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| Directly on the main road, Route 28, connecting Nichinan and Takaoka, Michi no Eki is a delightful rest area and animal pasture selling local specialties such as fresh farm produce and handicrafts. | ||||||
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| The main shop features an assortment of specialty foods and alcohol from throughout Miyazaki Prefecture, as well as a full selection of Tano's famous pickles, all of which are attractively packaged for "omiyage"- gift giving. The extensive grounds include a fenced goat pasture and picnic tables to relax at. | ||||||
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| A visit to Michi no
Eki is incomplete without treating yourself and friends
to a cone of "Yaki Imo Soft Cream" -purple
sweet potato soft ice cream made here locally. Other
local treats include:
"Asagiri Dango"-
dumplings made from purple potatoes and carrots with
sweet red-bean filling.
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| Enjoy a leisurely round of golf while surrounded by fresh air, and fairways lined with evergreen trees over twenty years old. This nationally appointed resort includes an 18- hole golf course, tennis courts, restaurant, and hotel. |  >>>Guide Map |
| Part of the Kiyotake river base system that flows through Tano, this ravine is known for the rare fossils of shellfish and other creatures that can be found here, making it a popular nature spot for the local children. |  >>>Guide Map |
| Local legend says that a monkey first bathed here, and discovered that soaking in this "reisen"(cool medicinal bath) healed his wounds. Since then, the cool waters of the "reisen", a variation on the "onsen " concept, have been enjoyed for its healing effects for cuts, burns, and other skin diseases. |  >>>Guide Map |
| This preserved farmhouse exhibits antique farm machinery and other tools used historically by Tano's farming community. |  >>>Guide Map |
| Tano is filled with various points of scenic beauty that should not be passed by too fast. One such point is the bridge on the main route 28 connecting Nichinan and Takaoka, immediately after the "Michi no Eki" rest area. The bridge is constructed in a V-shape to fit the valley it passes through. At 310m long and 40m high, the bridge offers a beautiful view of the green mountains and valley below. |  >>>Guide Map |
This graceful mountain rising on
the southern edge of town is a symbol of pride for the
Tano townspeople. It's such a part of the local people's
hearts that even the Tano Jr. High School anthem begins
by signing an ode to Wanitsuka's pristine beauty. >>>Guide Map |
| "Seikan
no Taki" *As mentioned above, the Wanitsuka mountain road is under construction and there is no access to the waterfall turnoff by car. |
Seikan Waterfalls can be found 380m off the road leading up to Wanitsuka's summit. These crystal-clear falls, 20m high and 8m wide, are surrounded in thick greenery, creating a magnificent view. |
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| "Wanitsuka
Ikoi no Hiroba" *‘Wanitsuka Ikoi no Hiroba’ Notification of closure |
| Due to typhoon damage in 2006:walking,
swimming, camping, tennis, and other recreation
activities within ‘Wanitsuka Ikoi no Hiroba’
including the climbing of Wanitsuka mountain, are not
possible. In order to prevent further hazards resulting from a disaster, tree replanting and slope stabilization are now in progress. As construction vehicles are passing through this area, 'Wanitsuka Ikoi no Hiroba' is closed to the general public. The vicinity around the Wanitsuka mountain hiking trail entrance is also under construction so access to the mountain is prohibited. The prefectural road from Tano train station to the summit of Wanitsuka mountain is also under reconstruction. Vehicles are unable to use the road from Ikoi no Hiroba to the mountain summit. We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for your cooperation and understanding. |
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