Kyukamura Hiruzen Kogen, a highland resort hotel located in Daisen-Oki National Park (Hiruzen Kamifukuda, Maniwa City, Okayama), is rolling out a new service for hotel guests starting April 1: a guided outing to cherry blossom spots in the surrounding area. Destinations include the Gaisen Sakura in Shinjo Village — a cherry blossom-lined street of a historic post town that is rare even in Japan — and the cherry blossom avenue leading to Kayabe Shrine.
Starting the same date, the evening buffet "Hiruzen Kogen Buffet" also transitions to a spring menu featuring local and seasonal ingredients.
Spring Cherry Blossom Outing: Guided Tour to Scenic Spots
This experience program takes hotel guests on a stroll with Kyukamura staff to two notable cherry blossom locations: the Gaisen Sakura, which adorns a preserved post-town streetscape, and the grand stone torii gate pathway leading to Kayabe Shrine.
- Dates: During the cherry blossom season (April to May, weekdays), subject to bloom conditions
- Schedule: Depart from the hotel entrance at 10:00 AM / Free exploration 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM / Return to hotel by 12:00 PM
- Note: Destination may change depending on the day of the week or weather
- Fee: Free of charge
- Sign-up: At check-in
Spring Hiruzen Kogen Buffet: All-You-Can-Eat Mosa Shrimp and Mountain Vegetable Tempura
The spring dinner buffet at Hiruzen Kogen features two highlights: charcoal-grilled "Mosa Shrimp," a prized San'in regional delicacy, and all-you-can-eat mountain vegetable tempura. The buffet also includes a selection of local dishes and ingredients unique to the region.
- Plan name: All-You-Can-Eat Mosa Shrimp Grilled Over Charcoal and Mountain Vegetable Tempura — Spring Hiruzen Kogen Buffet Stay Plan
- Period: April 1, 2026 (Wed) to June 30, 2026 (Tue)
- Price: From ¥16,500 per person (tax included, bathing tax separate; based on 2 guests sharing one room on a weekday)
About Kyukamura Hiruzen Kogen
Kyukamura Hiruzen Kogen is a highland resort hotel set against the backdrop of the three peaks of the Hiruzen range — Kamihiruzen, Nakahiruzen, and Shimohiruzen. The hotel is known for its natural radon hot spring, which is praised for warming the body thoroughly.
The hotel is approximately 10 minutes by car from the Hiruzen IC on the Yonago Expressway, making it an accessible base for exploring the pastoral Hiruzen highlands.
