How do you do! This is the Otaki Tourist Association. Chiba Prefecture Isumi County Otaki Town is a town of about 8,000 people located in the middle of the The Boso peninsula Peninsula. About one and a half hours from Tokyo, the easily accessible Otaki Town is known for its natural beauty and rich history, which fascinates many visitors. In this First Post, we will deliver the charm of Otaki Town and recommended sightseeing spots, so please Enjoy it until the end. ==History of Chiba Prefecture Otaki Town== As a Otaki Castle Castle Town with one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Tokugawa "Honda Tadakatsu" as the castle owner, it flourished from the Sengoku period to the Edo period. Otaki Castle is known as the symbol of Otaki Town and captivates many history buffs and tourists. In the town, there are still faces of that time. ==Introduction to Chiba Prefecture Otaki Town Sightseeing Spots== ◇Otaki Castle It is a castle tower museum built in Showa 50, which has been selected as a "Chiba Prefecture Designated Historic Site" and "One of the 100 best castles in Japan". Documents that allow you to learn about the history of The Boso peninsula and the life of the Castle Town are on display. Currently, Otaki Castle is closed for facility renovation. ◇Otaki Castle Town Otaki Town is lined with old buildings that are also cultural properties. There are houses, shops and shrines where you can get a glimpse of life at that time, and it is a recommended Spot for history lovers. Take a stroll through the Castle Town, which retains strong faces of the Edo period, and feel the romance of a timeless journey. ◇Yoro Valley Valleys straddles Ichihara City, Kimitsu City, Kamogawa City in the southern part of Chiba Prefecture, and Isumi County Otaki Town, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the four seasons, especially the autumn leaves are Famous. Popular Spots nearby include Awamata Waterfall, Suigetsu Temple, Ruins of the Kobundo Tunnel, Mukoyama Kyoei Tunnel and Kannon Bridge. Please note that due to the flooding of the Yoro River by Typhoon No. 13 in 2023, it is currently Closed except for some parts. ◇Asawahara Highlands With about 20,000 hydrangeas in bloom, it is known as the best hydrangea spot in the Kanto region. Since it is located at an elevation of 340 meters, it blooms later than in the flatlands, and the best time to see it is best time to visit from late June to mid-July every year. ◇Isumi Railway It is a local railway with a total length of about 26.8 kilometers connecting Isumi City and Otaki Town, and you can enjoy seasonal flowers and rural scenery along the line. During the rape blossom season in early Spring, the entire area is dyed bright yellow with rape flowers, and it is popularly known as the "Rapeseed Blossom Train". ◇Roadside Station Takeyura no Sato Otaki Fresh local vegetables and specialty products are lined up, and it is also recommended as a souvenir of The Boso peninsula. At the Shokudo, you can taste shiitake mushrooms, Otaki Town's specialty bamboo shoots, and game dishes such as Wild boar meat. ==Local festival & Events in Chiba Prefecture Otaki Town== ◇Otaki Castle Festival Samurai parades and various events are held at the festivals held every autumn. It is a popular local festivals that will be held for the 50th time in 2024. ==Chiba Prefecture Otaki Town Specialty Products Gourmet == Otaki bamboo shoots, which boast one of the largest production volumes in the Tokyo metropolitan area, are white in color and are also called "white bamboo shoots" because of their High quality, which is very soft. Taste of food is small, so you can eat it without removing the bad smell. "Otaki bamboo shoots" are also popular as thank-you gifts for Furusato Nozei tax payment. ==Chiba Prefecture Otaki Town Tourist Information== Chiba Prefecture Otaki Town is a region rich in nature and deep history. Spending time away from everyday life in Otaki Town will be a memorable time. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will provide Recommendations and Latest Information on Otaki Town, so thank you.

Hello, this is ? ♀️ the Otsuki Station Tourist Information Center Rainy weekdays during Golden Week, In front of Otsuki Station, a relaxing time is streaming ? You will not be able to go sightseeing outside, It's often unfortunate that you can't see Mt. Fuji. Because it's a rainy day, it's ☔️ nice to be able to enjoy the scenery in a different way from your feet or indoors Receiving a lot of agricultural products despite the ? rain Popular bamboo shoots with scum removal treatment, snap peas, watercress, leaf lettuce, etc., Green vegetables are also arriving ✨ one after another The size of the leaves is getting bigger, and I feel ? that it is getting warmer Implementation also sells crepes and bento boxes in front of Otsuki ? Station It's raining, but please stop by ? Otsuki Station

Located in the center of Minami-Izu National Park, "Bamboo Shoot Village" is full of seasonal flavors! Please let your children experience the nostalgic old days It will surely be a memorable day. Experience Picking bamboo shoots in a vast bamboo forest covering 490,000 square meters. Enjoy the sale of local products and meals with Bamboo shoots. Full of seasonal mountain flavors・・・・・ bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, Sansai, sweet tsu, chestnuts, four-sided bamboo, and memorable "Bamboo Crafts" are all fun things to take, and you can leave the hustle and bustle of the city and spend a "relieved" time together. 10/10~10/31 Four-way bamboo picking Picking bamboo shoots of square bamboo (四方竹) is the season. It's a rare bamboo native to China, but it tastes great! Depending on the weather, it may be open until the beginning of November. May: Picking mandarin oranges Gari natural and ripe ones have just the right amount of acidity and sweetness in your mouth, and they are indescribably delicious. September: Hiroi Kuri It is scheduled from the beginning of September to the beginning of October (the period changes depending on the summer weather), but please contact us by Phone for details. November, December, March: Shiitake mushroom hunting The way it comes out changes as soon as it rains, but please enjoy the taste of the natural thick "this is shiitake".

?? Bamboo shoots entered ?? Hello, this is ? ♀️ the Otsuki Station Tourist Information Center Representative of the taste of Spring, bamboo shoots are coming in ✌️ We had a good harvest last year. I wonder if there are few receivings this year... I was thinking, That's not the case, and I receive ? a lot of them every day Sashimi, stir-fried with Butter and soy sauce, tempura, etc. ? Other Spring vegetables are receiving ? one after another Taranome Motakusa ❗️ How about ? a Spring feast during Golden Week In the book, we have started ⛰ handling the "20 low-lying mountains where you can meet the superb view of Fuji", which was Special Feature on the mountains of Otsuki For those who are going to climb mountains to purchase mountaineering Information, The photos are beautiful, so even if you don't climb the mountain, I would be happy ✌️ if you could know the charm of Otsuki Mountain On the first day of Golden Week, the weather is overcast. We are ? waiting for you with a lot of good things

◆2024 Picking bamboo shoots◆ You can harvest "Bamboo shoots" that make you feel the arrival of Spring. It's okay for beginners! The farmer will teach you how to dig carefully from scratch. It is a widely maintained bamboo forest, so even children can enjoy it with confidence. Bamboo shoot is Mengshu bamboo, a type of bamboo that grows wild only in the southern part of Nagano Prefecture. Magnificent Bamboo shoot! One swing aimed at the root! The Bamboo shoots you pick can be made into "Grilled Bamboo Shoots" if you wish. Toyooka Travel Time Parking Lot Grilled Bamboo Shoot Venue Dive the freshly harvested Bamboo shoots into bamboo charcoal with the skin! Pour bamboo charcoal made by burning bamboo, the heat source of the foot bath! Baked in 15~20 minutes!! It will be steamed and grilled with a nice feeling. It smells sweet, like roasted corn! A part of the tip of the ear can be enjoyed deliciously! [ Details ] By reservation only. Depending on the reservation status, same-day reception is also possible. Please contact us by Phone. ■ Start accepting reservations April 6 (Sat) 9:00~ * Depending on the occurrence of Bamboo shoots, the reception period may also change. Thank you for your understanding. Fertilizer costs are soaring, and the aging of the garden owner has made it difficult to maintain and manage the garden. Therefore, in order to secure labor costs and maintenance and management costs for the park, we have introduced an admission fee from FY2023. For details, please see the item "Admission fee + Bamboo shoot harvest Fee". ■ Duration April 17 (Wed) ~ May 6 (Mon) Rain or shine * Bamboo shoot may change from the above schedule depending on the growth situation. ■ Reservation time 4 times a day ①9：00 ②10：30 ③13：00 ④14：30 =Notes= The owner will pick you up at each reserved time. (Follow the owner's car to the park by private car.) ） Please check in at least 10 minutes before your appointment time. Please note that if you are late for your appointment, we may not be able to guide you. ■ Admission fee + Bamboo shoot harvest Fee (tax included) ● Admission fee: 300 yen per person (junior high school students and older) It fluctuates as follows depending on the harvest amount of one ordinary car (light vehicle). ・ Bamboo shoot Harvest 10 kg or more → 《Admission fee 0 yen》 ・ Bamboo shoot 5kg~10kg harvest → 《Admission fee 100 yen》 For details, please see the [Admission Fee Table]. - Bamboo shoot: 450 yen / kg One harvest bag will be distributed at the reception for each ordinary car (light vehicle). ■ About the harvest bag One harvest bag will be distributed per group. Bamboo shoots will be distributed at the park only if the bags are full in the park and cannot fit them. Bamboo shoots to take home separately, please ask the reception desk at the time of payment. It is sold for 50 yen per bag. ■ About rice bran One bag of rice bran is distributed for each harvest bag. (One bag of rice bran can be drilled for about 15 kg.) ） If there is more than 15 kg at the time of weighing, we will distribute additional items. (1 bag per 15 kg) Bamboo shoots are divided and taken home, and if you want two or more rice bran, please ask the reception desk at the time of payment. It is sold for 50 yen per bag. ■ Domestic Travel Insurance You can join at your discretion. Use it at the time of reception. 500 yen per person (tax included) ■ For those who come with 2 or more private cars One regular car (up to 10 passengers) and one mini car (up to 4 passengers) will be settled as one set. Use the car should be kept in the parking lot during the Toyooka travel time. Please check here for payment methods. ■ What to bring/clothing ・Work gloves ・Shoes that can get dirty, such as rubber boots ・Clothes that are easy to move around in ・Rain gear (in case of rain) ・ Bag for separating Bamboo shoots (only if necessary) ■ Grilled Bamboo shoot (wisher) We offer a service that allows you to make harvested Bamboo shoots into grilled Bamboo shoots during "Toyooka Travel Time". If you wish, please harvest small Bamboo shoots for grilled Bamboo Shoots in addition to the Bamboo Shoots you take home. We are preparing bamboo charcoal during the travel time, so if you throw it into the charcoal with the skin on, it will be steamed for 15 ~ 20 minutes and it will be ready. Freshly picked Bamboo shoots have little egg at the tip, and you can eat them as they are if they are baked without removing the scum. Use of the bamboo charcoal stove is free, so please give it a try. Bamboo shoots become more eggy about an hour after harvesting. Even if you take it home and grill it with bamboo shoots, it is not something that you can eat because the egg taste becomes stronger. Please enjoy the freshly picked grilled bamboo shoots that can only be made here. ■Meeting place and inquiries Toyooka Travel Time (Toyooka Tourism Association) Business hours: 9:00~18:00 〒399-3202 Nagano Shimoina-gun Toyooka Village Kuma Shiro 12407 TEL：0265-49-3395 ■ How to make a reservation Reservation acceptance starts: April 6 (Sat) 9:00~ Please wait for a while until the reception starts. ●Phone reservation 0265-49-3395 (Reception hours 9:00~18:00)

In 2024, we will start [Bamboo shoot（Takenoko） Hunting] and [Bamboo shoot（Takenoko） Restaurant] on "March 30 (Sat) ~"! In the vast bamboo forest, challenge the spring mountain happiness and Bamboo shoot（Takenoko） hunting! Taste freshly dug bamboo shoots that can only be tasted here! If you miss the season, it will turn into bamboo. Admission: 650 yen for adults, 300 yen for children * Harvested bamboo shoots will be purchased * Boots rental (50 yen) and work gloves (50 yen) can be purchased. * Depending on the growth status of the bamboo shoots, bamboo shoots and restaurants may be closed or the period may be reduced. * Takenoko Cafeteria is open every day from 4/1~5/5 (around 10:30~14:30) (However, it may end as soon as it runs out) * Take-out of bamboo dishes is also available. * "Kusamochi tsuki (reservation required)" is open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays * Bamboo craft class (reservation required) * As soon as the Bamboo shoot（Takenoko） is gone, the Bamboo shoot（Takenoko） picking experience may be canceled Address: 717 Ichijo, Minami-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka 415-0301 Phone number: 0558-62-1583