This is a family-operated, Japanese-style bed and breakfasts in the Kuritani district of Odai Town, Mie Prefecture. You can experience country life by picking wild vegetables, buckwheat noodle making, river fishing, harvesting crops, and cooking. The homelike atmosphere is very popular.
Firefly watching is popular in June.
At night, it is pitch-dark in the surrounding area. Watching fireflies fly around in the darkness and stargaze in a way that is not possible in the city is a wonderful experience!
Camping on the grounds is now available!
Travel back in time to old Japan! Strolling around Sekijuku
When you think of historical spots in Mie Prefecture, Ise Jingu Shrine is one place that comes to mind, but that’s not all. On this trip, we visited Sekijuku, a town that makes you feel as if you have traveled back in...
Get to know the essence of bonito flakes, an indispensable ingredient in Japanese cuisine
Japanese food is attracting worldwide attention for its health benefits, and “dashi” is indispensable to its flavor. Dashi is usually made from dried kelp or dried bonito flakes. This time, we visited a long-establish...
Inabe Plum Grove: Spectacular Spring Scenery Rooted in Community
For many people, spring in Japan means only one thing: cherry blossoms. In Mie, however, there’s more to the season than just sakura, and stunning views of plum blossoms bursting with color can be seen throughout the ...
Suzuka Forest Garden, a magnificent world-class view in Mie
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