A relaxing countryside journey filled with horses, local flavors, and friendly animals

Animal Encounters in the Peaceful Hibikinada Area

If you’re planning a trip to Japan and want to discover a slower, more heartwarming side of Kitakyushu, this model course is for you.
In the tranquil Hibikinada area of Wakamatsu, enjoy gentle animal encounters, local gourmet treats, and wide-open green spaces. From horseback experiences to meeting kangaroos, this easygoing half-day drive is perfect for families, couples, and anyone seeking a peaceful escape.

Duration : 3 hours

Transportation : Car

📍Places to visit on this course

  1. IYOTA Horse Club

  2. Hibikinada Dog

  3. Kitakyushu Hibikinada Green Park(Green Park & Hibiki Animal World)

🚩START!

Kyushu Expressway Kurate IC

By car (35 minutes)

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1. IYOTA Horse Club

🐎 Friendly Horses Await! Feeding & Guided Riding Experience

This welcoming horse riding club is home to nine gentle and well-trained horses.
Despite their large size, the horses have calm and friendly personalities, making it easy for both children and adults to feel comfortable around them—even on a first visit.

For experienced riders, outdoor riding experiences are also available, including beach riding along nearby Iwaya Coast, where you can enjoy the sea breeze while on horseback.

📍 Basic Info

Pick Up!

60-Minute Experience Plan to Become Friends with a Horse

A beginner-friendly plan suitable even for lower elementary school children.
Participants can feed the horses and enjoy guided riding with an instructor by their side.

  • Feeding & interaction: ¥1,100

  • Feeding + guided horse walking: ¥2,750

  • Limited to 5 groups per day on weekends

  • Reservation required

By car (15 minutes)

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2. Hibikinada Dog

🌭 A New Local Favorite! Delicious Hot Dogs & Burgers

Opened in 2022 next to a long-established fishing tackle shop, this casual eatery has quickly become a local favorite.
The signature Hibikinada Dog features a crispy bun filled with a juicy patty and fresh tomatoes—simple but satisfying.

The most popular item is the Special Burger, generously stacked with a patty, bacon, cheese, egg, and tomato.
Add fries and enjoy a hearty meal before heading to the park.

📍 Basic Info

By car (7 minutes)

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3. Kitakyushu Hibikinada Green Park
(Green Park & Hibiki Animal World)

🦘 Meet Kangaroos and Wallabies Up Close

Inside Green Park lies a unique animal zone where around 350 kangaroos roam freely—one of the largest populations in Japan.
During scheduled feeding times, you can watch the kangaroos eat up close, guided by knowledgeable keepers.

At the petting area, visitors can even touch and interact with the animals, offering a rare and memorable experience that can only be enjoyed here.

📍 Basic Info

  • Address : Hibikinada Green Park / 1006 Takenami, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu-City Hibiki Animal World / 286 Takenami, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu-City

  • Phone : Hibikinada Green Park / 093-741-5545 Hibiki Animal World / 093-741-2700

  • Kitakyushu Hibikinada Green Park Official Website

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By car (35 minutes)

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Kyushu Expressway Kurate IC

🏁GOAL!

  • A bowl of udon noodle soup topped with green onions, tempura, beef, and a fish cake, served alongside onigiri rice balls wrapped in seaweed.
  • Display of packaged cookies with labels that feature a cartoon character holding a leaf, on a wooden surface.
  • A modern building with glass doors and windows, decorated with flags and signs, including a cartoon tiger mascot wearing a white hat and cape, outdoors on a sunny day with trees in the background.