Designated as Yoshino-Kumano National Park, Odaigahara has two major areas: the forested areas of Nishi-Odai, and Higashi-Odai which features several prominent viewpoints like Hidegatake and Daijagura. The area has a high annual rainfall of about 5000 mm and is home to many valuable animals. In the park, you can find the Odaigahara Visitor Center which offers nature educational activities such as the Nature Observation Group.
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Address
Odaigahara, Kotochi, Kamikitayama, Yoshino, Nara
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Entry fee
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Opening Hours
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Closed
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Website
http://www.vill.kamikitayama.nara.jp/k...
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Best Season
May, Jun., Jul., Aug., Sep., Oct.
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Point
A national park with an annual rainfall of 5,000mm.
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Nearest Station/IC Access
1 hour 50 minutes by bus from Yamato-Kamiichi Station to Odaigahara. It is a short walk from there.
2 hours 30 minutes from Katsuragi IC on Minami-Hanna Road.
Other spots near OdaigaharaWithin 50 km
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