Experience the "Satoyama Chibikko Adventure - Getting Dirty in the Rice Fields" activity
At "Mobility Resort Motegi" located in Motegi Town, Haga District, Tochigi Prefecture, various outdoor activities are available for enjoyment.
Among them, an activity called "Satoyama Chibikko Adventure Team - Muddy Fun in the Rice Field" was held, where participants could have a blast getting muddy in the rice fields.
This time, we will share the experience of our participation.
I actually experienced "Satoyama Little Adventure Team - Muddy in the Rice Field"!
First, we gather at the meeting place, Hello Woods, where participants and staff introduce themselves, and we listen carefully to the precautions provided by the staff. After that, we all head to the Haccho Tonbo terraced rice fields! The weather forecast for the day predicted rain, but it turned out to be nice enough to see the sun. Since it was hot, we made sure to stock up on drinks in the cooler boxes distributed by the staff as we headed to our destination.
On the way, the staff provided detailed explanations about nature, such as the history of Hello Woods, where the water in the rice fields comes from, and how this mountain was formed. For example, the terraced rice fields at our destination today, Mobility Resort Motegi, have been preserved since ancient times, and dedicated staff carefully maintain the environment, ensuring it is still well-managed today. It is said that activities such as rice planting experiences in spring and rice harvesting experiences in autumn are held in the terraced fields every year. Before we knew it, we arrived at the rice fields.
In the Hatcho Dragonfly terraced fields, many rice fields are planted, but there are also parts designated as fallow fields that are not cultivated, serving as a habitat for living creatures. This activity will use these fallow fields. Without delay, everyone participated and entered the rice fields! On sunny days like today, it is said that snakes may come out to bask in the sun to warm up. We enter the rice fields with great caution.
Participants seemed to be enjoying playing in the muddy rice fields. About 10 minutes after starting, they were completely covered in mud!
Additionally, the staff provided balls and sleds, allowing for various ways to enjoy playing in the mud. There were many families that day, and parents and children were getting completely muddy together. It's great that families can immerse themselves in nature together.
There is another fallow field, and this time we will move there. This rice field has a different texture from the previous one, with a soft, fine mud-like consistency.
In this rice field, we also had an experience of searching for living creatures using a net. We were able to catch creatures like frogs and loaches, which are not often seen in the city.
Finally, a relay race for everyone! It's a competition to see which team can connect the relay the fastest in the muddy rice field.
Some children fell down, but everyone was having a great time getting muddy.
After enjoying activities in the rice fields for about an hour, we will lightly rinse our feet with water and return to the entrance of Hello Woods.
After the activities, you can use the shower room, so you can wash off the dirt before heading home. The shower rooms are individual units, and each unit is equipped with a partition curtain.
Since the clothes will get muddy, it is advisable to bring a complete change of clothes. Families who actually participated mentioned, "We came in clothes that we didn't mind getting dirty." If you don't have clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, it might be a good idea to participate in swimwear or similar.
In the city, there are few opportunities to even see rice fields, so by immersing yourself in a natural environment with soil and mud, you can
experience many things such as texture, materials, scents, and air.
Also, isn't it a great opportunity to be able to move your body freely like this?
From the children who participated, we received satisfied voices saying, "It was fun" and "It felt good."
Since this is an activity that is not easily experienced in everyday life,
if you are interested, be sure to check out the activities page!
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