[Okayama Prefecture, Hiruzen Highland] A trip to experience what you love and relax your mind

A two-day trip around Okayama and the Hiruzen Highland. You'll meet people who value what they love and relax at places like a retro cafe in Yubara Onsen, a self-taught cheese factory, and a relaxing cafe in the Mori.

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Fairfield by Marriott Michi no Eki Project

The Fairfield by Marriott Michi no Eki Project is a regional revitalization project by Sekisui House and Marriott International, which develops hotels close to roadside stations "Michi no Eki" nationwide from Hokkaido to Kyushu. The hotel does not have any dining facilities, but instead has guests use "Michi no Eki" and local restaurants, interacting with local people and enjoying food, and creating a system where guests can fully experience the charm of the area. Hotel staff who are familiar with the area will recommend seasonal information and spots unique to the area. The guest rooms are simple and calm, with comfortable Simmons beds and rain shower-type bathrooms without bathtubs. The hotel's lobby lounge is equipped with a large table, microwave, toaster oven, coffee machine, Japanese tea, and miso soup. Relax in your room and enjoy your purchases from roadside stations, local supermarkets, wineries, sake breweries, etc. in the lobby lounge. After enjoying the area to your heart's content, spend your time relaxing at the hotel as if you were back home. Free high-speed Wi-Fi and tables with power outlets make it ideal for workation. Enjoy a new style of travel, traversing Japan freely while experiencing the charms of each region.

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Table of Contents
Spend two days with unique people in Okayama's Hiruzen Highland
Day 1 | Retro cafe experience in Yubara Onsen
Accommodation | Relax at a Highland resort
Day 2 | A tour of Hiruzen to meet people who pursue what they love
itinerary | A two day trip to Okayama Hiruzen
Summary | Meeting people and exchanging words. That's the best part of traveling

Spend two days with unique people in Okayama's Hiruzen Highland

The Hiruzen Highland , which spreads across Maniwa City, Okayama Okayama Prefecture , is a place of beautiful nature and the lives of people who live there and cherish what they love. It is an area where you can enjoy both sightseeing and encounters, such as the retro coffee shop in Yubara Onsen, a workshop where people have mastered cheese making through self-study, and a relaxing cafe nestled in the Mori. This time, we will introduce a two-day trip around Hiruzen.

Day 1 | Retro cafe experience in Yubara Onsen

Cafe Cactus (Yubara Onsen, Maniwa City)

A retro log cabin-style cafe located in a corner of the Yubara Onsen hot spring resort. The cafe is popular for its chat with the cheerful owner and its old-fashioned spaghetti and pancakes. The coffee has a time-honored flavor that was even presented to Emperor Showa .

"Talking to customers is what gives me meaning in life," says the owner, and his smile naturally lifts our spirits.

📍135-3 Yubara Onsen , Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture / ☎0867-62-2644

Accommodation | Relax at a Highland resort

Fairfield by Marriott Okayama Hiruzen Highland

Located next to the Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station)"Kaze no Ie," this hotel is a convenient base for sightseeing in Hiruzen . The rooms are clean and simple. We also recommend enjoying a local drink on the open terrace. The hotel also offers a wide range of facilities, including pet-friendly rooms and sports lockers.

Sunset on the terrace is the perfect place to reminisce about your trip.

📍2300-1 Mount Hiruzen , Hiruzen, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture

Fairfield by Marriott Okayama Hiruzen Highland

717-0612 1385-9 Kamitokuyama, Hiruzen, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture

Fairfield by Marriott Okayama Hiruzen Kogen is a hotel located near the roadside station "Kaze no Ie" in Hiruzen, Okayama Prefecture. With a view of the majestic Mt. Daisen and the Hiruzen Sanza, and colorful scenery that changes with the seasons, it is a place you will want to visit again and again. Using our hotel in Hiruzen as a base, you can visit lavender gardens, sunflower fields, and the Yamanori Valley surrounded by huge rocks reminiscent of landscape paintings. There is also a wealth of gourmet food that can only be tasted here, such as Hiruzen's specialty dairy products, Hiruzen Yakisoba, famous for its sweet and spicy miso-based sauce, and locally produced soba noodles that are served freshly ground, freshly made, and freshly boiled. Enjoy a relaxing stay at our hotel in Hiruzen, Okayama Prefecture.

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Day 2 | A tour of Hiruzen to meet people who pursue what they love

Hiruzen Latte Bambino Cheese Factory ( Mount Hiruzen Toyama , Maniwa City )

Mr. Kawai, who runs a Jersey cattle farm, is a self-taught cheese maker at this workshop. They have a wide variety of cheeses, including Italian, French, and American styles, which go perfectly with wine. Another attraction is the friendly conversation with Mr. Kawai.

The words "You can do it if you have the motivation" make me feel the depth and warmth of handmade work.

📍682-1 Toyama , Mount Hiruzen , Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture / ☎0867-66-2658

Morikurasu ( Hiruzen Honkayabe , Maniwa City )

Surrounded by a cedar Mori, this relaxing space combines a cafe and an inn. The owner, Ueki, serves keema curry and Kuromoji tea in a space that makes use of the Mori, and they are not only delicious but also good for your body. The interior and miscellaneous goods are also tasteful.

Lunch while looking out at the Mori is a special experience. The atmosphere is so comfortable that you'll find yourself staying for a while.

📍560-1, Mount Hiruzen Honkayabe , Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture / ☎090-2009-3068

itinerary | A two day trip to Okayama Hiruzen

Time Schedule

10:00 Departure from Osaka

12:30 Lunch and chat at "Cafe Saboten"

15:00 Check out local foods and souvenirs at the Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station)"Kaze no Ie"

16:00 Check in to the hotel and relax on the terrace

Next day 10:00: Visit and taste the "Mount Hiruzen Latte Bambino Cheese Factory"

12:00 Lunch and Mori walk at "Morikurasu"

14:00 Return home

Summary | Meeting people and exchanging words. That's the best part of traveling

"People who are serious about what they love" energize everyone they meet. Every encounter with Mr. Kawai and Mr. Ueki, the owners of Cafe Cactus, was a memorable one.

A trip where you can relax in nature and feel refreshed. You will surely find such a place in Mount Hiruzen.

Fairfield by Marriott Okayama Mount Hiruzen Takaharu Official Website

Fairfield by Marriott Michi-no-Eki Project Official Website

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