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Apr. 2, 2024
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◆Gensuke Turnip Greens Harvesting Experience & Pickling Workshop◆
When it comes to Shinshu pickles, nozawana is famous, but in Minami Shinshu the pickles made from Gensuke turnip greens are the local favorite.
Exposed to frost, these greens develop a unique crunch and a pleasant sweetness that make for delicious pickles.
Be sure to try Gensuke turnip greens, a winter staple of Minami Shinshu.

[ Gensuke Turnip Greens Harvesting Experience ]
The flow of the Gensuke turnip greens harvesting experience is as follows.
1. Check in at Toyooka Travel Time
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2. Drive by private car to the field
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3. Harvesting experience (you harvest yourself)
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4. Return to Toyooka Travel Time for weighing and payment
Recipes are available for those who would like one.

■Period
November 27 (Monday) – December 20 (Wednesday)
New registrations are closed.
Available until supplies run out.

■Registration place and time
Registration place: Toyooka Travel Time

Registration hours: 10:00–15:00

■Fee
200 yen per 1 kg

■What to bring
Kitchen knife / String to tie the turnip greens

■How to reserve
Advance reservation is required, so please contact us with your desired harvest date.

Toyooka Travel Time (Toyooka Village Tourism Association) Hours: 9:00–18:00
12407 Kamiine, Toyooka Village, Shimoina-gun, Nagano Prefecture 399-3202
TEL: 0265-49-3395
FAX: 0265-49-3396

On the day, registration, weighing, and payment will be handled at Toyooka Travel Time.

[ Gensuke Turnip Greens Pickling Workshop ]
Under the guidance of experienced staff, you can harvest, pickle, and take home your turnip greens.
They will carefully teach you pickling methods and tips for making delicious pickles.

■Date
Sunday, December 3

■Registration place and time
Registration place: Toyooka Travel Time → Please pay at registration.
Registration hours: 12:30–13:30

■Schedule
1. Check in at Toyooka Travel Time (12:30–13:30)
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2. Drive by private car to Tamurabara field (harvest field)
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3. Harvesting experience (you harvest yourself)
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4. Move to Daichi, the Agricultural Support Center (pickling workshop location)
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5. Pickling workshop

■Pickling workshop location
Toyooka Village Agricultural Support Center Daichi Processing Experience Room (the workshop lasts approximately two hours)
3128-1 Kamiine, Toyooka Village, Shimoina-gun, Nagano Prefecture 399-3202

■Harvesting location
Tamurabara field

■Fee
2,700 yen per participating group (one barrel), which includes 3 kg of cut turnip greens for pickling
If you want to harvest more than 3 kg, an additional 200 yen per kg will be charged.

■What to bring
Kitchen knife / Kitchen gloves / Rubber boots / 15-L pickling barrel (if you do not have one, barrels are available for 1,000 yen each)
Rain gear as needed depending on the weather

■How to reserve
Advance reservation is required. Reservations are accepted up to the day before the experience.
For reservations and inquiries: Toyooka Travel Time (0265-49-3395 FAX: 0265-49-3396)

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■Cycling Guide Tour■ ~Exquisite Course Lunch Plan~ Get the ingredients for your course lunch yourself! ~A relaxed, indulgent full-day plan~ [Cycling × Vegetable Picking × Course Lunch × Refreshment] Enjoy the spectacular views of the Ina Valley while cycling and immerse yourself in the culture of Toyooka Village. At the partner farmer’s orchard, harvest seasonal vegetables that will be used in your course lunch. Bring the vegetables you harvested to the on-site chef, and they will turn them into an exquisite course lunch. This is a special one-group-per-day plan that lets you savor flavors unique to that day and moment. You don’t need to be used to riding a bike to enjoy the cycling— a guide certified by the Japan Cycling Guide Association will accompany and support you. Even the slopes in Toyooka Village are manageable because we use E-BIKEs (electric-assist bicycles). With a cycling guide along, you can relax and enjoy the experience. [Exquisite Course Lunch Plan] ■Period and Available Vegetables Late April to early December ~Vegetables you can harvest in Toyooka Village (examples)~ [Late March] shiitake mushrooms grown on logs, asparagus [April] tara shoots, udo, butterbur, bamboo shoots (moso bamboo) [May] spring cabbage, spring myoga ginger, lettuce [June] onions, broccoli, bamboo shoots (madake bamboo) [July] zucchini, bell peppers, Manganji chili peppers [August] tomatoes, eggplant, mizuna, bell peppers [September] sweet potatoes, taro, autumn eggplants [October] broccoli, peanuts, cabbage [November] daikon radish, Chinese cabbage, carrots [December] autumn cabbage, burdock root, spinach ■Duration, Distance, and Start Time ●Duration: Approximately 4 to 4.5 hours (around 10:00–15:00) ●Riding distance: About 10 km ●Start time: 10:00 ※Please arrive at toyooka travel time at least 10 minutes before the start. ※If you need to change the start time or other details, please consult with us in advance. ■Group Size 2 to 5 participants (for customers junior high school age and older) ■Price (tax included, per person) For a reservation of 2 people: 13,500 yen per person For a reservation of 3 people: 11,000 yen per person For a reservation of 4 people: 10,000 yen per person For a reservation of 5 people: 9,000 yen per person ※For an additional 500 yen you can purchase optional insurance. ■Sample Course and Schedule 1. Meeting and departure 10:00 (payment) 2. Transfer to Toyo Terrace and depart 10:30 3. Cycle to the partner farm 10:30–11:00 4. Arrive at the farm and vegetable-picking experience 11:00–11:30 5. Return to Toyo Terrace 12:00 6. Course lunch 12:30–13:30 7. Dismissal at Toyo Terrace 14:00–15:00 ※For some courses, you may be driven to Toyo Terrace by car. ■About the Plan [Lunch Menus] 1. Italian course 2. BBQ course When making a reservation, please indicate which course you prefer in the comment field. [Bicycles] We use E-BIKEs (electric-assist bicycles). Please note that customers who cannot ride a bicycle cannot participate. For the list of rental cycles, see here → 《E-BIKE》 [Provided Equipment] • Helmet / Gloves / Saddle cover / Pant leg band / Locker [Clothing] • Comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes ■Inquiries toyooka travel time 0265-49-3395 (9:00–18:00)
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■Cycling Guide Tour■ – Fruit Sweets Plan – Pick your own fruit for the sweets!? ~A smart two-hour plan~ [ Cycling × Fruit Picking × Sweets ] Cycle through the seasons and harvest fresh fruit, then savor a one-of-a-kind taste made just for that day. The fruit you pick will be turned into desserts by the chef at the village eatery cafe and dining en! Riding is easy even on hills because we use E-BIKES (electric-assist bicycles). If you’re not used to cycling, a guide certified by the Japan Cycling Guide Association will support you. We set the course to match each group’s level for your peace of mind! [ Plan Details ] ■Season and Available Fruit (Spring) Mid-March to Early May (Summer) Early June to End of August (Autumn) October to December (Winter) December to February – Fruit Grown in Toyooka Village – Strawberries: Early March to Early May Cherries: Early June to Late June Peaches: Mid-July to Mid-August (varieties vary by time) Grapes: Late August to Late September (varieties vary by time) Pears: Late August to Early October (varieties vary by time) Apples: Mid-August to Early December (varieties vary by time) Sweet persimmons: Late October to Late November Ichida persimmons: Late December to Late February (winter only; dried persimmons provided by local farmers) ■Duration, Distance, Start Time • Duration: About 2 to 2.5 hours • Riding distance: Under 10 km • Start time: From 13:00 If you prefer a morning start, please consult with us. Please arrive at toyooka travel time 10 minutes before the start. ■Group Size 2 to 5 people. For single participants or groups larger than five, please consult with us. ■Price (tax included) Ages 3 and up: 5,000 yen per person and up. Ages 0–2: Free. Prices may vary depending on the fruit. Please note in advance. We cannot accept bookings when cafe and dining en is closed (closed every Monday and Tuesday). ■Course Details & Schedule 1. Meet at toyooka travel time and depart 13:00 (payment) 2. Cycle to the orchard 13:00–around 13:30 3. Arrive at the orchard and pick fruit around 13:30–14:00 4. Move to cafe and dining en around 14:15 5. Enjoy sweets around 14:30–15:00 6. Return to toyooka travel time and finish around 15:15 This plan normally starts in the afternoon; for a morning start, please consult with us. ■About the Plan [ Fruit ] Experience and enjoy the fruit of the season. If two or more fruits are available at the same time, please tell us which fruit you prefer. [ Course ] This course is designed for beginners. Even those who don’t usually ride a bike will be accompanied by a guide. The plan generally follows the schedule above. If you wish to extend the cycling portion, you can do so by paying an additional rental fee for the bicycles. [ Bicycles ] We use E-BIKES (electric-assist bicycles). (There are no electric-assist bikes for children.) Small children who cannot ride can use a rented carrier bike. (Weight limits and other restrictions apply.) Rental bike list: • E-BIKE • Kids bike and carrier bike [Provided Equipment] • Helmet, gloves, saddle cover, trouser band, locker • Shower (additional fee) [Clothing] • Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for movement ■Inquiries toyooka travel time 0265-49-3395 (9:00–18:00)

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