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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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido posted.
“Delicious, Fun Spring Marche”
A tasty gourmet fair with a children’s festival
Nishiokoppe Marche!
This year it was held again over three days during Golden Week.
On the first day, such strong winds blew that tents almost flew away Σ゚Д゚
This time the village’s Western-style restaurant, Harapeko-do, also took part!
They sold Margherita pizza.
At the children’s festival there were the usual rock–paper–scissors events,
a kids’ lottery, yo-yo fishing, and candy fishing ✨
Some children were so tempted by the attractive sweets and toys
that they tried again and again.
Here are the other vendors!
* Setoushi-kun pancakes and chiffon cake
* Soba and udon topped with wild vegetable tempura
* Ezo deer meatballs and deer simmered in red wine
The tempura stuffed with plenty of wild vegetables and other fillings
was delicious even eaten on its own!^^!
During the market the Flower Park was open free of charge,
and many people enjoyed viewing the spring blossoms.
It makes us happy to see the Roadside Station bustling.
Thank you to everyone who came!!
#Nishiokoppe Village #Roadside Station #Kam #Nishiokoppe Marche
#GW #Gourmet #Children’s Festival
#Flower Park #Flowers #Spring
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[Lively Forest Park]
The forest park in Nishiokoppe Village reopened on April 29, at the start of Golden Week.
Last year it was under renovation, and this was my first time seeing the playground equipment actually in use.
I was surprised by how many people showed up on opening day!
Many visitors came to make the most of the free-access play equipment.
Some rode the go-karts again and again, and others kept batting at the batting cages for hours, while some enjoyed a peaceful picnic.
The crowd grew even larger in the latter half of Golden Week when food trucks arrived, and the inflatable dome was continually full.
Even the equipment that wasn’t free kept running.
It was so pleasant to watch a park filled with the sounds of people enjoying themselves.
Please come visit again!
Look forward to the campground opening in early June.
#Nishiokoppe Village #Forest Park #Golden Week #Opening Event
#Renewal Open #Plenty of Play Equipment
#Northernmost Batting Center #Sharp-turn Go-Karts
#The cherry blossoms were beautifully in bloom
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"Kaasan" from Nishiokoppe makes her CD debut!
Keiko, affectionately known as "Kaasan."
After hearing her story, singer-songwriter Riku Nakanishi wrote and composed a song for her,
and it has finally been released on CD!!
This CD release event is a special evening featuring people connected to Kaasan.
You can also meet Koppe, who plays the shovel shamisen!
*Event Details*
Saturday, June 15
Hotel Morimu, Nishiokoppe Village
Doors 5:30 PM / Show 6:00 PM
Tickets 4,000 yen (includes snacks and all-you-can-drink)
*Contact*
090-5194-8944 (Kametsu)
090-8707-0944 (Takahashi)
CDs will be on sale at the venue!
Reservations accepted until Monday, June 10.
Feel free to contact us.
We look forward to seeing you!
#Nishiokoppe Village #CD Release #Keiko Takahashi #Kaasan
#Riku Nakanishi #Local Friends #Yutaka Suzuki
#Shovel Shamisen #Song #Youth Is Now
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido posted.
Notice: Komu Island Closed
This is an announcement from the forest art museum Komu (Komu).
Due to internal construction, the Komu Island area will be closed to visitors from Wednesday, May 15.
We expect the area to reopen sometime in June or later.
(Other areas remain open as usual for visitors.)
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Also, Komu is now selling a new product!
It’s that face carved from wood! ^^!
You can probably tell what it is from the outline alone.
Please come see the real thing!
#Nishiokoppe Village #Forest Art Museum #Komu
#Komu Island #No entry #A hint of coolness
#New product released #Setoushi-kun #Face #Woodwork
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[Notice about the Forest Park]
Reopened on Monday, April 29th,
here is information about the park’s playground equipment!
—NEW—
★ Bouldering
Climb all over the stage wall!
Use is free. Shoe rental costs 100 yen.
★ Inflatable Dome
This is also free to use.
Lie back and feel the soft, pristine dome with your whole body!
※Open from 9:00 to 16:30
In addition to the newly installed equipment,
we offer the northernmost batting center, go-karts, and other attractions
that provide a break and fun for families.
A paid campsite is scheduled to open in early June.
※500 yen per night
Please enjoy Nishiokoppe to the fullest.
#Nishiokoppe Village #Forest Park #Campsite #BBQ House
#Reopened #Golden Week #Events available
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido posted.
[Forest Park Reopening]
The forest park that underwent renovations last year
finally reopened on Monday, April 29!!
To celebrate the reopening, we will hold events through Monday, May 6, the final day of Golden Week.
On the opening day, playground equipment will be free to use all day,
and kitchen cars will appear from Friday, May 3 to Monday, May 6.
Also…
On Friday, May 3 we will hold the Go! Anpanman Show!
There will be two performances, at 11:00 and 14:00.
For more details, please contact the numbers below.
We look forward to welcoming many visitors.
*Contact*
Tourist information center Satoyume: 0158-85-7125
Nishiokoppe Village Office, Industry and Construction Division, Forestry and Commerce Section: 0158-87-2111
Note: The campground is scheduled to open in early June.
#Anpanman Show #Kitchen cars #Candy-sculpting
#Nishiokoppe Village #Forest Park #Reopening
#Golden Week #Events will also be held at Kimu and Kamu!
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido posted.
Signs of spring in Miyanomori
A friend called me, so I wandered behind the shrine.
At my feet, small blue flowers were blooming.
Ezo-engosaku (erythronium-like spring flower)
They say they also bloom around Kōrakuen.
Climbing the steep slope of the ski area
you find white Kita-kobushi blossoms in full bloom.
At eye level
I found buds that hadn’t opened yet.
A fuzzy, downy flower bud
had fallen to the ground.
When I put it in my palm, it felt somehow cute.
When the Kita-kobushi blooms,
cherry blossoms are said to begin opening before long.
#Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Four seasons #Miyanomori
#Kita-kobushi #Ezo-engosaku
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[Spring Window Art in Kam]
On Saturday, April 13, Roadside Station Kam hosted an event to paint pictures on windows!
This time we commissioned a professional artist to create coloring spaces on some of the windows.
First, we visited the Flower Park before it opened and observed the crocuses just beginning to bloom and the trails mice likely left after tunneling through the snow.
It was heartwarming to see children walking in a line along the stones that border the flower area.
The event was themed “Flowers and Animals,” so I was glad we could look at the flowers that are actually blooming as the snow melted before we started drawing.
As the windows filled with color, Roadside Station Kam seemed to brim with spring cheer.
It was a short one-hour event, but thank you to everyone who participated!
The artwork will be on display until mid-May.
A Kam Marche is also scheduled from Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5.
Please stop by Roadside Station Kam!
#Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Window Art
#Painting #Drawn on windows #Crayons #Coloring
#Flower Park #Kam #Roadside Station
#Marche from Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 5
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido posted.
[Komu Wood's Golden Week Festival]
Golden Week is approaching!
Have you decided on any outings?
This year too, the forest museum Komu will host a Golden Week Festival!
[Friday, May 3]
11:00 – Parent-and-child castanet workshop
[Saturday, May 4]
11:00 – Parent-and-child castanet workshop
13:30 – Parent-and-child block-stacking contest (free to join)
[Sunday, May 5 & Monday, May 6]
11:00 & 14:30
Sakhalin fir distilled water making experience
13:00
Violin and piano recital
When we went to see the Sakhalin fir used for the distilled water, its green leaves were sparkling in the sun.
Touch the wood, make something, and enjoy music at Komu's Golden Week events.
We look forward to your visit.
#Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #GW #Komu
#Forest Museum #woodworking #mokuiiku (wood learning) #recital
#Sakhalin fir #castanets #building blocks
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[Library Introduction]
In a corner of the community center, a sunlit library sits quietly.
Right inside the entrance, we showcase this month’s new releases, recommended picture books,
and titles listed on the “Children’s Reading Campaign” list.
In the children’s area, where shoes are taken off, you’ll find picture books and children’s titles,
along with wooden puzzles and stuffed animals.
You’ll also spot wooden toys on top of the bookshelves.
There is a shelf of books related to Hokkaido as well.
Opening hours are shown in the image.
On Wednesdays only, the library is also open in the morning.
Feel free to drop by.
#Nishiokoppe Village #Library #books #reading
#Lending period is two weeks #skylight
#A book on how to cook wild plants was helpful
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