" mt project at NIIMI ," held in Niimi City , Okayama Prefecture Prefecture until October 12, 2026, features three venues adorned with Masking Tape, limited-time shops, a stamp rally, and bus tours departing from and returning to the area around Okayama Station.
2026.09.29In Niimi City , Okayama Prefecture , the " mt project at NIIMI " is being held, a collaboration between the Masking Tape brand "mt" and the local community. In addition to a spatial exhibition where you can enjoy colors and patterns, you can also enjoy shopping for limited edition tapes and a stamp rally around the town.
The event will run from September 1st (Tuesday) to October 12th (Monday/National Holiday), 2026. It is a limited-time event held as part of the " Okayama Hareiro Campaign 2026". We will introduce the highlights of the venue and bus tours that you can participate in from around Okayama Station.
What is MT?
"mt" is a Masking Tape brand from Kamoi Kakoshi, headquartered in Kurashiki City , Okayama Prefecture Prefecture. At this event, you can enjoy "installations" using the colors and patterns of the tapes at three venues in Niimi City. It is recommended not only for stationery and design lovers, but also for those who want to capture the scenery of their travel destination in a different way.
Three venues decorated with mt
I went to Niimi Cultural Exchange Center to buy art and limited edition tapes.
The Niimi Cultural Exchange Center, located next to the "Manabi no Mori Niimi Library," will feature a spatial exhibition and a limited-time shop by mt. Exclusive tapes will also be available for purchase. After enjoying the exhibition, be sure to look for your favorite colors and patterns. These items are perfect for yourself or as souvenirs for stationery lovers.
Location: 123-2 Niimi , Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture
mt shop: 10:00 - 17:00
Closed on: September 7th, 14th, 24th, and 28th, and October 5th.
Access: Approximately 10 minutes by bus from JR Niimi Station, get off at "Chuo Library" bus stop.
Enjoy the waterwheel and mt scenery at Yumesuki Park.
Yumesuki Park, located along the river, is a popular spot known for its "Parent-Child-Grandchild Waterwheels," a row of waterwheels of various sizes. During the event period, mt's spatial exhibition will be added, allowing visitors to enjoy the park's scenery along with the colorful decorations. Why not add some outdoor photography to your travel enjoyment?
Location: 1977-1 Shimokamishiro, Shingo , Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture
Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM / Closed: Wednesdays (except September 23rd)
Access: Approximately 15 minutes by car from Niimi Niimi on the Chugoku Expressway.
I encountered limited-edition mt colors at JR Bicchu-Kojiro Station.
JR Bicchu-Kojiro Station has also been transformed into a photo spot decorated with mt products for a limited time. The charm of this event is that you can enjoy different scenery at each venue. An mt station stamp is also available at the station. When taking photos, please be careful not to obstruct the passage of people using the station.
Location: 3899-1 Shohei, Nishikata , Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture
Explore the town of Niimi with a stamp rally.
In conjunction with the event, the "mt Stamp Rally @NIIMI" will also be held. Visit the mt shop at the Niimi Cultural Exchange Center and participating stores and facilities throughout the city, and collect a total of three stamps by fulfilling the specified conditions to receive a limited-edition original Masking Tape. Try exploring the town of Niimi while combining dining, shopping, and sightseeing.
How to participate: Pick up a stamp card at an mt shop or similar location and collect one stamp from each of the A, B, and C categories. For category A, purchase 550 yen (tax included) or more of mt products at the Niimi Cultural Exchange Center mt shop. For categories B and C, purchase 550 yen (tax included) or more at the respective participating stores or facilities. Simply visiting or using the facilities for free does not qualify. Each person is limited to one stamp per person during the campaign period, and the number of stamps is limited.
Implementation and redemption period: September 1st (Tue) to October 12th (Mon/Holiday), 2026. Redemption location: Niimi Cultural Exchange Center mt Shop. Please check the following information for stamp categories, acquisition conditions, and participating facilities.
Take a bus tour departing from and returning to Okayama Station to the venue and Maki-do Cave.
For those who want to visit multiple venues without driving, there's also the option of a Niimi sightseeing bus tour. Departing from the area around JR Okayama Station, the tour visits the three mt venues plus Maki-do Cave. It also includes stops at shopping spots, allowing you to enjoy Niimi sightseeing in one day.
Tour Basic Information
| Operating days | Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from September 5th to October 12th, 2026 |
| set | 8:50 Okayama City Municipal Station South Parking Lot (approximately 3 minutes on foot from JR Okayama Station) |
| time | Departure at 9:00 AM, return around 6:30 PM. |
| travel fee | Adults: 5,500 yen, Elementary school students: 5,000 yen |
| What is included | Chartered bus fare, tour guide, parking fees, cave entrance fees, and special travel insurance premiums are included. |
| meal | Lunch is not included. A boxed lunch option is available for an additional charge. |
| reservation | Reservations are required by 12:00 PM four days prior to the tour date. Please check with each travel agency for the deadline and availability. |
The booking page is in Japanese. Please contact the travel agency in advance to inquire about the availability of foreign language support and booking services.
Enjoy the decorations at the venues and explore Niimi in the autumn while searching for your favorite tapes. Check the opening days of the facilities you plan to visit and enjoy the scenery that can only be seen during this time of year.
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