Hiraodai

平尾台

The representative ’karst plateau’ of Japan, grassy fields are dotted with pure white limestones that will make you think you’re looking at a field of sheep,
designated as a natural monument. It can be enjoyed all through the year: Noyaki (burning the dead grass in a field) in spring, fresh foliage after Noyaki in early summer, and pampas grass fields in fall. The entire area is designated as part of Kitakyushu National Park. Good for hiking.

*About the building
Scale:
Altitude 400-600m North-south 11km East-west 2km

Address (Japanese)	福岡県北九州市小倉南区平尾台1-4-40　平尾台自然観察センター
Address	Hiraodai, Kokuraminami Ward, Kitakyushu City
Telephone Number	093-453-3737（平尾台自然観察センター）
Contact	Hiraodai Nature Observation Center
Fax Number	093-452-3739
Car Park	100 vehicles
Access	Get off at ’Ishihara-cho’ on the JR Hita Hikosan line ( from Kokura Station) and take a Nishitetsu bus at ’Yamagasako’ headed for ’Hiraodai’ for 15 minutes.
Website	http://www.city.kitakyushu.jp/pcp_portal/PortalServlet?DISPLAY_ID=DIRECT&NEXT_DISPLAY_ID=U000004&CONTENTS_ID=14938