Harvest vegetables and mushrooms grown in the clean water of the Miyagawa river stream, and cook organically grown homemade rice in a kamado to make Matsusaka beef sukiyaki with the “Food x Agriculture” experience.
Tea experience unique to the Oi-River basin With the “Tea room” experience (tea in tea garden space with a superb view), you can enjoy taste testing various teas, a high quality green tea / matcha tea room experience in a Japanese garden, tea farm visit, hand massage experience, tea girl experience, and tea factory tour.
Shiga Kogen is the largest snow resort in Japan and located in the centre of Joshin’etsu Kogen National Park. ‘Yudanaka Shibu Onsen Resort’ has a large source of hot spring water and a history of 1,300 years. ‘Kitashiga Kogen’ is one of the prominent heavy snowfall areas, where traditional food culture such as haya-soba remains. Experience the attractions that coexist with nature, like globally popular the “Snow Monkey Park.”
From seafood ‘preparation’ experience, fishing, fruit and vegetable picking, island treks, there are many activities to experience the awe and appreciation for mother nature. We are also focusing on initiatives that contribute to the learnings about the inheritance of tradition, history, and culture, such as providing opportunities to learn and participate in unique regional “festivals” that reflect the activities of agriculture, forestry and fisheries.
Irinoya native soba Until recently this soba was not cultivated but has been revived in recent years. The scent is very strong.
A town surrounded by the Central Alps on the west, the Southern Alps on the east, and two Alps. In spring, Takatookohiganzakura in Takato Castle Ruins Park is called the most beautiful cherry blossoms beneath the heavens.
Pickled mackerel, known as saba no heshiko, is made by fermenting fresh mackerel in salt and rice bran for close to a year. This traditional method of preservation was used after an especially successful catch to store the excess mackerel before it spoiled. With eight times as much glutamic acid as fresh mackerel, pickled mackerel has a unique savory flavor filled with umami. You may find yourself so addicted to this delectable pickle, you ask for second and third helpings of rice to accompany it in the Japanese style!
There are plenty of outdoor activity facilities such as Miharashi Farm, paragliders, SUPs, mountain bikes, and off-road buggies where you can experience harvesting agricultural products and various handcrafting experiences.
the sake brewing traditions from that era are known to produce smooth, delicate flavors.
Takigahara House, where you can experience farm life in a natural setting and enjoy fresh seasonal vegetables at the adjacent café. Komatsu has many other fun attractions.
