### [What is Satoyama School?] 'Satoyama School' is a **weekday gathering place for elementary and junior high school students**. Based at the nature-rich Kurokawa Satoyama Center in **Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture**, activities are held **every Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM**.

A key feature is that children of different ages spend time together and **autonomously choose activities such as nature walks, farming, cooking, and crafting** based on their mood and interests for the day.

Currently, 'Satoyama School' is recruiting participants for the first term of the 2026 academic year. If you are interested in nature-based experiences and activities, please consider joining us.

### [Introduction to the Activity Location: A Nostalgic, Warm Place Nestled in the Kurokawa Satoyama] The main stage for our activities, the **Kurokawa Satoyama Center**, is located in the **Kurokawa district of Kawanishi City, in the northernmost part of Hyogo Prefecture**. Surrounded by terraced rice paddies and small streams, with the wooden building of the former Kurokawa Elementary School standing quietly, it is **a nostalgic place that brings peace to the heart**.

### [Overview] Satoyama School **Target:** 1st Grade Elementary School to 3rd Grade Junior High School

**Days Held:** Every Wednesday and Thursday

**Time:** 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

**※ Start Date for 1st Term of 2026: Wednesday, May 13**

**<Details / Schedule>** **・Please check here**

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