Takaharacho 90th Anniversary Branding Project
Okukirishima Onsen-kyo—What a Nice Bath!
Ground Golf Tournament ⛳️
Now Accepting Participants!!

Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025
Time: Registration 8:00 AM—Opening Ceremony 8:30 AM—Competition Begins 9:00 AM
Eligibility: Residents and non-residents (junior high school students and older)
Participation Fee: 200 yen per person
Capacity: 200 participants (All entrants receive a bathing voucher redeemable at local facilities)
A free shuttle bus to the onsen will be available on the day.
Application Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025
Venue: Takaharu Town General Sports Park
709-9 Nishifumoto, Takaharu, Nishimorokata District, Miyazaki 889-4412

————————About Applications————————

You may fill in the application section on the back of the flyer and submit it in person at the Takaharu Town Tourism Association (inside Takaharu Station).
Applications are also accepted by fax, mail, or via the web form links below.
[Flyer front]
http://www.takaharu-tourism.jp/wp.../uploads/2025/01/1.jpg
[Flyer back]
http://www.takaharu-tourism.jp/.../2025/01/image11.jpeg
[Google Application Form]
https://docs.google.com/.../1jcXJI-P-N-niYcStgJ05N.../edi

————————Application Details————————

Teams should consist mainly of 4 to 6 players.
Three-player teams are allowed, but they may be combined with others to form mixed teams.
Contact Information
Organizer: Takaharu Town Tourism Association TEL: 0984-42-4560
Cooperative Organizer: Okukirishima Onsen-kyo Ryokan Association
Managed by: Takaharu Town Ground Golf Association

Okukirishima Onsen-kyo Presents ♨️
The Birthplace of Japan
Dash Through Takaharacho’s Sano Shrine! Recruiting Participants 🎉
This event, held as part of the town’s 90th anniversary celebrations, returns for its second year following last year’s event!

This year, every participant receives a day-use bathing ticket redeemable at a local onsen facility as a gift 🎁
Limited to 300 people, with perks such as complimentary hot cocoa!!
Who will claim the title of this year’s lucky man or lucky woman of fortune!? 🤩
We hope you’ll apply!

⭐︎Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 (National Holiday)
⭐︎Participation Fee: Free
⭐︎Venue: Sano Shrine ⛩️ (South Approach)
Those who reserved should check in by 8:20 AM on the day
⭐︎Application Deadline: Thursday, February 6, 2025
⭐︎How to Apply: Fill out the application form on the back of the flyer and send it by FAX or email (please include name, gender, and grade). Preschool children and elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian.
If applying online, please use the application form below.

[Application Form]
https://fsmk.co/t/HRngF4-syzaow?openExternalBrowser=1

[Divisions]
※Those who have previously won the same division may enter but are not eligible for the title of lucky man or lucky woman.
Elementary School Grades 1–3 (Boys’ Division) (approx. 300 m) Elementary School Grades 1–3 (Girls’ Division) (approx. 300 m)
Elementary School Grades 4–6 (Boys’ Division) (approx. 300 m) Elementary School Grades 4–6 (Girls’ Division) (approx. 300 m)
Adult Division (Men’s) (approx. 300 m)
Adult Division (Women’s) (approx. 300 m)
A total of six divisions.

[Elementary Divisions] 300 m
1st Prize: Bookstore Gift Card ¥5,000
2nd Prize: Bookstore Gift Card ¥3,000
3rd Prize: Bookstore Gift Card ¥1,000
[Adult Divisions] 300 m
1st Prize: Gift Certificate ¥30,000
2nd Prize: Gift Certificate ¥20,000
3rd Prize: Gift Certificate ¥10,000

For details, please see the website (flyer) ☺️✨

https://fsmk.co/t/XexOJk-syzaow?openExternalBrowser=1

⭐︎On the day, the Kigensai ceremony for National Foundation Day will be held at Sano Shrine at 10:00 AM, with the formal ceremony scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM. Please join us 😊✨

Pumpkin Contest

A pumpkin contest will be held at Koushiobaru Park (Jinmu no Yakata)!

What is the Pumpkin Contest??
This year marks the 18th Pumpkin Contest!
For those who remember, it used to take place around the same time as the Higanbana Festival!

Around June, the Takaharu Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry distributes seedlings (four varieties) to people who will grow them!
In September, pumpkins are delivered for inspection and judging (about 800 each year).
From Sunday, September 22 to Monday, September 23 (a national holiday), a display and sale will be held at Koushiobaru Park!

---+---Admission to the pumpkin exhibition is free---+---
In the past, pumpkins over 80 kg have appeared, and we’re excited to see what kinds of pumpkins come this year! (*'▽')

---+---Edible pumpkins are available in addition to ornamental pumpkins---+---
We will also have edible varieties such as Fukuebisu, Butternut, and Colinky, so please buy them if you want to enjoy tasty pumpkins!

---+---Works by calligrapher Non-chan---+---
You can also purchase works by calligrapher Non-chan, known from Noyasobi Shima Shoya, on the day! They’re perfect as entrance decorations or gifts— you might find a wonderful piece!!
Check the atmosphere in past photos!

---+---Contact---+---
Venue: Koushiobaru Park, 3-251 Kamamuta, Takaharacho, Nishimorokata District, Miyazaki Prefecture
Display and sales: 9:00–16:00
Contact: Takaharu Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry 0984-42-4560

49th Term Go Best-of-Seven, Game 2
The "Meijin Title Match" will take place in Takaharacho!

Venue
Okukirishima Onsen-kyo, Gokuraku Onsen Takumi no Yado — September 4 (Wednesday) and September 5 (Thursday)
*The playing venue is not open to the general public.*
If you wish to watch, please attend the teaching games or the large-board commentary session below!

Pre-match Eve Event
Okukirishima Onsen-kyo, Yunomoto Onsen — September 3 (Tuesday) from 18:00

Teaching Games
Okukirishima Onsen-kyo, Koushiobaru Onsen Kenko Mura — September 4 (Wednesday) from 10:00
Game fee: 3,000 yen. Observation is free.

Large-board Commentary Session
Okukirishima Onsen-kyo, Koushiobaru Onsen Kenko Mura — September 5 (Thursday) from 10:00
Participation and observation fee: 2,000 yen. Capacity: up to 80 people.

Organizers: The Asahi Shimbun Company, Nihon Ki-in, Kansai Ki-in
Cooperation: 49th Term Meijin Match Okukirishima Onsen-kyo Executive Committee (Takaharu Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

TEL: 0984-42-1158
FAX: 0984-42-0207