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Before and after exploring the valley Relax slowly Space to get I prepared it. Of course, you can also eat and drink.
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Kikuchi sightseeing PR video Tourist pamphlet We offer. It also provides information on seasonal events and the natural environment.
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The valley side is a multi-purpose space with wide windows and a good view, which can be used for making crafts, meetings, training, and various seminars. Anyone can use it for free if the purpose is to get close to nature. When seminars are not held, it will be opened as a break room or a view room.
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The very thin and crispy texture, elegant sweetness, and elegant appearance of "Matsukaze" have been praised as one of the best in the world, and its unique flavor is popular as a tea confectionery and as a gift. increase.
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Draw your summer vacation memories of playing and exploring "Hometown Kikuchi" with friends and family!
Theme: "Summer Holiday Memories of Hometown Kikuchi"
Target: Elementary school students and younger *Limited to one piece per person.
Paper: Quarto or eighth-cut drawing paper or B3 drawing paper (36cm x 51cm) *Free length and width
How to apply: Attach the application form below the cut line to the back of your work
Please bring it to the Visitor's Center or send it by mail.
Application Deadline: Sunday, August 31, 2025, 4pm
*For group applications from schools, kindergartens, daycare centers, etc., please submit in an optional format
Please submit with a list (including the group name, name, furigana, and age).
Exhibition of works: This is not a contest, so works will be exhibited at the visitor's center once applications are accepted.
Exhibition Period: From application acceptance until November 3 (Monday, national holiday)
Participation prize: 12 colored pencils *First come, first served (100 people) Participation prize will be given to applicants upon application.
Other: In principle, submitted works will not be returned.
The right to use images of works and copyrights belong to the organizers.
In addition, personal information collected will not be used for purposes other than the recital.
Contact for applications and inquiries: Kikuchi Valley Visitor Center, Summer Vacation Art Presentation Section
5026 Hara, Kikuchi City, 861-1441, Tel: 0968-27-0005
Nature of the Valley
Why not encounter flowers and plants?
Date: ① Sunday, June 1st, 2025 and Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
Time: 9:30am-11:30am, will proceed even in light rain
Number of participants: 10 people each
Fee: 1,000 yen (including curry, drinks, materials, and insurance; adults: separate entry fee of 300 yen)
Other: Please bring writing equipment and comfortable clothing
Valley specialty
Would you like to try grilling yamame trout?
A master with 50 years of experience will teach you carefully.
Make memories by eating the yamame trout or local chicken that you grilled yourself! This is the first time we have planned this event.
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025 (changed to Saturday, June 21 in case of bad weather)
Time: ①10:00-11:00 ②14:00-15:00
Number of people: Priority will be given to those who have registered in advance!
Cost: 1,000 yen (2 skewered yamame trout or local chicken will be grilled)
Other: Please follow the instructions of the staff, such as washing your hands and disinfecting.
Let's make some ECO soap to create some summer vacation memories!
ECO soap is an environmentally friendly product that makes effective use of soap scraps.
Time: ①10:00-11:30 ②14:00-15:30 Rain or shine!
Number of participants: 10 people per session. Please choose ① or ②.
Cost: 1,000 yen (materials included, free drink and powdered soap recipe)
Deadline: July 21st (Monday, national holiday)
Cooperation: Antique Masa Soap Studio
Why not send a picture letter you made yourself to a person you miss in the great outdoors?
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Why not send a picture letter you made yourself to a person you miss in the great outdoors?
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Watch the video of the Kikuchi Valley mountain opening ceremony
Watch the video of the Kikuchi Valley mountain opening ceremony
The Kikuchi Valley Visitor Center has created a photo-taking board to commemorate your visit! Please make use of it! The weather is supposed to be nice today and tomorrow, but it will be cold in the valley, so please dress warmly! -- Location: Kikuchi Valley Visitor Center
The Kikuchi Valley, which is the source of the Kikuchi River,
is covered with dense natural broad-leaved trees,
and the fresh water that flows through them creates rapids, banks,
and waterfalls of various sizes, creating a mountain stream rich in variety.
The scenery interwoven with the beautiful forest is spectacular.
Kikuchi Valley autumn leaves video in late autumn ↓↓
It is also known as a natural cooler,
with the average water temperature in summer being as low as 13 degrees Celsius,
making it the perfect place to get away from the heat.
It is a place that soothes the hearts of visitors throughout the four seasons,
with spectacular autumn leaves reflecting off the mountain stream in autumn, fresh greenery in spring,
and hoarfrost flowers blooming all over the mountains in winter.
Kikuchi Valley autumn leaves video in late autumn ↓↓
Work theme: Photographs that allow you to feel the scenery of Kikuchi Valley and the four seasons! !
Target audience: Anyone can apply, regardless of whether they are professionals or amateurs.
Standard: A4 size or less (within 210mmx297mm)
How to apply: Please send the application form by mail or bring it to the center.
Application period: September 21st (Saturday) to October 31st (Thursday)
Reiwa 6th photo exhibition presentation video ↓↓
The other day (October 12th) at the Kikuchi Valley Visitor Center, Kikuchi was held for the fourth time this year. Resident folk dio “Waltz” held a mini concert♪ The combination of the valley location and the music played by Waltz was soothing ♪
Performance: Folk duo waltz Sachiko & Tetsu
Waltz mini concert stand alone video↓↓
We held a pizza baking experience the other day (October 20th) at the Kikuchi Valley Visitor Center!
The first 40 people participated, both domestic and international, young and old, men and women!
Pizza is also good in the valley.
Pizza baking experience video↓↓
``The nighttime illumination event, which was popular last year, will be held again this year from November 1st to November 10th (Sunday). The scale has been expanded from last time, including the event period, so please come and visit us! ” Would you like to be healed in a fantastic illuminated world? This year, the light-up area has been expanded compared to last year, and the event will last longer so you can enjoy it even on weekdays. Light-up area around Kikuchi Valley toll gate, Kyushu Electric Power Weir, Kyushu Nature Trail, Reimei Falls, Ryugabuchi
Kikuchi Valley light-up “Fantasy Night” video↓↓
Memories of my summer vacation playing and walking around "Furusato Kikuchi" with my friends and family!
Since this is not a contest, we will display the entries at the visitor center as soon as we receive the entries.
Scheduled exhibition period: Application reception - October 31st (Thursday)
On Sunday, July 28th, we held an "exploration event" that focused on observing plants within Kikuchi Valley. Five people, three adults, one university student, and one junior high school student, participated in this fun plant observation session, listening to explanations and talks from the prefectural forest instructors! In addition, we are currently accepting applications for the second exploration event on Sunday, August 25th (on a first-come, first-served basis, and applications will close as soon as capacity is reached), so we look forward to your participation.
1st Expedition Kikuchi Valley Watch the video↓↓
They performed original songs and cover songs, and even fans from outside the prefecture came to the venue and listened intently to their singing voices! By the way, the commercial song for Terahara Driving School is an original song by Nikki☆Boliban, so please listen to it carefully when you watch the commercial♪ In addition, a "mini live" video of the day was uploaded. Please take a look♪
Enjoy the sound of the river and the chirping of birds! ! (There is some camera shake)
Enjoy the sound of the river and the chirping of birds! ! (There is some camera shake)
Enjoy the sound of the river and the chirping of birds! ! (There is some camera shake)
Please also visit the shop on the second floor.
We have many warm menus available!
There is also a famous Kikuchi souvenir corner! !
・Venue: Inside the visitor center (2nd floor)
・Performance available date and time: Consultation required. (Kikuchi Gorge Visitor Center is open from April 1st to November 30th)
・Time: Between 10:00 and 16:00
・Number of people who can perform: Up to 5 people per performance
・Performance time: Up to 3 hours per performance. (It can be divided into the morning part and the afternoon part)
・Performance content
①Contents that match the image of Kikuchi Gorge. (Performances using loud volumes are not possible)
Examples of past performances: nursery rhyme, fire country trip, good day departure, paprika, etc.
②Use of musical instruments and tools that the performer can bring on the day
・Venue usage fee: Free (free)
・The cost of traveling to Kikuchi Gorge and the parking fee will be borne by the performance group.
※Application / Inquiry: Anshin Co., Ltd. , Ltd. (Kikuchi Gorge Visitor Center Designated Manager)
Takeshi Sueyoshi 096-319-1605
E-mail t.sueyoshi@ansin-co-ltd.com
※Or contact our center
Location: 5026 Haru, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture Kikuchi Gorge Visitor Center
TEL. 0968-27-0005 Email from the inquiry on this homepage
Kikuchi Valley Pizza Baking Experience Session October 22nd (Sunday) 10:00-15:00
A very popular project every year! As an experience that does not require electricity or gas, the event will be held as a place for people to experience the ``joy of making pizza'' and ``joy of eating'' and to think about the importance of food through a ``pizza making experience'' baked in a stone oven. How about making memories of Kikuchi Valley?
Application period: July 1st to October 9th
Standard: Printed out on A4 size (210mm x 297mm)
Exhibition: Inside the Kikuchi Valley Visitor Center and on the center's website
It will be the first 50 people (only one work per person).
Limited to photos taken in Kikuchi Valley.
Please bring it directly to the site. (Can be mailed to the Visitor Center)
Please note that submitted works will not be returned in principle.
Theme: "Memories of Summer Vacation at 'Furusato Kikuchi'"
Target: Elementary school students and younger *Limited to one per person.
“The nighttime illumination event that was popular last year will be held again this year from September 22nd (Friday) to October 1st (Sunday).
The scale has been expanded from last time, including the event period, so please come and visit us! ”
Date: September 22nd (Friday) to October 1st (Sunday),
Event time: 18:30-20:30
Would you like to be healed in a fantastically illuminated world?
This year, the light-up area has been expanded from last year, and the event will last longer so you can enjoy it even on weekdays.
A professional instructor will guide and explain。
Date: August 20 (Sun) Both days
Will be held in light rain (cancelled in bad weather; decision will be made the day before)
Meeting place: 1st floor of the visitor center (near the grilled yamame trout)
A professional instructor will guide and explain。
Date: ① July 23 (Sun) ② August 20 (Sun) Both days
Time: 9:30-11:30
Will be held in light rain (cancelled in bad weather; decision will be made the day before)
Meeting place: 1st floor of the visitor center (near the grilled yamame trout)
Watch more magic videos！！
In Kikuchi Valley, we prayed for the safety of everyone walking around and opened the mountain on April 6th. I would like to welcome everyone.
See Kikuchi Gorge Mountain Opening Gallery
Nostalgic folk, pop, standards, and even the latest anime songs
Check out the amazing singing videos for the morning and afternoon sessions!
Click to see more concert videos
Thank you for many applications。
Please enjoy the beautiful works of the valley！！
Target: Elementary school students and younger *Limited to one item per person
Paper: Quarter/eight cut drawing paper or B3 drawing paper (36 cm x 51 cm) *vertically and horizontally free
Application method Attach the application form below the Kiritori line to the back of the work and bring it or mail it
Application deadline: 15:00 on Sunday, September 4, 2020 (recruitment period starts from July 24)
How about making summer memories, free research and a change of pace?
Why don't you make "original soap" with the refreshing clear stream of Kikuchi Gorge as background music? Adults are also welcome!
(On the day, we will make “Kirakira Soap” and “Natural Herb Soap”)
Elementary school students and above (elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian; attendance is free)
20 people in each time zone Work time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes
2,000 yen/person (includes material cost, 1 drink, entrance fee to the valley)
Advance applicant priority (deadline: 15:00 on August 23)
Thank you for your participation.
Balloon art experience meeting Saturday, June 11, 4th year of Reiwa
Thank you for your participation.
View Balloon Art Experience Gallery
Pizza baking experience party pork soup service live concert
Full-scale pizza baking experience party to bake in a stone oven
100 cups of pork soup free service
MOKA Mini concert
Theme：Memories of summer vacation in "Furusato Kikuchi"
Theme：Photo taken in Kikuchi Gorge
Every Saturday and Sunday, we have a "Nigaoe Seisakusho" by Jero, a portrait.
How about a caricature that makes you smile.How about to commemorate your visit to Kikuchi Gorge?
（Paid service）
Due to the popularity of the "Summer Festival", it will be held on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays during September. Please come to the Kikuchi Valley Visitor Center。
A photo contest was held. Thank you very much for your many applications.
The Kikuchi Gorge, which is the source of the Kikuchi River, is covered with thick natural hardwoods.
The fresh water that flows through the space creates waterfalls, pools, and waterfalls of various sizes.
The view of the varied mountain streams and the beautiful forests is spectacular.
At the experience corner on the 2nd floor of the visitor center,
Balloon Festa was held.
Thank you for your participation.
It was a lot of fun to hold
Please see the state of Balloon Festa
