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KITO forest market shimoichi
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A market for encounters and experiences that you will surely meet with trees
KITO forest market shimoichi, located in Shimoichi Town, Yoshino County, Nara Prefecture, is a hands-on complex that was created by renovating an abandoned elementary school. It is a space surrounded by nature-rich forests and the scent of trees, and it is a spot where you can enjoy various ways of enjoying such as shops, cafes, Marche, and kids space.
This project is an apparel·A regional revitalization project by PAL GROUP Holdings, a general merchandise retailer. The concept is "You can meet with trees." Utilizing forests, trees, and local resources, we provide encounters and experiences unique to this place.
The “KITO forest market shimoichi” has been reborn as a new place for relaxation, where the laughter of children once resonated.
You can enjoy a moment where you can refresh your mind and body while feeling the warmth of nature and the area.
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Wood Park that interacts with trees
The former gymnasium has been reborn as a wood park where children can enjoy it. As a playground where you can experience play and learning, a large maze using split scraps and a "climb bookshelf" are set up, so you can enjoy it with confidence even on rainy days.
Please enjoy a relaxing time with parents and children while being wrapped in the scent of Yoshino trees.
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Marche / Shop where local attractions gather
A local market with items packed with local attractions such as ingredients, miscellaneous goods, and wooden crafts from the local Shimoichi Town and Yoshino area. There are also original items that can only be found here, such as craft beer brewed by home and pudding using local eggs. In addition, seasonal events are also held, and every time you visit, new encounters are waiting for you.
Please bring home the warmth of the forest to memories of your trip.
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Restaurant where you can enjoy plenty of blessings of Yoshino cedar and Yoshino
At the restaurant and cafe "WOOD FIRE DINING" where you can feel the warmth of Yoshino cedar, Nara Prefecture·We have a menu that makes use of seasonal ingredients in the Yoshino area. You can enjoy dishes that can only be tasted here, such as carefully selected pizza made in a firewood kiln and pasta from Shimoichi-machi / cherry tomatoes. In a calm space, it is recommended not only for families, but also for lunch with friends groups and couples.
Please enjoy a pleasant meal time.
Basic information
- Address
- Zengi, Shimoichi-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara 664-1
- From
- 9:00〜17:00
(Restaurants from 11:00 to 17:00 LO16:00)
Restaurant only Wednesday closed - Access
- ・About 30 minutes by car from the hotel
・From Kintetsu Shimoichi-Guchi Station, get off at Nara Kotsu Bus "KITO Hara Taniguchi" and walk about 1 minute. - Remarks
- ・Please be careful because the number of buses is small.
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