The Satoyama Biotope in Nanbu Town is located in Shimonakaya, Nanbu Town, Tottori Prefecture. This section introduces Nanbu Town and the surrounding Ryokusui Lake area.

　Note: The Satoyama Biotope is on private land. Please enjoy the nature of Nanbu Town at Ryokusui Lake and nearby facilities.

Introduction to Nanbu Town

Nanbu Town, Saiboku Gun

Nanbu Town, with a population of 10,000, is adjacent to Yonago City, the second-largest city in Tottori Prefecture. In 2015, the entire town was designated as an Important Satoyama and Satoumi area by the Ministry of the Environment. The town is characterized by houses with red-tiled roofs.

Minami-saihaku Area

Minami-Saihaku is a cluster of villages near the mountainous area that once thrived with tatara (traditional iron smelting). You can still see remnants of tatara in the fields, such as "kera" and "kuzu-iron."

　・Organization og Minami-Saihaku (Ecternal link, Japanese)

Ryokusui Lake Area

　Ryokusui Lake, an 8 km circumference reservoir created by a dam, is located nearby. The area around the lake features bungalows and cycling courses.

　・Nanbu Town Tourism Association（External link,Japanese）

Shops Around Ryokusui Lake

Café de Honoka

A charming café surrounded by trees near Ryokusui Lake. It's an ideal spot for those looking to relax and escape daily life.

Address: 538-1 Shimonakaya, Nanbu Town, Saihaku Gun, Tottori Prefecture
Open: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: 0859-66-3332
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays

Café de Honoka(external link,Japanese）

Access to Ryokusui Lake

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LocShimonakaya, Nanbu Town, Saihaku Gun, Tottori Prefecture
accsess35 minutes by car from Yonago Station