Nishiokoppe Village This is Kurashima of the Regional Revitalization Cooperation Volunteers (in charge of tourism).
Located in the eastern Hokkaido region, it has a population of 1,002 (as of the end of July 2023 (Reiwa 5)), and is surrounded by nature, with forests occupying about 90% of the village's area.
Nishiokoppe Village is also famous as a guitar production area, and currently 20,000 guitar bodies are made every year.
You can enjoy various experiences such as beautiful scenery and delicious gourmet food in Nishiokoppe Village.
We will deliver Nishiokoppe Village events, sightseeing information, and daily scenes, so thank you!
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[Gurufura Drive 2026]
Explore the Gourmet & Flower Attractions of Three Towns
The Gurufura Drive project is starting again this year!
Visit the gardens and events in Kamikawa-cho, Takinoue Town, and Nishiokoppe Village, and be sure to apply for the special product giveaways🎁
The Gurutto Prize offers items worth 10,000 yen,
while the Furatto Prize offers items worth 3,000 yen✨
Event Period:
From Friday, September 4, 2026 to Monday, October 12, 2026 (National Holiday)
How to Participate:
1. Get a stamp collection sheet
2. Get stamps at gardens or events
3. Once you collect three or more stamps, drop your sheet into the application box
Additionally, if you bring your stamp collection sheet to designated restaurants or tourist facilities, you will receive an original sticker!
The stickers feature designs that connect the three towns, so we would be delighted if you could collect all three types🙂
We look forward to your many applications!
#Nishiokoppe Village #Gurufura Drive #Garden Tour
#Stamp Rally #Local Specialties
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[Let's Dance in a Circle]
In Nishiokoppe Village,
the Bon Odori was held for two consecutive nights on the 14th and 15th.
Thank you to everyone who came! 🙌
I participated in the Nishiokoppe Bon Odori! 🏮
As I was drawn in by the sound of the drums,
I found a row of stalls waiting for customers.
Before starting the dance, I took a bite.
After filling my stomach a bit with udon, the children's Bon Odori began.
What started as a circle of a few people
quickly grew larger with children and adults joining in.
Those who didn't join the dance but were watching while eating and drinking also wore calm expressions.
As the children's Bon Odori ended and we took a break,
a group of bipedal frogs appeared.
Following them, more and more costumed people arrived.
Before long, a circle around the yagura was formed.
I was overwhelmed by the energy of those dancing for 45 minutes in their various costumes.
I was glad to experience another page of summer this year.
Since I couldn't attend the Kamiokoppe Bon Odori this year,
I hope to conquer both days next year...!
#Nishiokoppe Village #Bon Odori #Cool Summer Nights
#Costumes #Summer
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【Woody Successfully Concluded!】
The annual "Woody Summer School" has successfully concluded!
This year's challenge was to create a【tractor】🚜✨ over a period of two nights and three days.
Participants assembled each part in order, drilling holes and cutting with a jigsaw.
Despite the intense heat over consecutive days,
the participants faced the wood with serious expressions.
To support these participants,
the instructors provided gentle guidance.
Thank you to everyone who participated!
This one-of-a-kind tractor
is something to cherish and play with at home🚜
#Nishiokoppe Village #Woody Summer School #Woodworking
#Tractor #Manufacturing
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A Hot Night with Beer
Friday, July 31st
The "Forest Beer Garden" organized by the Chamber of Commerce Youth Division was held!🍺🎉
With a sky that looked like it might rain and cooler temperatures,
this year it took place in the Plum Hall of Hotel Rimu.
While an outdoor beer garden is fun,
having it indoors where you can eat and drink comfortably was also great!
In addition to skewered dumplings, grilled chicken, frankfurters, soba and udon, edamame, french fries, bang bang chicken, takoyaki, shaved ice, cotton candy… this year there were also special menu items from the hotel!
With a luxurious food menu,
the line for drinks never seemed to end.
I couldn't stop eating either!🤤
Thank you to everyone who came out!!
#Nishiokoppe Village #Beer Garden #Chamber of Commerce Youth Division
#Hotel Rimu #Summer
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The 43rd Nishiokoppe Festival will be held on Sunday, August 30th!
It will take place from 10 AM to 3 PM at Nishiokoppe Forest Park.
(In case of rain, it will be held at the Nishiokoppe Village Indoor Multipurpose Gymnasium behind Seicomart.)
◇Stage Events✨
Influencer, singer, and actress "Kopi" will be performing, along with a live performance by the amateur band "Nise'z," and music from the Nishinaka Wind Ensemble and the Nishiokoppe Uenshiri Taiko Drum Group.
◇Master of Ceremonies
Once again, Kana Morino from HBC Asahikawa Broadcasting will be the host🎤
◇Lumberjack Competition
Participants will compete in cutting logs quickly!
We are currently accepting participants!
◇Drink-Bang-Bang-Born Contest
This year marks the third time for the competition where participants drink locally sourced grass-fed milk and pop balloons🥛
We are also looking forward to your applications!
◇Grand Lottery
One lottery ticket will be given to each visitor.
You have a chance to win local specialties and luxurious prizes🎁
◇Food and Drink Sales, Booths by Local Businesses
In addition to selling food, drinks, deer leather crafts, and used books,
there will be many booths such as festival stalls and tea ceremony corners.
We hope you enjoy exploring every corner of the venue!
We sincerely look forward to welcoming many visitors.
#Nishiokoppe Village #Nishiokoppe Festival #August 30th
#Setoushi-kun #Summer
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The Flower Path Leading to Mori Yume
There is a road that continues from the main entrance of Hotel Rimu to the national highway.
In early August,
the flower beds along that road were in full bloom.
The contrast of the flowers is beautiful, but
my favorite is the white leaves 🍃
While looking back at my photos,
I found pictures of the flower bed taken at the end of June.
Comparing them was surprising 😳
I couldn't believe how different the plants looked from when they were first planted!
I realized that the imagination to plant with growth in mind and
the daily care help create such a lovely flower bed.
It's a road I often drive on, but
when you stay at Hotel Rimu, please take a stroll nearby and enjoy the flower beds!
#Nishiokoppe Village #Flower Bed #Hotel Rimu
#Summer #Plants
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[Hilarious Imitation Live]
On Saturday, August 22nd, a hilarious imitation live performance by Kenji Kurita and Seira will be held!
At Hotel Rimu Plum Hall
Doors open at 5:30 PM / Show starts at 6:00 PM
Admission fee: 3,000 yen
(Free for junior high school students and younger)
Food and drinks will be sold separately.
Tickets are now on sale!
You can purchase tickets at Hotel Rimu and Q Mart Nishiokoppe Store 🎫
For inquiries, please contact
090-8707-0944 (Takahashi).
We look forward to your attendance!
Organized by Record Listening Club
#Nishiokoppe Village #Hilarious Imitation Live #Imitation
#Kenji Kurita #Seira
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The Wind of Hokuto Pro Wrestling Blows
At the end of July, a Hokuto Pro Wrestling event was held in Nishiokoppe Village.
This was a continuation from last year, but the number of attendees was nearly double that of last year!
During the day, the wrestlers visited the day service, and it felt like the distance between them and the villagers was greatly shortened.
With their well-trained bodies, they performed stunning acts, dropping from great heights with a loud "bang!" and engaging in brawls outside the ring, making for a spectacular event.
Hokuto Pro Wrestling matches not only excite the wrestlers but also draw cheers from the audience, energizing the entire venue.
That’s why the spectators became increasingly engrossed in the matches, pouring their energy into their cheers and applause.
The drinks and food we prepared were also purchased in abundance, proportional to the intensity of the matches.🙌
The children in the village who watched the wrestling have become fans, even making their own championship belts.🤩
Thank you to everyone who came out!
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【Nii Tete Boye's LIVE】
I apologize for the delay in posting, but
in July, Nii Tete Boye came and performed for us!
The Panlogo, a traditional instrument from Ghana in West Africa.
He played it by striking the surface with his palms, and at first, I was captivated by the unique rhythm, unsure of how to move my body, watching the vivid hand movements as he struck the drum.
There were several songs that allowed the audience to participate with clapping and singing, which gradually helped me understand the rhythm structure.
Nii Tete Boye played the five drums effortlessly, as if the Panlogo had become a part of his body.
In the middle of the LIVE,
there was a special collaboration featuring a Bon song performed by Nii Tete Boye and the villagers!
Their beautiful harmonies singing a challenging melody merged with the sounds of Nii Tete Boye and the bear drum.
As the Bon song resonated, I felt as if I had come to a different place, experiencing a strange sensation.
The performance was that captivating.
That night, there was food and drink available for sale from the guesthouse GA.KOPPER!
We enjoyed Jollof rice, groundnut butter soup, and chili dogs, which are beloved in West Africa 🤤
While sipping on the sweet hibiscus tea called Bissap, we had a wonderful night 🌙
#Nishiokubo Village #LIVE #Niiteteboye
#Panlogo #GAKOPPER
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【"Komu" opens on August 11】
This is an announcement from the Forest Art Museum "Komu".
August 11 (Tuesday) is a public holiday, so it will be an open day.
Opening hours remain the same:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
(Last admission at 4:30 PM)
Please note that the museum will be closed the following day, August 12 (Wednesday).
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【Forest Art Museum "Komu"】
Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
*Admission is accepted until 4:30 PM
Closed: Every Tuesday
Admission fees:
High school students and above: 500 yen
From 4th grade to junior high school: 300 yen
From 3 years old to 3rd grade: 100 yen
Free for children under 3 years old
Contact: 0158-87-2600
#Nishiokoppe Village #Forest Art Museum #Komu
#Closed days #Mountain Day
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