Shinano-machi,Nagano
only in Japanese language
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Certified Forests
What is a“Forest Therapy Base”
A “Forest Therapy Base” is an area located in a forest where the relaxing effects have been observed based on scientific analysis conducted by a forest medical expert. Moreover, it is an area where nature merges with society permitting people to come together and partake in some social activity surrounded in a natural environment. At each “Forest Therapy Base”, for the purpose of promoting a healthy lifestyle and encourage relaxation, other than forest walking, various other forest therapy programs are made available to visitors.
In order to be certified as a “Forest Therapy Base”, an appropriate forest location must be properly maintained such that visitors can effectively receive “Forest Therapy” and enjoy the physiological and psychological benefits. Also, a certified “Forest Therapy Base” needs to have more than two “Forest Therapy Road” which will be discussed further.
What is a “Forest Therapy Road”
A “Forest Therapy Road” is a walking path that has been scientifically evaluated by a qualified expert. The path is judged on the physiological and psychological benefits it provides to those who walk along it. The “Forest Therapy Road” normally consists of a leisurely walking environment with mainly gentle slopes and wider paths than a regular sidewalk.
For more information on a “Forest Therapy Base”and “Forest Therapy Road”, please visit our website, Base Authorization page.
English language service availability
There are 65 forests across Japan. Some provide services only in Japanese language. Before visiting, please contact “Forest Therapy Base” directly for English language service availability.
Forest Therapy Base 2 stars
Among forest therapy bases, the "highly recommended base" which has extensive therapy programs and is achieving certain results, has been certified as a two-star forest therapy base.
Certified Forests in Japan
Hokkaido
Hokkaido is the second largest island of Japan, and the largest and northernmost prefecture.
Popular Destinations in Hokkaido is Sappro,Hakodate,Asahikawa,and Kushiro.
Yamasaki Forest
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Tohoku
Tohoku retains a reputation as a remote, scenic region with a harsh climate.
Popular Destinations in Tohoku is Sendai, Akita, Niigata, and Aomori.
Fukaura-machi,Aomori
Shirakami-Sanchi - UNESCO World Heritage
only in Japanese language
Site:Automatic translation
Kanto
The Kanto is Japan's largest plain and very densely populated. The large metropolises of Tokyo and Yokohama are located in the Kanto Region which consists of seven prefectures.Popular Destinations in Kanto is Tokyo, Narita, Kamakura, Hakone, and Kusatsu.
Ueno-mura,Gunma
Nakanosawa Walking Trail
only in Japanese language
Site:Automatic translation
Hokuriku-Koshinetsu
Hokuriku-Koshinetsuis a subregion of the Chūbu region in Japan consisting of Yamanashi, Nagano, Niigata, Toyama, and Ishikawa prefectures.
Popular Destinations is Mt-Fuji, Kofu, komatsu, karuizawa, Shirakawago.
Agematsu-machi,Nagano
Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest
only in Japanese language
Site:English site
Tokai
Tokai region is The name comes from the Tokaido, one of the Edo Five Routes. Tokai is includes Shizuoka, Aichi, Gifu and Mie prefectures.Popular Destinations in Tokai is Nagoya, Hamamatsu, Gifu, Yokkaichi, and Tsu.
Kansai
Kansai is includes prefectures of Nara, Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyōgo and Shiga prefectures. Popular Destinations in Kansai is Osaka, Kyoto, Biwako, Koube, and Himeji.
Koya-cho,Wakayama
only in Japanese language
Site:English Site
Cyugoku
Cyugoku is includes prefectures of Hiroshima, Okayama, Shimane, Tottori, and Yamaguchi. Popular Destinations in Tottori Sakyu, Itsukushima Shrine, Izumo grand shine, Kurashiki, and Inujima Island.
Shikoku
Shikoku consists of four prefectures: Ehime, Kagawa, Kochi, and Tokushima. Popular Destinations in Kotohira, Takamatsu, shodoshima, and marugame.
Kyushu
is the third largest island of Japan and most southwesterly of its four main islands.
Popular Destinations in Kyushu is Yakushima, Yufuin, and Shimabara Peninsula.
Okinawa
Okinawa Prefecture is the southernmost prefecture of Japan.Okinawa Prefecture is the only region in Japan that is in the subtropical zone, and is blessed with a warm climate all year round. An ocean with coral reefs, where schools of colorful tropical fish swim about, sustains various forms of life.
