Ecological theme garden "Ecorinmura" in Eniwa City boasts a total area of 150 hectares. There are many attractions in this magnificent site! We will introduce some of them in this issue!

Ekorinmura is a facility that can be used almost free of charge, but even if you have to pay, we highly recommend the Ginga Garden & Midori-no-Ranch. As the name "Ginga Garden" implies, this garden is filled with awe and appreciation for nature, as if weaving a picture story for each season. Created by one of the world's leading garden designers, the scenery is something to behold even if you are not an expert on flowers.

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The popular Dahlia Week is from mid-September to mid-October. The lovely dahlias, which look like round balls, bring smiles to the faces of visitors. The colorful vitamin colors will cheer you up just by looking at them!

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Along with dahlias, roses, which are very popular, are at their best during Rose Week from late June to mid-July. The beauty and fragrance of the overflowing roses spread colorfully and tell us that summer has arrived.

Also, during Golden Flower Week from late April to early May, daffodils, which herald the coming of spring, turn the Ginga Teien yellow. So the Ginga Garden will delight us as the seasons change.

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After enjoying the Ginga Garden, take a peek at Midori-no-Ranch! With your ticket, you can go in and out of both facilities as many times as you like.

You can meet alpacas, llamas, miniature horses, and many other animals at Midorino Farm. The best part of the show is the "Midori no Ranch Show. Sheepdogs and handlers work in unison to bring a flock of sheep right up to the audience. The trust between the animals and people is so touching that one can't help but applaud!

Furthermore, Ekorin Village is also home to the "Tomato Forest," certified as the world's largest tomato tree in 2013, which bears more than 10,000 tomatoes from just one seed each year. Admission here is free.

If you get hungry after looking around, have a meal in the Ecorin Village! You can enjoy a leisurely meal at the restaurant, or make a reservation in advance through the website and have a barbecue at the BBQ house. There are two restaurants, "Pasta and authentic wood-fired oven pizza Rakurakuken" and "Forest Restaurant Ten-Man," but this time we will visit Ten-Man, which is located right next to Ginga Garden.

Ten-Man is a buffet restaurant that serves roast pork from Ekorin-mura and seasonal vegetables. You will be able to feel the benefits of this facility, which offers plenty of access to nature. Fill your stomach with nature's bounty.

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This is just a small part of Ekorin Village. You can also learn about the connection between food, agriculture, and the environment while having fun at Ecorin Village, where you can camp, experience crafts, and learn about the SDGs together with your children. Periods and hours of operation vary by facility, so please check the official website before you go.

Ekorin Village

Location: 277-4 Ranchi, Eniwa City, Hokkaido
Inquiries: 0123-34-7800
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