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Hoki Kodai no Oka Park
A scenic and historical park where seasonal flowers bloom and visitors can explore reconstructed ancient dwellings, offering a glimpse into Japan’s distant past.
Hoki Kodai no Oka Park is a historical park centered around the Mukoyama Kofun Group, a collection of ancient burial mounds built during the mid to late Kofun period. The site includes 15 tumuli scattered across two separate hill areas, among them eight keyhole-shaped mounds, and was designated a National Historic Site in 1994.
Within the park, visitors can explore life-size reconstructions of ancient dwellings, including a 15-meter-high raised-floor building and pit dwellings that evoke the daily life of ancient people. A mid-Kofun period scallop-shaped burial mound has also been faithfully reconstructed, surrounded by 104 haniwa (clay figures), offering a vivid sense of stepping back into ancient times.
The park is also known for its seasonal flowers—cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, Japanese anemones, and plum trees bloom throughout the year. Particularly stunning are the lotus ponds from mid-June to August, when about 40 varieties of lotus flowers cover the water’s surface. Among them is the famous Ōga lotus, said to have sprouted from a 2,000-year-old seed excavated from ancient ruins.
Families can enjoy a full day at the park, thanks to the wide “Festival Plaza” covered in grass and the “Adventure Plaza” equipped with wooden field athletics. Don’t miss the nearby Kamiyodo Hakuho-no-Oka Exhibition Hall, which displays artifacts and murals excavated from the local area of Yodoe Town
Highlights
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Enjoy a scenic stroll through seasonal blooms all year round.
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Explore a nationally designated historic site with numerous kofun (ancient burial mounds), and step inside reconstructed pit dwellings.
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Don’t miss the ancient lotus said to have sprouted from a 2,000-year-old seed.
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A wooden field athletic area makes it fun for kids and families alike.
Photos
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Reconstructed elevated storehouse from ancient times
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Restored scallop-shaped burial mound from the mid-Kofun period
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Around 40 varieties of lotus bloom in summer
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Wooden field athletic equipment for adventurous play
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Festival Plaza with a slide for kids to enjoy
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Six rest pavilions (gazebos) located throughout the park
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Are there any pamphlets or signs available in foreign languages? (If so, please specify the supported languages.)
Only the lotus information signs are available in English. Other signage is not yet fully developed, and pamphlets are available in Japanese only.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
No free Wi-Fi available.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
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Are there restrooms available?
Yes, there are two restroom locations—one in the management building and one in the "Ikoi no Yakata" facility. Both include accessible restrooms.
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Are there any smoking areas?
Not available.
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Can I enter the park with a dog?
Yes, as long as you clean up after your pet.
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Is it allowed to make a fire in the park?
No, open flames are not permitted.
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Can I bring my own lunch?
Yes.
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Is there a restaurant or cafe?
No.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 伯耆（ほうき）古代の丘公園
- Postal Code
- 689-3411
- Address
- 1529 Yodoechofukuoka, Yonago City, Tottori
- Telephone
- 0859-56-6817
- Closed
- 2nd and 4th Wednesday(If it is a national holiday, the next day is closed), From December 29th to January 3rd
- Business Hours
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Admission
- Free
- Access
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20-minute walk from JR Yodoe Station, or get off at “Kamiyodo Hakuho-no-Oka Tenjikan-mae” on the Donguri Korokoro Bus route (right in front of the park).
*Please note: The bus does not operate on Sundays or national holidays. - Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)