Hiroshima Prefecture

As the warmth of spring begins to run over Japan, people are looking to get outdoors again. For residents of Hiroshima city and the surrounding areas, Miroku no Sato offers a lot as a day trip destination. Located to the southwest of Fukuyama city, Miroku no Sato is a family-oriented amusement park boasting rides, dinosaurs, a Ferris wheel, and a bevy of activities and places to walk around and enjoy. How can I get there? By car, expect a drive between one and a half to two hours if you are leaving from Hiroshima city. Drivers will be happy to know parking is free, and the website estimates roughly 1,000 parking spaces are available. Public transportation via bullet train to Fukuyama and a direct bus to the park offers similar arrival times. Miroku no Sato’s website offers a bus schedule, and translating the page into English is serviceable enough if you need help understanding the chart. What is there to do? When you arrive at the park, you can choose between purchasing a park entrance ticket or a “Free Pass” ticket. The Free Pass allows you to ride the 22 rides listed on this page as much as you would like, whereas…