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A Journey to Meet the Forest God: 'Lodging,' 'Nature,' and 'Culture' in the Tono Region of Gifu | Chapter 1 Gallery

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A Journey to Meet the Forest God: 'Lodging,' 'Nature,' and 'Culture' in the Tono Region of Gifu | Chapter 1 Gallery

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest God: "Wellness Tourism" in Gifu Prefecture</strong> The Jingū Bairin forest, spreading across the ridges along the Futsui River. Magnificent cypress trees are growing here.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest God: "Wellness Tourism" in Gifu Prefecture</strong> Mr. Atsushi Uchiiki, chairman of the forest cooperative managing the mountains of Kashimo. He is the 9th generation from a branch family of Kashimo's mountain guardians.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest God: "Wellness Tourism" in Gifu Prefecture</strong> Lindera umbellata branches release a citrusy aroma when broken.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest God: "Wellness Tourism" in Gifu Prefecture</strong> Cypress trees bent by snow, known as 'negamagariki'.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest God: "Wellness Tourism" in Gifu Prefecture</strong> In mid-June, the Futsui River's water level was low, but its clarity was exceptional.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest God: "Wellness Tourism" in Gifu Prefecture</strong> "Gozan Shrine," built within the Jingū Bairin forest.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest God: "Wellness Tourism" in Gifu Prefecture</strong> The inner sanctuary of Gozan Shrine.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest God: "Wellness Tourism" in Gifu Prefecture</strong> View from above Takudaru Falls.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest God: "Wellness Tourism" in Gifu Prefecture</strong> Mr. Atsushi Uchiiki speaking earnestly, holding a sickle.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest God: "Wellness Tourism" in Gifu Prefecture</strong> Young cypress and cedar saplings sprout throughout the Jingū Bairin forest.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest God: "Wellness Tourism" in Gifu Prefecture</strong> Children's chairs made of cypress, ordered by a nursery school.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest God: "Wellness Tourism" in Gifu Prefecture</strong> The Mokumoku Center, located along National Route 257.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest God: "Wellness Tourism" in Gifu Prefecture</strong> Mr. Hideki Uchiiki from the processing and sales department of the Kashimo Forest Cooperative.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest God: "Wellness Tourism" in Gifu Prefecture</strong> The Mokumoku Center shop offers a variety of products made from cypress and cedar.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest God: "Wellness Tourism" in Gifu Prefecture</strong> A cypress縁台 (en-dai, low bench) about one meter long. It's surprising that it costs less than 10,000 yen.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest God: "Wellness Tourism" in Gifu Prefecture</strong> The lumberyard of the Kashimo Forest Cooperative, stacked with cut cypress and cedar.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest God: "Wellness Tourism" in Gifu Prefecture</strong> A cauldron for extracting cypress oil.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest God: "Wellness Tourism" in Gifu Prefecture</strong> The extracted cypress oil. It has a vivid aroma.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest God: "Wellness Tourism" in Gifu Prefecture</strong> Ryuichi Sakamoto visited the More Trees forest in Gifu Prefecture this March. From left: Mr. Tsutomu Takagi (Representative Director and Chairman of the Higashishirakawa Village Forest Cooperative), Mr. Uchiiki, Mr. Sakamoto, and Mr. Hitoshi Furuta (Governor of Gifu Prefecture).

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest God: "Wellness Tourism" in Gifu Prefecture</strong> More Trees' "Foot Massage Oil" using Kashimo cypress oil. 3,990 yen (100mL / More Trees Design).

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