Yamanashi Sone Kyuryo Park in Kofu, Yamanashi, will hold the "Day to Enjoy Ancient Times and Nature" event on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Under the theme "See, learn, make, and enjoy," this hands-on event lets participants learn about ancient history and culture while getting close to autumn nature. Participation is free, and the event will be held even in light rain.
Set in the park as the autumn trees change color, the event brings together "ancient times" (history and culture) and "nature" (trees, acorns and more). Participants don't just look around the museum. They also observe nature and make crafts from clay and acorns, so that everyone from children to adults can feel ancient culture, history and nature up close.
The event is open to anyone who likes ancient history and culture or wants to enjoy the scenery, and families are welcome to join for an autumn outing.
Event Details
Four Programs to Experience Ancient Times and Nature
The day includes four programs for all ages: a tour of the Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Archaeology, tree observation with a tree doctor, an ancient art experience, and acorn crafts.
(1) Archaeological Museum Tour
Participants tour the Archaeological Museum while learning about ancient history and culture. The special exhibition can also be viewed free of charge.
Location: Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Archaeology
(2) Tree Observation with a Tree Doctor
Together with a tree doctor, participants observe the trees in the park and learn in a fun way about how trees work and how they change with the seasons.
Location: Japanese Garden in Sone Kyuryo Park
(3) Experience Ancient Art
Using oven clay, participants make works inspired by old earthenware, magatama beads and other ancient items.
Location: Fudoki-no-Oka Training Center (風土記の丘研修センター) in Sone Kyuryo Park
(4) Acorn Art
Participants freely create animals and other creatures from acorns and enjoy an art experience.
Location: Fudoki-no-Oka Training Center in Sone Kyuryo Park
Participants can join either (3) or (4). Please choose one when applying in advance.
Schedule on the Day
- 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Reception
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: (1) Archaeological museum tour
- 10:00 AM – 10:40 AM: (2) Tree observation
- 10:40 AM – 11:00 AM: Move to the Training Center
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: (3) Experience ancient art / (4) Acorn art
"Day to Enjoy Ancient Times and Nature" Overview
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Hours: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM (held even in light rain)
- Venue: Yamanashi Sone Kyuryo Park, Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Archaeology, and Fudoki-no-Oka Training Center
- Admission: Free
- Capacity: Experience ancient art, 35 people. Acorn art, 35 people. Open to ages 5 to adult (children in 4th grade of elementary school or below must be accompanied by a guardian).
- How to apply: By phone to the Sone Kyuryo Park Management Office. TEL: 055-266-5854 (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Reception on the day: Plaza in front of the Archaeological Museum, 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
- Access: For car navigation, set the destination to "山梨県立考古博物館" (Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Archaeology) or "甲府市上曽根町923."
- Organizer: 富士観光開発・富士グリーンテックグループ
- Co-organizer: Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Archaeology
- Official website: https://www.sonekyuryo.jp/
About Yamanashi Sone Kyuryo Park
Many sites from the Paleolithic period through ancient times have been found in the Sone hills, the birthplace of Yamanashi's kofun culture. Sone Kyuryo Park has many historic heritage sites scattered across it, including the nationally designated historic sites "Choshizuka Kofun" and "Maruyamazuka Kofun," which are valuable even on a national scale, making it a good place to learn about Yamanashi's history.
The park is also easy to enjoy casually, with a Japanese garden, a lawn plaza, a barbecue area, tennis courts and more.
- Address: 〒400-1507 山梨県甲府市下向山町1271
- Hours: Open year-round (some parking lots are closed at night, 5:00 PM – 8:00 AM)
- Access: About 5 minutes by car from Kofu-Minami IC on the Chuo Expressway
