[Hida City, Gifu] Creating a "Premium Sky Seat" Overlooking the Northern Alps at an Altitude of Over 1,000m with Everyone's Help: A DIY Project to Build a New "Birch Swing" on Mt. Tengai

Hida City, Gifu (Mayor: Junya Tsutsutake) and "Yamanomura Trail Net" will hold a "Scenic Swing DIY Project" on Sunday, June 14, 2026, on the mountainside of Mt. Tengai, which offers a spectacular view of the Northern Alps. Participants will create a photo spot using local natural resources. We are recruiting 10 participants to co-create this project. From Consuming Tourism to Co-creating Tourism "YAMAP-daira," located on the mountainside of Hida's famous Mt. Tengai, is a prime location offering an unobstructed grand panorama of the Northern Alps. This project aims not only for participants to visit this place but also to deepen their attachment to the mountain and their personal involvement by building a "Birch Swing" with their own hands. It is a crucial first step in expanding the circle of "self-sustaining supporters" who will co-create the future of the mountain by effectively utilizing local natural resources such as birch trees. About 2 hours to the summit. A 360-degree view is the reward for hikers! Event Overview Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026, 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM (scheduled to disperse after lunch) Location: Mt. Tengai, Kamioka-cho, Hida City, Gifu Prefecture Meeting Point: Yamanomura Farm Parking Lot (1157 Morishige, Kamioka-cho, Hida City, Gifu Prefecture) Capacity: 10 people (first-come, first-served; advance reservation required) Participation Fee: 3,000 yen (includes lunch and insurance) Application Method: Please apply via the form. ※Notes: - The event will be canceled in case of rain. - Please note that the itinerary may change to prioritize safety due to weather conditions. - Cancellation Policy: Full refund up to 1 week before / 50% refund up to 3 days before / No refund thereafter. Day's Schedule 8:00 AM: Meet and register at Yamanomura Farm Parking Lot 10:00 AM: Arrive at YAMAP-daira. Start DIY work (installing the birch swing). 12:00 PM: Work completed. Scenic lunch break. 12:30 PM: Disperse on site (participants can continue hiking to the summit if they wish). View Details Three Features of This Project 1. Create your own "Premium Sky Seat" at over 1,000m altitude, diving into the grand panorama of the Northern Alps. The stage is the scenic point "YAMAP-daira" on the side of Mt. Tengai. In this location with an unobstructed view of the blue sky and the majestic Northern Alps range, a "Scenic Swing" made from local birch will be installed. By performing everything from cutting the materials to assembly with their own hands, rather than just using something prepared, the view at the moment of completion will transform into an unforgettable "premium seat just for us." 2. Creating a "Warm Photo Spot" with local materials and promoting regional charm. We value the perspective of "local DIY," using locally grown birch trees instead of pre-made playground equipment. The scenery woven by the white trunks of the birch and the remaining snow of the Northern Alps is overwhelmingly photogenic in itself. As an attractive tourist spot, it will lead to discovering the next generation of mountain fans. 3. From "Consuming Hiking" to a "Mountain We Nurture Together." Community building with the related population. This initiative is a sustainable mountain maintenance trial in partnership with Hida City and "Yamanomura Trail Net." It is not just a one-time event; by having hikers themselves get involved in maintenance as "mountain creators," it fosters a sense of ownership of the natural environment. Based on the concept of "related population" promoted by Hida City, it aims for a co-creation model where visitors and local residents connect as "supporters who protect and nurture the mountain together." Hida City is promoting initiatives such as trail maintenance with hiking enthusiasts. Contact Information: Hida City Hall, Kamioka Promotion Office, Regional Promotion Division. Phone: 0578-82-2253. About Hida City: Hida City is a small city with a population of about 21,000, surrounded by mountains like the Northern Alps, and is blessed with abundant nature, with about 94% of its total area being forest. In addition to its rich natural resources, it is a treasure trove of diverse and unique regional resources, including the Furukawa Festival and Okoshi-Daiko, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage; the Super-Kamiokande and other space physics research facilities that contributed to a Nobel Prize in Physics; and the rural townscape that became the model for the hit anime movie "Your Name.". Hida City Official Website: https://www.city.hida.gifu.jp/ Hida City Tourism Website: https://www.hida-kankou.jp/ PRTIMES Hida City Page: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/searchrlp/company_id/120394