Golden Week, are you wondering where to go?

Even if you don't travel far, there are two events in Ogori City where you can fully enjoy spring.

Both offer free admission, which is a great point for everyone from children to adults!

Hanatateyama Tea Ceremony

📅 May 3rd (Sunday/Holiday) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

📍 Shiroyama Park (1053 Higata, Ogori City)

On the first day of Golden Week, head to Shiroyama Park!

In this nature-rich park, spread at the foot of Hanatateyama, the only mountain in Ogori City, a warm local event will be held.

### Fun Corner

- Sales corner featuring local specialties such as freshly picked spring vegetables, manju (steamed buns), and handmade jams. - A cozy dining corner offering dango-jiru (dumpling soup) and okowa (steamed sticky rice). - The powerful performance of Ogori's famous 'Hyottoko Dance' is also a highlight!

It's a day where both children and adults can fully enjoy local food and culture.

📞 Inquiries: Ogori City Tourism Association (General Incorporated Association) TEL: 0942-72-4008

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Ajisaka Poppy Festival

📅 May 5th (Tuesday/Holiday) & 6th (Wednesday/Holiday) 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

📍 Ajisaka Poppy Garden (near 366 Mitsuyuki, Ogori City)

On Children's Day, head to the vast poppy fields!

Approximately 1 million poppies, sown by the children of Ajisaka Elementary School, will dye 23,000㎡ of farmland in red and pink. The scenery is like a colorful carpet. It's also perfect for photos 📸

### Day's Entertainment

- Sales of local specialty vegetables and food truck vendors. - 'Children's Sketch Contest' limited to May 5th (first 200 participants) – perfect for creating memories for your children!

### Important Notes

Since the venue uses fallow fields, wearing athletic shoes is recommended.

### Parking

- Poppy no Sato Ajisaka-kan - JA Fukuoka Kurume Yasaka Country - Mitsuyuki Community Center - Ikiiki Kaigo Plaza Parking

📞 Inquiries: Ajisaka Poppy Festival Executive Committee Office (within Poppy no Sato Ajisaka-kan) ☎ 0942-73-3858

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Issued by

Chikugo Region Tourism Council (Secretariat: within Kurume City Hall Tourism and International Affairs Division) TEL: 0942-30-9137, FAX: 0942-30-9707

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