[Sakai City, Fukui] Activities and hideout cafes of satoyama are also recommended spots in the Takeda area, which is rich in nature.♪

The Takeda area, located in Sakai City's only mountain area, is a treasure house of nature. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons, such as cherry blossoms in spring, irises in early summer, cosmos and autumn leaves in autumn, and snow scenes in winter. Introducing recommended spots in a fascinating district that is an idyllic satoyama but also has a history of important cultural treasures!

Experience unique to agricultural village with hands-on accommodation!

This is an experiential accommodation facility that was born after renovating the former Takeda Elementary School, and when you visit, you will be greeted by a cute goat. In addition to being able to accommodate about 100 people, there are rooms that can be used for various purposes such as an exchange hall, a multi-purpose room, a gymnasium, and a TOY room. The experience program is also substantial, and it is also used for training camps for students and various events.

"Chikukukubonbon" offers a variety of experience programs. Children and adults can enjoy programs such as dam kayaking and candle making, programs to learn in satoyama such as summer night walks, and cooking programs such as pizza and soba making. There are also things that can be participated in by parents and children, and things that can be enjoyed regardless of the weather.

■ Sakai City Takeda Farming Mountain Village Exchange Center Chikukukubonbon

Address: 60-8 Yamaguchi, Marooka-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture
TEL:0776-50-2393 (Representative)
Opening hours: 9-22 (check-in room 16-hour/check-out-10-hour)
Closed: No holidays (may be closed)
Accommodation rates: Western room (~ 5 people) Adults (high school students and above) 5000 yen (6000 yen), elementary and junior high school students 4000 yen (4800 yen), preschoolers 2000 yen (2400 yen). Japanese-style room (~ 12 people), Yamato room (~ 35 people) Adults (high school students and above) 4000 yen (4800 yen), elementary and junior high school students 3000 yen (3600 yen), preschoolers 1500 yen (1800 yen) * Saturday, day before public holidays

After the experience♪Surrounded by nature"Herb Cafe SuzunoyaA good night

"Herb Cafe Suzunoen" is a retro-atmosphere cafe located in a idyllic satoyama. The store is studded with vintage furniture, joinery and old-fashioned tools, creating a pleasant space. There are table seats, parlor seats, and counter seats, and you can enjoy a meal while looking at the scenery of the satoyama.

"Herb Cafe Suzunoen" offers safe and secure food with a focus on gluten-free and non-additive and homemade condiments, with a focus on pesticide-free and organic materials. Based on a healthy Japanese lunch, herbal lunches and vegetarian lunches without using animal ingredients several times a month also appeared. Sweets using seasonal fruits and ingredients such as pancakes and limited sweets in picture books are also popular.

■ Herb Cafe Suzunoen

• Address: 112-54 Yamatake, Marooka-cho, Sakai-shi, Fukui
• TEL:0776-66-0355
• Opening hours: 10-17 (16:30 LO)
• Closed: Unregular holidays

Besides! Enjoy recreation at Takekurabe Square

Located in the rich nature of the city of Maruoka, and close to the "Herb Cafe Suzunoden", "Takekurabe Square" is a versatile leisure space with a wide range of lawns. Because it is a free site, it is perfect for camping and barbecue. It is convenient to be able to play river on the Takeda River that flows beside it, and there is a hot spring facility next to it.

In the spring, you can enjoy a flower view of more than 150 weeping zakura in the garden. The appearance of the weeping zakura in full bloom and swinging in the spring breeze is beautiful and fantastic. During this period, the "Takeda no Sato Weeping Cherry Blossom Festival" is held with Takekurabe Square as the venue. It is held for about two weeks from the beginning of April, and the weeping zakura will meet in mid-April. Enjoy the lit-up cherry blossoms, look at the craft market, and participate in the lively style of spring.

■ Takekurabe Square (Takekurabe Hiroba)

Address: 94-10 Yamatake, Marooka-cho, Sakai-shi, Fukui
TEL:0776-67-3097
Opening hours: Check-in 8:30 to check-out 17:00 (Accommodation is at 11:00 the following day)
Closed: Closed during the snowpack season from December to March
Price: carry-in tent/carry-in tarp [1-way 700 yen per night], lending tent (4-person/6-person) [1-way 1400 yen per night], lending tarp [1-way 1000 yen per night], camper car [700 yen per car], [1 set of 1400 yen]

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