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Try new activities in the crisp air!
Try out these new activities in the crisp clean area surrounded by vast nature in Nishiwaga!
Pick Warabi (Fiddlehead)
There is a vast natural area that spreads out at the foot of the rich natural area of Mt. Waga. The warabi here are soft, thick, and abundant. You can enjoy both picking them and eating them!
Tsukizawa Warabi Park
- Open:
- Early May to late June
- Closed:
- Every Monday
- Hours:
- 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Inquiries:
- TEL 0197-84-2705
Sawauchi Natural Warabi Garden
- Open:
- Mid May to late June
- Closed:
- Every Monday
- Hours:
- 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Inquiries:
- TEL 0197-85-5232
Yumoto Indoor Hot Spring Pool
This full-size pool is 25 meters long with 6 lanes. There is a children’s pool with a water slide right next to the main pool so the entire family can have fun here all year round.
- Hours:
- 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Closed:
- Every Monday (closed the following day in the case of national holidays)
- Admission:
- General 310 yen, high school students 210 yen, elementary and middle school students 100 yen, pre-school and under 50 yen
- Inquiries:
- TEL 0197-82-3794
Yuda Kokeshi
Yuda Kokeshi are local dolls made traditionally in Nishiwaga since 1921. This activity invites visitors to paint the dolls. You can paint freely using a special brush and paints. (The activity takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.) Visitors can also observe the carving of the head and body of the Kokeshi.
- Open:
- All year
- Hours:
- Not set
- Closed:
- End and beginning of the year, Obon holiday
- Fee:
- 1000 yen
- Inquiries:
- Kiji-ya TEL: 0197-84-2054 (reservation required)
Kikuchi Gama
Pottery making is so much fun that you’ll lose track of time. Kikuchi kiln mixes the soil and makes the glaze by themselves, producing works that are filled with simple charm. Making original pieces is very popular among creative people. (Takes about 2 hours.)
- Open:
- All year
- Hours:
- Not set
- Closed:
- At the end and beginning of the year
- Fee:
- Depends on the item made
- Inquiries:
- TEL 0197-82-2401 (reservation required)
Shigarai Dome
There is artificial turf in the gymnasium, so it can be used for activities including gate ball, tennis, softball, and baseball. This facility is open all year round.
- Inquiries:
- Board of Education, Lifelong Learning Division
TEL 0197-82-2045
Yuda Ski Area
Shigarai Ski Area
Yuda Ski Area and Shigarai Ski Area are both in Nishiwaga. Both ski areas have great snow and courses for beginners and advanced and are popular among families.
- Inquiries:
- Board of Education, Lifelong Learning Division
TEL 0197-82-2045