Visited in June 2022 (Clear skies and the most beautiful “Kyōroro Blue” above)
Deep in the lush forests of Tokamachi, Niigata, lies a place called “Mori no Gakkō Kyōroro”—literally, “Forest School Kyōroro.”
The name alone sounds adorable, right? I wondered what "Kyōroro" meant… turns out it's inspired by a bird’s chirp! 
Then, there's the building itself—wow.
It looks just like a futuristic secret base.
A long, metallic tunnel-like structure stretches boldly through the forest, reaching upward like it’s trying to touch the sky. I was hyped from the moment I arrived!
Nature, science, and art come together in perfect harmony—an exhibit that sparks curiosity in both kids and adults
Inside, you’ll find all kinds of exhibitions—on forests, insects, snow, and more.
But it’s not just posters and panels. Real specimens of acorns, bugs, snow records, and quirky science tools fill the displays.
It feels like a museum of forest secrets.
And yes—there’s even a microscope station that’s surprisingly serious!
The little science geek in me made a comeback as I stared through the lens thinking, “Whoa! That’s what this looks like!?”
The observation tower: like standing on the forest's crown
Kyōroro is also famous for its observation tower.
Climbing the spiral staircase is a mini workout, but the view at the top… totally worth it.
I actually said, “Wooooow…” out loud.
The endless stretch of beech trees, the vibrant blue sky, and the quiet whisper of the wind—it’s all you need.
All the overthinking from city life? Left behind in that breeze.
A gentle walk through the forest, where nature becomes a full-course healing experience
After leaving the building, I wandered around the back trail, and suddenly I was in a living, breathing stage of nature.
Birdsong, rustling leaves, footsteps on gravel—
you don’t even have to try; everything becomes part of nature’s soundtrack.
On the way back, I had this thought:
Kyōroro isn’t just about “learning”—it teaches you how to feel.
