Kirishima Shinwa-no-Sato Park
霧島神話の里公園
A roadside rest area and viewing park on the mountainside above Kirishima Jingu, where a ropeway takes you to the summit for views of Sakurajima; the grass-sledding area and long slides are a hit with families.
Kirishima Shinwa-no-Sato Park is combined with the Michi-no-Eki Kirishima roadside station and sits on the mountainside about 700 meters above sea level, north of Kirishima Jingu. A sightseeing ropeway (about ¥500 round trip) takes you to a summit observation deck, where on clear days you can see Sakurajima, Kinko Bay and Mount Takachiho. The park has a grass-sledding area, a long roller slide and a small square with a mythology theme, making it great for kids. The restaurant and specialty shop at the rest area sell Kirishima tea, black pork, onsen eggs and more. Entry is free, and facilities are open roughly 9:00–17:00. It is about 5 minutes' drive from Kirishima Jingu and makes a convenient stop on the way to the Kirishima Onsen area when driving.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Kirishima-jingu Shrine
- Takachiho Farm
- Kirishima Onsen Village & Maruo Falls
- Takachiho-gawara & Mount Takachiho-no-mine
- Lake Onami
- Mount Karakuni
- Ebino Plateau
- Inukai Falls