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A wasabi farm that prawns as much as 120,000 tons of water a day on a sprawling site of 150,000 sq m. The spring water has been certified by the Environment Agency's "Japan Meisui Hyakushiki". It was also used as a location for the film Dream, directed by Akira Kurosawa, and the watermill [Suishagoya], which was built at the time, still blends into this landscape today. There is a walking path in the area, and a stand and a restaurant are provided at key points. Popular book wasabi soft serve 450 yen. Wasabi croquettes with wasabi stalks 250 yen.

A high-tech farm using hot spring fever, in the countryside with a view of the Northern Alps. It is managed by a horticulturist, Isao Kobayashi, who is known for breeding succulent plants and caranchoe in the family Crasciaceae, and also cultivates original varieties of plantations in addition to cyclamen and begonia. You can see a rotating floriculture plant and a rainforest botanical garden. You can purchase colorful seasonal pot flowers at the exhibition shop. Tapestry making using succulents (1200 yen, 30 minutes required) is also popular.

With fresh wasabi, you can easily experience the wasabi dipping experience (2 exclusive boxes, summary 20 minutes). If you lay down the finished product for 2-3 days, you can taste it more delicious.

You can experience soba-beating and oyaki-making under the homely guidance of local housewives. For buckwheat noodles, the buckwheat flour is kneaded, thinly stretched, and the thickness is cut with a kitchen knife. After the experience, you can taste the setting on the spot, so it is recommended for a plan that also serves as lunch. 500g (for 3-4 people) 3800 yen, 1 set of oyaki 12 pieces 3300 yen.

A workshop of alumni aiming to become a glass craft writer, born through the cooperation of former Toyoshina-cho and Tama Art University. In addition to touring the production process, if you are an elementary school student or older, we accept the experience of making glass blowing. A 20-minute experience course where you can make a single-wheel course 3850 yen ~ (accepted on the day).

A full-scale rental car circuit that can be enjoyed by children and adults. It is a long straight line and has a total length of 400m with an S-curve, you can time the lap time. 1 round (7 minutes) 1700 yen ~. Please rest assured that the children's running will be assisted by a rope.

There are wineries, shops, equestrian facilities, dining facilities, etc. on a large site, and a drive-in that can be enjoyed as a tourist destination. There are also seasonal events. The richness of the assortment of souvenirs, including local sake and Nami confectionery, is also the secret of popularity. At the "Furman's Land Azumino", a direct sale of agricultural products, morning-tore vegetables are also available for purchase.

SA on Nagano Motorway, midway between Azumino IC and Matsumoto IC. Within the area, there is an observatory that overlooks the mountains of the Northern Alps and Hoyate Mountains, and you can enjoy the view of the mountains that make you feel fresh. Many menus using local ingredients are prepared at the food court. For takeout, Shinshu's local food "Oyaki" and "Azumino Galette" made with 100% buckwheat flour are also recommended. Azusagawa SA A full range of local gourmets, as well as "Spicy Nosawana Oyaki" and "Wasabi croquette bread", which are limited to the uphill line. A smart IC that can be used 24 hours a day. It can also be used when heading to the Alps park.

There is also a seasonal flavor Hori Gane Co., Ltd., which sells local fresh vegetables and processed products, and Kaasan's Omusubi shop, which is made from local seasonal vegetables as a food ingredient. It is a 1-minute walk from the Usui Yoshimi Literature House.

A small music hall where you can take a break in the countryside during cycling and walking. You can also tour the hall, and the director may play the piano. In the tea space, you can enjoy a cafe menu including a fragrant coffee of 400 yen, as well as snacks such as waffles 500 yen (drink set of 800 yen) and spaghetti curry 800 yen (drink set of 1000 yen). If you make an appointment, you can use the fortune-telling of the director of the fate appraiser and the time to rent the piano.