Hiba-no-Sato

Flow of the course

About this spot

Inside Bihoku Hillside Park (国営備北丘陵公園), this area recreates the old rural village life of the Bihoku region. Thatched-roof farmhouses, a waterwheel, and paddies and fields spread out before you, so you feel as if you have slipped back to a Showa-era farming village without ever leaving the park. Seasonal hands-on programs such as plant dyeing and soba noodle making are sometimes held, giving children a living social studies lesson. The indoor earthen floors and verandas offer shelter from the sun, so they also serve well as a rest spot on hot days. Before the water play, take your time to savor the scenery that only this area can offer.

Tips

Park admission is required separately (free for junior high school students and younger). Check the fees and the opening calendar on the official website. Hands-on programs are held only on limited days, so look up the schedule in advance if you want to join. The park is large, so entering from the gate closest to Hiba-no-Sato makes getting around much easier.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 10 minutes. When the sun is strongest, the indoor exhibits are a cool place to spend time

Access & map

〒727-0022 広島県庄原市上原町１３００