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There is a colony of Suzuran in the headwaters of Ashikawa, Fuefuki City. There are about two million native species of "Nippon Suzuran", which is also very valuable nationwide, on a 2.6-hectare site, and it was designated as a natural monument in Yamanashi Prefecture in 1972. The flower language of Suzuran is known as a flower that calls for happiness, such as "I will surely be happy" and "Happiness will return." flowering conditions usually begin to bloom from mid-May and can be enjoyed until early June.

With high-quality nutrient solution cultivation, you can pick strawberries while standing, so you can enjoy picking strawberries easily even in a stroller or wheelchair. It is also attractive that you can pick strawberries at your own pace because the picking area is prepared by the reservation system. There is also a large area of the aisle, considering the elderly and people with disabilities. It is also equipped with parking lots and a wheelchair-only flush toilet. If you wish, for example, in the case of an elderly group, you can also have a good time by choral school singing with a harmonica performance by the director of the park in the house.

You can experience the making of local cuisine "Mimi" that is handed down to the Totani region. "Mimi", which was named because its shape resembles the "minoh" of agricultural implements, is made of flour-kneaded dough, which is pinched with fingers to shape, and stewed in soup with plenty of vegetables. It is an auspicious dish that has been eaten on New Year's Day and at the celebration table, like "gathering the fortune with minoo". Experience lesson fee 1300 yen. You can also eat at the restaurant, 800 yen per serving. Each set of Mimi Gozen, Soba Gozen and Udon Gozen costs 1330 yen.

"Mahora" is a word also mentioned in "Man'yōshū", meaning "a wonderful place." as its name suggests, it is attractive with its extensive facilities. There are two large bathhouses, brick-style and stone-built, with a weekly change of gender. Functional bathtubs such as the source of the hot water are lined up, and there is an open-air bath. The hall is equipped with a large hall, private rooms and a dining room for a fee.

A hot spring facility that stands in front of Totani Onsen along the Oyanagawa River that flows through Fujikawa-cho. The hot water with a source temperature of 38 degrees Celsius, which springs from the bedrock formed by an undersea volcano, is also highly rated as rich in efficacy. There are bibra, whirlpool, nightwater, and sauna in the large bathhouse, and you can enjoy a deep view of the surrounding mountains from an open-air bath with black granite on the edge. After bathing, you can relax in a private room that serves as a restaurant and a private room for a fee. There is Oyanagi valley nearby, and it is good to ask along with hiking.

A Japanese confectionery store founded in 1903. One bag of Koshu's specialty candy and kai balls of the first invention 200 yen (tax included) ~, Takehiko 3rd generation, Mitsuhiko 4th generation Fujikawa Castella 120 yen (tax included), Shio buna 130 yen (tax included), Yuzu buns (autumn/winter limited) you can buy sweets rich in ideas, such as 115 yen (plus tax) and 112 yen (plus tax).

A brewery of sake "Shunmaya", which has a history of more than 230 years in existence, is a directly operated shop that is a converted miso and soy sauce brewery. You can always buy more than 20 kinds of local sake, such as seasonal liquors and staple products, as well as free tastings. You can relax in the cafe corner or use the 2F as a rental gallery.

It is located on a high ground overlooking the Kōfu Basin, and has an outstanding view of Mount Fuji and Mount Yagatake. Several types of Western pears can be sampled and compared, and your preferred type can be purchased on the spot. Due to circumstances, the tasting may be stopped.

A rare hunt for La France in the country. It politely explains the varieties and ways of eating without the ocean. Very popular with women. Plenty of Western food + 2 La France 2 mots (souvenirs) + La France jam for 2500 yen.

A roadside station standing by the gentle clear stream, Fuji River. Impressing are the observation deck (Taikodo), a retro design with the style of Fujimura-style architecture, and the dragon object "Fujikawa Ryomon", which was designed by Katsuyuki Shinohara on the site. Inside the tourist exchange center, which continues on the observation deck, is complete with a farm goods sales corner where you can buy locally picked fresh vegetables, a goods sales corner selling original products and Yamanashi souvenirs from the roadside station Fujikawa, and a restaurant. At the restaurant, you can enjoy dishes using Yamanashi's local cuisine "Mimi Hoto" and horse meat, as well as B-class gourmet "Toritotsuni". It is recommended to relax on the wood deck attached to the observation deck when the weather is nice.