Hiroba (Open Space): An open space modeled after a terraced rice field that matches the Japanese landscape

The Hiroba is a large open space in the shape of a terraced rice field. It includes a large Lawn Area where visitors can play freely and a Kid’s Playground with a variety of playground equipment that attracts many visitors. The Hiroba (Open Space) is especially renowned for its 300 cherry trees which bloom over the entire area in spring.

Hiroba

THe Hiroba (Open Space) is designed to look like a terraced rice field. Four large lawn area are connected in tiers. Visitors can enjoy a picnic, reading books under a tree, or just running around.

 

Kid’s Playground

Kid’s Playground

The Kid’s Playground features a variety of playground equipment, such as a swing rope, swings, spring toy, and a jungle gym.

Azumaya

Azumaya (Rest Arbor)

Azumaya is a rest arbor resembling a small mountain temple. It provides the perfect shelter from sudden rain or heat.

Small Stream

Small Stream

Visitors can enjoy playing in the water and activities like catching creatures like Japanese killifish and crayfish or making a bamboo-leaf boat to float on the small stream that runs along the skirts of the mountain.

Splash Pond

Splash Pond

The Splash Pond is very shallow so that even small children can play in it safely. In summer, the pond offers the perfect place to play in the water.

Taniai (Valley): Abundant Nature and Pastoral Mountain Atmosphere

Taniai (Valley) is an area that has the atmosphere of a Japanese mountain village. With Japanese landscapes such as a small stream, a bamboo grove and a plum garden, it is a popular space that provides visitors with peace of mind.

Taniai

A stream and a garden path run through the bamboo grove. Visitors can enjoy relaxing in the atmosphere created by the bamboo trees, the sound of the rustling leaves, and the trickling stream.

 

Small Stream

Small Stream

From the soothing sound of flowing water and singing frogs to the killifish and crayfish swimming around, the small stream running from the Hiroba (Open Space) has many features for visitors to enjoy.

Plum Garden

Plum Garden

In addition to about 50 plum trees, this garden also has persimmon trees planted in it. A nostalgic Japanese landscape spreads out before visitors’ eyes.