Experience Nature, Food & Crafts in One Day: Park Supporter Trial Event at National Alps Azumino Park [Omachi-Matsukawa Area]

On March 15 (Sunday), the National Alps Azumino Park [Omachi-Matsukawa Area] will host a "Park Supporter Trial Event" for those interested in volunteer activities. Through hands-on programs, participants will deepen their understanding of supporter activities and roles, encouraging participation. Additionally, they can actually experience specific initiatives, rewards, and interactions in nature, food, and craft activities.

Actually Experience to Ease Concerns

After the management center staff explains about park supporters, participants will move to the Forest Experience House with a guide. They'll experience pizza-making and have lunch, then try crafts using natural materials. Finally, there will be a discussion session at the rental building to help participants feel the activities' content and rewards, easing concerns about participation and promoting involvement.

Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location: National Alps Azumino Park, Omachi-Matsukawa Area

Target Audience: Those interested in volunteer activities

Capacity: 30 people (advance registration required)

Participation Fee: Free (as volunteer activity, admission fee is waived)

Program: Orientation, nature experience, food experience, craft experience, interaction discussion, membership information and individual consultation

What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, lunch (if needed), drinks, rain gear (depending on weather), writing materials

Supporters Who Support the Park

The park operates in collaboration with "Park Supporters" consisting of four groups: nature, food, crafts, and charcoal. The supporters leverage their accumulated experience and skills to contribute to the community and create purpose in life through supporting visitors' experiences and interactions with people from inside and outside the prefecture.

Expanding Circles of Interaction and Learning

The park supporters currently have 39 registered members ranging in age from 31 to 84, with nearly equal numbers of men and women. Members with diverse professional backgrounds gather and work while respecting each other. In addition to locals, many migrants participate, functioning as a place of regional interaction and learning. Participation has steadily expanded beyond the North Alps region centered on Omachi City and Matsukawa Village to include the Matsumoto area and northern Nagano.

About National Alps Azumino Park [Omachi-Matsukawa Area]

The National Alps Azumino Park [Omachi-Matsukawa Area] is a nature-rich national park straddling Omachi City and Matsukawa Village in Nagano Prefecture at the foot of the Northern Alps. Its appeal lies in enjoying diverse nature throughout the four seasons, including fresh greenery, river play, autumn leaves, and snowy landscapes. The park features facilities that families can enjoy, including the "Sky Corridor" where you can observe the forest from a bird's perspective, the "Forest Experience House" where you can enjoy seasonal cooking and nature-based craft experiences, the "Great Prairie House" where the entire building is a net jungle gym, and the "Mountain Bike Park" where parents and children can experience authentic off-road riding. Furthermore, various facilities are available, including a "Day Camp Area" where you can enjoy authentic BBQ without bringing anything, lawn areas, walking paths, and "Forest Athletics." It's a recommended spot for those who want to refresh in nature or spend time actively with family and friends.

Inquiries

National Alps Azumino Park, Omachi-Matsukawa Management Center
〒398-0004 7791-4 Tokiwa, Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture
TEL: 0261-21-1212
FAX: 0261-21-1214

Park Website
https://www.azumino-koen.jp/oomachi_matsukawa/

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