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Sola Land Hiraodai (Hiraodai Countryside Park)
A wonderland of majestic, picture-perfect landscapes awaits in the karst plateau!
Visit this special spot for natural, green-earth experiences here in Hiraodai, one of Japan’s largest limestone fields. In addition to lookout points and doline decks with grand, wide open views to love, there’s even a playplace called Yu-Yu Playground equipped with slides and tunnels and a sprawling pasture the size of a baseball field at Nobinobi Square just waiting for you to come and kick back for a while. Set with magnificent, larger-than-life nature at your back, don’t forget to snap a photo before you go.
For easy bites and shopping, head over to Hiraodai Terrace, a café set inside a trailer house that even sells local wares like pottery and handicrafts. There’s a kiln at the pottery studio or workshop where you can make your own soba noodles, plus seasonal events like the Hiraodai Tourism Festival where they set the fields on fire. Campers will be happy to know there’s even RV parking and campgrounds if you plan to stay.
The breathtaking Hiraodai karst plateau is known for its sheer magnitude, said to have over 200 limestone caves, including the Senbutsu Limestone Cave, making it a hotspot for spelunking and cave exploring.
Highlights
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A place to enjoy activities out in nature by the rolling limestone churned fields of Hiraodai, one of Japan's three major karst areas.
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Complete with cafes and shops so you can easily spend a day.
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Full lineup of hand-on activities to try including pottery and soba noodle making.
Photos
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![One of Japan's three major karsts, Hiraodai offers a space to fully enjoy the beguiling beauty of limestone churned fields.]()
One of Japan's three major karsts, Hiraodai offers a space to fully enjoy the beguiling beauty of limestone churned fields.
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![Perfect chance to combine your visit with a little tour in the limestone caves.]()
Perfect chance to combine your visit with a little tour in the limestone caves.
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![A lookout point to see out over the surrounding karst plateau.]()
A lookout point to see out over the surrounding karst plateau.
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![Yū-Yū Playground, complete with 23-meter long roller slide and trampolines.]()
Yū-Yū Playground, complete with 23-meter long roller slide and trampolines.
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![Seiryu-oh, a shochu aged for over three years in the caves of Hiraodai always makes for a hit souvenir.]()
Seiryu-oh, a shochu aged for over three years in the caves of Hiraodai always makes for a hit souvenir.
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![Local produce and crafts available to shop including Hiraodai Sanki Konpeito Candy, along your fun day of food and shopping.]()
Local produce and crafts available to shop including Hiraodai Sanki Konpeito Candy, along your fun day of food and shopping.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
Sorry, we don’t.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
Available in the free space. Rental options are also available for a fee.
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Are coin lockers available?
Yes.
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
Yes, it is allowed. However, a fee is required for each parking entry.
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Are there smoking areas?
Yes.
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What about any additional questions?
You can check more FAQ on the official website.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- ソラランド平尾台（平尾台自然の郷）
- Postal Code
- 803-0180
- Address
- 1-1-1 Hiraodai, Kokuraminami-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka
- Telephone
- 093-452-2715
- Closed
- Tuesdays (open if it's a holiday, closed the next weekday), New Year’s holiday period.
- Business Hours
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9:00am - 5:00pm
December to February 10:00am - 4:00pm - Admission
- Free
- Access
- About 15 minutes by car from Ishiharamachi Station on the JR Hita-Hikosan Line
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)