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Deepen your learning and have fun in the natural surroundings of Hidaka Village.

In autumn, the mountain is dyed a colorful brocade by the autumn leaves of the Enkianthus campanulatus in the serpentine rock area of Nishikiyama in the Nozu district, hence the name "Nishikiyama." You can encounter a variety of plants here.
In addition, the Kusaka River, one of the largest wetlands in Kochi Prefecture, which serves to store water during floods, allows you to enjoy observing seasonal flowers and wild birds.


By walking with a guide, it will deepen your learning and fun.

Nature Observation tour

The Kusaka River Regulating Pond (Medaka Pond), located a 30-minute drive from Kochi City, is one of the largest wetlands in Kochi Prefecture. It was created as a flood control pond. It nurtures a rich ecosystem and is home to valuable plants, wild birds and dragonflies. In spring and autumn, you can observe mainly plants (plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, higanbana, and aquatic plants such as foot flowers and coleoptera), in summer over 30 species of dragonflies, and in winter wild birds such as ducks that come to the area to overwinter. There are also many small birds that congregate near the water. Guides will give you easy-to-understand explanations as you walk around the pond. Why not spend some time relaxing and enjoying the richness of nature?

Nature observation tour around the Kusaka river regulating pond

Why don't you explore nature in Hidaka village?
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Nishikiyama Park is home to vegetation that can't be found anywhere else, due to its serpentine geology. From early spring through to autumn, you can observe many precious plants, such as the Japanese laurel, the Chinese laurel, the Enkianthus campanulatus, the Japanese dogwood, and the Chinese daisy. We are working to "protect these precious plants by communicating their importance." Why not enjoy observing seasonal plants with a guide and become a friend in protecting nature, including Nishikiyama Park?

Nature Observation Tour in Nishikiyama Park

From early spring through to autumn, you can observe many precious plants, such as the Japanese laurel, the Chinese laurel, the Enkianthus campanulatus, the Japanese dogwood, and the Chinese daisy.

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