(Photo courtesy of Bios no Oka)
Bios no Oka, a.k.a. Bios on the Hill, has some special offers for the summer.
Under “Natsuyasumi Taiken Toride 2025,” or citadel of summer vacation experience 2025, the nature-themed park has seven special programs. And at just a 30-minute drive away from Camp Foster, Bios on the Hill is a convenient place for some summer fun.
If you’ve visited the park before, you may have enjoyed a water buffalo ride, but during this summer special, you can get up close, pet them and take photos.
Another fun activity is canoeing on the big lake for 3,300 yen (about $22.50) for a family of three (up to two adults and one child) per hour.
Your family pet (dogs and cats) can also join in on the fun and hop on a boat tour with their humans. Pets usually are not allowed on the boat ride, so take advantage and bring Fido with you to the park.
Other programs include a bug hunt, a walking tour through a misty forest, a nap on a hammock and a sketch walk where the best drawing will be commended in September.
Why not take this opportunity and spend some quality time at Bios on the Hill?
(Photo courtesy of Bios no Oka)
Summer at Bios on the Hill
Location: Bios no Oka (26.421696, 127.796851)
Date: Until Aug. 31
Time: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (last admission at 4:15 p.m)
Admission: 2,200 yen for middle school age and above. 1,100 yen for children between 4 years old and elementary school age.
*You can spend 30 minutes with a water buffalo at Ashibiuna, a yard in the park between 10:30 and 11 a.m., plus 3:30 and 4 p.m. Those of elementary school age and below need to be attended by a guardian. Participants need to follow instructions from the park’s staff. Water buffaloes may not be available depending on their health conditions. Your attire should make it easy for you to move around. Bring a hat and drink with you.
*Natsuyasumi Canoe Taiken (experience) is available between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. One ride costs 3,300 yen and it runs for 60 minutes. Up to two adults and one child (4 years of age or above) can ride together. Ages 4 and above are eligible for the ride. Those who are elementary school age and below need to be attended to by a guardian.
*A boat ride with pets takes place twice at 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Each ride runs for about 25 minutes. The boat can take up to 45 passengers. Only small pets that weigh less than 10kg can get on the boat. Please keep your pets on your lap. Your pets need to be attached to a leash inside the park. Please make sure to pick up after them.
For more info, check the park’s website at (https://www.bios-hill.co.jp.e.vr.hp.transer.com/).
