Myoko Plateau Visitor Center In December, let’s make “gourd lamps” and “shimenawa wreaths! Also, a lecture where you can touch and learn about amphibians (Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture)

2023.11.27

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The Myoko Plateau Visitor Center in Myoko City plans a variety of seasonal activities and events, such as nature walks, guided walks, trekking, etc. The planned events for December are shown below. Advance registration is required to participate in each event.

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Gourd Lamp Workshop／12月9日（土）

Why don’t you create a wonderful space by digging up gourds grown from seeds in Myoko Plateau with your own design and lighting them with lights? If you have an image of your design before the workshop, you will be able to work smoothly on the day of the workshop. We will use a tool called “Meuchi” to make a hole in the gourd, and then use a file to widen the hole.

A participation fee of 4,300 yen and advance registration is required. The participation fee includes an electric stand. If you would like to prepare your own electric stand, you can participate for 2,500 yen. Tools such as a hammer, file, etc. are also provided. Please wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty or bring an apron to participate.
*Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Time: 1st session 10:00-12:30 / 2nd session 13:30-16:00
Capacity: 10 people for each session
Participation fee: 4300 yen (with electric stand; 2500 yen if you prepare your own electric stand)
Meeting place: Myoko Plateau Visitor Center Craft Room
Application：Myoko Plateau Visitor Center

 

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Making a shimenawa wreath／12月16日（土）

A glue gun and adhesives are used so that even children can create. Parents and children can enjoy making a shimenawa together. Why don’t you welcome the new year with an original shimenawa made of flowers, pine trees, nuts, etc.?

Participation fee is 2,300 yen, or 3,800 yen for a parent-child set, and advance registration is required. The basic shimenawa has an inner diameter of about 15 cm, and the small shimenawa has an inner diameter of about 9 cm. Materials for the wreaths are provided, but if you have your own flowers or other materials you would like to use to decorate the wreaths, please bring them with you. Also, since we will be using a glue gun and glue, please bring clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or an apron. Please also bring a bag to put your finished work in.
If you would like a parent-child set (one basic shimenawa and one small shimenawa), please indicate so in the remarks column of the reservation form.

Time: 1st session 10:00-12:00 / 2nd session 13:00-15:00
Capacity: 10 people per session *One adult is required to accompany the child. 2 persons are required to contact the office in advance.
Participation fee: 2,300 yen, parent-child set 3,800 yen
Meeting place: Myoko Plateau Visitor Center Craft Room
Application：Myoko Plateau Visitor Center

 

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Look! Touch and Learn! Let’s learn about frogs and newts chapter1
～Amphibians in Myoko Togakurenzan National Park～／12月23日（土）

After listening to a slide presentation and explanation of amphibians living in Myoko Togakuren National Park, visitors will actually touch live frogs and newts, sketch and photograph them, and enjoy learning about the characteristics of these creatures. The amphibians you can touch will be announced on the day.

A participation fee of ¥1,000 and advance registration is required; participants should come prepared with a pencil of approximately 2B-6B, colored pencils or coupe pencils that can be used to color on paper, and a digital camera or smart phone. Color painting tools are available for loan for those who do not have them, but the number is limited.

Time: 1st session 10:00-12:00 / 2nd session 13:00-15:00
Capacity: 15 people for each session
Participation fee: 1000 yen
Meeting place: Myoko Plateau Visitor Center Craft Room
Application：Myoko Plateau Visitor Center

 

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Myoko Plateau Visitor Center

The Myoko Plateau Visitor Center is a base for promoting the attractions of Myoko Togakurenzan National Park. It provides information on nature and culture related to heavy snowfall. A rest area with a café and a museum store are also available.

Myoko Plateau Visitor Center
Location：2248-4 Sekikawa, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture
Open hours: 9:00-17:00/open year-round *Special holidays apply.
HP：https://myokovc.com
Inquiries: 0255-75-5270