Hiruzen Plateau: Jersey Cattle Ranch and Shiogama Cold Spring—A Full-Day Highland Scenic Drive
A full-day family driving course circling Hiruzen, one of western Japan's premier resort highlands. Start your morning at GREENable HIRUZEN enjoying art and architecture amid the warmth of wood. At the main attraction, Hiruzen Jersey Land, get close to grazing Jersey cattle and savor rich soft-serve ice cream with lunch. In the afternoon, cool off in the forest where Shiogama Cold Spring (塩釜の冷泉)—selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waters—flows. From the Onnadai Observation Rest Stop (鬼女台展望休憩所) on the Hiruzen-Daisen Skyline, gaze upon the majestic Mount Daisen. Finish at Roadside Station Kaze no Ie (道の駅風の家) hunting for highland vegetables and Jersey dairy souvenirs. A full day of highlander bliss where everyone—children and adults alike—will be smiling: bonding with cattle, touching pristine waters, and taking in breathtaking views.
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An art hub where Kengo Kuma's wooden pavilion gleams against the blue sky
Experience lunch and rich soft-serve ice cream at this rare Jersey cattle ranch
Cold spring water at about 11 degrees year-round, a named water from Japan's Top 100 Waters, flowing in the forest
The plateau's finest observation point overlooking Mount Daisen (called Hoki-Fuji) and the three peaks of Hiruzen
Hiruzen daikon and dairy products—the perfect place to wrap up your highland souvenir shopping
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