Kawaba Village is a peaceful rural area encircled by bountiful nature. Japan’s most visited roadside station, Kawaba Denen Plaza, welcomes people of all ages for a full day of fun. Popular tourist activities in the village include day trips to hot springs and fruit picking. And those visitors who appreciate the beauty of seasonal flowers will marvel at the ever-changing vistas at Kichijo-ji Temple. Mountain climbing and skiing are popular activities at Kawaba Ski Resort, which is located on one of Japan's renowned 100 best mountains, Mount Hotaka.