days! Swimming in the crystal-clear river You can swim in the river that flows right next to the campsite. The water is super clean and crisp, and the kids were completely hooked! There are shallow areas, making it safe and fun for families with little ones, but we highly recommend wearing water shoes so you don't slip! 2. Thrilling! A giant slide down the mountain The main attraction here is undoubtedly the 140-meter-long jumbo slide! You slide down on a special board, and it's so incredibly thrilling that the kids went back for loop after loop. You have to climb pretty high up, so it's a bit of a workout for adults 😅 3. Enjoying fireworks, a summer staple at night When you think of a camping night, you think of fireworks! You can enjoy sparklers in the designated area, so we were able to spend a wonderful summer evening as a family under a star-filled sky. 4. Freshen up at a nearby hot spring at night! We took a short drive to "Himeshi-no-Yu". The open-air bath felt amazing, and the kids loved it too! With river play, massive playground equipment, and hot springs, it was the ultimate campsite for parents and kids to fully enjoy all day long. If you're planning to go during summer break, reservations are already open, so be sure to check the booking site early! 📍Mitsue Youth Travel Village Book via the campsite reservation site "Nappu". They offer both auto-camping sites where you can pitch your own tent and plans where you can stay in a bungalow.

🏖️Overview: Mt. Mitake is a 1,235m high mountain that straddles Nara Prefecture and Mie Prefecture, and is listed as one of the 300 famous mountains in Japan. It is also designated as part of Akame Aoyama Quasi-National Park. This mountain offers a vivid display of the changing colors of the seasons, such as azaleas in early summer, autumn leaves🍁, and frost in winter❄️, making it a delight😃. 💞Reasons why we recommend it: Mt. Mitake in Mitsue Village is famous for its winter frost❄️. We climbed it at a different time of year, but the mountain trail is equipped with toilets and mountain huts🛖, making it a very easy mountain to climb. The view from the summit is not very good, but the nearby Hacchodaira is open and has a great view🙆♂️, so we recommend having a meal🍱 here. 📍Location: 1790 Kamisue, Mitsue Village, Uda District, Nara Prefecture 📍Access: 🚃Train/Bus🚌 ◉From Osaka/Kyoto Get off at Kintetsu Haruhara Station. Take Okuuda Wakuwaku Bus for about 50 minutes Get off at Kake Nishiguchi Bus Stop Mito Village (use Mitsue Fureai Bus) ◉From Nagoya Get off at Kintetsu Nabari Station, take Mie Kotsu Bus for about 55 minutes Get off at Shikitsu Bus Stop Mito Village (use Mitsue Fureai Bus) 🚗For those coming by car ◉From Osaka From Meihan National Highway Hari IC Take National Highway 369 via Uda City Haruhara Ward for about 60 minutes ◉From Nagoya Take National Highway Ueno IC Take National Highway 368 via Nabari City for about 60 minutes #Mitsumifun #MatsusakaEleven #DomesticTravelStrategy

|I think this is the beauty you can feel. Today, I must recommend a super beautiful place to you - Sanfeng Mountain. 🌄 The natural scenery here is simply amazing! The mountains are undulating, and the green trees are shaded, like a beautiful picture. Standing on the top of the mountain, looking into the distance, the magnificent scenery makes people feel relaxed and happy instantly. 🌈 The air in the mountains is particularly fresh, and every breath is like a spa for the lungs. Walking on the mountain path, listening to the cheerful singing of birds, feeling the gentle breeze, all the troubles can be thrown away. 💦 There is also the clear stream, and the gurgling sound of the water is like a beautiful movement played by nature. You can play in the water by the stream and feel the coolness and comfort. ✨ Whether you are traveling with your family or with friends, Sanfeng Mountain is a great choice. Here, you can enjoy the gifts of nature, relax your body and mind, and find the beauty of life. 💕 Come to Sanfeng Mountain and start an unforgettable natural journey! 💖