What kind of activity is "Rural Mountain Experience - Rice Planting Edition" at Hello Woods?
One of the activities at Hello Woods in Mobility Resort Motegi is "rice planting"
This activity will be introduced in detail about what exactly will be done.
Experience at Hello Woods
What is rice planting?
Have you ever done rice planting?
You don't often see rice paddies in the city, right? Some of you might have seen rice paddies at your grandmother's house in the countryside! However, opportunities to actually experience rice planting are quite rare.
In the forest called Hello Woods located in Mobility Resort Motegi, there is a large terraced rice field consisting of 24 levels, where rice planting experiences are held every year. Many creatures live in the forest, but there are actually some that inhabit only the rice paddies. To protect the lives of these precious creatures, Hello Woods utilizes the terraced rice fields and manages them carefully. Not only to protect the creatures' habitats, but the rice planted during the experience is harvested in autumn, and once polished, it can be eaten as rice. You can physically feel the growth of the rice you planted yourself and experience it becoming edible rice.
Rice planting is done barefoot.
Take off your shoes and socks, and feel the texture of the soil and the movements of living creatures with the soles of your feet.
A distinctive feature of the Hello Woods forest is that it is maintained by human hands, and the rice paddies are the same. Therefore, it is safe and secure to play and get muddy! Why not fully move your body and experience rice planting? Of course, children can enjoy it, and adults can join in the fun as well. Nowadays, many people have fewer opportunities to move their bodies vigorously. How about taking this opportunity to try it out?
What will we do on the day?
The rice planting experience is held over two weeks in mid-May.
There is one session in the morning and one in the afternoon, each lasting 1.5 hours, so you can enjoy it along with other attractions and activities.
On the day, since rice planting is done in the paddy fields, you may get muddy. Hello Woods is equipped with shower rooms, so please use them after the event ends. It is also recommended that energetic children and participating adults bring a change of clothes for peace of mind.
Event PeriodMay
LocationHello Woods
Breathing in the fresh natural air will refresh you and make your body feel vibrant.
Also, since rice planting is hard to experience in the city,
how about trying rice planting in the terraced rice fields at Hello Woods, where you can enjoy it with peace of mind?
