Sumoto Shimin Hiroba" is a multi-purpose plaza that functions as both a tourist attraction and a place for citizens to relax. In particular, since the plaza is the birthplace of Yuji Horii, creator of the game "Dragon Quest," a monument has been set up in the plaza, making it a new sacred place for game fans. Nearby is the beautiful red-brick Sumoto City Library, which has been voted the third best library to visit in western Japan. In addition, a new complex, SBRICK, opened in the neighborhood in the spring of 2021. From sightseeing to daily relaxation, the area has become an attractive spot for many people.
Overview of Dragon Quest Monument
| Name | Dragon Quest Monument |
| Address | 1-1-17 Shioya, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Phone | - |
| Official WEB | - |
| Opening hours | - |
| Closed | - |
| Admission | Free |
| Parking | AEON Sumoto main parking lot, Sumoto Bus Center parking lot |
| Parking fee | AEON (first 2 hours free, 100 yen per 30 minutes), Sumoto Bus Center (first 1 hour free, 100 yen per hour) |
| Access | By car: 15 minutes by car from Sumoto IC on Kobe-Awaji Naruto Expressway Public Transportation: 5 min. walk from Sumoto Bus Center |