1Kanemochi Shrine
Pronounced Kamochi Jinja, this shrine offers a walk through a green mountain approach and a chance to learn about local history and the place name. Wear comfortable shoes and watch your footing on the stone steps.
The torii and approach at Kamochi Shrine in HinoHino TownEnjoy more around your event.
From Neu Station on the Hakubi Line, explore Hino's historic post town and tatara ironmaking culture, or watch mandarin ducks on the Hino River in season. Add Kanemochi Shrine, Unoike Park and a local meal. Compare the Neu area with more distant sights to plan travel and visiting time.
Where is Hino Town? Map of the sights
Location within Sanin
Town centre and sights
Recommended sights
Combine Neu's old post-town streets with Tatara no Gakko, adding mandarin-duck viewing in autumn and winter. Kamochi Shrine and Unoike Park require separate travel.
2Mandarin duck observation hide
Observe mandarin ducks arriving on the Hino River without approaching too closely. Autumn and winter are the main viewing seasons. Watch quietly, avoiding flash and loud sounds. The photograph shows the gateway, Neu Station's platform, not birds or the observation hut.
3Neu-juku and Tatara-no-gakko
Explore Neu, formerly a post town on the Izumo road, for historic streets and traditional tatara ironmaking. No. 3 marks Tatara no Gakko Neu Gakusha, where exhibits are presented in the town's public building. The photograph shows Neu Station, the starting point for a town walk.
4U-no-ike Park
A park among water and woodland for nature observation and camping. No. 4 represents the park area. The photograph shows Hino's rural hills, not the pond or camping facilities.
Getting here and getting around
Travel times from major cities and hubs
Approximate one-way times to each arrival point. Driving times vary with breaks and traffic; public transport depends on services and transfers.
YonagoNeu
About 50 min
Toward Route 181
Route and timetable sourcesYonago StationNeu Station
About 40 min
JR Hakubi Line local train
Route and timetable sourcesOkayama StationNeu Station
About 1 hr 47 min–1 hr 55 min
Yakumo limited express services that stop here
Route and timetable sourcesOkayamaNeu
About 1 hr 40 min
Route and timetable sourcesGetting around after arrival
From Neu Station, combine a town walk with Hino River observation. Reach Kurosaka-area sights such as Unoike Park by car, taxi or other transport. Routes 180 and 181 are the main driving routes.
Towns to visit together
Choose by date
Events in Hino Town →(Japanese)Events now and in the next 30 days
Check event dates and venues as you plan your visit. This guide features recommended events.
Food, specialities and gifts
Enjoy them between sightseeing stops, and take some home as gifts.
Dining at Riverside Hino
- Eat locally
- Combine riverside dining with river and countryside visits
Discover local specialities · official guide
Riverside Hino on the Hino River is a meal option alongside local sightseeing. Evening restaurant use requires reservations. The photograph shows rural hills in the town, not the facility or food.
Eat locally: Combine riverside dining with river and countryside visits. Book ahead before planning an evening meal.
Hino rice, habu tea and local shopping
- Gifts to take home
- Try Hino rice at home or habu tea at teatime
Discover local specialities · official guide
Hino promotes specialties including Hino rice, vegetables and habu tea. Mamenakaya in Kamochi Terrace Hino in Neu is another place to look for local products.
Take home: Try Hino rice at home or habu tea at teatime. Check quantities and stock in information from Mamenakaya and other sellers.
Choosing an area to stay
Use accommodation along the Hino River as your base
The town's latest notice confirms that Riverside Hino continues to offer accommodation.
Stay tips · official guide
The town's latest notice confirms that Riverside Hino continues to offer accommodation. For visits around Neu or to the shrine, arrange transport from the lodging to each destination.
Plan a camping stay at U-no-ike Park
Camping at Unoike Park is an option for time by the water and in woodland.
Stay tips · official guide
Camping at Unoike Park is an option for time by the water and in woodland. Prepare for night temperatures and weather, and plan food shopping and transport to the park before arrival.
Seasonal events and town highlights
Hino's Fukuyose Hina doll displays
An event arranging hina dolls in scenes from everyday life, to enjoy with a town walk.
Official event informationMandarin duck watching along the Hino River
Wild-bird viewing offers a glimpse of Hino's seasons, though sightings are never guaranteed. Combine it with a town walk or other stops to suit the weather and crowds.
Official event information