Used to be an elementary school, this beautifully restored old schoolhouse has been revived as a library, café, and art studio. The retro building attracts cosplayers who want to have photoshoots. As the name shows, the park has over 3,000 maple trees with 1,200 different species from around the world. They look most beautiful in early summer when the trees burst into leaves.
Cafe Kaede
They serve a variety of lunch plates and desserts. Their school lunch plate (available on the 1st Sunday of the month) and fluffy pancakes are the signature dishes that they will never disappoint you!
Japanese Cultural Experiences
They offer various Japanese culture experience programs such as kimono-dressing, tea ceremonies, calligraphy, and so on.
Guesthouse
In 2019, renovated from the school building, a guesthouse opened with 2 single rooms, 3 Japanese tatami rooms, and a lounge. For booking and inquiries, please contact us.
Address
135-2 Furuichiba, Utano, Uda City, Nara Prefecture
Cafe Kaede
Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Access
From Kintetsu Haibara Station （榛原駅）, take a bus bound for 'Utano (菟田野)'. Get off at 'Furuichiba (古市場水分神社)', then walk for 5 minutes.
Parking
Available
World Maple Park 'Hirara' = 奈良カエデの郷ひらら
