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FOLKWOOD VILLAGE Yatsugatake's 3rd Anniversary Celebration

FOLKWOOD VILLAGE Yatsugatake, an outdoor complex consisting of a camp area, café, sauna, shops, playground, and a workcation lounge, is excited to announce its special 3rd-anniversary event scheduled for October 18th and 19th, 2025.

The overarching theme for this celebration is 'NATURE × CULTURE × FUTURE.' This event aims to reflect the connections with nature and local communities that FOLKWOOD has fostered over the past three years while looking ahead to new challenges and opportunities.

The venue, located in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, is set amidst breathtaking natural surroundings and provides various engaging programs designed to embrace the spirit of nature, culture, and future innovation. The festival will take place in the beautiful mountains of Yatsugatake and is an invitation for everyone to participate in unique experiences that bring people closer to nature and each other.

Event Overview

• - Event Name: FOLKWOOD VILLAGE Yatsugatake 3rd Anniversary Festival
• - Dates: October 18 (Saturday) & 19 (Sunday), 2025
• - Location: FOLKWOOD VILLAGE Yatsugatake

3900-2 Kobuchisawacho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture

• - Entry Fee: Free (Some workshops and sauna experiences are paid)
• - Reservation Link: FOLKWOOD Booking

Event Programs

NATURE

Join various outdoor adventures focused on nature and hands-on experiences:

• - Camping Stay: Enjoy a BBQ buffet dinner along with various special activities, plus a complimentary original novelty gift for overnight guests. Price: 4,000 JPY per adult (plus site usage fee).
• - Deer Meat Butchering Experience: Gain valuable insights from Yamatsumi Gibier, learning about the importance of food sources. A tasting session will follow the experience.
• - Horse Walks: Take a leisurely morning walk through the forest alongside a horse. Children can join alone; no horseback riding is included.
• - Forestry Experience: Understand the importance of forest management in maintaining healthy ecosystems, with guidance from forestry professionals during live demonstrations.

CULTURE

Explore cultural themes through engaging workshops and activities:

• - Outdoor Sauna: Experience genuine wood-burning saunas in nature. For a fee, enjoy a 3-hour session along with a complimentary drink; children can join for free.
• - BBQ Buffet: Choose your favorite ingredients to cook in a self-service BBQ buffet. Feel free to take your food back to your site!
• - TRANSIT Food Stalls: Savour delicious offerings from popular TRANSIT dining establishments in a fun counter-style setting.
• - Campfire Coffee Roasting Experience: Witness the unique coffee roasting process with top barista Naoya Akagawa, followed by a tasting session.
• - Morning Coffee Workshop: Participate in a workshop led by Naoya Akagawa to learn how to brew the perfect cup of coffee amidst the serene morning forest.

FUTURE

The festival also aims to inspire new ideas and innovation:

• - Workshops & Market: Explore a marketplace featuring various vendors alongside immersive workshops.
• - Flea Market: Located 5 minutes from FOLKWOOD, enjoy a flea market at FOLKWOOD SKATE PARK Yatsugatake where treasure hunting opportunities await.
• - Skateboarding Experience Event: Children and adults can participate in a beginner skateboarding session coached by Muraski Sports, with rental equipment available.

Stay tuned to FOLKWOOD's Instagram for the latest updates and information about events. This is an incredible celebration that allows attendees to reconnect with nature while engaging with the cultural and community spirit of FOLKWOOD VILLAGE Yatsugatake.

For more details and updates about FOLKWOOD VILLAGE, visit:

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• - Website

FOLKWOOD SKATE PARK Yatsugatake is a unique destination for sports enthusiasts, offering diverse activities year-round. The park added new skating areas to complement its winter ice skating experience, making it a fantastic place for skateboarding and inline skating as well.

Visit FOLKWOOD SKATE PARK for more information:

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