Gifu Prefecture has many attractive spots to visit. One of them is "Hirugano Plateau Bokka no Sato." "Hirugano Plateau Bokka no Sato" is a theme park surrounded by nature in Oku-Mino "Hirugano Plateau Bokka no Sato" is a theme park located on the Hirugano Plateau in Gujo City, in the northwest of Gifu Prefecture. Hirugano Plateau is an area with an altitude of about 1,000m, surrounded by mountains. At Hirugano Plateau Bokka no Sato, you can enjoy interacting with seasonal flowers and animals amidst the lush nature of the Hakusan mountain range in the background. The vast grounds have many areas that can be enjoyed by both adults and children. Hirugano Plateau Bokka no Sato is a theme park of animals, flowers, and food. The vast grounds are divided into multiple areas, with plenty of features to enjoy for both adults and children! In addition to flower fields and pastures, there is also a playground area for children and a gourmet area that adults will love. The park changes with the seasons, and there are plenty of seasonal fairs and campaigns. Participatory events that children will enjoy are also held from time to time, and in the summer you can enjoy stargazing and honey harvesting experiences, and in the winter you can play in the snow. It's a place where you can have a variety of fun, from playing actively to strolling around the park and enjoying the food. Hirugano Kogen Bokka no Sato is a spot that anyone can enjoy, no matter how many times they visit. A farm area where you can interact with animals The farm area with a variety of animals at Hirugano Kogen Bokka no Sato is especially popular with children. In this area, you can interact with herbivorous animals such as horses, cows, sheep, and goats, as well as smaller animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs. At Alpaca House, they also keep alpacas, which are rare on Japanese farms, and you can see their cute and unique, furry appearance. There is also a wide variety of experience options available, such as milking a cow, leading a horse, riding lessons, and feeding the animals. In various places within the park, you can see the animals taking walks with staff. Flower field area where you can enjoy colorful flowers and nature The vast flower fields are also a major attraction of Hirugano Kogen Bokka no Sato. The colorful flowers planted on the 4.5ha site from spring to autumn are beautiful and stand out against the wide sky of the plateau, creating a moving sight. The flowers are changed with the seasons, and you can enjoy flower fields of various colors and types, such as tulips, poppies, nemophila, lavender, and kochia, from April to November. There is also a maple grove at the back of the area, where you can enjoy the autumn leaves. We recommend taking a leisurely stroll through the flower field area, where you can feel the seasons. A workshop where you can try your hand at making things The park also has a workshop where you can try your hand at making various things. The experience menu is varied, ranging from flower arranging such as making herbariums, gel art, and wreaths, to making bread and pizza, and making music boxes. There are also menus that even small children can participate in, and seasonal menus. Making things yourself is sure to be a great memory for both children and adults! Another nice thing is that you can take home the works you make as souvenirs. A gourmet barbecue area where you can enjoy food to your heart's content One of the attractions of Hirugano Kogen Bokka no Sato is that you can enjoy food to your heart's content. The park has six types of eateries, including a restaurant, a food terrace, a fast food restaurant, a barbecue house, a bakery, and a cafe, and serves dishes made with fresh ingredients from the Mino and Hida regions. The hamburgers and curries made with Hida beef are very filling. The bread and soft serve ice cream made with fresh milk from Bokka no Sato are also recommended. Kids' area that even small children can enjoy The park also has a kids' area where children can be active and have fun. The kids' park is equipped with large athletic play equipment, and in the summer, children can enjoy splashing around in the water in the adjacent "Splash Pond." You can also eat your lunch on the spacious grassy area and feed the carp in the pond. It's nice to have an area where even small preschool children can play safely. Road train that takes you around the park at a leisurely pace For those who want to take their time to see the vast grounds, we recommend the road train that runs through the park. At Hirugano Kogen Bokka no Sato, red and green trains named "Dot-kun" and "Max-kun" carry various visitors around the park. The appeal of the road train is that you can relax and enjoy the view of the flower fields and pastures in the park. You can also listen to the conductor's explanation of the park, and get a deeper understanding of the charms of Bokka no Sato.