Kenji Miyazawa’s 130th anniversary “Playable Kenji Miyazawa Exhibition”

In commemoration of the 130th anniversary of Kenji Miyazawa’s birth, the “Playable Kenji Miyazawa Exhibition” will be held.
Children and adults alike can enjoy a variety of activities, including a mystery-solving and escape game based on “The Restaurant of Many Orders,” an exhibition expressing the onomatopoeia that appears in the works, and a project combining poetry and music.
Why not lose yourself in the world of Kenji’s stories set against the backdrop of our vast farm?

Holding period

Saturday, April 11 – Monday, November 23

Business Hours

9:00-17:00 (last admission 16:00)

Riddle solving & Escape game “Sneaking into a restaurant with many orders

“To you, the great detective—please unravel the mystery of Yamaneko-ken…”
Difficulty MAX! A full-fledged puzzle-solving game inspired by “The Restaurant of Many Orders.” Let’s uncover the secrets of the restaurant “Yamaneko-ken,” run by terrifying wildcats!
Those who solve every puzzle will receive an event-exclusive sticker.

Holding period / Saturday, April 11 – Monday, November 30
Business Hours / 9:00-17:00 (last admission 16:00)*This tour takes approximately 60-90 minutes.
Venue / Sairinkan
Recommended age / Upper elementary school students to adults

Giant Maze Mission: “Gauche and the Mysterious Sound Hunt”

This is a maze inspired by “Gauche the Cellist.”
As you make your way through the maze, can you find the four animals? Even small children can enjoy it.

Holding period/Saturday, June 27 – Monday, November 23
Time/9:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30) *This tour takes about 20-30 minutes.
Venue/Makiba Hall, East Wing
Recommended age/Ages 5 and up *Children under 5 can also enjoy it with a parent or guardian.

Kenji Miyazawa and Beethoven

Koiwai Farm,” a long poem included in the collection “Haru to Shura,” is known as the longest poem in Kenji Miyazawa’s works, with 591 lines in total. It is said that if you read “Koiwai Farm” while listening to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 “The Countryside,” you will be able to finish reading it and enjoy both music and literature.

Holding period/ Saturday, April 11 – Monday, November 23
Time/9:00-16:30
Venue/Milk Pavilion 2F

Kenji Miyazawa’s Onomatopoeia Exhibition

Characteristic onomatopoeia (onomatopoeia and mimetic words) from Kenji Miyazawa’s works are represented in a variety of fonts and colors. Please try to find the onomatopoeia of your favorite works or works you have never heard of before.

Holding period/ Saturday, April 11 – Monday, November 23
Time/9:00-17:00
Venue/ Sanroku-kan