Experiences which let you fully enjoy nature, such as camping, swimming in the sea, playing by the rivers, fishing, octopus fishing, octopus pots, cycling, fruit picking, famous cherry blossom spots, seasonal flower festivals, photography and painting at lookouts, harvesting asparagus and other farming experiences; zazen; participating in festivals such as the Yassa Festival, the Hadaka Festival, the Shinmeiichi; buying colored koi; aromatherapy massage; castle pilgrimage, and on, and on... When you learn about Mihara-Sera for the first time, it′s full of many exciting experience zones!

In 2022, Imakoyasan celebrated the 1200th anniversary since its founding, and many visitors are set to come from all over Japan. The only head temple of the Rinzai school west of Kyoto, Buttsuji, is also located here, making it a perfect spot for history buffs to visit. It is known as a famous spot for cherry blossoms, new green leaves, and autumn foliage. The wonderful scenery along the Kure Line from Mihara Station to Hiro Station makes train buffs sigh with delight! The tranquil Seto Inland Sea with its sprinkling of islands seen from the train window is an incredible sight. The flowers of Sera which bring joy to every season; events at the Mihara Performing Arts Center, colloquially known as POPOLO; observing the heavens at the Uneyama Observatory... Mihara-Sera is packed with ways to enjoy yourself. You can see anything you want—history, science, arts, culture—while enjoying the nature and local culture of sea, mountain, and town.

Known as the "Kofu of the West," Sera is full of fruit. Grapes, Japanese pears, strawberries, blueberries, apples — fruit-picking experiences are held in every season. Vegetables such as asparagus are also abundant. "Matsukinoko" mushrooms, which look just like matsutake mushrooms, are delicious when fried as tempura. You should try them! The roadside stations are busy with people selling farm-fresh fruit and vegetables. Mihara is famous for its Yassa octopus. Pushed about by the sea currents among the islands, these octopuses have short, sturdy legs which offer a chewy texture unlike those from other regions. Their flavor is also exceptional. Mihara-Sera allows you to feel the joy of catching, gathering, and eating the bounties of the land and sea.

Mihara-Sera has specialists (masters) in various fields who will tell you anything you want to know. Learn about your "self" and "the world of zen" through zazen at Buttsuji. Learn how to grow flowers, gather mushrooms, and cultivate and harvest fruits, vegetables, and rice. Learn about camping, photography, painting, illustration, making soba, the seafood of Setouchi, trekking (hiking), cycling, bass fishing, regular fishing, octopus fishing, dressing a fish, cooking a caught fish, stargazing, aircraft mechanics, regional history, local disaster-prevention, making sweets, making wine, making pizza, making tsukemono, and on, and on... You will doubtless find a master who will satisfy your curiosity.