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The Kibi Plain located outside central Okayama City was the center of the Kibi Kingdom, an ancient, powerful clan.  Historical attractions such as such as burial mounds and shrines are located on the plain.

The Kibi Kingdom is famous for the Legend of Prince Kititsuhiko.  Prince Kibitsuhiko is a prince from a rivaling clan (Yamato Clan).  He came to the kingdom to defeat an ogre.  From this legend, the famous folktale of Momotaro emerged.  Momotaro is a story of boy, born from a peach, who defeated a group of terrorizing ogres.  

Cyclists will be happy to learn a popular 17 kilometer long cycling route through the Kibi Plain between Bizen-Ichinomiya and Soja Stations. This route loosely follows the legend of Prince Kibitsuhiko and passes several important shrines, temples and burial mounds along the way. 

Though visitors can start the route from either side, the route is slightly easier to locate if begun from Bizen-Ichinomiya Station.  
A “mama chari” single speed bicycle can be rented rented at either station.  Users can return the bicycle at the other end or at Bitchu-Kokubunji Temple .                                   
                                                                    

Koikui Shrine (literally "carp eating shrine") is famous for the location where Prince Kibitsuhiko first subdued the ogre. After the ogre transformed and fled as a bird, the prince changed into a hawk to hunt him down. As a result, the ogre made the deadly mistake of changing into a carp, whereas the prince turned into a cormorant.                 
Koikui Shrine
Hours: Always open 
Closed: Opened all year round 
Admission: Free 

Tsukuriyama Kofun
The Kibi Plain is home to several burial mounds (kofun) which were constructed during the Kofun Period (300 to 538). Tsukuriyama Kofun is the largest in the region, and was the largest kofun in Japan at the time of its construction. On the top of the mound is a shrine visitors can visit. There is also a trail along the top of the kofun that offers beautiful views over the surrounding plains.                      

Bitchu-Kokubunji Temple founded in 741 is a 34 meter tall, five story pagoda. Near the temple is a bicycle shop rental shop where bicycles can be rented or returned.
Alternatively, there is a bus to Soja Station for visitors who do not wish to cycle the route’s last section (approximately 5 kilometers).

Bitchu-Kokubunji Temple
Hours: 7:30 to 17:00 
Closed: Opened all year round
Admission: Free

Kibitsuhiko Shrine, located in the Kibi Plain, is well-known due to the Legend of Prince Kibitsuhiko.  Kibi Plain was the center of Kibi Kingdom, a powerful clan.  However, in the 4th century, Prince Kibitsuhiko from the rivaling Yamato Clan came to the Kibi Plains to defeat a terrorizing ogre. 

Kibitsuhiko Shrine was built in 1697 on the spot Prince Kibitsuhiko is said to have stopped to pray before launching his assault on the ogre. This shrine is said to be the most important shrine in this region.  Prince Kibitsuhiko is said to have battled the ogre here, piercing one of the ogre's eyes with an arrow and prompting the ogre to transform into a bird and fly away.

Kibitsuhiko Shrine
Hours: 8:30 to 17:00 
Closed: Opened all year round 
Admission: Free

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Tsukuriyama Kofun, located in the Kibi Plain, is the largest kofun (burial mound) in the area. The Kibi Plain, located outside central Okayama City, was the center of the Kibi Kingdom, an ancient, powerful clan.  Many historical attractions such as such as burial mounds and shrines are located on the plain. The best way to explore this plain is by bicycle as many historic points of interests are scattered throughout the cycling trail.

 Tsukuriyama Kofun
The Kibi Plain is home to several burial mounds (kofun) which were built during the Kofun Period (300 to 538). At the time of construction, Tsukuriyama Kofun was the largest kofun in Japan. There is shrine located on the top of the mound.  Visitors can climb the steps leading to this shrine.  There is also a trail along the top of the kofun that offers beautiful views over the surrounding plains.  

Bitchu-Kokubunji Temple is located in the Kibi Plain, outside central Okayama City.  
The Kibi Plain was the center of the Kibi Kingdom, an ancient, powerful clan.  Many historical attractions such as such as burial mounds and shrines are located on the plain. The best way to explore this plain is by bicycle as many historic points of interests are scattered throughout the cycling trail.

Bitchu-Kokubunji Temple, a 34 meter tall five story pagoda, was founded in 741. Near the temple is a bicycle shop rental shop where bicycles can be rented or returned.Alternatively, there is a bus to Soja Station for visitors who do not wish to cycle the route’s last section (approximately 5 kilometers).

Bitchu-Kokubunji Temple
Hours: 7:30 to 17:00 
Closed: Opened all year round
Admission: Free