Reference photo: Walking along a snow-covered forest road (not taken on the day of this event)
“Let’s Make Seven-Herb Porridge” to be held in Tanabe, with winter foraging and porridge-making
The Yoshino-Kumano National Park Partnership Event “Let’s Make Seven-Herb Porridge” will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2027, at the Furusato Shizen Koen Center in Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture. This morning activity includes preparing for foraging and making seven-herb porridge.
- Venue
- Furusato Shizen Koen Center
- Admission & participation
- Participation is free.
HIGHLIGHTS
Event highlights
Prepare for foraging and the winter weather
The event involves making seven-herb porridge, and participants are advised to bring foraging tools and plastic bags. Tableware and chopsticks are also on the list, so it is worth preparing for both the foraging and porridge-making. The published information does not give details about where foraging will take place or how the porridge will be prepared. If you have questions in advance, you can contact the event organizers.
Warm clothing is recommended, along with boots and gloves. As well as foraging tools and tableware, check that you are dressed for the cold and suitable for the terrain to make getting ready easier.
Elementary school students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are applying with a child, plan for the accompanying adult to take part as well, and prepare the items you will need.
Morning event; apply by the day before
The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The center’s listed opening hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., so the event begins before the center’s usual opening time. Plan around the event’s start time rather than the center’s regular hours. The center is closed every Monday, and also the following day when a public holiday falls on a Monday. It is closed for the New Year holidays from December 28 to January 4.
The venue is the Furusato Shizen Koen Center, at 1629 Inari-cho, Tanabe. Participation is free. Apply by the day before the event by postcard, phone, fax or email, providing your address, name, age and phone number.
Phone: 0739-25-7252; fax: 0739-64-1480; email: [email protected]. Include all the required details when applying, and get in touch by the day before the event.
EVENT INFORMATION
Dates & participation
Official title吉野熊野国立公園パートナーシップイベント「七草粥を作ろう」
| Dates | 2027-01-07 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Furusato Shizen Koen Center |
| Fees and participation | Check the official information |
| Address |
Fees & admission details
Participation fee
- Participation fee
- Free
Hours, admission rules, and ticket availability are subject to change. Please check the official website before heading out.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE & TICKETS
Official website & tickets
Official event websitewww.wakayama-kanko.or.jpACCESS
How to get there
Step-by-step guide
Things to check before taking part
- 01
Check the event time
Plan for the event, which runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, January 7, 2027.
- 02
Apply by the day before
Provide your address, name, age and phone number, and apply by postcard, phone, fax or email.
- 03
Prepare what to bring and wear
Bring foraging tools, plastic bags, tableware and chopsticks, as well as warm clothing, boots and gloves. Elementary school students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Detailed access info
For the venue’s exact location and directions, see the official event information.
Furusato Shizen Koen Center
Google Maps search result for the venue name. Please also check official sources for the address, specific hall/room, and entrance location.