IMMERSE YOUR SENSES IN
MOROGA VALLEY
Waterfall Trekking, Moss Observation & Beech Forest Therapy
Awaken Your Senses through Pure Mountain Streams, Ancient Beech Canopies, and the Story of Snow-Filtered Water
Price per person JPY5,500
Tour Overview
Head to Moroga Valley, a hidden healing spot quietly nestled in Yazu Town, Tottori Prefecture. It is a special space that can be considered a "natural spa," enveloped by beautiful moss, highly transparent clear streams, and a vast virgin beech forest.
This tour is a guided nature therapy designed for families and light hikers from Hong Kong and Taiwan, as well as slow travelers from Europe and America who value intellectual curiosity and well-being. Rather than just walking, you will touch the cold water, be enveloped by the sweet scent of Katsura trees, peek into the microscopic world of moss with a magnifying loupe, and experience the story of how this water nurtures Tottori's famous sake and its renowned "Nijisseiki" (20th Century) pears.
ABOUT
ROUTE AT A GLANCE
Distance
Approx. 3.5 – 4 km
Duration
Approx. 3.5 hours (Includes five-senses observation, waterfall viewing, and pear/water story explanations)
Difficulty
Beginner to Lower-Intermediate (Ideal for families with children and those who want a relaxing trip)
Trail Conditions
Forest therapy road, some shallow streams, wooden stairs, dirt walking paths
Elevation Difference
(Not specified / TBD)
Location
Around Moroga Valley and Hatto Furusato no Mori, Yazu Town, Tottori Prefecture
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
1. Awaken Your Five Senses (Immersive Nature Therapy)
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Touch: Dip your hands directly into the mountain stream and feel the refreshing temperature of pure snowmelt.
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Sight: Examine lush green moss gardens up close using jeweler’s loupes (magnifying lenses) provided by your guide.
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Smell: Inhale the sweet, cotton-candy aroma of fallen Katsura leaves and the rich, oxygenating scent of old-growth Japanese beech trees.
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Sound: Listen to the rhythmic melody of tumbling waters and native woodland birds.
2. The Story of Water: From Snow to Sake & Asian Pears
Learn how winter snows in this heavy snowfall region seep into the porous forest floor, undergoing a decades-long natural filtration process through beech roots and granite earth. Discover how this ultra-pure water directly sustains 10 historic local sake breweries in the region and yields the famous 20th Century Asian Pears (Nijusseiki Nashi), connecting wild nature to Japanese agricultural craft.
3. The Trio of Moroga Waterfalls
Explore three distinct, breathtaking cascades nestled within the valley:
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Deai Falls (Deai-no-Taki / "Meeting Waterfall"): Where two cascading streams converge into a turquoise natural basin.
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Ooshika Falls (Ooshika-taki / "Great Deer Waterfall"): A dramatic, misty plunge surrounded by rock face and dense foliage.
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Unryu Falls (Unryu-no-Taki / "Cloud Dragon Waterfall"): A winding, mysterious waterfall named after the mythical dragon rising into mountain mists.
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4. Stress-Free Access & Forest Base
Enjoy smooth, comfortable transit with our free shuttle service directly from Tanhi Station (Wakasa Railway). The tour begins and ends at Harto Furusato no Mori (八東ふる里の森), an eco-friendly forest retreat equipped with clean amenities, resting areas, and local hospitality.
ITINERARY
[Tanpi Station] ── (Free Shuttle) ──► [Hatto Furusato no Mori]
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[Moss & Beech Forest Therapy Warming Walk] ──► [Tour of 3 Waterfalls] ──► ["Story of Water" Experience & Cafe Time]
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[Hatto Furusato no Mori] ── (Free Shuttle) ──► [Tanpi Station]
Detailed Itinerary
08:10 | Tanpi Station (Wakasa Railway) - Free Shuttle Departure: Meet the driver at Tanpi Station. Enjoy the idyllic mountain scenery as you head to Hatto Furusato no Mori (approx. 20 minutes).
08:30 | Hatto Furusato no Mori - Orientation & Transfer: Equipment check, safety briefing, and distribution of rental walking kits (reservation required: gloves, trekking shoes). Transfer to the Ooshika-taki entrance by car.
09:00 | Moss & Beech Forest Therapy Walk: Enter a quiet forest where giant beech and Katsura trees grow. Observe the delicate structure of moss using a loupe and perform deep breathing exercises beneath the trees.
10:00 | Moroga Valley - Tour of 3 Waterfalls:
Deai-no-Taki: Water temperature experience by dipping your hands in the clear stream & wading in the shallows.
Ooshika-taki: Photo stop and sound-listening exercise while bathing in the waterfall's negative ions.
Unryu-no-Taki: A moment of relaxation while feeling the mist of the waterfall.
12:00 | "Story of Water" Tasting & Snack Time: While tasting juices and sweets made with local "Nijisseiki" pears, listen to the guide's explanation of how snowmelt water nurtures local sake and fruits.
13:00 | Return to Base (Hatto Furusato no Mori): Hand washing and changing at the rest house. Enjoy time for commemorative stamps and shopping for original goods.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
What's Included
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Certified Nature Guide (English guide or Japanese/English support guide)
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Free round-trip shuttle between Wakasa Railway Tanpi Station and Hatto Furusato no Mori
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Refreshments (Nijisseiki Pear snacks & drinks)
What to Bring / Attire
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Comfortable walking shoes (Trekking shoes or hiking boots recommended)
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Long sleeves & long pants (Required)
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Gloves (*Rental available)
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Towel for wiping sweat
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Extra socks and shoes (if you plan to enter the stream)
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Drink (Reusable water bottle)
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Insect repellent & sun protection goods
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(In case of rain) Rainwear
Sustainability Efforts (Give Back)
A portion of the participation fee for this tour will be returned as conservation activity funds for Hatto Furusato no Mori and Funaoka Nature Farm, which are Ministry of the Environment "Nature Coexistence Sites", as well as funding for the maintenance of abandoned bamboo forests, a local environmental issue. Enjoying your trip directly supports the protection of Yazu Town's beautiful natural environment.
Course Number / Name
N001 / Immerse Your Five Senses in the Moroga Valley: Waterfall Tour, Moss Observation & Virgin Beech Forest Therapy
Price
5,500 JPY Per Person
Group Size
Small group limited tour (2 to a maximum of 6 people)
Duration
Total duration: Approx. 5 hours 20 mins (Activity portion is approx. 3.5 hours)
Meeting Time & Place
08:30 at Hatto Furusato no Mori
(Free shuttle service available from Tanpi Station at 08:10)
Dismissal Time & Place
13:00 at Hatto Furusato no Mori
Accommodation Info
Day trip (Eco-resort accommodation at Hatto Furusato no Mori can also be considered)
BOOKING & CONTACT
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Planning & Operation: El Bosque Inc.
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Email: info@hattofurusato.com
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Cancellation Policy Please note that cancellation fees will be charged as follows:
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3 days (72 hours) to 48 hours prior: 30% of the total fee
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Less than 48 hours prior: 50% of the total fee
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Less than 24 hours prior (or No-Show): 100% of the total fee