Forest Therapy Base Ukiha

Ukiha City is located in the south-eastern part of Fukuoka Prefecture. To its south stands the Mino Mountain Range, and the magnificent Chikugo River flows to the north. An expanse of fertile paddy fields lies in the Chikugo River basin, areas for fruit tree cultivation have been created at the foot of the mountains, and the mountainous area has forests that are also home to terraced rice fields and other features. The famous waters and stunning terraced fields fostered by this natural world are all counted in Japan's top 100. The area also retains charms from years past, including white-walled streets and traditional “kudozukuri” houses. If you are participating in a tour, please make a reservation on the official website up to one week before your trip.

Course Information

Tsuzura Terraced Rice Field Walkway

The landscape, with an expanse of 300 terraced rice fields, is so stunning that it was selected as one of Japan’s top 100 terraced rice field areas. You can enjoy different views in each season, including water-filled fields before planting, rice plants dyed gold in the fall, and pure white snowy scenery. Try entering the forest from the rice fields, and take a leisurely walk while observing this natural world with a guide.

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Walking Trail at the Headwaters of the Geise

This walking course is based in Choonnotaki Park, chosen as one of the top 100 water-source forests. A small stream runs by the side of the road, allowing you to soak up plenty of negative ions. We recommend this course in the summer, when the murmuring of the stream will help you to relax.

*This course was damaged by torrential rainfall in July 2024, and is currently closed.

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Highlights

Michi no Eki ”Ukiha” Roadside Station

This roadside station stands alongside National Route 210, on high ground that commands a view of the Chikugo Plain. It is a convenient hub for tourism, consisting of a wooden building inspired by traditional kudozukuri houses, which are national important cultural properties. The dishes created using local produce are popular in the restaurant, which offers rice dishes and an extensive menu of light meals.

Himeharu Visitor Center

This is a hub for activities in the mountains of Nagaiwa Park. It offers a rich menu of experiences that make the most of the surrounding natural world. Try taking on the challenge of stream-climbing in the summer, so you can enjoy the beauty of the river! You can also rent goods for outdoor use.

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Chikugo River Hot Springs

This roadside station stands alongside National Route 210, on high ground that commands a view of the Chikugo Plain. It is a convenient hub for tourism, consisting of a wooden building inspired by traditional kudozukuri houses, which are national important cultural properties. The dishes created using local produce are popular in the restaurant, which offers rice dishes and an extensive menu of light meals.

Kiyomizu Spring

People have used the waters of this spring in the Rinzai School Kiyomizu Temple grounds for drinking and daily life for a very long time. The high-quality spring water is 17℃, clear and colorless as well as tasteless and odorless, and has a PH of 7 or 8. It has been selected as one of the top 100 famous waters in Japan. People are always drawing its waters, and there are even stores in the city that make coffee using this spring water.