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Towering at the top of the Shiroyama mountain at an altitude of 200m, behind Yoshika Park, the tower is a rare one with a three-tiered, four-story building in Momoyama-style Nanbazo. From the Tenkaku, you can see all the views of Yoshika Park, the castle town, the Nishibibashi and Iwakuni city. On a day when the weather is good, you can also see the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, including Miyajima.

It consists of three zones: a main house with a hot spring bath, a log house village, and a petureai plantation. In addition to the bathhouse, the main building is equipped with restaurants and rest rooms, and the stand is full of tastes such as anko sushi and honey (for a limited time only). The hot springs are said to be effective against neuralgia and gynecological diseases, and the large glass windows of the bathhouse create a pleasant feeling of openness.

A day-trip hot spring facility located on a high ground with a view, facing the clear stream Usa River, one of the best in the prefecture. The special feature of the bathhouse is that the shower and karan all hot water are hot springs, and they are used in 100% hot water sinks. The spring quality is a simple and weak radioactive cold spring called a radium spring. You can also enjoy the goodness of the hot spring from the outside to the inside of the body. Meals are rare river crab, country cuisine and hospitality. Hot spring coffee using hot springs is delicious. On Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and summer holidays, it is also good to use the cute Tokotoko train from Nishikicho Station on the clear line of the Nishikawa Railway.

They sell local specialties such as konjac and other local specialties and local sake, including "Hello Kitty & Hidamari Strap" for 580 yen and "Nishikawa Seiryo Line Original Keychain" for 500 yen as original goods.

Tada ware is a pottery that flourished as a kiln of the Iwakuni clan. It is said that the beginning was when the then lord of the clan invited potters from Kyoto to teach pottery to the residents of Tada in 1700. It is characterized by celadon glaze applied to the white soil and fine cracks (intrusion) on the surface. Although it was lost during the Kansei year, the Tada-yaki fire was revived by the hands of the ceramic artist Tamura Unkei in 1972, and the kiln was relocated to Kawayama, Mikawa-cho in 1981. The second generation Yunxi now inherits the kiln. Tea ware 3000 yen to sell. There is a tea ceremony experience, pottery experience (reservation required).

A trolley-style tour car with electricity that runs slowly for about 6km between Jincho and Sozukyo hot springs. In the Kirara Dream Tunnel on the way, there is a mural of fluorescent stone for about 600 meters, creating a fantastic world. Reservations are available only for users of the clear-water line, and are accepted by telephone or on the official website one month before the day of the ride.

The site of the "Tungsten Mine", which closed the mountain in 1993, and about 1km inside a total length of 43km, is used as an exploration stage. The main feature is that the temperature is constant throughout the year, around 16 degrees, cool and warm in summer. The theme is a super-ancient civilization connected with mines (ore), and the content of this unusual mystery-solving exploration style develops every year. The difficulty level varies every year and the repeat layer from the surrounding municipalities is also stable. In addition, sub-attractions such as Halloween and Christmas are held throughout the year, and you can enjoy it anytime.

A campsite on a plateau at an altitude of 700m, full of nature. Even in the middle of summer, it is cool, and at night you can enjoy a bonfire while watching the starry sky. There are also auto 50 lots, Kevin, bungalows and log houses, and empty-handed camping for beginners. There is also accommodation for group training camps. A bicycle square has been opened since 2018, and there is also a bicycle rental for small children.

The modern look-out pool is eye-catching. In the bright hall where the sunshine shines, there is a heated pool with two courses of 25m on the first floor, a shallow infant pool, and so on. After swimming, you can take a bath and get tired.

The exhibition and sale of a variety of woodwork products, including woodwork made from small diameter wood, which was produced in the town of Mikawa, a thriving forestry industry. During the summer vacation period (July 20 to August 31), Tonkachi classroom 1000 yen ~ is held, and you can also enjoy the woodworking experience by selecting your favorite items from 14 types such as racks and accessories. There is also order furniture.