Events
Metsä Village at night! Flying Squirrel Night Tour
＼ Observing flying squirrels at metsä village at night! /
Flying squirrels appear at night and glide from tree to tree.
Its mysterious appearance has been likened to a tengu or a monster and has been passed down through the generations.
The flying squirrel actually lives in the forest of Metsä Village, which is rich in nature. On the tour, you will sneak into the forest of Metsä Village at night and not only observe its mysterious ecology, but also have fun learning about the natural environment, culture, and folklore surrounding flying squirrels.
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Date |
2026/2/ 14 (Saturday) |
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Time |
16:00 ~ 19:00 |
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Place |
Meeting place: in front of metsä village information |
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Entry fee |
Adults: 6,000 yen, Elementary school students to university students: 5,000 yen (including insurance) Target: Elementary school students and above (If a child is in the 3rd grade or below, at least one parent or guardian must attend) *Adults who like insects, mammals, and plants are also welcome to participate. ■Ticket reservation page |
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Remarks |
Co-hosted by: Forest Field School ※ Rain stopped Capacity: 15 people *Minimum number of participants: 5 people Clothing: Long sleeves, long pants, comfortable walking shoes What to bring: Drinks, cold weather gear, rain gear, a light to illuminate your feet, snacks |
Attention point
Today's schedule
Start accepting
16:00 ~ 16:10
Listen to the instructors explain the event and introduce yourself to your classmates.
16:10～16:30
<Classroom lectures>
While touching upon ancient Japanese legends and culture,
Learn about the ecology of flying squirrels and the natural environment in which they live!
16:30～17:30
Let's look for the traces left by flying squirrels in nature!
17:30～18:50
Let's actually observe the flying squirrels that become active after the sun sets!
18:50～19:00
<Summary>
Let's look back on today's day!
Co-host: Mori no Field Gakusha (Morimana)
