Shizen no Copain: observe a garden and invent a creature
Explore Otemachi One GARDEN, then combine natural materials and clay into an imagined creature. Ages 5+, with advance booking.
Activity highlights
Observe soil, leaves, seeds and signs of life, then combine natural materials with oil-based clay into an imagined creature. Photograph it in the garden and record its name, habitat and behaviour.
When and where
- Dates
- 2026-12-12
- Time
- Sat Dec 12, 14:00–15:30
- Venue
- Otemachi One GARDEN; meet outside Horiguchi Coffee on Otemachi One 1FOpen in Google Maps ↗
- Venue setting
- Outdoor
- Address
- 1-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Ages, accompanying adults and language
- Age
- Ages 5+; primary-school children and younger must be accompanied by a guardian
Audience, guardians and language
Ages 5+. The updated official rule requires a guardian for all primary-school children and younger, replacing the older leaflet’s condition. Foreign-language delivery is not advertised.
Fees and booking
- Price
- ¥500 per person, materials included
- Participation
- Advance Peatix booking; 15 groups, first come. Closes Dec 11 at noon or earlier when full. Public booking entry is active
- Capacity
- 15 groups, first come
¥500 per person including materials; 15 groups, first come. Booking closes Dec 11 at noon or when full. On the morning of Oct 21, Peatix displayed the ¥500 ticket and an active booking button. No remaining quantity was shown; acceptance must be confirmed during registration.
Why we recommend it
Observation leads directly into making and imagining how a creature lives. This small-group mix of nature and art gives children their own questions to ask about an urban garden.
Before you go
- Category
- Parks & nature
- Area
- Chiyoda
- Organizer
- ECOZZERIA Association and partners
Before attending
Meet by the owl flag outside Horiguchi Coffee. The activity uses smartphone photography. Bring warm clothing, rain gear as needed and a drink. Light rain goes ahead; severe weather cancels. Registrants receive cancellation or change notices by 15:00 the previous day.
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