Where is Hiruzen?

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A facility offering the largest number of rental
cycles in the Hiruzen area.
Hiruzen is located in Maniwa City in Okayama Prefecture, close
to the prefectural border with Tottori Prefecture.
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many different types of herbs and flowers blooming in rental cycles, a mini-golf course,
has a café and a shop offering souvenirs.
all seasons. Also offers local souvenirs and food made gymnasium, pool and baseball field, etc.
Hiruzen is located close to the Hiruzen I.C. on the Yonago Expressway and offers
with the garden’s herbs.
plentiful facilities for enjoying staying and sightseeing in this highland resort, such Gobara Lacquerware,
as guest houses, farms, and amusement parks, etc. “Shikki-no-yakata” MAP C-2
Hiruzen Jersey Land MAP B-3 A studio producing Gobara
A leisure facility operated by the Hiruzen Dairy Farm lacquerware, a traditional craft
By plane + car rental Association, a national provider of Jersey milk. product of Okayama Prefecture.

Sapporo New Behind the buildings is a wide grazing area with

2 hrs. Car rental spectacular views of the Hiruzen Three Peaks and at
Chitose Airport
Approx. the Jersey Fureai Hiroba visitors can meet the Jersey
Okayama cows that lazily chew on the grass here.
Okinawa Naha Airport 1 hr. 45 mins. 1 hr. 45 mins.
Airport
(Approx. 110 km) Hiruzen
Tokyo Haneda Airport 1 hr. 10 mins. Yotsuduka Shiseki Park MAP B-5
Kogen “Tancho-no-sato” Cranes MAP B-2
A park containing the largest scale
ancient burial mounds in Hiruzen. Two red-crowned cranes are kept
Tottori Approx. Kayabeno Rest Area MAP C-4 and available for viewing just next
1 hr. 10 mins. Yonago 1 hr. 10 mins. to the Jersey Fureai Hiroba.
One of the finest view points on the Hiruzen Kogen
Airport (Approx. 57 km)
Cycling Road. The vast, magnificent view takes in Mt.
Hiruzen and extends to Mt. Daisen, and buckwheat

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flowers bloom there from late summer through early fall.
By car Hiruzen Folk Museum MAP B-5
Via Chugoku Expressway & Approx. A museum for learning about
Osaka Yonago Expressway 2 hrs. 40 mins Kyukamura Hiruzen Kogen Hiruzen’s nature, culture and local
Via Chugoku Expressway or Approx. Hiruzen Hiruzen Hiruzen Radon Onsen, “Kogen-no-yu” performing arts.
Hiroshima Yonago Expressway I.C.
2 hrs. 50 mins Kogen MAP B-2
Via Okayama Expressway & Chugoku Approx. One of Japan’s few natural radon hot springs.
Kurashiki Expressway & Yonago Expressway The open-air bath has a spectacular view.
1 hr. 30 mins
“Soft Cream”
By train + bus Hiruzen’s Jersey “soft cream” ice
Hiruzen Yakisoba Noodles cream is highly recommended.
To Okayama Station Each facility has its own particular
The Hiruzen Yakisoba Suitonkai won the flavor.
Shinkansen: Approx. 3 hrs. 30 mins. (from Tokyo Stn.) Gold Award in the B-1 Grand Prix. A More Hiruzen Info!
Tokyo Night bus: Approx. 9 hrs. 50 mins. new local gourmet treat. Hiruzen Yakisoba Suitonkai
Shinkansen: Approx. 1 hr. 40 mins. (from Nagoya Stn.) Jersey Dairy Products
Nagoya Night bus: Approx. 5 hrs. 50 mins.
Okayama Jersey dairy products are a
Station popular souvenir from Hiruzen.
Shinkansen: Approx. 50 mins. (from Shin-Osaka Stn.)
Osaka Night bus: Approx. 3 hrs. 10 mins.

Fukuoka
Shinkansen: Approx. 1 hr. 40 mins. (from Hakata Stn.)
Night bus: Approx. 9 hrs. Soak Hiruzen Yatsuka Onsen, Eat “Genghis Khan” mutton BBQ
See the internet for details:
http://www.e-maniwa.net/
“Kaiyukan” MAP B-6
Hiruzen Soba Noodles Hiruzen’s renowned mutton
From Okayama Station Enjoy the majestic landscape of Mt. Buckwheat grown in Hiruzen is BBQ is great to eat while
Hiruzen from this spacious hot used to make noodles with great looking out over the majestic
JR Chugoku
Katsuyama spring bath with a great view. texture and flavor. natural scenery of Hiruzen.
Approx. 2 hrs. 30 mins. Maniwa City
Okayama (incl. transfer time) Station Community Bus Hiruzen Published by: Contact:
Station “Maniwakun♡” Kogen
Chutetsu Hokubu Bus Katsuyama Approx. 1 hr. 15 mins. Industrial Policy Section, Hiruzen Tourism Association
Approx. 2 hrs. Station Maniwa City Office 717-0503
719-3292 303-1 Hiruzen Tomiyamane,
2927-2 Kuse, Maniwa City, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture
Ryobi Bus (Highway bus & night bus)
Okayama Highway Bus Reservation Center Buy Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 0867-42-1033
FAX: 0867-42-1037
TEL: 0867-66-3220
FAX: 0867-66-4141
TEL. 086-232-6688 / 086-234-7733 (automated phone service)

Furusato Fureai Local Produce WOOD PAO Hiruzen Jersey Land Hiruzen Winery
MAP D-6 MAP B-2 MAP B-3 MAP B-2
A homegrown market offering A recommended spot for enjoying “Genghis Khan” A wide range of Hiruzen souvenirs A winery that produces and sells wine and other Maniwa’s popular
fresh local vegetables from mutton BBQ. Also offers a rich array of local are available, centered on Jersey products made from mountain grapes locally character,
[Suiton] Hiruzen’s yokai
Hiruzen. produce and souvenirs. dairy products. grown in Hiruzen. Ask our sommeliers for Manizo
(local folklore monster) recommendations.
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“Genghis Khan” mutton BBQ

Mt. Kami-Hiruzen Mt. Naka-Hiruzen Mt. Shimo-Hiruzen
• Restaurant FARMY (Hiruzen Kogen Center) B-2 1202 m 1123 m 1100 m Steep slopes
• WOOD PAO B-2

• Restaurant Shirakaba-no-oka B-2

Hiruzen National Park
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A course through beautiful
• Hiruzen Shiogama B-4
greenery with some uphills
Hiruzen Yakisoba Noodles Highlands Course and downhills.
Inubasari pass
• Restaurant Shirakaba-no-oka B-2 Enjoy cycling while gazing at the
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• Suitonbo B-2 Winery Horse Park “Sekicho” Stone
slopes Hiruzen Jersey Land Statue Park Reisen Yotsuduka
Hiruzen Soba Noodles Rest Area Mitanigawa Une-no-matsu Rest Area
1.8 km Tea Room
Shiogama Campsite Pine Boulevard
• Flavor Studio & Tea Room, “Soba-no-yakata” C-1 Jersey Fureai Hiroba Hiruzen Rest Area Hiruzen Kogen
Hiruzen Shiogama Lodge
• Restaurant FARMY (Hiruzen Kogen Center) B-2 “Tancho-no-sato” Cranes WOOD PAO Cycling Terminal
• Handmade Soba Noodles, “Matagi” C-1 Restaurant 4.0 km Restaurant,
Shirakaba-no-oka Hiruzen Taisho Hiruzen Beware of head-on Shizen Bokujo Hiruzen Club 2.0 km
B Shiogama Fish 0.7 km Gentle slopes “Ajiwai”
“Soft Cream” Ice Cream (Bell of love) Blueberry Farm collisions! Farm Park Nadja
Mikigahara Farm Center Hiruzen Yatsuka Onsen,
• Hiruzen Jersey Land B-3 “Kaiyukan”
Beware of head-on
• Hiruzen Kogen Center B-2 Yuribara Rest Area and Park collisions! Beware of head-on
Kyukamura Hiruzen Kogen Joyful Park Gentle slopes Gentle slopes
• Kaze-no-ie Roadside Station C-1
3.4 km Hiruzen Kogen collisions! 3.0 km
Hiruzen Radon Onsen, Yotsuduka Shiseki Park
• Hiruzen Herb Garden HerBill D-1 Hiruzen Kogen Center Roadside Station
“Kogen-no-yu” 313
• Kyukamura Hiruzen Kogen B-2 Restaurant FARMY Hotel Hiruzen Hills Uda Rest Area Hiruzen Folk Museum
• Hiruzen Kogen Roadside Station B-3 Myorengawa (within Hiruzen Kogen Center) Hiruzen Kogen
• Hiruzen Winery B-2 Rest Area French Restaurant, Food and drink Yamana Shokudo Sports Park
Steep slopes Suitonbo
“Green Gables” Farmhouse Restaurant, “Hiruzen” Convenience
Food and drink available here.
114 Nakatsu Kamo Bridge Store
Gobara Lacquerware, available here.
“Shikki-no-yakata” Maniwa Fire Department JA Maniwa 3.0 km
Family Store
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To Kofu Hiruzen Branch Office
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Bread shop, Gradually Shinanoki Bridge Shinanoki
482 Convenience Store “HOME” JA Maniwa
Hiruzen Tourism Hiruzen Cycling Club Mikamo Store GS Mitano Rest Area Rest Area and Park
To Tsuguro
Tomato Bridge
Flavor Studio & Tea Room, Association converges. Kogen
Kawakami Riverside Park Kogentei Bank GS 482 Post 0.5 km Steep slopes
“Soba-no-yakata” Hiruzen Maniwa City Office
Convenience Store Kurayoshi Shinkin Bank GS GS Yu-yu Farm Market Hiruzen Ougon-sugi
C Kaze-no-ie Roadside Station Promotion Bureau Cedar Tree
Post Office Maruyama Supermarket Hirusen
Mitano View Point
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Inari Bridge and Rest Area
Handmade Soba Noodles, “Matagi” Charcoal-grilled Asa Asahi Bridge
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Yonag Gobara College of Dairy Sports Park
Lacquerware, Slope Farming
To Yonago “Hamaya” GS
Stone Torii Gate Beware of cars!
Vast, majestic scenery Furusato Fureai
Kayabe Shrine Cherry Blossom Boulevard
Open café Alpha Kayabeno Rest Area 324 reminiscent of Hokkaido. Local Produce Market
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Slope No. of Adult Bikes
Kayabe Shrine Rental Cycle Facilities Contact Rental Cycle Types (No. of Child Bikes) MAP
322 Hiruzen Kogen
Slope Tourism Blueberry Hotel Hiruzen Hills 0867-66-7018 Ordinary and Mountain (Cross) 43(21) B-3
D Walking trail
Daisen Jinmon Farm
Slope “Cultivate Garden”
Hiruzen Kogen Cycling Terminal 0867-66-3625 Ordinary and Mountain (Cross) 30(10) B-6
Shrine Gate
Hiruzen Herb Garden HerBill Kyukamura Hiruzen Kogen 0867-66-2501 Ordinary and Electric-assist 48(20) B-2
Slope 322 WOOD PAO 0867-66-4655 Ordinary, Mountain and Electric-assist 33(8) B-2
“Amanoiwato” Door-shaped Rock (Rinkuukan)
Hiruzen Farm Market 0867-45-0087 Ordinary, Mountain (Cross) and Electric-assist 12(2) C-4
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Hiruzen Cycling Club 090-6439-9405 Mountain, Cross, Road, and Electric-assist (Sports bike) 15(2) C-4
Kuroiwa Wild Cherry Blossom Tree
To Yubara To Yubara *Beginners or people riding for long distances are recommended to use mountain bikes, etc. To Tsuguro Kogen & Yubara

One of Japan’s most popular cycling courses, Basic Info Facilities Check tire pressure and brakes before departing.
harmonizing pastoral scenery and majestic views. Phone Numbers for Assistance
•Hiruzen Tourism Association At certain points, the cycling courses may converge with or cross roads
Hiruzen Kogen Cycling Road is a course that circumnavigates the Hiruzen Kogen highlands that Distance: 29.3 km Max. gradient: Approx. 12% 6 Rental Cycle Facilities with ordinary vehicle traffic. They are also used by runners and
0867-66-3220
spread across the northern part of Okayama Prefecture. Max. difference in Av. gradient: Approx. 3% •Maniwa City Hiruzen Promotion Bureau pedestrians. Please observe traffic rules and cycle safely.
Rest Areas
It is possible to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Hiruzen Three Peaks - Mt. Kami-Hiruzen, elevation: 135 m (Of which one has toilet facilities) 0867-66-2511 Do not use a bicycle that does not suit your body.
Mt. Naka-Hiruzen and Mt. Shimo-Hiruzen -each over 1000m tall- and Mt. Daisen, the tallest Cycling courses are indicated using arrows and signboards.
The course mainly consists of gentle slopes but there are steep slopes in
peak in the Chugoku mountains, as well as a broad landscape of tranquil fields and pastures, all Rental Cycles Rest Area 3.0 km
parts.
in one spectacular view. Indicates the approximate
Toilets Onsen Beware of cycling at excessive speed.
There are few ups and downs in the area because it is at the base of the mountains and it is (Hot spring)
distance to the next Rest Area.
well-provided with rental cycle facilities, making it a good choice for families and people with Please wear a helmet and gloves for your own safety.
little cycling experience. In addition, there are lots of places to stop off along the course, making Parking Restaurants Beware of heavy traffic when travelling along National Route 482.
it a great way to forget your normal everyday lifestyle and enjoy a relaxing, leisurely stay. Please bring a drink and hydrate regularly.
GS Gas Stand View points