An ancient road called “Saba-Kaido” (mackerel road) remains through the mountains in Kutsuki. From Sengoku era to Edo era (1500-1800) through this road people carried seafoods including mackerels (saba) from Fukui prefecture to Kyoto. Through the road people in the village got not only merchants and goods but also the culture with them. Recently many people visit here to know about its history. Please come and feel something historical in Kutsuki.

“Buna-Genseirin” (Primeval Forests of Beeches) Primeval forests of beeches are spread in the Sangokudake hill where borders Kyoto. It’s said that they are the balometer how much abundance we have.They will make you satisfied with the mysteries of nature.	“Saba-Kaido” (Mackerel Road) Kutsuki Ichiba (Kutsuki Market) was once a place for the peddler’s staying. They took a rest with enjoying the various views of the villages in every season.
“Kosyoji Temple” (The Garden in the old Syurinji Temple) Ashikaga-Teien (Ashikaga Garden) is in Kosyoji Temple. The garden was built by Takakuni Hosokawa about 500 years ago. He built it to comfort Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiharu who stayed here for three years.	“Nichiyo Asaichi” (Sundays Morning Market) You can buy the special products at “Michi no Eki (Kutsuki Shinhonjin)” (Road Station) from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Sunday and national holidays. Many people come and enjoy shopping here.

Maruhachi Hyakkaten (Maruhachi Supermarket) Tel:0740-38-3711 You can buy the special products in Kutsuki at Maruhachi Supermarket. They also have a free lounge, a coffee shop, and a Japanese-style room. You can get the information about “Saba-kaido” .Please enjoy your shopping !

The Green Park Omoide-no-Mori (Forest of The Memories) Tel:0740-38-2770 The Green Park Omoide-no-Mori is a park enclosed by a beautiful forest with a lot of facilities, such as a restaurant, a mountain villa, a multipurpose ground, a gym, and some huts. You can also enjoy a hot spring “ Tenku” near there.

Kutsuki Ikimono Fureai no Sato ( Village of The Creature Contact) Tel:0740-38-3110 In a large forest where a lot of wildlife such as small animals or insects inhabits, please take in a message from nature through the outdoor experiences! You will use various programs for a small group, a school, a children society, and a circle activity.

“Tochi-mochi” (Sticky Rice cakes with Horse Chestnut). Some people really love them. You can feel nostalgic for a fragrance and light brown color peculiar to the fruit of the horse chestnut. It takes work and time to remove harshness from them.

• Makino Area
• Imazu Area
• Kutsuki Area
• Shin-Asahi Area
• Adogawa Area
• Takashima Area