Hiruzen Three Peaks (Maniwa City)

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The Hiruzen Three Peaks are part of the Daisen volcanic zone, reaching up to 1,100 m in height with a large tholoid-type (lava dome) structure.

Roadside Station Hiruzen Kogen (Maniwa City)

This facility has a rest area and information center, and the Hiruzen Hills Hotel is just next door. Bicycle rentals are also available which are convenient for touring the expansive Hiruzen Kogen Highlands.

Shiogama Cold Spring (Maniwa City)

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This cold mineral spring wells up in a valley at the foot of Mt. Nakahiruzen (1,122 m) and is recognized as one of Japan’s 100 famous springs. The water temperature stays at a constant 10 degrees Celsius year-round. In the pond, you may spot a freshwater snail without a lid to its shell, or a rare alga that looks like jelly ear fungus and only grows in cold environments.

Jingisukan (Grilled Lamb) (Maniwa City)

This grilled meat dish first appeared in Hiruzen in the 1950s with lamb being the most common meat used.

Hiruzen Yakisoba (Stir-Fry Noodles) (Maniwa City)

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This has been a staple dish in Hiruzen since ancient times with stir-fry noodles in a sweet and salty miso-based sauce mixed with chicken (or kashiwa as chicken is known locally). According to local tradition, this unique sauce was created by hand as sauces were generally hard to come by. The flavor of the sauce varies from shop to shop.

Hiruzen Herb Garden Herbill (Maniwa City)

Located in Hiruzen-nishikayabe in Maniwa City with views of the Hiruzen Three Peaks, this facility was created to promote exchange with people from urban areas through plants. In the second-floor studio in the House of Fragrance, it is possible to try your hand at wreath-making.

Hiruzen Kogen Center (Maniwa City)

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In the restaurant, why not try one of the local highland specialties, such as Hiruzen yakisoba (noodles stir-fried in a miso-based sauce), jingisukan (a grilled lamb dish), Hiruzen okowa (rice cakes), or Hiruzen soba noodles? The shopping center here has all the region’s products and specialty items under one roof, making it a popular stop.

Jersey Soft-serve Ice Cream (Maniwa City)

Rich soft-serve ice cream made from Jersey milk is available in a variety of locations in the Hiruzen Kogen Highlands. Its distinctive, slightly yellow color is proof of the high degree of milk fats that make this ice cream so irresistible. Shops use special machines used to create the rich flavor.

Hiruzen Winery (Maniwa City)

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This winery has its own shop, wine bar, and café on site. In the Coginetiae shop, visitors can buy selected wine and confiture. In the café, fresh juices made from locally sourced seasonal fruits and vegetables are popular.

Hiruzen Jersey Land (Maniwa City)

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Here you can see herds of Jersey cows munching contentedly on meadow grass on the flanks of Mt. Kami-Hiruzen and beneath the magnificent Hiruzen Three Peaks. Popular items in the restaurant and shop are soft-serve ice cream and a selection of Jersey sausages.