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.
At an altitude of 650m to 1500m, the sunny weather and cool climate nurture high-quality agricultural products such as highland vegetables and fruits. It has prospered as a post town on Nakasendo since ancient times, and the fermented food culture such as miso-based dishes and pickles is still rooted in the people’s lives. The nutritious carp dish is a local soul food. No wonder it’s a prefecture known for health and longevity.
It is a plateau of Mt. Asama to the north, Mt. Yatsugatake to the south, and the Chikuma River in the center of the Saku Basin. There are many natural hot springs that overlook the magnificent Mt. Asama, whose ambience changes depending on the place, time, and season. It takes pride in the beautiful starry sky with a refreshing climate and a high rate of sunny weather throughout the year.
KURABITO STAY is where you can actually experience being a brewer, make sake in the brewery and also stay there. The brewery’s dormitory called Hiroshiki on the brewery site has been renovated into a brewery hotel, making it a accomodation space for those who visit the brewery experience. Throw yourself into being a brewer at the miracle moment sake is produced, sharpen your five senses, and enjoy the great art created by the predecessors.
In Komoro other than the traditional ‘zaru soba’ there are other ways to enjoy the soba such as ‘Onikake’. On celebratory occasions the soba is eaten with soup made from the various kinds of vegetables specially grown in the mountains of Komoro.
From the rich nature in Komoro an excellent ‘brewing food culture’ was produced. The Shinshu miso made from the underground water of Mt.Asama has become a nation-wide brand.
Insect food A local food that is eaten by boiling locusts, bee larva, and zazamushi in soy.
At the Kaiko garden depending on the season you will be fascinated by the contrast of cherry blossoms or autumn leaves on the mossy stone walls.
During the Edo period, the Takato clan was known nationwide as a masonry village, its technology was extremely good and used nationwide. There are many such works located here.
