In conjunction with International Women's Day on March 8 (Wed.), a photo spot featuring a generous use of dried mimosa, a flower that symbolizes spring, will make its debut. The bright and gentle yellow color of mimosa invites the viewer's heart to spring and makes them feel as if they are visiting a flower garden. Take lots of photos and post them on SNS.

Period: March 1 (Wed) - April 30 (Sun), 2023 (1F); March 1 (Wed) - April 13 (Thu) (4F)
Location / 1F "MAENIWA", 4F "GALLERY
Participation fee/No charge

Also, on March 8 (Wed.), the day of International Women's Day, the first 60 people to make a purchase of 3,000 yen or more at the museum will receive a miniature mimosa bouquet.

Period / Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Location / Plaza near the escalators on the 3rd floor
Conditions: Total purchases of 3,000 yen (tax included) or more in the museum.
*Limit 1 per person.
Receipts can be combined.
For more information on the mimosa mini-bouquet giveaway, please visithere

The strawberry picking event, which was very popular last year, will be held again this year on March 18 (Sat), 26 (Sun), and April 9 (Sun), with Yamashina strawberry farmer Utsumi Farm appearing at "MAENIWA" on the 1st floor. On the day of the event, those who bring a receipt for purchases of 3,000 yen (tax included) or more within the museum can participate once per person. Please enjoy this rare opportunity to experience strawberry picking in the city.

In the "Kikkake Experience," a collection of events and workshops that provide a wonderful opportunity to add color to daily life, visitors can experience strawberry picking at Kamimura Farm in Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture. Visitors can experience picking organic strawberries, which are extremely rare and account for only 0.002% of the total strawberry harvest in Japan, while listening to a talk about techniques for growing strawberries without using pesticides.

［Utsumi Farm]
Dates: March 18 (Sat), 26 (Sun), April 9 (Sun)
Time/10:00-15:00 (*Schedule is subject to change at short notice.)
Location / 1F "MAENIWA
Conditions of participation: One entry per person with a receipt for purchases of 3,000 yen (tax included) or more at the museum on the day of the event.

［Kamimura Farm]
Dates: Saturdays from March 18 (Sat) to May 6 (Sat) and May 3 (Wed) to 5 (Fri)
Time／10:00-10:40
Location / [Kamimura Farm]
Fee/3300 yen
Local meeting, local dismissal
*Strawberry picking participants can purchase a pack of strawberries (700 yen) on site.

The museum's restaurants and cafes also offer a number of special spring-only strawberry menus.

At the ERUTAN RESTAURANT / BAR on the 1st floor, a special afternoon tea featuring organic strawberries in season is available only during this season.
The desserts include organic strawberry and chamomile verrine, a glass dessert layered with organic strawberries, chamomile jelly, and strawberry pudding, and organic strawberry and rose macarons topped with rose-scented cream, organic strawberry and rose confiture, and organic strawberry and flower chocolate topping. The menu includes 10 kinds of gorgeous strawberry desserts, such as macarons with rose-scented cream, organic strawberry and rose confiture, and organic strawberry and flower chocolate topping.
For savory dishes, the chef has prepared three types of sandwiches, including an organic strawberry and prosciutto sandwich using ingredients carefully selected by the chef and Le Petit Mecque's pandoumi, and a heirloom egg and carrot sandwich. Enjoy a tea time filled with strawberries while feeling the arrival of spring.

Menu / Organic Strawberry Afternoon Tea
Period／March 1st (Wed.) to early May ※Organically grown strawberries will be sold out as soon as they are gone.
Time/14:30-17:00 (last entry/16:00) *Reservations required by 15:00 the day before.
Price/including welcome drink (+ 2 drinks) 4,580 yen per person
Including welcome drink (with free flow) 4980 yen per person
Private room plan with free-flowing champagne (from 2 persons): 19,800 yen per person *Additional 9,900 yen per person

Also on display is the Organic Strawberry and Kumquat Parfait, which uses an abundance of seasonal organic strawberries. The gorgeous looking parfait is refreshingly flavored with citrus fruits that go well with strawberries, such as hyuganatsu confiture, kumquat compote, and kumquat-scented white wine gelée. Topped with fromage blanc, organic strawberry ice cream, coconut lychee ice cream, and even an organic strawberry tart, the parfait offers a variety of flavors all in one dish.

Menu / Organic strawberry and kumquat parfait
Period: March 1 (Wed) - around early May
Hours/14:30-17:00 (last entry/16:00)
Fee/1580 yen

From [RAU Patisserie & Chocolate] on the 3rd floor, two types of menu items using strawberries are on standby for the glass desserts to enjoy seasonal ingredients.

Glass Dessert Strawberry & Pistachio combines strawberry compote with savory roasted rich pistachios. The strawberry compote is accented with balsamic vinegar.

Glass Dessert Chocolate & Strawberry is a combination of rich chocolate and strawberries, with bean to bar chocolate and a light vanilla granite to create a perfect balance of sweet and sour.

The "Hana" series, which expresses the beauty of flowers, also features a menu item using strawberries. The petals are decorated with green apple and basil sauce, and the inside is filled with strawberry and basil confiture, basil cream sauce, and other ingredients to express the beauty of flowers and the flavor of the season.

Aroma Chocolate/Strawberry, a menu item using strawberries, is now available for take-out gelato. This limited edition gelato combines bean-to-bar chocolat gelato, made entirely from vegetable ingredients without milk or eggs, with frozen strawberry compote and one gelato of your choice. This is a delightful dish with a rich yet refreshing aftertaste.

Period / Wednesday, March 1, 2023 to around early May
Hours: 11:30-19:00 (LO/18:30)

On March 1, the popular "brewery shelf" on the 1st floor MARKET was redesigned with spring colors. On Saturday, March 11, "Kamoshika Spring Pickle Festival" will be held all day long at the 1st floor market. Under the theme of "Let's start a new year, a new life, and a new feeling with pickles," there will be a variety of attractive contents, such as special products available only on this day. Please join the events you are interested in.

From 11:30 a.m., the original dorayaki sold once a month at Saga Arashiyama's "Hakkoshokudo Kamoshika Marche" will make a special appearance at "GOOD NATURE STATION" this time. This special item is made by sandwiching rich brown rice amazake cream and homemade sweet bean paste in a fluffy dough that is baked by hand one by one. The shop will close as soon as it is sold out.

Menu / Plain-flavored duck dumplings
Time / Sales start at 11:30 a.m. (* Limited quantities, ends when sold out)
Fee/230 yen

The "First Time in Nukadoko Mini Workshop" is recommended for beginners in pickling. Common questions and concerns about basic pickling and how to utilize the nukadoko will surely be answered by learning directly from the professionals. Recommended for those who have quit or would like to start using a nukadoko. No reservation is necessary, and you are welcome to just show up at the workshop.

Time / 3 times at 11:30, 12:00, and 12:30 (*takes about 15 minutes)
Location / 1F "MARKET" in front of the brewery shelf
Fee/No charge

From 13:30 to 14:10, a kimchi making demonstration will be held. The person in charge at Hakko Shokudo Kamoshika will show you how to make kimchi, which is a difficult task to make by yourself, in an easy and tasty way. This program is a must-see for kimchi lovers, as you will hear an explanation of how to make tame kimchi and the fermentation mechanism of kimchi, and you will also have the opportunity to buy yangnyeom (Korean traditional Korean pickles) by weight.

Time/13:30-14:10 (*Takes about 40 minutes)
Location / 1F "MARKET" in front of the brewery shelf
Fee/No charge

The eat-in space on the first floor hosts "Fermentation Bar Kamoshika" where you can enjoy fermented oden and pickles with dashi made with plenty of sweetfish fish sauce, as well as sake and wine. Enjoy fermented dishes and quality sake to the fullest.

Hours: 17:00 - 20:00
Location / 1F Eat-in Space
Charge / 150 yen and up

Why don't you enjoy the arrival of spring at GOOD NATURE STATION, where there are many events?