2026 Sightseeing Bus Tour with Local Volunteer Guides: Makiyama Trekking & Chofukuji Temple

About this event

As part of a sightseeing bus tour exploring the charms of Mimasaka City together with local volunteer guides, the "Makiyama Trekking & Chofukuji Temple" course will be held. In this tour, participants will enjoy trekking on nature-rich Mt. Maki (Makiyama) and visit the historic Chofukuji Temple. Riding a retro bus from the Showa 20s (late 1940s to early 1950s), participants can experience the nature, festivals, and history of Mimasaka. The tour is organized by the Mimasaka City Sightseeing Volunteer Guide Association with the aim of promoting tourism in Mimasaka City. The participation fee is 1,200 yen, which includes guide fees and insurance, while separate expenses such as lunch and admission fees must be covered individually. The meeting time for the tour is 8:40 AM, departure is at 9:00 AM, and the meeting location is in front of Mimasaka City Central Public Hall (former Mimasaka Civic Center). Applications open 1 month before the event date and close 1 week before. Cancellations must be communicated at least 3 days in advance. Applications can be made via postcard, email, or fax, clearly stating the names, addresses, age groups, and telephone numbers of all participants.

Venue

Chofukuji Temple

414 Makami, Mimasaka, Okayama 701-2602