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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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[Image1]【A Night of Performing Arts and Celebration】On a night in September.This year, the Nishiokoppe Villa

[Image2]【A Night of Performing Arts and Celebration】On a night in September.This year, the Nishiokoppe Villa

[Image3]【A Night of Performing Arts and Celebration】On a night in September.This year, the Nishiokoppe Villa

[Image4]【A Night of Performing Arts and Celebration】On a night in September.This year, the Nishiokoppe Villa

[Image5]【A Night of Performing Arts and Celebration】On a night in September.This year, the Nishiokoppe Villa

【A Night of Performing Arts and Celebration】
On a night in September.
This year, the Nishiokoppe Village Performing Arts Festival was held 🎉

In the performing arts section,
there were performances of traditional Japanese drumming, acting, band music, and dance,
making for a nearly two-hour showcase filled with expressions and music.

In the latter half, during the karaoke section,
eight villagers took to the stage to passionately sing their favorite songs 🎤

As for the audience,
they enjoyed chatting with acquaintances while savoring food and drinks purchased from the stalls, and cheering on the performers with all their might.

Some were even seen waving glow sticks to support the karaoke ⚡️

Setoushi-kun seemed to enjoy the yakitori as well 🤤

We are grateful to everyone who participated, set up stalls, and helped behind the scenes,
and to all the attendees who came on that day.
Thank you for a wonderful night!

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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido posted.

Sep. 22, 2026

"Wasshoi, wasshoi"
The Kamiokoppe District held its Shinto shrine festival on September 7,
while the Nishiokoppe District celebrated on September 11.

This is an important community event where residents come together to participate.

In both districts, people gather in front of the shrine, and the portable shrine procession parades through the town.

Banners and large fans contrasted beautifully against the blue sky.

Since I usually travel by car, this might have been the day I walked the most all year.

The sounds of drums and flutes accompany the shouts of "wasshoi" echoing throughout the town.
Adults who can drink during the day also enjoy sacred sake 🍶

In the Nishiokoppe District,
the lion dance performers and tengu meet.

Chigo and elementary school students in happi coats walked a lot as well.

#Nishiokoppe Village #Shinto shrine festival #Gratitude #Portable shrine procession #Rice cakes

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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido posted.

Sep. 21, 2026

[Image1][Puppet Theatre PUK Performance in Nishiokoppe Village]Once again, the professional Puppet Theatre P

[Image2][Puppet Theatre PUK Performance in Nishiokoppe Village]Once again, the professional Puppet Theatre P

[Puppet Theatre PUK Performance in Nishiokoppe Village]
Once again, the professional Puppet Theatre PUK will be coming to Nishiokoppe Village!

On Monday, October 5th
Doors open at 18:00 / Performance starts at 18:30
At the Nishiokoppe Village Community Center Large Hall

This year's performances are
"The Little Bear Woof" and "Scarf Fantasy."

Advance tickets are 500 yen / Tickets at the door are 600 yen
Admission is free for children under 2 years old.

Please make reservations via the QR code in the image,
or contact the Nishiokoppe Village Board of Education.
☎ 0158-87-2501

As a small token of appreciation,
we will have a gift of sweets for attendees 🎁

We would be delighted if many people could enjoy the world of puppetry.
Adults are also welcome 🙂‍↕️

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Sep. 21, 2026

[Image1]【Invited by the Lights of the Yoimatsuri】The Shinto Shrine Festival in the Kamiokoppe area of Nishio

[Image2]【Invited by the Lights of the Yoimatsuri】The Shinto Shrine Festival in the Kamiokoppe area of Nishio

[Image3]【Invited by the Lights of the Yoimatsuri】The Shinto Shrine Festival in the Kamiokoppe area of Nishio

[Image4]【Invited by the Lights of the Yoimatsuri】The Shinto Shrine Festival in the Kamiokoppe area of Nishio

[Image5]【Invited by the Lights of the Yoimatsuri】The Shinto Shrine Festival in the Kamiokoppe area of Nishio

[Image6]【Invited by the Lights of the Yoimatsuri】The Shinto Shrine Festival in the Kamiokoppe area of Nishio

[Image7]【Invited by the Lights of the Yoimatsuri】The Shinto Shrine Festival in the Kamiokoppe area of Nishio

[Image8]【Invited by the Lights of the Yoimatsuri】The Shinto Shrine Festival in the Kamiokoppe area of Nishio

[Image9]【Invited by the Lights of the Yoimatsuri】The Shinto Shrine Festival in the Kamiokoppe area of Nishio

[Image10]【Invited by the Lights of the Yoimatsuri】The Shinto Shrine Festival in the Kamiokoppe area of Nishio

[Image11]【Invited by the Lights of the Yoimatsuri】The Shinto Shrine Festival in the Kamiokoppe area of Nishio

[Image12]【Invited by the Lights of the Yoimatsuri】The Shinto Shrine Festival in the Kamiokoppe area of Nishio

【Invited by the Lights of the Yoimatsuri】
The Shinto Shrine Festival in the Kamiokoppe area of Nishiokoppe Village takes place every year on September 7th, with the Yoimatsuri held the night before.🏮

Preparations for the stalls began while the sky was still bright, and both children and adults gathered in droves.

The stalls offered a mix of food and festival games, roughly half and half.
There were yo-yo fishing, shooting games, and shape-cutting.
Delicious treats included inari sushi, red rice, yakisoba, yakitori, cotton candy, and shaved ice...

There were also performances featuring Nankin Tamasudare and Ezo deer drums.

In sync with the calls,
the decorative screens transformed into towers, roofs, and flags.
The guests joined in with cheers and clapping to boost the atmosphere.

Just then, a demon appeared, enveloping the venue in a tense atmosphere.

The drum performance... or so it seemed,
as the demon swung its antlers, appearing to battle something.👹
It was a wonderful performance filled with a spirit of dedication.

The lights from the shrine and stalls illuminated the town that night.
We enjoyed the Yoimatsuri while basking in the cool evening breeze.

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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido posted.

Sep. 18, 2026

[Image1]Autumn winds blow at Komu.The display inside the Forest Art Museum

[Image2]Autumn winds blow at Komu.The display inside the Forest Art Museum

[Image3]Autumn winds blow at Komu.The display inside the Forest Art Museum

[Image4]Autumn winds blow at Komu.The display inside the Forest Art Museum

[Image5]Autumn winds blow at Komu.The display inside the Forest Art Museum

[Image6]Autumn winds blow at Komu.The display inside the Forest Art Museum

[Image7]Autumn winds blow at Komu.The display inside the Forest Art Museum

[Image8]Autumn winds blow at Komu.The display inside the Forest Art Museum

[Image9]Autumn winds blow at Komu.The display inside the Forest Art Museum

Autumn winds blow at Komu.
The display inside the Forest Art Museum "Komu" has been updated!

🍁Limited Time Only🌝Autumn Festival Version🍁

The shrine festival in Nishiokoppe Village has ended, but you can still feel the festive atmosphere at Komu.

You can see the lion dance opening and closing its mouth,
and carry Setoushi-kun's portable shrine.

The food stalls that have been on display since summer are still here, so we hope you enjoy them together.

You can also spot some autumn plants like pampas grass and Chinese lanterns on display.👀

▶ About Next Week's Opening Schedule ◀
Normally, we are closed every Tuesday, but
on the 22nd (Tuesday) and 23rd (Wednesday), we will be open due to the holiday!

Instead, we will be closed on the 24th (Thursday),
so please be careful not to make a mistake.

Have a great holiday!👋

#Nishiokoppe Village #Komu #Autumn #Festival #Closed Days

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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido posted.

Sep. 18, 2026

[Image1]【Autumn Leaves Light-up and Evening Tea Ceremony】This fall, following last year's autumn and this sp

[Image2]【Autumn Leaves Light-up and Evening Tea Ceremony】This fall, following last year's autumn and this sp

[Image3]【Autumn Leaves Light-up and Evening Tea Ceremony】This fall, following last year's autumn and this sp

[Image4]【Autumn Leaves Light-up and Evening Tea Ceremony】This fall, following last year's autumn and this sp

[Image5]【Autumn Leaves Light-up and Evening Tea Ceremony】This fall, following last year's autumn and this sp

[Image6]【Autumn Leaves Light-up and Evening Tea Ceremony】This fall, following last year's autumn and this sp

[Image7]【Autumn Leaves Light-up and Evening Tea Ceremony】This fall, following last year's autumn and this sp

【Autumn Leaves Light-up and Evening Tea Ceremony】
This fall, following last year's autumn and this spring, the pure Japanese garden "Korakuen Garden" will be illuminated💡

From September 24th (Thursday) to 25th (Friday)
The light-up will be from 17:00 to 21:00
The tea ceremony will be from 18:30 to 20:30

Free admission
Participation in the tea ceremony is also free.

We would be delighted if you could stop by Korakuen Garden while enjoying the beautiful harvest moon.

Feel free to join the tea ceremony even if you are unfamiliar with the etiquette.
Children are also very welcome.
*For those who find sitting seiza difficult, chairs will be provided.

Please use the parking lot at
Hotel Rimu or in front of Komu and Mori Yume.
(It takes about 2 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the entrance of Korakuen Garden.)

For inquiries, please contact
Nishiokoppe Village Office, Industry and Construction Section, Forestry and Commerce Division at 0158-87-2113

There may be muddy areas within the garden.
Please be careful of your footing👟👟

#Nishiokoppe Village #Pure Japanese Garden #Korakuen Garden #Light-up #Tea Ceremony

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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido posted.

Sep. 16, 2026 (edited)

[Image1][Chiheisen Morizumu]Friday, September 4thThe cafeteria of GA.KOPPER was overflowing with people, and

[Image2][Chiheisen Morizumu]Friday, September 4thThe cafeteria of GA.KOPPER was overflowing with people, and

[Image3][Chiheisen Morizumu]Friday, September 4thThe cafeteria of GA.KOPPER was overflowing with people, and

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[Image8][Chiheisen Morizumu]Friday, September 4thThe cafeteria of GA.KOPPER was overflowing with people, and

[Chiheisen Morizumu]
Friday, September 4th
The cafeteria of GA.KOPPER was overflowing with people, and many were found in the hallway, listening to the relay talk.

They gathered in Nishiokoppe Village, a remote area of Hokkaido, from all over the country and even the world to participate in the pre-festival of the Chiheisen Report Meeting "Morizumu."

Founded in 1979, the Chiheisen Kaigi is a network of "doers" interested in exploration, adventure, and travel.

These are people who place great importance on seeing things firsthand and have been sharing their experiences through monthly report meetings and a booklet called "Chiheisen Tsushin."

Although there are no offices, membership fees, or rules, the connections formed over a long time are significant.
Reunions with someone met through reports or communications, as well as new encounters, flourished in the village of Nishiokoppe.

The gathering on Saturday the 5th began with an opening act by the Chiheisen Proper Conduct Band and the Nishiokoppe Wenshiri Drummers, followed by three report meetings and a venison festival.
The traditional "Chiheisen Auction & Relay Talk" was also a great success!

On Sunday the 6th, the report meeting was held from 9 AM to around 4 PM, filled with rich discussions.

It was three days filled with the energy of those involved in Morizumu.

We are truly grateful for choosing Nishiokoppe Village as the venue for such a large-scale gathering and for everyone's efforts to make it happen.

We look forward to meeting you again somewhere on our travels!

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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido posted.

Sep. 16, 2026

[Image1]Autumn Nishiokoppe MarcheSeptember 20th (Sunday) to 21st (Monday, holiday)Join us for the Autumn Nis

Autumn Nishiokoppe Marche
September 20th (Sunday) to 21st (Monday, holiday)
Join us for the Autumn Nishiokoppe Marche over two days!

At the entrance of Nishiokoppe Roadside Station "Kamu" along National Route 239.

It will be held both days from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The vendors are as follows:

▶ Yumura Forest Garden
Tempura soba and udon made from Nishiokoppe ingredients, tempura of Yamabe, chiffon cake with birch sap, and Setoushi-kun baked goods with birch sap

▶ Ezo Deer Balls
Ezo deer balls and red wine stewed deer meat

▶ Seiryu no Sato
Vegetables from Nishiokoppe

▶ Puppet Theater Circle Doremi
Children's festival

▶ Meguru Bookstore Nekoze / First Appearance / (September 21st only)
Used books

If you're passing by,
please stop by!

Organized by: Nishiokoppe Marche Executive Committee

#Nishiokoppe Village #Autumn Marche #Roadside Station #Kamu #Vendors

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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido posted.

Aug. 31, 2026

[Image1][Gurufura Drive 2026]Explore the Gourmet & Flower Attractions of Three TownsThe Gurufura Drive proje

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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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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido posted.

Aug. 25, 2026

[Image1][Let's Dance in a Circle]In Nishiokoppe Village,the Bon Odori was held for two consecutive nights on

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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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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.
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