Satoyama experience event at the end of summer! Picture book reading and river play – Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture –
*NPO Cocleo Forest*
Press release: August 16, 2024
**
Satoyama experience event at the end of summer! Picture book reading and river play – Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture –
*This is a fun event where families can experience the charms of nature while valuing children’s imagination. *
We will be holding a river play event for parents and children in Kurokawa, Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture, which is known as Japan’s No. 1 Satoyama.
Children up to the third grade of elementary school tend to go back and forth between the fantasy world and the real world. This time, after reading a picture book that makes you want to go play in nature, we will play in the river.
Let’s enjoy the world of fantasy and natural science while cherishing children’s overflowing imagination!
* [Date and time] *
August 24th (Sat) 10:00-12:00 Rain or shine
*In case of rain, we will wear raincoats and take a walk in the woodland or do some craft work.
* 【place】*
Kawanishi City Kurokawa Satoyama Center New Building Multipurpose Room and the river about 3 minutes walk
(264 Nakao, Kurokawa, Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture)
* 【subject】*
Approximately 40 children aged 3 to 3rd grade of elementary school and their families
*Children cannot participate alone. Parents should also apply together. * [Contents] *
The world of satoyama fantasy can be seen through picture books, and the experience of playing in satoyama can be felt by seeing and touching it.
* [Participation fee] *
300 yen per person (free for children under 2 years old)
(Example: If you are a family of 4, please buy 4 tickets worth 1,200 yen) *Please write your child’s age in the notes section as it will be used as a reference for the program.
* [Recommended for these people] *
・Rather than gaining knowledge, I would rather spend time relaxing in nature with my children.
・I don’t like programs that are separated by time.
* [Walking information] *
People who love Kurokawa
* [Access] *
《For those coming by car》
From Umeda, go north on Shin-Midosuji (National Route 423). Pass through Minoh Green Road (toll tunnel) and get off at Minoh Todoromi IC.
Proceed towards Minoh Morimachi and then towards Toyonocho Yoshikawa. Pass through National Route 477 and turn left after passing the Myoken no Mori Cable Terminal. Proceed along Prefectural Route 605 to your destination. Free parking available (required time: approximately 1 hour)
《For those coming by public transportation》
From Osaka Umeda Station, take the Takarazuka Main Line: From Kawanishi-Noseguchi Station, take the Nose Electric Railway Myoken Line. Transfer from Yamashita Station to Myokenguchi Station Get off at Nose Electric Railway “Myokenguchi Station” 35 minutes walk Location/Sponsor──────────────────────────────
Kawanishi City Kurokawa Satoyama Center
〒264 Nakao, Kurokawa, Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture 666-0101 TEL: 072-738-0107
Email: info@kurokawa-satoyama.jp
Homepage: https://kurokawa-satoyama.jp/
Opening days: Wednesday to Sunday 9:00 to 17:00 (Monday, Tuesday, holidays, holidays)
────────────────────────────────────