A relaxing course around the city, including Kesho Jizo and Miyama Park!
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- Travel time
- 6 hr
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- Main transportation options
- Car and Sea Bass
Let's go on Tamano City's community bus "Seabass"♪ We recommend a leisurely course around the city!!
In the Toji area of Tamano City, you can see the Jizo statues that have been made up using traditional cosmetics, and in Miyama Park, one of the largest parks in the prefecture, you can see a beautiful waterfall known as the Phantom Waterfall. The reason this waterfall is called a phantom waterfall is that it only appears during certain periods when the water volume increases and when various factors come together. Even when you can't see the waterfall, Miyama Park is a relaxing spot where you can take a leisurely stroll through the vast natural surroundings.
By taking a stroll with the volunteer guides of Tsutsuji no Kai, you can hear plenty of little anecdotes, trivia, and stories related to history! We look forward to hearing from you.
Start from JR Uno Station
First, let's start from Uno Station, which is also the departure and arrival station for Sea Bus.
Depart from Uno Station → Get off at Toji Civic Center. The fare is a flat rate of 100 yen. (Free for children under 6, up to 1 person accompanied by an adult)
- address
- 1-1-1 Chikko, Tatamano City, Okayama Prefecture
Bus: Approx. 30 minutes
Toji Civic Center
If you are exploring the Kesho Jizo statues in the Toji area, we recommend starting from the Toji Civic Center.
- address
- 700 Kajioka, Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture
Approximately 10 minutes on foot
Makeup Jizo (Western Jizo)
In the Toji and Hachihama districts of Tamano City, there is an ancient custom of children putting makeup on Jizo statues, which you can actually see here. There are various theories as to the origin of this custom, but it is said to have been brought over from Kyoto by merchants a long time ago. It is still carried on locally today. After visiting the makeup Jizo statues, hop back on the Sea Bus from Toji Civic Center and head for Miyama Park!
- address
- 2262 Muneage, Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture
About 20 minutes by bus
Miyama Park Roadside Station
Located at the entrance to Miyama Park, Roadside Station Miyama is filled with locally grown produce such as flowers and vegetables, as well as specialty products made from local ingredients, making it a popular souvenir for tourists from Tamano. Miyama Bakery also offers delicious soft serve ice cream. We recommend taking a stroll through Miyama Park with a soft serve ice cream in hand!
- address
- 2-4464 Tai, Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture
- Opening times
- 8:30～17:00
- Closed Day
- Tuesday
- telephone number
- 0863-32-0115
A short walk away
Here, it's lunchtime.
After exploring the Kesho Jizo statues and other attractions, we recommend having lunch at "Miyama cafe PUUT" in Miyama Park. The menu is extensive and you're sure to be full!
- address
- 2-4464 Tai, Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture
- Opening times
- 8:30～16:00
- Closed Day
- Tuesday
- telephone number
- 0863-33-0887
Approximately 13 minutes on foot
Miyama Park Phantom Waterfall
This Bizen region was hit by a great famine after the great disaster of 1654. In order to secure water, which was essential for rice cultivation, the lord of the castle at the time, "Ikeda Mitsumasa", ordered Ishikawa Zen'emon to build Taizu Pond and Naka Pond in Miyama Park and completed the "Miyama Irrigation Canal" that could supply water. This beautiful waterfall can only be seen when the water level is adjusted, and is known as the "Phantom Waterfall".
- season
- Only during the rainy season