Japan · Nara
A little travel guide with Tabi
Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.
下北山村
Explore the dam landscape and a forest-fringed pond in Shimokitayama. Check mountain roads and accessible areas, and plan travel between the two separately.
This guide covers places within Shimokitayama, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.
01 · EXPLORE
Two different places: start with whichever interests you.
01A first-visit stop
池原ダム周辺
The dam and water form part of a mountain landscape. The photo dates from 2010 and does not establish current water levels or access. Stay out of operational facilities and use permitted viewing areas.
Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.
02A first-visit stop
明神池
A forest pond associated with Ike Shrine. The photo dates from 2016. Respect the sacred setting, and check for wet paths, trail restrictions and current guidance.
Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.
02 · A LITTLE BITE
Shimokita harumana is a traditional local vegetable. Fresh produce and processed products have different sales seasons; check current supply and ingredients.
Official guide03 · YOUR FIRST WALK
Try the first destination’s permitted entrance → public areas. Choose the other stop after checking separate transport and access.
Check the walking routeCheck actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.
Information checked:
Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.
Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.
