Fun for everyone

Playing in the Park Among Nature: Sky and Forest Market
This market's theme is "handmade" and "hands-on". Shop for homemade merchandise, take part in workshops, and enjoy music and dancing from the Open-air Stage.
Dates: Sat, Mar 16–Sun, Mar 17
Time: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Location: Check the Kiso Sansen National Government Park website's Sky and Forest Market page (Japanese) for details on the Open-air Stage and event space locations.

Tekuteku Stroll digital treasure hunt
Use your smartphone in this digital treasure hunt as you walk around seven spots inside the park. Collect all the stamps for a prize!
Sat, Mar 16–Sun, Mar 24
Time: 9:30 am–4:30 pm
Location: Various spots around the park
Fee: Free of charge
Participant capacity: 250 people on a first-come, first-served basis
Note: Receive your prize at the Management Center (open 9:30 am–4:30 pm) upon completing the treasure hunt.

Performances of Japanese Appreciation
Enjoy a pleasant atmosphere with Japanese court music, fencing, and ocarina performances available as the park's cherry blossoms come into bloom.
Date: Sat, Apr 6
Times: From 11:00 am and 1:30 pm
Location: Open-air Stage

Note:
• Canceled should rainy weather occur with notice available a day in advance from the official site

Kagayaki: The Art of Insects
Enjoy the beautiful kagayaki—or sparkle—of butterflies, scarabs, jewel beetles, and more from a display of insect specimens.
Event period: Sat, Mar 16–Sun, Apr 21
Time: 9:30 am–5:00 pm
Location: Twin Arch 138 Observation Deck
Fee: Free of charge (admission to Twin Arch 138 required)

100-meter-high Stair Climbing Challenge
Climb 513 stairs for a view 100 meters off the ground on the observation floor. The view of cherry blossoms blooming along the Kiso Riverbanks is breathtaking.
Event period: Weekends and national holidays, Sat, Mar 16–Mon, May 6 (national holiday)
Time: 10:00 am–4:00 pm (Reception until 3:30 pm. Canceled should rain, snow, or strong winds occur.)
Location: South exit on the first floor of Twin Arch 138
Fee: JPY 500 for adults / JPY 260 for children, etc. (includes insurance fee)

Hands-on nature programs

Parents' and Children's Natural Workshop
Create crafts from bamboo at this hands-on workshop.
Date: Sat, Mar 23
Time: 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Location: Experience of Activities in Nature Facility
Fee: JPY 200/person
Participant capacity: Around 20 on a first-come, first-served basis (reception available the day of from 12:45 with tickets handed out)

Cherry soap-making
Add cherry liqueur to a soap base and knead it into your preferred shape for your own characteristic soap.
Dates: Sat, Mar 16–Sun, Mar 17
Location: Experience of Activities in Nature Facility
Times: 10:00 am–12:00 pm and 1:30 pm–3:30 pm
Fee: JPY 300/person
Participant capacity: 15 each session on a first-come, first-served basis (reception available 15 min. before each session the day of)

Cherry blossom crafts: kaleidoscope and moist potpourri
Make your own kaleidoscope using pressed cherry blossoms, pebbles, dried seaweed, and more as well as potpourri with cherry blossoms aged using salt.
Dates: Wed, Mar 20 (national holiday) and Sun, Mar 24
Location: Experience of Activities in Nature Facility
Times: 10:00 am–12:00 pm and 1:30 pm–3:30 pm
Fee: JPY 600/person
Participant capacity: While supplies last on a first-come, first-served basis each session (reception available 15 min. before each session the day of)

Cherry tree branch lamp shade-making
Create your own lamp shade using cherry tree branches (batteries included).
Date: Sat, Mar 30
Location: Experience of Activities in Nature Facility
Times: 10:00 am–12:00 pm and 1:30 pm–3:30 pm
Fee: JPY 700/person (single color, including timer) / JPY 1,000/person (12 colors, including remote control and timer)
Participant capacity: 15 each session on a first-come, first-served basis (reception available 15 min. before each session the day of)

Cherry blossom mystery solving and mini soap-making (held in light rain; canceled in heavy rain)
Date: Sun, Mar 31
Location: Experience of Activities in Nature Facility
Times: 10:30 am–12:00 pm and 1:30 pm–3:30 pm
Fee: JPY 300/person
Participant capacity: 15 each session on a first-come, first-served basis (reception available 15 min. before each session the day of)

Spring wreath-making
Create a wreath with vines and decorate it using spring flowers and nuts.
Dates: Sat, Apr 6–Sun, Apr 7
Location: Experience of Activities in Nature Facility
Times: 10:00 am–12:00 pm and 1:30 pm–3:30 pm
Fee: JPY 500
Participant capacity: 15 each session on a first-come, first-served basis (reception available 15 min. before each session the day of)