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The park was created to commemorate the "Shio no Michi", which connects from Omaezaki on the Pacific side through Shinshu to the Itoo River in Niigata Prefecture. The road of salt has played a great role in living supplies and cultural exchange. There are hills, observation decks, and ponds that mimic the Japanese Alps in the park, and there is also the Kuroda family residence in Daikanyashiki a little away. There is a large lawn park and it is a popular park for parents and children.

A sports park with a well-maintained baseball field, walking course, and artificial turf ground. It features a variety of competitions being held and a suitable environment for sports. There are also athletics such as "Colorful Slider", "Wanpaku Field" with Tarzan Rope, and "Adventure Hill" with two large composite playground equipment in the garden with a sense of openness. Not only rope and net popular with children, but also a pipe-type slide with a height of about 3m, it is also attractive to be able to play thrillingly.

During the Muromachi period, the site of the mountain castle built by the first Yokochichi Taro Ienaga as the main castle of the Yokochichi clan. It is also the largest and oldest national designated historical site in the prefecture as the site of the mountain castle. In the park, the memories of the time remain everywhere, such as earthworks, moats, and curved rings. Nature is abundant, and about 500 cherry blossoms bloom in spring.

The ancient temple from the Edo period, as the 27th place of the Tengue Sanjūshōkasho Kanyon Reika. There is a wild monkey [Yaen], an old-fashioned vehicle used to cross a steep valley. A basket is placed on a rope passed from the temple to the other shore, and the rope is pulled by itself, and anyone can ride it for free if they apply to Eijiji Temple.

Shōken as Tendai Sect Tengakuin, serving as Emperor Buntoku's Imperial Court. His apprentice Honen Jinjin took over the high priest of Mount Hiei, who is said to have become a dragon god of Sakuragaike (Omaezaki City), and a statue of Tekibuki Nyorai was laid on his way back when he visited Sakuragaike. It was converted to the Jodo sect and renamed as the Ongō Kyōin. In the temple treasure, Asurashi's cane, shade, and scales are transmitted. There are also Yamamon (Important Cultural Property), which was donated by Tokugawa Hidetada to the Meishō-hotai-in in Shizuoka City and later relocated to the Kokyō-in, the 6.2m-high Daijizo, and the Nonbee Jizo.

Hikenzan is the highest peak of Kikugawa City. From the observation deck at the summit of the mountain, you can see the Todju Nada. If you go left at the entrance to Hen-Ken-san, you will find Hen-Ken-san Campground (for a fee) with simple bungalows and auto camp sites, and you can enjoy camping slowly in the rich nature. Campsite use is reserved, and application is required at least 14 days in advance. The details are required to be inquired with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism.

A specialty Japanese confectionery shop is egg bread made from locally produced freshly laid eggs. The ingredients, the formula, and the form have not changed since the time of its founding, and it conveys the old-fashioned rustic taste to the present day. Five small-sized egg bread comes in 480 yen. In addition, Part III, which kneaded sesame into the dough, is 540 yen for 5 sheets. Part II with butter, milk and peanuts comes in 5 pieces.

A locally loved bakery that uses the deep marine waters of Suruga Bay, where the mineral-rich bread is delicious. Popular is the specialty melon bread of 190 yen, made from cantaloupe from Shizuoka prefecture, and the fried bread of koppe bread from Shizuoka prefecture, "Showa no fried bread", 150 yen.

A souvenir shop located under Kakukawa Castle. We have a rich selection of famous products in the city of Kakukawa. The specialty is matcha taiyaki, which is made with plenty of matcha from Kengawa, and matcha soft cream. If you stop by, let's eat. The second floor is the Italian restaurant "Pesaro". The specialty "Kagekawa Chanovese" is recommended. While watching Kagekawa Castle, enjoy authentic Italian cuisine such as Italian, pizza, ham, and ahijo.

A property and production center located along Route 150. It collects and sells locally harvested vegetables, fruits, and processed products. In particular, vegetables and flower seedlings brought by farmers are well received for being fresh and cheap. In the tourist plantation, you can also pick strawberries from early December to late May.