Hinoki Land is a Japanese-inspired privately-owned park with striking architecture and stunning views.

Hinoki Land first opened on October 4, 2018, created with the intention of displaying Japanese art, culture, and architecture, in a beautiful, authentic Japanese atmosphere.

The complex is built on an area of ​​​​83 rai, directly off the R107 in Chai Prakan District, Chiang Mai Province. It contains several buildings, a stunning man-made lake, and a giant Maneki-Neko “Lucky Cat”. At the entrance, you are greeted by a replica of the Kaminarimon arch and once inside the compound, there are 88 pairs of Torii Gates which lead you to the majestic 4-story building, made from Hinoki Pine.

The main attraction in Hinoki Land is the 3-storey, 12.5 meter, Hinoki Pine building situated on a pretty man-made lake, which is a replica of Kinkaku-ji Temple, a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. The ground floor is a wooden structure covered with smooth white walls. The top two layers are layers of gold leaf, created to have a golden color that reflects on the water’s surface. The original Kyoto temple was used as a reception for the Shogun’s guests and was also a temple in the manga Ikkyu-san. 

Yukata Kimono hire (both male and female) can be hired and there is an expensive choice available. The experience of being dressed in the Yukata was rather brusk but fun. There is a changing area and lockers are available with a key. Price is 250 Baht.

There is a cafe and restaurant on-site. Prices are reasonable. This drink set below, for example, cost 130 Baht and included an iced coffee and two Japanese cheesecakes. Thai dishes and Japanese dishes are available and service is fast.