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Kamikatsu・Kamiyama・Awa・Yoshinoga
Climb moss-covered mountains in Kamikatsu and take the zero-waste challenge. In Kamiyama, where Wi-Fi flies even deep into the mountains, you can share your journey or find a place to settle down.Meet genuine japan blue in Kamiita, the largest producer of indigo dye in Japan.After enjoying the "Awa sand pillar," a unique landscape formed over a long period of time, let's eat tarai udon together.
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【Kamikatsu】～Enjoy Japanese Food Culture in Kamikatsu～ Explore Mt. Irodori and Enjoy Dinner with Irodori Experience
～To tourists considering travel to Kamikatsu ～ Kamikatsu is a small town with a population of under 1500. In 2003, the town made " The Zero Waste Declaration" with aim of producing no garbage. We introduces this trip to Kamikatsu and numerous "Kamikatsu A-ha! Experiences", exclusively to responsible travelers with a mind to "experience Kamikatsu as it is and to learn about and enjoy the town through the trip. ～STORY～ Leaves of various colors adorning dishes are one of the specialty products of Kamikatsu, and is one of the cultures spawned out of the Japanese aesthetic sense. The leaves of Kamikatsu, which are sold under the "IRODORI" brand, are valued in traditional Japanese restaurants throughout the country. This business model has gained nationwide attention, whereby elderly people using computers are able to work actively, as they grow, harvest, ship and sell seasonal leaves, flowers and mountain vegetables, etc. An experience where you get to know Kamikatsu's unique industry and enjoy an artistic sense as you decorate your meal. Fitness Level ★☆☆☆☆ Skill Level ★☆☆☆☆ ～Customer Feedback～ ・A very delicious and beautiful dinner. There were many kinds of dishes, and the serving sizes were perfect! ～Price～ ￥7,000 Price includes a 500 yen investment in Kamikatsu. ～About Kamikatsu～ 1. Meal ・The number of eateries is limited, so advance booking is necessary. ・There is no convenience store or supermarket in the town. 2.Transportation ・If customers apply only for the experience, they will have to arrange the transportation to the site by themselves. ・From Tokushima Station: Approx.1 hour by car, 1.5 hours by bus ・As the number of buses operating is limited, other transportation such as volunteer taxis are convenient. (Requires registration and booking inadvance.) If you wish to book the experience and the transportation as a set, please inquire to Heartland Japan. 3. Responsibilities as travelers ・When visiting Kamikatsu, please double check your travel gear, and as a zerowaste traveler, take the actions required to not have to dispose of garbage. ・Prepare to bring reusable water bottles, chopsticks, etc. ・When having meals, consider the amount you eat so as to minimize leftover food as much as possible.
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【Conmaiya】Moss Garden Making Experience
"Conmai" means "small" in the Awa dialect of Tokushima Prefecture. We are creating a Conmai garden with moss and plants from Kamiyama-cho, Tokushima Prefecture. I hope you enjoy the world of Commai. ★Moss Garden Making Experience★ Make the world's one and only small moss garden♪ Take it home and nurture it with care. You will love it more and more every day! We also accept maintenance for a fee! 【About Conmaiya】 Location: 239-1, Nakadu, Kamibun, Kamiyama-cho, Myozai-gun, Tokushima Prefecture The store is closed irregularly, so please check our SNS or contact us directly for information on business hours. SNS Facebook：https://www.facebook.com/conmaiya instagram：https://www.instagram.com/conmaiya_kamiyama/ Online store：https://conmaiya.stores.jp
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【Kamikatsu】～Thoroughly Enjoy Zero Waste ～ Visit to RISE & WIN, a local craft beer brewery and BBQ lunch Tour
～To tourists considering travel to Kamikatsu～ Kamikatsu is a small town with a population of under 1500. In 2003, the town made " The Zero Waste Declaration" with aim of producing no garbage. We introduces this trip to Kamikatsu and numerous "Kamikatsu A-ha! Experiences", exclusively to responsible travelers with a mind to experience Kamikatsu as it is and to learn about and enjoy the town through the trip. ～Story～ Standing at the entrance of Kamikatsu, welcoming people visiting Kamikatsu with its unique brown-tinged dark red color building is "RISE &WIN Co. BBQ ＆ General Store". Here, you can not only enjoy Kamikatsu's craft beer and a BBQ prepared using local ingredients, but if you take careful notice, each building material of this building carries stories of Kamikatsu. Through interactions with the cheerful local staff, visitors will able to learn about the reality of people's life in Kamikatsu. Upon visitors satisfying their stomach, the tour visits the zero waste craft beer brewery. At the eye-catching indigo blue colored brewery, visitors will be able to learn how Kamikatsu's craft beer gets produced with zero waste. Fitness Level ★☆☆☆☆ Skill Level ★☆☆☆☆ ～Customer Feedback～ ・While being a great restaurant, beyond that, their background stories, thoughts and passion,and the history of facing challenges and failures in resolving their environmental problems were touching. ・ The methods of beer brewery in Kamikatsu and its corporate philosophy are very clear and the brewery tour was great. ～Price～ ￥12,000 Price includes a 500 yen investment in Kamikatsu. ～Number of participants～ 4 to 10 persons. ～Target Age～ For beer tasting: 20 years and older ～About Kamikatsu～ 1. Meal ・The number of eateries is limited, so advance booking is necessary. ・There is no convenience store or supermarket in the town. 2.Transportation ・If customers apply only for the experience, they will have to arrange the transportation to the site by themselves. ・From Tokushima Station: Approx.1 hour by car, 1.5 hours by bus ・As the number of buses operating is limited, other transportation such as volunteer taxis are convenient. (Requires registration and booking inadvance.) If you wish to book the experience and the transportation as a set, please inquire to Heartland Japan. 3. Responsibilities as travelers ・When visiting Kamikatsu, please double check your travel gear, and as a zerowaste traveler, take the actions required to not have to dispose of garbage. ・Prepare to bring reusable water bottles, chopsticks, etc. ・When having meals, consider the amount you eat so as to minimize leftover food as much as possible.
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Indigo Dyeing Experience (Tenugui, a traditional Japanese hand towel)
Kamiita Town in Tokushima is the largest producer of sukumo, a dye used for indigo dyeing, in Japan. At Waza no Yakata, you can experience indigo dyeing using the "natural lye fermentation construction" dyeing method. The size of the tenugui is 85 cm x 35 cm.Cotton fabrics are useful during the hot season because they are pleasant to the touch and quick-drying. It will be a great souvenir or gift item. You can use rubber bands or clothespins to add various patterns to plain tenugui.When you have finished applying the pattern, you are ready to dye with indigo.Through the experience, please experience the beauty of the colors and the joy of indigo dyeing. Even if it's your first time to try indigo dyeing, don't worry! Professional instructors will carefully teach you how to apply patterns and dye. Make your own one-of-a-kind tenugui at Waza no Yakata. *Maximum number of people who can make a reservation at one time: 5 people 【Location】 Waza no Yakata 32-4, Harahigashi, Izumidani, Kamiita-cho, Itano-gun, Tokushima, Japan (15 minutes drive from Itano IC, 10 minutes drive from Donari IC)
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【Kamikatsu】～Passing Down Kamikatsu's Traditional Tea Making to Future Generations～ Shinobu's Kamikatsu Awa Bancha Tea Comparison
～To tourists considering travel to Kamikatsu ～ Kamikatsu is a small town with a population of under 1500. In 2003, the town made " The Zero Waste Declaration" with aim of producing no garbage. Heartland Japan introduces this trip to Kamikatsu and numerous "Kamikatsu A-ha! Experiences", exclusively to responsible travelers with a mind to "experience Kamikatsu as it is and to learn about and enjoy the town through the trip. ～STORY～ "Kamikatsu Awa Bancha Tea" is tea fermented with lactic acid which is rare even in a global context. The golden-colored tea with a peculiar scent and fresh acidic flavor has been passed down for generations in Kamikatsu as their regular house tea. Its production method is unique, and almost all the work, from picking tea leaves to packing, is done by hand. The flavor and taste differ depending on the year and people, thus a wide variety of teas are produced. This precious tea-making method was also designated as National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property. Despite facing a shortage of successors, Shinobu and others involved in the tea production have been working on preserving and popularizing Kamikatsu Awa Bancha Tea in order to pass down this tradition to future generations. Fitness Level ★☆☆☆☆ Skill Level ★☆☆☆☆ ～Customer Feedback～ ・It was a great experience as we learned of a tea type with which we were not particularly familiar. ・The presenter was also great, and the stories of the locals who are producing the tea were also interesting. ～Price～ ￥7,500～ Price includes a 500 yen investment in Kamikatsu. ～Target Age～ This experience is designed for adults, but young children are welcome to accompany you. ～Access～ At a location of your choice in the Kamikatsu area (prior arrangement required) ※A separate fee for the use of the venue is required. ～About Kamikatsu～ 1. Meal ・The number of eateries is limited, so advance booking is necessary. ・There is no convenience store or supermarket in the town. 2.Transportation ・If customers apply only for the experience, they will have to arrange the transportation to the site by themselves. ・From Tokushima Station: Approx.1 hour by car, 1.5 hours by bus ・As the number of buses operating is limited, other transportation such as volunteer taxis are convenient. (Requires registration and booking inadvance.) If you wish to book the experience and the transportation as a set, please inquire to Heartland Japan. 3. Responsibilities as travelers ・When visiting Kamikatsu, please double check your travel gear, and as a zerowaste traveler, take the actions required to not have to dispose of garbage. ・Prepare to bring reusable water bottles, chopsticks, etc. ・When having meals, consider the amount you eat so as to minimize leftover food as much as possible.
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【Kamikatsu】～Blessings of the mountains and traditional village life～ Yaeji Hananotei satoyama landscape experience tour
～To tourists considering travel to Kamikatsu ～ Kamikatsu is a small town with a population of under 1500. In 2003, the town made " The Zero Waste Declaration" with aim of producing no garbage. We introduces this trip to Kamikatsu and numerous "Kamikatsu A-ha! Experiences", exclusively to responsible travelers with a mind to "experience Kamikatsu as it is and to learn about and enjoy the town through the trip. ～STORY～ Leaves of various colors adorning dishes are one of the specialty products of Kamikatsu, and is one of the cultures spawned out of the Japanese aesthetic sense. The leaves of Kamikatsu, which are sold under the "IRODORI" brand, are valued in traditional Japanese restaurants throughout the country. This business model has gained nationwide attention, whereby elderly people using computers are able to work actively, as they grow, harvest, ship and sell seasonal leaves, flowers and mountain vegetables, etc. An experience where you get to know Kamikatsu's unique industry and enjoy an artistic sense as you decorate your meal. Fitness Level ★☆☆☆☆ Skill Level ★☆☆☆☆ ～Customer Feedback～ ・I was able to relax in slow lifestyle of the Japanese countryside while enjoying the view and atmosphere of a thatched roof house. ・Although access was not so easy, the great scenery and a special experience were waiting there for us! ～Price～ ￥ 6,500～ Price includes a 500 yen investment in Kamikatsu. ～About Kamikatsu～ 1. Meal ・The number of eateries is limited, so advance booking is necessary. ・There is no convenience store or supermarket in the town. 2.Transportation ・If customers apply only for the experience, they will have to arrange the transportation to the site by themselves. ・From Tokushima Station: Approx.1 hour by car, 1.5 hours by bus ・As the number of buses operating is limited, other transportation such as volunteer taxis are convenient. (Requires registration and booking inadvance.) If you wish to book the experience and the transportation as a set, please inquire to Heartland Japan. 3. Responsibilities as travelers ・When visiting Kamikatsu, please double check your travel gear, and as a zerowaste traveler, take the actions required to not have to dispose of garbage. ・Prepare to bring reusable water bottles, chopsticks, etc. ・When having meals, consider the amount you eat so as to minimize leftover food as much as possible.
Recommended tourist informationFeatured and Campaings
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Yamainudake -beautiful moss-covered rocks-
Yamainudake is located 997 meters above sea level in the center of Kamikatsu Town. This is one of the best places to see moss in Tokushima Prefecture, and the best time to visit is from July to October. It is a natural sanctuary where deep green moss grows in clusters on the rocks, creating a mysterious atmosphere.It takes about an hour's walk from the nearest parking lot.It is recommended to wear comfortable walking clothes as the paths are steep as they used to be training paths for mountain priests in the past.
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Amagoi Waterfall -one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan-
"With two streams, one male and one female, Amego Falls is 45 meters high and has a three-tiered waterfall.The water volume is high and never dries up throughout the year. The roar of the waterfall as it falls straight into the basin is spectacular. The fresh green leaves in early summer are especially beautiful.The area can also be enjoyed throughout the year, with the changing leaves in the fall and snow in the winter.
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Awa no Dochu （Earth pillars）
It is a landform consisting of dozens of earthen pillars created by the erosion of sand and gravel beds.This is the art of the earth, which has been formed over a long period of time since ancient times. Hatougatake, the largest of them all, was designated a national natural monument in 1934 and was selected as one of the 88 scenic spots in Shikoku in 2017.You can look down on it from directly above, and the view is thrilling.The shape of the earth pillars changes from moment to moment, so this is a must-see sightseeing spot while you can still see them.
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Okawara Kogen - Enjoy the panoramic view -
The Okawahara Plateau is about 1,020 meters above sea level and offers a spectacular view of the Asan Mountains and the Kii Channel in the distance.It is also a famous place for hydrangeas, and during the rainy season, 30,000 of them are in full bloom.This is a sightseeing spot that can be easily reached within an hour's drive from downtown Tokushima, where there are local ranche and windmills. The temperature is 4 to 5 degrees cooler than in the city, even in summer, so you can enjoy the beautiful scenery while feeling the fresh breeze.
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