Find your spot

New & Now

The 9th Katsuragi Foothills Walk to be held

The 9th Katsuragi Foothills Walk will be held.

Why not try walking through the terraced rice paddies that have been recognized by the “Connecting Rice Terrace Heritage: Preserving the Pride of Hometowns for the Future” program?

About the Katsuragi Foothills Walk

his course (approximately 10km) will take participants on a walking tour of seven villages in the foothills of Mount Katsuragi, collecting stamps from villagers along the way while experiencing nature, taste, and history.

There will be an introduction to local attractions, sales of local specialty products, and harvesting experiences in each village.

Date and time

November 23rd, 2024 (Saturday/national holiday)

* The event will proceed in the event of rain (cancelled in the event of stormy weather)

Start

Yashikiyama Park (Kenmin Sports Ground 2)

10:00 – 11:00 (departure at any time)

Reception location

Registration at the starting point (no pre-registration required)

Please finish the walk by 16:00.

Participation fee

Free of charge

Parking areas

 1.Shinjo Cultural Hall parking lot, south side

 2.Same as above, west side

 3.Yashikiyama Park parking lot facing the east side of the Sanroku Road

* Parking spaces are limited, so please use public transportation to travel to the venue.

Nearest station

JR Yamato Shinjo Station

Kintetsu Shinjo Station

Notes

(1)Please refrain from having participants of elementary school age or younger from participating alone.

(2)Please be sure to take your lunch boxes and other garbage home with you.

(3)The organizers will not be liable for any injury to participants or damages caused to other parties.

(4)The number of vending machines on the route is limited, so please bring your own beverages if possible.

(5)Please note that the content of events and other activities are subject to change.

Organizers

Organizer: Katsuragi Foothills Regional Council

Supported by: Katsuragi City

Inquiries

Agriculture and Forestry Division, Industry and Tourism Department

166, Kakimoto, Katsuragi City, Nara Prefecture

Telephone number: 0745-44-5110 (*7:30 a.m.~10:00 a.m. on the day of the event))