Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from the city of Kyoto. In Hyogo Prefecture, Kawanishi of mountain, leisure facilities which was made in the vicinity of the dam “Hitokura park”. The free parking is two places can park about 140 cars, good also go to see the dam, contact with nature of the mountain is also good, also Are good play in the square on the hill, the perfect place to play with the family.
Space to play without a child is bored one day
And “Tomoakimizuumi” made by Hitokura Dam, rich nature surrounded by mountain zone leisure facilities spread around that. Under eyes in harmony are a number of wild animals and plants to the summit from the waterfront with views to, can enjoy views of the four seasons. “Harappa” of the hill the main area where children play. Athletic will play equipment is the installation of such, it seems to have also been used in the neighborhood of the excursion of the location of the school.
The “view of the hill” and named Harappa, playground, such as the artificial river using the slope of the hill of the difference in height of about 20m. In the summer in the swimsuit many children, I am enjoying playing in the water. While in the fall to hear the sound of running water, even to look at the autumn leaves be deep flavor to the adult.
From the hill, there is a gentle walking trail that leads into the forest, listening to the birdsong, enjoy the forest. When you get off the stairs, it unveiled a deck with a view of the lake. In the family, in view of the large panoramic spread 180 degrees, so dance the mind.
This area, likely had produced the famous Hitokura charcoal in the previous tea ceremony. Toka the relic is, and remains as a charcoal kiln, it has also been made charcoal of workshops in irregular.
Others, in the facility, resident is naturally savvy ranger of Hitokura park. Likely will be answered feel free to question the children. The coming season is a natural in the family try enjoying felt maple hunting.
A library park (Hitomi ku ra ko uえsan)
Address: Hyogo Prefecture Kawanishi Kunisaki word Tomoaki 1-6
ei industry Hours: 9 -17 when (October to April), 9:00 -18 when (May to September)
Closed days : in the beginning of the end of
parking lot:のhill parking lot 69 sets 3 sets (of disabled persons with), Lakeのparking lot 76 sets no material
admission materials: no material
the HP: http://www.hyogo-park.or.jp/hitokura/
“Text, Photo: Naoyuki Nakagawa”