Iide Town – One of the most beautiful villages in Japan

Iide Town in Yamagata has been selected as one of the most beautiful villages in Japan.  I totally agree to it.  About 84% of this small town are mountains including their symbolic mountain, Mt. Iide, which is still covered with snow in the middle of July.  There is a lot of nature still remaining everywhere in the town.  I can say Iide is one of the must-see destinations in the country.

FYI:

• Iide Town: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iide,_Yamagata
• The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan: http://www.utsukushii-mura.jp/iide-index <Japanese>
• The Association of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Most_Beautiful_Villages_in_Japan
• Beautiful Villages in the World: http://www.utsukushii-mura.jp/world-village <Japanese>

Mt. Iide
FYI:  Mt. Iide: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Iide

Mt. Iide
FYI:  Mt. Iide: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Iide

   

Shirakawa Dam

Shirakawa Dam

Shirakawa Dam

Upper stream of Shirakawa Dam

Control Ctr of the dam

Hidden hot spring place in the deep inside of the mountains.
 Need to drive 30-40 minutes on a small narrow mountain road
from the nearest highway.
FYI: Yunohana http://kanketusen.com <Japanese>

This is the only geyser people can bathe in Japan.