Misasa Guide
Short, practical guides to Misasa for visitors from overseas. One new guide a day at most, each one built from public sources (village and city offices, the prefecture, national agencies, transport operators) that we list at the end with the date we read them. If we could not check something, we say so and leave it out.
Latest guides
What Is Mt. Mitoku? The Nageiredo Pilgrimage and the Fire Festival
The cliffside Nageiredo hall, the climb with chains, the rules for hikers and the October fire-walking festival.
What Is Misasa Onsen? Radon Springs, the White Wolf Legend and the Kawara Bath
The radon spring town, the legend of the white wolf, the riverside Kawara bath, the Rokkan Chiyu idea and the May tug-of-war.
How Do You Get to Misasa Onsen and Mt. Mitoku from Kurayoshi and Osaka?
The Super Hakuto express to Kurayoshi, highway buses, the bus to Misasa and Mt. Mitoku, and the car times to the temple.