【Spring Window Art in Kamu】 On Saturday, April 13, at the Roadside Station Hanamu We held an event to Painting Event on the window! This time, I asked a painting professional I asked them to create a coloring space in some of the windows. First of all, visit the flower park before it opens Crocuses that have begun to bloom or They would have dug a tunnel in the snow to advance Observe the tracks of the mouse's walk. On the stones that surround the flower area It is soothing to see the children walking in a row. This time, let's draw a picture on the theme of "flowers and animals"! That Since it was a plan, the snow melted After seeing the flowers that are actually blooming I was glad that I was able to draw a picture. The more the windows are colored, the more the cheerfulness of spring It seemed to be filled with Kamu dreams. It was a short event of 1 hour. Thank you to everyone who participated! The paintings are on display until mid-May. May 3 (Fri) ~ 5 (Sun) Kamu market will also be held. Please stop by Kamu! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Window art #Drawing #Drawing on the window #Crayon #Coloring book #Flower Park #Kamu #Roadside Station #Markets will be held on May 3 (Fri) ~ 5 (Sun)

【Camellia japonica blooming in the greenhouse】 When I visit to Roadside Station Kamu at the end of March The greenhouse was decorated with Camellia japonica flowers. Even though the entire flower park is covered with snow There is a space where you can enjoy colorful flowers. I'm glad. At this time of year Orange prince orchids blooming in pots, etc. Around the Karakuri Organ It's lively. When you stop by for a drive break We hope that you will take a breath of relief when you see the flowers. #Nishiokoppe Village #Kamu #Greenhouse #Roadside Station #Camellia japonica #Pot #Flower #The scent is also soothing

[I drew a picture on the window of the flower dream! ] 】 Inside the roadside station "Kamu" There are a lot of large windows. Mashiro... Rather than to a transparent canvas The children in the village drew pictures related to Christmas! A child chooses the color of a crayon while looking at a sample picture. A child who boldly runs crayons and creates a masterpiece. A child who draws a character with a friend who draws next to him. At their own pace, they enjoyed drawing on the window as they pleased. It will be on display until Monday, December 25th. Some of the windows were painted by adults with a great sense of design. Please come and enjoy the Christmas spirit.

[Dress up in Christmas colors] The symbol of the roadside station "Hanamu", The karakuri organ dolls were dressed up in Christmas-colored clothes. It is usually colored in two colors, orange and green, which are also the theme colors of the village. During the month of December, the orange color changes to red. When you stop by Hanamu Take a peek at the dolls!

[Christmas Window Art in Hanamu] A joint project by the new and old regional revitalization cooperation team (in charge of tourism) in Nishikobe Village! In the large window in the Hanamu Hall, elementary and junior high school students in the village We held an event to draw pictures related to Christmas. There will be an exhibition period for about two weeks. Why don't you visit the flower dream colored by Christmas pictures? We look forward to seeing you there. Event date and time: December 9 (Sat) 10:00~11:30 Target: Elementary and junior high school students in the village Capacity: about 15 people Participation fee: Free Application deadline: Thursday, November 30 until 5 p.m. Exhibition Period: December 9 (Sat) ~ December 25 (Mon)

[Kinmokusei bloomed] Roadside Station of Nishiokoppe Village Flower Dreams There is a greenhouse, and in the climate of Hokkaido We grow plants that are difficult to grow. When I went into the greenhouse in early October There was a very nice aroma in the air. The osmanthus and myrtle trees Flowers bloom side by side. The osmanthus bears orange florets. A little whitish is the oyster osmanthus japonica. Feel the scent of osmanthus In Honshu, people say, "Oh, autumn has come." He seems to realize it. When you visit Roadside Station Please visit the greenhouse and feel the scent of autumn! Flower Park The park will be open for a fee until October 15, after which it will be open for free.

【Guided Flower Park Walk】 In Roadside Station Nishiokoppe "Hana Yume" There is also a flower park. So, on Saturday, September 23, We held an event to take a walk with a gardener guide! It has been implemented continuously for about 5 years. This year, it was a time to taste the natural garden of autumn. Asters, pessicaria, Fujibakama, etc. Autumn flowers are colored. It seems that not only flowers but also plants and trees are carefully grown. There are also spots lined with grass of different colors It was worth seeing! I was surprised that about three people managed a large flower park. The plants I planted in the past few years will be 5 or 10 years from now. I was really looking forward to seeing what it would look like. Flower park until the middle of October The park is open. Looking at the plants Why don't you come and heal your travels?

【Autumn Marche was held】 Over the course of two days on September 17 and 18 The Autumn Marche was held. Roadside Station Set up a tent at the entrance of Hanamu sale of chiffon cakes and Yezo sika deer balls, There was a flea market and Nishiokoppe Village vegetables. Children's lotteries prepared by elementary school students "Sweets fishing" with magnets attached to sweets It seems to have been a great success! I couldn't participate this time. I can't wait for next year's Marche.

Introducing the post of "Hokkaido Nishiokoppe Village" COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account! Hokkaido Nishiokoppe Village is a village in the northeastern part of Hokkaido where about 90% of the village is occupied by forests. The "Ice Tunnel" at the foot of the Mt. Uenshiri is a popular tourist spot created by water flowing down due to melting snow in spring. The Roadside Station "Nishiokoppe Hana Yume" where you can purchase local specialties also has a "Flower Park Kamu" and you can enjoy a natural garden.

【September Event Information】 Even in September, the hot days continue. The cool breeze is finally starting to blow. Today We would like to inform you about this month's event information. (1)September 9 (Sat) ~ October 9 (Mon) Kamikawa Town, Takikami Town, Nishiokoppe Village 3 Towns and Villages Collaboration Project "Gurufura Drive 2023" will be held. Participate in gardens in 3 towns and villages and events during the period Collect stamps and apply for a special product gift! (2)September 17 (Sun) ~ September 18 (Mon) At Roadside Station Nishiokoppe Kamu We will hold a small "Marche" to thank you for the autumn harvest. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (3) Saturday, September 23 Also at Roadside Station Nishiokoppe Kamu, We will hold a flower park walking event guided by the caretaker ❀ Morning session is 10:30~, afternoon session is 13:30~. Each session is scheduled to last about one and a half hours. For reservations, please contact the tourist information center "Satosumimu". TEL：0158-85-7125 (4) Sunday, September 24 Forest Museum At Kimu There will be an exhibition of original reproductions by picture book author Satoshi Kako, a gallery talk, and a bread-making project. * Exhibition of original reproductions will be held from September 22 (Fri.) ~ October 12 (Thu.) Please come and visit the Nishiokoppe Village.

Hello COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! Nishiokoppe Village This is Kurashima, Regional Revitalization Cooperation Volunteers in charge of tourism. I would like to deliver the charm of Hokkaido Nishiokoppe Village [tourist information]! Thank you in advance. Hokkaido Nishiokoppe Village is located inland in the Sea of Okhotsk in the eastern Hokkaido region, has a population of 1,002 (as of the end of July 2023 (Reiwa 5)), and forests account for about 90% of the village's area. The contrast with forests and snowy landscapes is beautiful, and the walls of major buildings such as public facilities are unified in orange. The temperature difference in our village is large, and it can be -20 degrees Celsius in winter and over 30 degrees Celsius in summer. Although it is a harsh natural environment, it is full of hidden areas and sightseeing spots such as rich nature and waterfalls! Then, Hokkaido Nishiokoppe Village Here are some of the attractive sightseeing spots. The "Ice Tunnel" at the foot of the Mt. Uenshiri is a fantastic popular tourist destination where the ice world spreads! The tunnel created by the water flowing down due to the melting snow in spring is located in a mountain valley, so the ice does not melt even in summer, showing a mysterious world. It is usually closed due to the risk of collapse, but in July this year, it was opened for one day only for the first time in four years. "Roadside Station Nishiokoppe Kamu" is a spot where a flower park and Roadside Station are fused! In the Roadside Station building, there is a wooden contraption organ "Otogibayashi" that plays sound with the power of the wind, which is rare in Japan, and the shop also sells dairy products such as soft-serve ice cream using grass-fed milk from Nishikobu, as well as processed Yezo sika deer products (processed skin products, pet food, etc.). In the attached flower park, you can enjoy a garden based on the concept of a "natural garden" that reproduces natural plants and flowers that grow according to the climate and climate of the Nishiokoppe Village. Located about 10 minutes by car from the Roadside Station Nishiokoppe Kamu, the Forest Museum Komu is an art museum based on the concepts of "seeing," "touching," "playing," and "creating." Not only are about 3,000 wooden toys and works on display, but you can also actually touch and play with large wooden playground equipment. Among them, the "wooden sandbox" containing 160,000 wooden balls is a popular work! You can enjoy the woodworking bath surrounded by the scent of wood. In addition to seeing, you can also experience actually making it at the "Woodworking Experience Class"! Enjoy a luxurious time to experience art in the forest. The sightseeing spot "Gyoja no Taki" where you can feel the power of nature is a waterfall with a drop of 20 meters. At the end of the Meiji era, it began to be called Gyono Falls because there was a woman who prayed for the cure of her parents' intractable illness after being struck by the waterfall. In the upper reaches of Gyoja Falls, there is the beautiful brick-colored riverbed "Akaiwa Falls" and the "Kuroiwa Falls" that flows through the primeval forest of the Ezo spruce, and you can enjoy three waterfalls on one route. Next, we will introduce campsites where you can enjoy magnificent nature and the outdoors! The Forest Park will undergo large-scale renovation work over two years, 2022 (Reiwa 4) and five years, and preparations are underway for the renewal and opening of the 2024 (Reiwa 6), including the maintenance of tent sites and the installation of new playground equipment. In 2023 (Reiwa 5), the tent site is available until October 15, but the playground equipment cannot be used. In addition, there is a paid log house in the park that can be used all year round, and a BBQ house that can be used for day trips. Surrounded by primeval forest, "Uenshiri Campground" is a recommended campsite for wild camping because there are no cooking facilities. Like the Ice Tunnel, it is located in Mt. Uenshiri and offers free access to one bungalow that can accommodate up to 10 people. In addition, there is a risk of brown bears around the primeval forest, so be careful when using it. Nishiokoppe Village is also known for the guitar factory "Okhotsk Musical Instrument Industry", where instruments with beautiful tones are born. Okhotsk Musical Instrument Industry, which was founded in the form of taking over the timber company, currently produces 20,000 guitar bodies a year. There is also a showroom in the annex of the guitar factory that you can enter for free, so you can feel free to visit it. Access to the Nishiokoppe Village is It takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes from Haneda Airport to Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport. From the Osaka area, from Kansai International Airport and Osaka International Airport, take New Chitose Airport (about 1 hour 50 minutes), take JR to Asahikawa Station (about 2 hours 10 minutes), transfer to JR Limited Express and get off at Nayoro (about 1 hour), and take a bus to Nishiokoppe Village (about 1 hour). It takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes by bus from Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport to Nishiokoppe Village. Beautiful scenery such as ice tunnels, delicious food, etc. You can enjoy a variety of experiences in Nishiokoppe Village. We will continue to tell you about the charm of Hokkaido Nishiokoppe Village, Thank you in advance!