2019.10.1-11.30
Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura Photo Contest
We will recruit works as follows.
Evaluate works that conveys the feeling of enjoying Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura rather than shooting technique.
<Application period>
※Application acceptance has been closed.
October 1st(Tue) to November 30th(Sat), 2019.
<Contents of recruitment>
Eligible for application are unprocessed digital photos (JPEG within 5MB) taken in the facility after October 2018.
Please select and apply to one of 4 categories: “Landscape”, “Person”, “Rental costume”, “Show”.
<Application method>
Please send photos from your PC or smartphone using the application from below.
There is no limit to the number of entries.
<Result announcement>
★Now being selected! Please look forward to the announcement.
After the end of the period, 1 piece of work (4 pieces of work in total) will be selected for each categories by voting by the facility staff and will be announced on the official website and SNS in January 2020.
<Prizes for winners>
Memorial souvenirs and one pair invitation ticket of Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura.
<Precautions>
・We cannot respond to inquiries about selection.
・Please confirm “Privacy Policy” in the application form for various rights and handling of personal information.
・Please note that the contents of the contest are subject to change or cancellation without notice for various reasons.
- Date
- 2019.10.1-11.30
2019.7.13-10.14
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.3hr. (There are individual differences.)
-Limited for adults (middle school and older)
Please check the special website (in Japanese) for details.
- Date
- 2019.7.13-10.14
- Time
- 9:00-17:00
*Participation receiving ends at 16:00.
- 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.
After find the treasure, inform the counter by 17:00 and receive the prize.
- The event content is subject to change or the event is subject to cancel due to circumstances.
2019.7.20-21,27-28 & 8.3-4,10-15,17-18
Ninja Training Experience for Kids
This is a ninja lesson for children of elementary school age or younger.
Ninja teachers will choose challengers by lottery and submit some tasks such as throwing Shuriken (ninja star).
Accomplish them and get a present from ninjas!
- Date
- 2019.7.20-21,27-28 & 8.3-4,10-15,17-18
- Time
- Twice a day / after the Outdoor Action Show
- Required Time
- approx.15 min.
- Place
- Open-air Theater Ninja Fort
- Fee
- Free *There is a separate admission fee for the park.
- Target
- Children of elementary school age or younger
- Capacity
- 10 children at each time
- Way to Participate
- Lottery tickets will be distributed for 10 minutes from 15 minutes before each show starting.
After the show, the drawing will be held on the stage.
(Reservations are not accepted)
- This program may be altered to “Throwing Shuriken Experience” in a rainy or windy weather.
- Rental ninja costumes are available at “Utsuroi-Kan.” Click here for details.
- The event content is subject to change or the event is subject to cancel due to circumstances.
2019.6.29-7.7
”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
- 2019.6.29-7.7
- Time
- 9:00-17:00
- 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.
2019.4.27-5.6
Ninja Training Experience for Kids
This is a ninja lesson for children of elementary school age or younger.
Ninja teachers will choose challengers by lottery and submit some tasks such as throwing Shuriken (ninja star).
Accomplish them and get a present from ninjas!
- Date
- 2019.4.27-5.6
- Time
- Twice a day / after the Outdoor Action Show
- Required Time
- approx.15 min.
- Place
- Open-air Theater Ninja Fort
- Fee
- Free *There is a separate admission fee for the park.
- Target
- Children of elementary school age or younger
- Capacity
- About 10 children at each time
- Way to Participate
- Lottery tickets are available before each show starting. After the show, the drawing will be held on the stage. (Reservations are not accepted)
- This program may be altered to “Throwing Shuriken Experience” in a rainy or windy weather.
- Rental ninja costumes are available at “Utsuroi-Kan.” Click here for details.
- The event content is subject to change or the event is subject to cancel due to circumstances.
2019.5.3-5.5
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
- 2019.5.3-5.5
- 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.
2019.2.5-3.3
Let’s Take a Photo with Hina Dolls!
Traditional Hina Dolls Exhibition
“HINA-MATSURI” is Japanese Girls' Festival on March 3rd.
It is a traditional event in hope of the healthy growth of girls, ornamenting a set of dolls “O-HINA-SAMA” in the style that was formed in the Edo era.
Here we show you some deluxe “O-HINA-SAMA.” Would you like to take a photo with your favorite one?
- Date
- 2019.2.5-3.3
- 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.
2018.10.11-11.30
SAMURAI Costumes Special Discount
We offer the discount for rental costume that you can walk around in commemoration of the Samurai Show open.
Rental costumes of "Samurai" and "Samurai's Daughter" for adults can be used at discount rates.
Please take this opportunity to transform your family and friends into villagers of Edo and enjoy the NOBORIBETU DATE JIDAIMURA in the autumn more and more!
- Date
- 2018.10.11-11.30
- Place
- Transformation place "UTUROUIKAN"
- Discount rates
- Samurai 1day/4,500 yen → 1,100 yen!
Samurai's Daughter 1day/4,500 yen→ 2,500 yen!
*The first 11 people will be accepted each day.