Hinoyama Park
Yamaguchi Prefecture · Japan
Hinoyama Park is located at the summit of Mount Hinoyama, a 268 meters (293 yards) tall hill located just nearby Kanmonkyo Bridge. Here, you will be presented with a marvelous 360 degree panoramic view of Shimonoseki and the nature surrounding it. The recommended spot to enjoy this fantastic view is at the observatory deck slightly below the Ropeway Boarding area. This observatory is also open at night, and serves as the perfect spot for appreciating the amazing night landscape of Shimonoseki!
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Hinoyama Park, a site of immense historical and geographical importance situated at the tip of Shimonoseki on the island of Honshu. Known as 'Fire Mountain'—Hinoyama—this peak earned its name in antiquity as a location…
Listen in the app2The Tulip Garden: A Gift from Istanbul
As we explore the lower slopes of the park, we come upon a vibrant explosion of color: the Hinoyama Tulip Garden, also known as 'Oranje Park.' This garden is a symbol of international friendship, specifically commemorating the…
Listen in the app3The Hinoyama Ropeway: An Aerial Journey
To reach the summit with ease and elegance, many visitors opt for the Hinoyama Ropeway. This aerial tramway has been a fixture of the park for decades, providing a slow-motion ascent that allows you to fully appreciate the…
Listen in the app4Historical Fortifications: Echoes of War
Beyond the scenic beauty, Hinoyama holds the somber remains of its past as a military stronghold. As we walk toward the summit, we encounter the ruins of artillery batteries and fortifications that date back to the late Meiji and…
Listen in the app5The Summit Observatory: 360 Degrees of History
We have reached the pinnacle of Hinoyama Park, the summit observatory. From this point, two hundred and sixty-eight meters above the sea, the full drama of the Kanmon Straits unfolds. …
Listen in the app6The Azalea Groves: A Sea of Pink
As we descend from the summit, we pass through the park's extensive azalea groves. If your visit coincides with late April or early May, you are witnessing another of Hinoyama's horticultural spectacles. …
Listen in the app7Closing
As we conclude our tour of Hinoyama Park, I hope you carry with you a sense of the multi-layered history that defines this 'Fire Mountain.' We have moved from the colorful internationalism of the Turkish tulip gardens to the…
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What is Hinoyama Park?
Hinoyama Park is a place in Yamaguchi Prefecture · Japan with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Yamaguchi Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 33.9734, 130.9585 |
| Last updated |
