About
Tonomine Plateau
Tonomine Plateau (砥峰高原) is a scenic highland area located in Kamikawa Town, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. It spans approximately 90 hectares at an elevation of 800 to 900 meters and is renowned for its expansive fields of silver grass (susuki), especially vibrant in autumn. (kamikawa-navi.jp)
The plateau is part of the Seto Inland Sea National Park and features unique periglacial landforms, including fossil periglacial slopes. Its wetlands are home to various alpine plants, contributing to its rich biodiversity. (my10.jp)
Historically, Tonomine Plateau served as a source for thatching materials used in traditional Japanese roofs. To maintain the grassland ecosystem, annual controlled burns are conducted every April, a practice that continues to this day. (my10.jp)
The picturesque landscape has attracted filmmakers, serving as a location for the 2010 film "Norwegian Wood" and NHK's Taiga dramas "Taira no Kiyomori" and "Gunshi Kanbei." (kamikawa-navi.jp)
Visitors can enjoy various hiking courses, such as the 5 km trail to Yotaka Mountain, which takes approximately 90 minutes one way. Facilities like the Tonomine Nature Exchange Center and Heike Soba Restaurant offer amenities and local cuisine. (my10.jp)
Access to Tonomine Plateau is available via JR Bantan Line to Teramae or Hase stations, followed by a bus ride and a 90-minute walk, or a 20-minute taxi ride from Hase Station. During peak seasons, direct buses operate from Teramae Station. (my10.jp)
Please note that pets are not allowed, and the area is closed during winter months (December to late March) due to snow. (kamikawa-navi.jp)