Mominoki Forest Park

In short

Mominoki Forest Park is a Hiroshima prefectural park spreading across a plateau at an altitude of about 850 meters in the Nishi-Chugoku Mountains, in Yoshiwa, Hatsukaichi City. It opened in July 1984 with the purpose of protecting the forest while allowing people to connect with it. Covering about 400 hectares, it has also been selected as one of the "100 Fine Forests for Forest Bathing."

• ​Strolling in the highland forest​​: Walk along the trails and enjoy forest bathing in the highland woods dotted with fir trees. In autumn, fall foliage paints the forest
• ​Exercising in the woods​​: With the Forest Adventure course suspended among the trees, athletic facilities, and cycling routes, both children and adults can play and stay active
• ​Winter snow activities​​: In winter, the park is blanketed in snow, and depending on the weather, you can enjoy sledding, snowshoeing, and activities at the small ski slope

History and Highlights

​Mominoki Forest Park​ is a Hiroshima prefectural park that spreads across a plateau at an altitude of approximately 850 meters in the Nishi-Chugoku Mountains, located in Yoshiwa, Hatsukaichi City. It opened in July 1984 with the purpose of protecting the forest while allowing people to experience and connect with it. Covering an area of about 400 hectares—equivalent to roughly 86 Tokyo Domes—the park features plateau scenery dotted with fir trees (mominoki), true to its name. It has also been selected as one of Japan's "100 Fine Forests for Forest Bathing." Renovations took place in 2024, updating the campsite's restrooms, showers, and other facilities.

Inside the park, there are walking trails where visitors can enjoy forest bathing, grassy lawns, and campsites, alongside lodging quarters, training facilities, a gymnasium, and sports facilities. It is a park that accommodates diverse activities, from day-trip strolls to overnight camping and group training retreats.

Sights and Activities

• ​Strolling in the Highland Forest​​: Walk along the trails and enjoy forest bathing in the highland woods dotted with fir trees. In autumn, colorful fall foliage paints the forest.
• ​Exercising in the Woods​​: With the Forest Adventure course suspended among the trees, obstacle-course athletic facilities, and cycling routes, both children and adults can enjoy staying active outdoors.
• ​Winter Snow Activities​​: In winter, the park is blanketed in snow. Depending on the weather, visitors can enjoy sledding, snowshoeing, and activities at the small ski slope.

Travel Tips

The park is about a 15-minute drive from the Yoshiwa Interchange on the Chugoku Expressway, and roughly 1 to 1.5 hours by car from central Hiroshima City. The campsite is one of the largest in the prefecture, offering tent sites as well as accommodations like cabins, where visitors can spend clear nights gazing at the starry highland sky. Because of the high altitude, it is advisable to bring an extra layer of clothing regardless of the season. In the same district of Yoshiwa, you will also find the Woodone Museum of Art, making it easy to combine an art visit with a walk in the forest.