2024.7.13-11.30

Treasure Hunting Game ”Ninpocho” Now Open

Discover the treasure hidden in the park by solving some puzzles, then you will win a prize!
There are 3 courses of different difficulty levels.
*All puzzles are written in Japanese.

  • beginner: Treasure Hunting Stamp Rally ”Nyanmage Ninpocho”

Let’s look for the treasure by collecting stamps on an illustration map with some hints written in Hiragana.
-Required time/ approx.30min. (There are individual differences.)
-No age limit but it requires ability to understand Hiragana.

  • medium: Puzzle Solving & Treasure Hunting “Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura Ninpocho”

You should complete some missions written in Makimono scroll (Ninja’s command book) and find the treasure box. That requires you to be proficient in Japanese.
-Required time/ approx.60min. (There are individual differences.)
-No age limit but we recommend it for upper elementary grades and older.

  • advanced: Challenging the Super Difficult Puzzle ”Black Code; the special edition of Ninpocho”

Only first 25 applicants can challenge it on each day. It requires not only Japanese skill but also a high level of problem solving ability.
-Required time/ approx.150min. (There are individual differences.)
-Limited for adults (middle school and older)

 

Please check the special website (in Japanese) for details.

Date
2024.7.13-11.30
Time
All day
*Participation receiving ends 1 hour before park closes.
Fee
500yen per person
*There is a separate admission fee for the park.
Way to Participate
There is a special reception counter in front of Fire watchtower.
Please get the puzzle book or map there and start the game whenever you like.
  • The event content is subject to change or the event is subject to cancel due to circumstances.

2024.7.7-8.7

”Tanabata” Star Festival

“Tanabata” is Japanese traditional star festival held on 7th July.
It is said that your dream will come true by writing it on a strip of paper and hang it on sacred bamboo display.

Date
2024.7.7-8.7
Time
All day
Place
“Ogawa-En” Pavilion in front of Teashop “Bonten”
Fee
Free
*There is a separate admission fee for the park.
  • The event content is subject to change or the event is subject to cancel due to circumstances.

2024.5.3-5

Street Performance Festival

In the Edo period, various street performers used to be active around the town.

We specially allow some today’s performers to show their skill on the streets in our park to recreate the atmosphere in those days.

When and what do they perform? It is going to be a surprise!

Date
2024.5.3-5
Place
Various places in the park
Fee
Free
*There is a separate admission fee for the park.
Cast
Juggler, Japanese drum player, traditional dancer etc.
  • The event content is subject to change or the event is subject to cancel due to circumstances.

2024.2.9-3.3

Exhibition of the Hina dolls (dolls of the Girl's Festival)

March 3rd is "Hina-Matsuri"(Girls Festival) in Japan.

It's a Japanese tradition that display the dolls which are called "Ohinasama"to pray for the health and happiness of young girls.

How about taking a commemorative photo against the background of a gorgeous Ohinasama decoration which displayed by villagers with all their heart?

Date
2024.2.9-3.3
Time
9:00-16:00
Place
Shirahagi Hall
Fee
Free
*There is a separate admission fee for the park.
  • The event content is subject to change or the event is subject to cancel due to circumstances.

2024.1.1-1.3

New Year Festival

Let's experience Japanese traditional New Year's events that are rarely seen in modern times.

 

(1)Sake for hospitality to celebrate the New Year (Next to Fukutoku-Ya, 9:00~)

Free distribution of sacred sake to visitors.
Hot Amazake (fermented non-alcoholic rice drink) is also available.
※It will end when it is gone

(2)First Writing of the year (Next to Nanamangoku, Open all day)


Calligraphy tools such as ink and brush are prepared in the room.
Feel free to write new Year's resolutions and show them on the bulletin board.

 

(3)Tousenkyou (At Shirahagi Hall, Open all day)

An Japanese traditional game in which throw a folding fan aiming the target on the table and compete for scores.

(4)Traditional New Year's play (At Shirahagi Hall, Open all day)

You can experience various games played in New Year in Japan.
・Paper kite flying
・Hanetsuki(Japanese traditional badminton)
・Fuku-warai (Japanese game similar to "pin the tail on the donkey")
・etc.

(5)Shishimai:Performance of the guardian lion mask (Walk around the facility) 

This guardian lion is a very auspicious imaginary being.
You can get rid of bad luck by having guardian lion bite your head.

 

Date
2024.1.1-1.3
Time
9:00-16:00 (Please see above for details)
Place
Each place in the facility (Please see above for details)
Fee
Free
*There is a separate admission fee for the park.
  • The event content is subject to change or the event is subject to cancel due to circumstances.

2023.7.15-11.30

Treasure Hunting Game ”Ninpocho”

Discover the treasure hidden in the park by solving some puzzles, then you will win a prize!
There are 3 courses of different difficulty levels.
*All puzzles are written in Japanese.

  • beginner: Treasure Hunting Stamp Rally ”Nyanmage Ninpocho”

Let’s look for the treasure by collecting stamps on an illustration map with some hints written in Hiragana.
-Required time/ approx.30min. (There are individual differences.)
-No age limit but it requires ability to understand Hiragana.

  • medium: Puzzle Solving & Treasure Hunting “Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura Ninpocho”

You should complete some missions written in Makimono scroll (Ninja’s command book) and find the treasure box. That requires you to be proficient in Japanese.
-Required time/ approx.60min. (There are individual differences.)
-No age limit but we recommend it for upper elementary grades and older.

  • advanced: Challenging the Super Difficult Puzzle ”Black Code; the special edition of Ninpocho”

Only first 25 applicants can challenge it on each day. It requires not only Japanese skill but also a high level of problem solving ability.
-Required time/ approx.150min. (There are individual differences.)
-Limited for adults (middle school and older)

 

Please check the special website (in Japanese) for details.

Date
2023.7.15-11.30
Time
All day
*Participation receiving ends 1 hour before park closes.
Fee
500yen per person
*There is a separate admission fee for the park.
Way to Participate
There is a special reception counter in front of Fire watchtower.
Please get the puzzle book or map there and start the game whenever you like.
  • The event content is subject to change or the event is subject to cancel due to circumstances.

2023.7.7-8.7

”Tanabata” Star Festival

“Tanabata” is Japanese traditional star festival held on 7th July.
It is said that your dream will come true by writing it on a strip of paper and hang it on sacred bamboo display.

Date
2023.7.7-8.7
Time
All day
Place
“Ogawa-En” Pavilion in front of Teashop “Bonten”
Fee
Free
*There is a separate admission fee for the park.
  • The event content is subject to change or the event is subject to cancel due to circumstances.

2023.5.3-7

Street Performance Festival

In the Edo period, various street performers used to be active around the town.

We specially allow some today’s performers to show their skill on the streets in our park to recreate the atmosphere in those days.

When and what do they perform? It is going to be a surprise!

Date
2023.5.3-7
Place
Various places in the park
Fee
Free
*There is a separate admission fee for the park.
Cast
Juggler, Japanese drum player, traditional dancer etc.

2023.2.4-3.3

Exhibition of the Hina dolls (dolls of the Girl's Festival)

March 3rd is "Hina-Matsuri"(Girls Festival) in Japan.

It's a Japanese tradition that display the dolls which are called "Ohinasama"to pray for the health and happiness of young girls.

How about taking a commemorative photo against the background of a gorgeous Ohinasama decoration which displayed by villagers with all their heart?

Date
2023.2.4-3.3
Time
9:00-16:00
Place
Shirahagi Hall
Fee
Free
*There is a separate admission fee for the park.

2023.1.1-1.3

New Year Festival

Let's experience Japanese traditional New Year's events that are rarely seen in modern times.

 

(1)Sake for hospitality to celebrate the New Year (Next to Fukutoku-Ya, 9:00~)

Free distribution of sacred sake to visitors.
Hot Amazake (fermented non-alcoholic rice drink) is also available.
※It will end when it is gone

(2)First Writing of the year (Next to Nanamangoku, Open all day)


Calligraphy tools such as ink and brush are prepared in the room.
Feel free to write new Year's resolutions and show them on the bulletin board.

 

(3)Tousenkyou (At Shirahagi Hall, Open all day)

An Japanese traditional game in which throw a folding fan aiming the target on the table and compete for scores.

(4)Traditional New Year's play (Around Shirahagi Hall, Open all day)

You can experience various games played in New Year in Japan.
・Paper kite flying
・Hanetsuki(Japanese traditional badminton)
・Spinning top
・etc.

(5)Shishimai:Performance of the guardian lion mask (Walk around the facility) 

This guardian lion is a very auspicious imaginary being.
You can get rid of bad luck by having guardian lion bite your head.

 

Date
2023.1.1-1.3
Time
9:00-16:00 (Please see above for details)
Place
Each place in the facility (Please see above for details)
Fee
Free
*There is a separate admission fee for the park.
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