Holding 'Destination Quiz Event', an Etiquette Awareness Event at the 'Submerged Forest of Lake Shirakawa' in Yamagata Prefecture
Iide Town, Yamagata Prefecture, will host a 'Destination Quiz Event' at the shores of Lake Shirakawa, in collaboration with NPO Mezamoriiiide and Touristship. The event aims to address overtourism and etiquette issues by allowing visitors to playfully learn about local nature and good manners.
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In cooperation with NPO Mezamoriiiide (Iide Town, Yamagata Prefecture; currently preparing for registration) and Touristship (Kyoto City), Iide Town will hold the 'Destination Quiz Event' at the shores of Lake Shirakawa to raise awareness of tourism etiquette.
Status of the event held at 'Michi-no-Eki Iide' last October. Many people enjoyed learning while having fun.
Event Overview and Purpose
* This event is an initiative aimed at allowing everyone visiting the tourist destination to learn 'gently' and 'happily' about the region's history, nature, and etiquette through a quiz format. A special booth will be set up at the venue, designed so that passing travelers can easily participate.
The magical submerged forest of Lake Shirakawa
At Lake Shirakawa, the venue for the event, a 'submerged forest' appears only when the lake is full of spring snowmelt. The magical scenery, where fresh green white willows look as if they are growing from underwater, is a precious natural landscape limited to about two months, attracting many visitors.
* On the other hand, during the daytime hours of Golden Week, traffic congestion occurs, disrupting the daily lives of local residents. In addition, while there are various ways to enjoy the submerged forest, such as canoe tours, photography, and camping, etiquette issues among tourists have also emerged.
* 'Touristship' is a concept that can be called the tourism version of sportsmanship, referring to the desirable mindset and behavior of travelers to 'enjoy interaction while being considerate and contributing to the destination.'
* Through this event, we aim to help people deeply understand the charm of Lake Shirakawa, disperse visits and alleviate congestion during the daytime of GW, and foster awareness toward the realization of sustainable tourism.
* Co-organizer NPO Mezamoriiiide is an organization established this year with the aim of promoting forest maintenance, regional revitalization, and 'Yamagata Wood Education' through the utilization of local resources like forest resources and collaboration among industry, government, academia, finance, and the private sector. They are conducting activities to help various people rediscover the good qualities of Iide Town.
Status of the event held at 'Michi-no-Eki Iide' last October. Many people enjoyed learning while having fun.
Event Overview and Purpose
* This event is an initiative aimed at allowing everyone visiting the tourist destination to learn 'gently' and 'happily' about the region's history, nature, and etiquette through a quiz format. A special booth will be set up at the venue, designed so that passing travelers can easily participate.
The magical submerged forest of Lake Shirakawa
At Lake Shirakawa, the venue for the event, a 'submerged forest' appears only when the lake is full of spring snowmelt. The magical scenery, where fresh green white willows look as if they are growing from underwater, is a precious natural landscape limited to about two months, attracting many visitors.
* On the other hand, during the daytime hours of Golden Week, traffic congestion occurs, disrupting the daily lives of local residents. In addition, while there are various ways to enjoy the submerged forest, such as canoe tours, photography, and camping, etiquette issues among tourists have also emerged.
* 'Touristship' is a concept that can be called the tourism version of sportsmanship, referring to the desirable mindset and behavior of travelers to 'enjoy interaction while being considerate and contributing to the destination.'
* Through this event, we aim to help people deeply understand the charm of Lake Shirakawa, disperse visits and alleviate congestion during the daytime of GW, and foster awareness toward the realization of sustainable tourism.
* Co-organizer NPO Mezamoriiiide is an organization established this year with the aim of promoting forest maintenance, regional revitalization, and 'Yamagata Wood Education' through the utilization of local resources like forest resources and collaboration among industry, government, academia, finance, and the private sector. They are conducting activities to help various people rediscover the good qualities of Iide Town.