Hyogo Prefectural Hitokura Park (兵庫県立一庫公園)

Flow of the course

About this spot

Hitokura Park makes full use of the natural woodland terrain, with plenty of easy resting spots where trees and lawns intermingle. The 12:00 to 13:00 window, when the Hill Stream stops for equipment inspection, is exactly the right time for lunch. Spread a picnic sheet in the shade of the trees and take your time over the meal you brought. There are not many shops in the park, so preparing food and drinks before you set out is the safe choice. Once you have finished eating, change into swimwear and head to the Hill Stream in time for the 13:00 restart.

Tips

There are no showers or changing rooms, so you will need to use the toilets to change. Wearing swimwear under your clothes cuts down on changing time. Rubbish must be taken home as a rule, so bring extra bags. Even in the shade it gets hot in midsummer, so cool packs or frozen drinks make things far more comfortable.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour. Timing it to the 12:00-13:00 window when the water is off means no wasted time

Access & map

1-6 Kunisaki Chimyo, Kawanishi City, Hyogo 666-0103