Yozonuma・Yozotoge

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鮭川村大芦沢

Yozo Pass is a route west of Sakegawa Village, at an altitude of 685 meters. Beyond the forest of Yozo is Yozo Swamp, pivotal to the local "great snake" legend. The Shinjo Basin can be viewed from the entrance of the Yozo Pass, and in spring and fall, the area becomes engulfed with a magnificent blanket of clouds, making for beautiful sunrises. There are many other spots worth visiting near the Yozo Swamp, such as four waterfalls known as the "Dream falls," five laurel trees that stand 10 meters tall, and the 1000-year old, giant "Tokurozawa laurel tree" that has a 20 meter wide trunk.