Hiraodai karst plateau

One of the three largest in Japan

It is located in southeastern part of Kitakyushu-city.

At altitudes between 400 and 600 meters above sea level and stretching 6 km from north to

south and 2 km from east to west.

Yougunbaru, which was so names because of the limestone which stands in row like a flock of sheep

in a vast meadow, dolines or conical hollows and limestone caves create distinctive scenery.

The Plateau offers a different views in each of the four seasons, resembling a burnt field in the spring,

appearing fresh and green in the early summer, and similar to a dry plain in the fall.

General information

Address

located in north-east side of Fukuoka-prefecture

Kokura-minami-ku, Kitakyushu-city, Yukuhasi-city, Kanda-machi Miyako-gun

Access

40 minutes by a vehicle from JR Kokura station

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