Keimei-no-taki Watefall There is a ruin of an old temple at the top of the Sasagatake Mountain that rises on the east of this watefall. There is a legend that in the morning of the New Years Day, a golden cock appears at the Akaike Pond of this ruin and annoounces good fortune for the new year, and thus this waterfall is called the Keimei-no-taki (Cockcrow Waterfall). 6.0 kilometers from the Shigaraki Station

Misuji-no-taki Waterfall The Misuji-no-taki (Three Stream Waterall) falls in the clean air in the folds of the hills with splendid scenic beauty. It makes you realize the exquisite harmony of the motion and stillness and purifies your heart. 9.0 kilometers from the Shigaraki Station

Highland Railroad and Hanging Bridge The highland railroad runs through quiet mountains. It is a nature-watching train in a fairyIand-like atmosphere. The line connects the Kibugawa Station of the JR Kusatsu Line and "Shigaraki". As you travel along, you will see beautifull mountain sights in all seasons, clear streams and the Hora-no-miya Hanging Bridge over the Ooto River. They all welcome the visitors warmly. l.0 kilometers from the Shigaraki Station