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		<title>Onomichi II: Island Hopping  尾道II：島巡り</title>
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<p>One of the exceptional attractions in Onomichi is the Shimanami Kaido, or Shimanami Sea Route, that crosses bridges and islands of the Seto Inland Sea to connect Japan’s main island of Honshu to Shikoku. It is the&#160;<em>only</em>&#160;such land connection that is traversable by cyclists and even pedestrians, making Onomichi very popular for cycling enthusiasts!</p>
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<p>尾道は「都市」と見なされていますが、実際にはいくつかの島で構成されています。</p>
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<p>尾道の特別なアトラクションの1つは、瀬戸内海の橋と島々を横断して日本の本州である四国を結ぶ「しまなみ海道」です。&#160;サイクリストや歩行者も一緒に通行できる唯一の島と島を結ぶ橋であり、サイクリング愛好家にとって尾道は非常に人気があります！</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://rachelleng.com/onomichi-ii-island-hopping/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Onomichi II: Island Hopping &lt;br&gt; 尾道II：島巡り</a> appeared first on <a href="https://rachelleng.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rachel Leng</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="embark-on-your-island-hopping-journey-around-onomichi-areanbsp">Embark on your Island Hopping Journey around Onomichi Area! </h2>

<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="did-you-know-that-the-japanese-archipelago-is-made-up-of-almost-7000-islands">Did you know that the Japanese archipelago is made up of almost 7000 islands?</h3>

<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="whereas-okinawa-and-kyushu-maybe-some-of-the-more-famous-destinations-for-a-japanese-island-getaway-plan-a-trip-to-the-seto-inland-sea-to-visit-beautiful-stilluntouched-islands">Whereas Okinawa and Kyushu maybe some of the more famous destinations for a Japanese island getaway, plan a trip to the Seto Inland Sea to visit beautiful, still-untouched islands!</h3>


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<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="onomichi-in-eastern-hiroshima-is-just-a-few-easy-hours-away-from-tokyo-step-into-the-gateway-to-the-shimanami-sea-route-with-scenic-cycling-paths-serene-beaches-and-striking-sunsets">Onomichi in eastern Hiroshima is just a few easy hours away from Tokyo. Step into the gateway to the Shimanami Sea Route with scenic cycling paths, serene beaches, and striking sunsets~</h3>


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<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="follow-me-on-my-visit-to-onomichi-in-this-fourpart-series-where-i-will-recommend-some-highlights-for-exploring-thenbspdowntown-city-island-hoppingnbsplocal-cuisine-and-thenbspsetouchi-seaplanes">Follow me on my visit to Onomichi in this four-part series where I will recommend some highlights for exploring the <a href="https://rachelleng.com/onomichi-i-downtown-city/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">Downtown City</a>, Island Hopping, <a href="https://rachelleng.com/onomichi-local-cuisine/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">Local Cuisine</a>, and the <a href="https://rachelleng.com/setouchi-seaplanes-luxury-aerial-adventures-over-the-seto-inland-sea/" target="_blank" aria-label="Setouchi Seaplanes. (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">Setouchi Seaplanes.</a></h3>


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<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="%25e6%2597%25a5%25e6%259c%25ac%25e5%2588%2597%25e5%25b3%25b6%25e3%2581%25af%25e7%25b4%25847000%25e3%2581%25ae%25e5%25b3%25b6%25e3%2581%25a7%25e6%25a7%258b%25e6%2588%2590%25e3%2581%2595%25e3%2582%258c%25e3%2581%25a6%25e3%2581%2584%25e3%2582%258b%25e3%2581%2593%25e3%2581%25a8%25e3%2582%2592%25e3%2581%2594%25e5%25ad%2598">日本列島は約7000の島で構成されていることをご存知ですか？</h3>

<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="%25e6%25b2%2596%25e7%25b8%2584%25e3%2582%2584%25e4%25b9%259d%25e5%25b7%259e%25e3%2581%25af%25e6%2597%25a5%25e6%259c%25ac%25e3%2581%25ae%25e6%259c%2589%25e5%2590%258d%25e3%2581%25aa%25e5%25b3%25b6%25e3%2581%25ae%25e6%2597%2585%25e8%25a1%258c%25e5%2585%2588%25e3%2581%25a8%25e3%2581%2597%25e3%2581%25a6%25e6%259c%2589%25e5%2590%258d">沖縄や九州は日本の有名な島の旅行先として有名ですが、瀬戸内海を訪れて、手付かずの美しい島々を体験してみましょう！</h3>


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<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="%25e5%25ba%2583%25e5%25b3%25b6%25e6%259d%25b1%25e9%2583%25a8%25e3%2581%25ae%25e5%25b0%25be%25e9%2581%2593%25e3%2581%25af%25e6%259d%25b1%25e4%25ba%25ac%25e3%2581%258b%25e3%2582%2589%25e6%2595%25b0%25e6%2599%2582%25e9%2596%2593%25e3%2581%25ae%25e3%2581%25a8%25e3%2581%2593%25e3%2582%258d%25e3%2581%25ab%25e3%2581%2582%25e3%2582%258a">広島東部の尾道は、東京から数時間のところにあります。<br>風光明媚なサイクリングロード、穏やかなビーチなどがあり、印象的な夕日を見ることができる<br>「しまなみ海道ルート」の玄関口に足を踏み入れてください〜 </h3>


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<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="%25e5%25b0%25be%25e9%2581%2593%25e3%2582%2592%25e8%25a8%25aa%25e3%2582%258c%25e3%2581%259f%25e3%2581%25aa%25e3%2582%2589%25e5%25b8%2582%25e8%25a1%2597%25e6%2595%25a3%25e7%25ad%2596%25e5%25b3%25b6%25e5%25b7%25a1%25e3%2582%258a%25e9%2583%25b7%25e5%259c%259f%25e6%2596%2599%25e7%2590%2586%25e7%2580%25ac%25e6%2588%25b8%25e5%2586%2585">尾道を訪れたなら、<a href="https://rachelleng.com/onomichi-i-downtown-city/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">市街散策</a>、島巡り、<a href="https://rachelleng.com/onomichi-local-cuisine/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">郷土料理</a>、<a href="https://rachelleng.com/setouchi-seaplanes-luxury-aerial-adventures-over-the-seto-inland-sea/" target="_blank" aria-label="瀬戸内水上飛行機 (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">瀬戸内水上飛行機</a>のこの4つのテーマで楽しむことをお勧めします！</h3>


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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="in-this-blog-post-i-will-share-photos-and-highlights-from-my-journey-to-island-hopping-in-onomichi"><strong>In this blog post, I will share photos and highlights from my journey to Island Hopping in Onomichi!</strong></h2>


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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="%25e3%2581%2593%25e3%2581%25ae%25e3%2583%2596%25e3%2583%25ad%25e3%2582%25b0%25e3%2581%25a7%25e3%2581%25af%25e5%25b0%25be%25e9%2581%2593%25e3%2581%25a7%25e3%2581%25ae%25e5%25b3%25b6%25e5%25b7%25a1%25e3%2582%258a%25e3%2581%25ab%25e3%2581%25a4%25e3%2581%2584%25e3%2581%25a6%25e3%2581%25ae%25e5%2586%2599%25e7%259c%259f%25e3%2581%25a8"><strong>このブログでは、尾道での島巡りについての写真とハイライト(お勧めの場所)を共有したいと思います！</strong></h2>


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<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="">*~*~*~*</h3>


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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="a-city-of-islands">A City of Islands</h2>

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<p>Although Onomichi is considered a “city,” it actually consists of many islands!</p>



<p>One of the exceptional attractions in Onomichi is the Shimanami Kaido, or Shimanami Sea Route, that crosses bridges and islands of the Seto Inland Sea to connect Japan’s main island of Honshu to Shikoku. It is the&nbsp;<em>only</em>&nbsp;such land connection that is traversable by cyclists and even pedestrians, making Onomichi very popular for cycling enthusiasts!</p>



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<p>尾道は「都市」と見なされていますが、実際にはいくつかの島で構成されています。</p>



<p>尾道の特別なアトラクションの1つは、瀬戸内海の橋と島々を横断して日本の本州である四国を結ぶ「しまなみ海道」です。&nbsp;サイクリストや歩行者も一緒に通行できる唯一の島と島を結ぶ橋であり、サイクリング愛好家にとって尾道は非常に人気があります！</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_ferry_mosaicb726-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5187" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_ferry_mosaicb726-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_ferry_mosaicb726-300x200.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_ferry_mosaicb726-768x512.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_ferry_mosaicb726.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



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<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_cycling_wave85d9-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5178" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_cycling_wave85d9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_cycling_wave85d9-300x200.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_cycling_wave85d9-768x512.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_cycling_wave85d9.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="wake-up-to-beautiful-seafront-views-with-an-island-stay"><strong>Wake Up to Beautiful Seafront Views with an Island Stay</strong></h2>

<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="%25e5%25b3%25b6%25e3%2581%25ae%25e6%25bb%259e%25e5%259c%25a8%25e3%2581%25a7%25e7%25be%258e%25e3%2581%2597%25e3%2581%2584%25e6%25b5%25b7%25e8%25be%25ba%25e3%2581%25ae%25e6%2599%25af%25e8%2589%25b2%25e3%2582%2592%25e3%2581%258a%25e6%25a5%25bd%25e3%2581%2597%25e3%2581%25bf%25e3%2581%258f%25e3%2581%25a0%25e3%2581%2595%25e3%2581%2584"><strong>島の滞在で美しい海辺の景色をお楽しみください</strong></h2>


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<p>I was incredibly grateful to wake up to this view during my stay at <a href="http://www.seeso.jp/" data-type="URL" data-id="http://www.seeso.jp/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener external" data-wpel-link="external">SeeSo</a>, a cozy hotel perched on the top of Mukaishima, Onomichi! </p>



<p>尾道の向島の頂上にある居心地の良いホテル、<a href="http://www.seeso.jp/" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="http://www.seeso.jp/" rel="noreferrer noopener external" data-wpel-link="external">SeeSo</a>に滞在中部屋から、この景色を見たことに感動しました！</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/seeso_onomichi_viewc3bb-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5722" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/seeso_onomichi_viewc3bb-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/seeso_onomichi_viewc3bb-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/seeso_onomichi_viewc3bb-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/seeso_onomichi_viewc3bb.jpg 1214w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">Take in scenic panoramic views and nature right from when you open your eyes in the morning!&nbsp;</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">朝、目覚めた瞬間から、美しいパノラマの景色と自然が楽しめます！</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="607" height="910" class="wp-image-5720" style="width: 400px; height: 600px;" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/seeso_front_59f5.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/seeso_front_59f5.jpg 607w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/seeso_front_59f5-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px" /><br><br>Where to Stay : SeeSo on Mukaishima <br>Address: 84-2 Mukaijima-Cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture<br>住所：〒722-0073 広島県尾道市向島町８４−２<br>Website: <a href="http://www.seeso.jp/" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="http://www.seeso.jp/" rel="noreferrer noopener external" data-wpel-link="external">www.seeso.jp/</a><br><br><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1365" height="910" class="wp-image-5721" style="width: 450px; height:300px;" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/seeso_morita46f6.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/seeso_morita46f6.jpg 1365w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/seeso_morita46f6-300x200.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/seeso_morita46f6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/seeso_morita46f6-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px" /><br><br><em>Friendly Morita-san of SeeSo on Mukaishima welcomes guests to his inn!</em><br><em>向島にあるSeeSoの親切な森田さんがお客様をお迎えします！</em></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p>Take a ferry over to Ikuchijima to visit the colorful Kosanji Temple (耕三寺), one of the main highlights along the Shimanami Sea Route.&nbsp;</p>



<p>フェリーに乗って生口島に行き、しまなみ海道の主要な見所の1つであるカラフルな耕三寺を訪れました。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">Nostalgic Port Town: many small ferries operate between the Onomichi’s downtown area and its nearby islands.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">ノスタルジックな港町：尾道の繁華街とその近くの島々の間で小さなフェリーが運航しています。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">Cyclists can also bring their bicycles with them on the ferry!&nbsp;</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">サイクリストは、フェリーに自転車を持ち込むことができます！</p>



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<p>*Tip: Aside from ferries, fly on the&nbsp;<a href="https://rachelleng.com/setouchi-seaplanes-luxury-aerial-adventures-over-the-seto-inland-sea/" target="_blank" aria-label="Setouchi Seaplanes&nbsp; (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">Setouchi Seaplanes&nbsp;</a>for a truly special island hopping experience!&nbsp;</p>



<p>追記：フェリーだけだなく、<a href="https://rachelleng.com/setouchi-seaplanes-luxury-aerial-adventures-over-the-seto-inland-sea/" target="_blank" aria-label="瀬戸内水上飛行機 (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">瀬戸内水上飛行機</a>で本当に特別な島巡り体験をしてください！</p>



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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="a-magnificent-celebration-of-family-at-kosanji-templenbsp"><strong>A Magnificent Celebration of Family at Kosanji Temple </strong></h2>

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<p><a rel="noreferrer noopener external" href="http://www.kousanji.or.jp/" target="_blank" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="external">Kosanji Temple</a>&nbsp;was founded in 1936 by the successful industrialist Kozo Kosanji who built it stirred by his devotion to his mother. The temple belongs to the Honganji Sect of the Jodo Shinshu school of Pure Land Buddhism and exhibits French-style welding techniques pioneered in early twentieth-century Japan.&nbsp;</p>



<p><a rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" href="http://www.kousanji.or.jp/" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">耕三寺</a>は1936年に成功した実業家によって設立されました。&nbsp;この寺院は浄土真宗の本願寺に属し、20世紀初頭に日本で開拓されたフランス式の技術で建てられています。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">The temple complex took over 30 years to construct!</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">神殿複合施設の建設には30年以上かかりました！</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_kousanji_138ec3-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5270" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_kousanji_138ec3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_kousanji_138ec3-300x200.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_kousanji_138ec3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_kousanji_138ec3.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



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<p>Moved by his mother’s unconditional love and compassion, Kosanji built the temple to be colorful in every season, creating a vibrant atmosphere for all visitors reminiscent of a mother’s warmth.&nbsp;</p>



<p>母親の無条件の愛と思いやりに心を動かされた耕三寺は、季節ごとに変化する樹々に合わせて色彩りを添えるようにこの寺院を造り、すべての訪問者が母性の暖かさを感じて元気になる雰囲気で造られました。</p>



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<p>From Spring cherry blossoms to Autumn momoji (maple trees), the Kosanji Temple is worth a visit any time of the year!</p>



<p>春の桜から秋の紅葉まで、耕三寺は一年中訪れる価値があります！</p>



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<p>If temple fans may sense a feeling of deja vu, it is probably because many of the buildings are modeled after other famous Japanese temples.&nbsp;<br>For example, the grand replicas of famous buildings such as Nikko Toshogu&#8217;s Yomeimon Gate and Byodo-in&#8217;s Phoenix Hall at Kosanji Temple.</p>



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<p>寺院のファンがデジャヴの感覚を感じる場合、それはおそらく建物の多くが他の有名な日本の寺院をモデルにしているためです。</p>



<p>たとえば、日光東照宮の陽明門や宇治の平等院などの有名な建物の素晴らしいレプリカ。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">The Koyo no Mon gate took 10 years to build and is a reproduction of the Yomei Gate in Nikko.<br><br>耕三寺の「孝養門」は建造に10年かかり、日光の陽明門を再現したものです。</p>



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<p>Walking through the temple grounds, visitors will notice that all the buildings are colorful and sundry, yet complement each other to imprint a distinct architectural style.&nbsp;</p>



<p>寺院の敷地内を歩くと、訪問者はすべての建物がカラフルで種々の建物がたくさんあることに気付くでしょう。これらは、互いに相互作用して独特の建築様式を生み出しています。</p>



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<p>The approximately 50,000 square meter grounds with its seasonal beauty reminds you of a garden out of mythology. The temple is also famous for cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.</p>



<p>四季折々の美しさがある約50,000平方メートルの敷地は、訪れた人達に神話のような物語を思い起こさせます。&nbsp;寺は桜と紅葉でも有名です。</p>



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<p>According to historical documentation, Kosanji not only built the temple, but even went so far as to become a priest in order to repay a son’s debt of gratitude to his mother.&nbsp;</p>



<p>歴史的な文書によると、耕三寺は神殿を建てただけでなく、母親への感謝を表すために息子が司祭になりました。</p>



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<p>Kosanji Temple also features a large statue of Guanyin – perhaps the most well-known Buddhist bodhisattva associated with compassion and mercy, a mother-goddess.</p>



<p>耕三寺には、観音像もあります。それは仏教で最も有名な慈悲に関連する慈母観音です。</p>



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<p>Touched by the story of Kosanji, I found myself taking quiet moments to think of my own mother and give gratitude for all the sacrifices she made to raise me.&nbsp;</p>



<p>耕三寺の話に触れて、私は静かな時間の中で自分の母親について考え、母が私を育てるためにしてくれた全てに感謝していることに気づきました。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">View from the teahouse at Kosanji Temple.<br><br>耕三寺の茶屋からの眺め。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">Reflecting on the temple’s founding story and the beautifully curated scenery surrounding me, I wrote the haiku:</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">寺院の創立物語と私を取り巻く美しい風景を感じて、私は英語で俳句を書きました~。</p>



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<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="red-serenity"><strong><em>Red Serenity</em></strong></h3>

<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="a-childs-loving-devotion"><strong><em>A Child’s Loving Devotion</em></strong></h3>

<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="ruby-shades-aflame"><strong><em>Ruby Shades Aflame</em></strong></h3>


<p>At the time I visited, there was an ongoing haiku contest, to which I submitted the above poem.</p>



<p>No idea if I will win anything, but it was meaningful to create something to capture a personal memory! Perhaps I should try writing more poems for more places that I visit. 🙂</p>



<p>私が入賞するかどうかはわかりませんが、個人的な記憶を残しておくために俳句を読むことは有意義でした！もっと多くの場所を訪れて、もっと俳句を書いてみるべきでしょう。&nbsp;^^/</p>



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<p>On the top of a hill behind the Kosanji Temple, you will find a large white area called Miraishin no Oka, meaning “Heights of Eternal Hope for the Future.”</p>



<p>耕三寺裏の丘の頂上には、「未来へ続く永遠の希望の碑」がある「未来心の丘」と呼ばれる大きな白いエリアがあります。</p>



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<p>Entering the area, the sheer magnitude of open space and grand white marble structures will take your breath away. I felt like I was entering by a magical white wonderland!&nbsp;</p>



<p>未来心の丘に入ると、広大なオープンスペースにすべて白い大理石で造られたモニュメントがあり、息をのむような感じになります。&nbsp;私は魔法にかけられた白い不思議の国に入っているように感じました！</p>



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<p>Designed and created over a period of 16 years by&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" href="http://kuetani.net/" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">Itto Kuetani</a>, an environmental sculptor born in Hiroshima Prefecture who is still active in Italy, this marvelous marble garden was opened in October 2000.&nbsp;</p>



<p>この素晴らしい大理石の庭園は、広島県出身の環境彫刻家で、イタリアで現在も活躍している<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" href="http://kuetani.net/" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">杭谷 一東</a>（くえたに　いっとう）によって16年間にわたって設計および作成され、2000年10月にオープンしました。</p>



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<p>Over 3000 tons of marble were used to construct Miraishin no Oka. I could not believe that all of the marble was imported from Carrara in Italy! What an incredible undertaking.</p>



<p>約3000トンの大理石が未来心の丘の建設に使用されました。&nbsp;すべての大理石がイタリアのカラーラから輸入されたとは信じられませんでした！</p>



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<p>Covering over 5,000 square meters of ground, the garden was designed around the theme of “Familial Ties” and symbolizes a peaceful world bright with hope for the future.</p>



<p>庭は5,000平方メートルを超え、「家族の絆」をテーマに設計され、未来への希望に満ちた平和な世界を象徴しています。</p>



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<p>White Carrara Marble quarried in the city of Carrara in northern Tuscany is known as a special material of the highest quality popular for use in sculpture and building decor. It is this very marble that Michelangelo and Canova used for their famous sculptures!</p>



<p>Throughout the spacious marble garden, there are a number of abstract statues all made entirely of marble. These monuments of various shapes and sizes all achieve a remarkable harmony with nature by incorporating the surrounding environment as part of its beauty.</p>



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<p>トスカーナ州北部のカラーラ市で採石されたホワイトカラーラマーブルは、彫刻や建物の装飾での使用に人気のある最高品質の特殊素材として知られています。&nbsp;ミケランジェロとカノバが有名な彫刻に使用したのは、まさにこの大理石です！</p>



<p>広々とした大理石の庭には、すべて大理石でできた抽象的な彫像がたくさんあります。&nbsp;さまざまな形と大きさのこれらの記念碑はすべて、その美しさの一部として周囲の環境を取り入れることで、自然との見事な調和を実現しています。</p>



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<p>The pure-whiteness of Miraishin no Oka gives it the sense of a blank slate that sets no limits to the imagination, allowing visitors to reflect and use their own creativity and personality to make out various shapes and stories from their surroundings.</p>



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<p>未来心の丘の白さは、まるで白紙のように無限にいろいろ想像できる感覚を与え、訪問者が自分の創造性と個性を反映し、周囲の建物からさまざまな自身の形や物語を作り出すことを可能にします。</p>



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<p>For example, these structures made me think of playing cards, where you can insert your own face into! The porous holes in the statue also allow you glimpses of the sky and trees surrounding the gardens, incorporating the environment into the artwork. This was the trademark of Itto Kuetani’s work as an environmental sculptor.</p>



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<p>たとえば、これらの構造により、自分の顔を入れたトランプを思い浮かべました！&nbsp;彫像の多孔質の穴から、また庭園を取り囲む空と木々が垣間見え、環境をアートワークに取り入れます。&nbsp;これは、環境彫刻家としての杭谷一東の作品の特徴です。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">At the peak of the hill, a grand tower called the Tower of Light stands arrestingly.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">丘の頂上には、光の塔と呼ばれる壮大な塔が建っています。</p>



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<p>The tower is the tallest point on the grounds, and therefore signifies an accumulation of power at the summit. To me, the structure conjures the image of the tips of two fingers pressed together, such as in the hand gestures used during yoga and medication to direct the flow of energy into our body.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>タワーは、地上で最も高い地点であり、したがって、頂上は自然界のパワーを表しています。&nbsp;私にとって、この構造は、ヨガや薬物療法で体にエネルギーの流れを向ける際に使用される手の形など、2本の指の先端が一緒に重なったイメージを想い起こさせました。</p>



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<p>The Tower of Light reminds me most of “Kali Mudra,” the hand gesture that represents purification and transformation, and directs energy for awakening purification.&nbsp;</p>



<p>光の塔は、浄化と変容を表す形であり、浄化を目覚めさせるエネルギーを導く「カリムドラ」のほとんどを思い出させます。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Kali Mudra hand gesture ||&nbsp;</em>「カリムドラ」</p>



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<p>Perhaps this symbolism is most appropriate, as visitors feel purified and transformed after their visit.</p>



<p>訪問者は訪問後に浄化され、変化したと感じるためには、おそらくこの「カリムドラ」が最も適切です。</p>



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<p>Overall, the pure white landscape projects&nbsp;durability and solidity, yet elegance in its soft gleam and precious brilliance.<br><br>この真っ白なモニュメントの意味は、全体として、「忍耐」と「健康」を重ね備えています。その柔らかで上品な輝きはとても貴重なものです。</p>



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<p>During warm days and under a hot sun, the pretty white marble is very cooling to the touch and relaxes you!</p>



<p>暖かい日と暑い日差しの下では、きれいな白い大理石に触ると非常に冷たく感じ、リラックスできます！</p>



<p>According to our guide, Yoshida-san, the Miraishin no Oka was built as part of a museum with the philosophy to provide everyone, especially the children of Onomichi, a large open space to play freely. Miraishin no Oka does not have any religious function as part of Kosanji, but is rather one of the temple&#8217;s artistic properties.</p>



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<p>学芸員の吉田さんのガイドによると、未来心の丘は博物館、特に尾道の子供たちに自由に遊べる大きな広場を提供するという哲学のもとに建てられました。&nbsp;未来心の丘は、耕三寺の一部としての宗教的機能はありませんが、むしろ寺の芸術的特性の1つです。</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_mirai_5ffc7-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5325" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_mirai_5ffc7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_mirai_5ffc7-300x200.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_mirai_5ffc7-768x512.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_mirai_5ffc7.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



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<p>Today, the area is extremely handicap accessible, where couples, families, and children can all enjoy the freedom of climbing around marble structures. What better way to celebrate family ties and world peace than a trip to the marble garden of Miraishin no Oka?</p>



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<p>今日、このエリアはアクセスしやすく、ハンディキャップの人達も多く訪れ、カップル、家族、子供が大理石の構造物の周りを自由に登ることができます。&nbsp;未来心の丘の大理石の庭園を訪れるというよりも、家族の絆と世界の平和を祈るのに最適な方法ですね！</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="341" height="84" class="wp-image-4813" style="width: 341px; height: 84px;" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kousanji_temple_logof608.png" alt="" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kousanji_temple_logof608.png 341w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kousanji_temple_logof608-300x74.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px" /><br><br><strong>Kosanji Temple || 耕三寺</strong>&nbsp;<br><br>Address: 553-2 Setoda, Setoda-cho, Onomichi City 722-2411<br>Tel: +81-(0)845-27-0800<br>Opening Hours:<br>9:00 a.m.-17:00 p.m.<br><a rel="noreferrer noopener external" href="http://www.kousanji.or.jp/" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">Website&nbsp;</a>||&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" href="https://www.facebook.com/kousanjimuseum/?eid=ARCUsrB6JKnYOWSQhq7UaDhdawLzYwpempjcY1csFVnOm1jYqFAp-Y1wVxyMSU7ZtNvz2HvrHnKUB51X" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">Facebook</a>&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">End your day with a stroll along with the long sandy retreat of Setoda Sunset Beach.<br><br>瀬戸田サンセットビーチの長い砂浜を散歩して一日を締めくくりましょう～～　♪<br>&nbsp;</p>



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<p>Feel relaxed with soft sands under your feet and beautiful clear skies above you!<br>足の下の柔らかい砂と頭の上の美しい晴天でリラックス！</p>



<p>Enjoy beautiful beach views that stretch out to the vast horizon.</p>



<p>目の前に広がる海は透き通っていてとっても綺麗&nbsp;♡</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">Sunset Beach, as the name implies, is the ideal spot to watch the sunset over the Seto Inland Sea.<br><br>サンセットビーチは、瀬戸内海に沈む夕日を眺めるのに理想的な場所です</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">Setoda Sunset Beach has been selected as one of Japan&#8217;s top 88 bathing beaches!<br><br>瀬戸田サンセットビーチは、日本のトップ88の水浴ビーチの1つに選ばれています!</p>



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<p>Various sculptures and other artworks making up the “Island-wide Art Museum” project can be found dotting outdoor locations throughout the island along the water and beaches.</p>



<p>「島ごと美術館」というプロジェクトを構成する様々な彫刻や他のアートワークは、水とビーチに沿って島中の屋外の場所に点在しています。</p>



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<p>Sit with the jubilant statue of a man with a beer and celebrate the sunset and happiness together!&nbsp;</p>



<p>ビールを持っている男の像と一緒に座って、夕日を楽しみましょう！</p>



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<p>In Japan, Hiroshima prefecture is the No.1 area for lemon production. The Setoda area including Ikuchijima Island of Onomichi is one of the leading areas for citrus fruit production, producing 35% of the country’s total!</p>



<p>日本では、広島県がレモン生産の第一の地域です。<br>瀬戸田地域生口島は、柑橘類生産の主要地域の1つであり、国全体の35％を生産しています。</p>



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<p>When exploring the island, you will find many lemon and other citrus fruit trees growing.</p>



<p>On sunny slopes and grassy grounds, trees bend under the weight of red-yellow fruit!&nbsp;</p>



<p>島のどこに行っても、多くのレモンや他の柑橘類の果樹が成長しています！</p>



<p>日の当たる斜面や草が茂った大地には、赤や黄色く熟した果実がたわわに実って、木々の枝がしなっています！</p>



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<p>Unlike lemons from other parts of the world, Setoda lemons are famous for their nice fragrance and mild flavor.&nbsp;</p>



<p>世界の他のレモンとは異なり、瀬戸田のレモンは素敵な香りとマイルドな風味で有名です。</p>



<p>Because lemons are so deeply embedded in the livelihood of Onomichi people, it is unsurprising that many famous local foods feature citrus flavors and lemon products!</p>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Onomichi (尾道) is a quaint seaside town facing the Seto Inland Sea in eastern Hiroshima. Although it is the 4th largest city in Hiroshima Prefecture with a population of over 150,000 people, it certainly does not feel like it when you set foot on the sidewalks of this nostalgic port town.<br />
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尾道は、広島東部の瀬戸内海に面した趣のある海辺の町です。 人口15万人を超える広島県で4番目に大きい都市ですが、このどこか懐かしさと感じる港町の歩道に足を踏み入れたとき、それは確かにそのようには感じません</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="explore-onomichi-city-the-little-kyoto-of-the-westnbsp">Explore Onomichi City, the &#8220;Little Kyoto of the West&#8221;! </h2>

<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="thinking-about-your-next-getaway-to-relax-next-to-the-ocean-with-lush-nature-beautiful-islands-friendly-locals-historical-culture-and-flavorful-cuisine-in-japan-look-no-further-than-onomichi-city-in-h">Thinking about your next getaway to relax next to the ocean with lush nature, beautiful islands, friendly locals, historical culture, and flavorful cuisine in Japan? Look no further than Onomichi City in Hiroshima Prefecture!</h3>

<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="this-picturesque-town-also-known-as-the-little-kyoto-of-the-south-has-featured-frequently-in-films-and-other-artistic-works-and-is-a-charming-place-where-visitors-can-experience-living-in-a-part-of-ja">This picturesque town also known as the “Little Kyoto of the South” has featured frequently in films and other artistic works, and is a charming place where visitors can experience living in a part of Japan that has remained untouched for centuries, yet enjoy all the comforts of modern-day society. From active sports to quiet beaches, historical culture to innovative sightseeing services, street food to fine dining with local produce, Onomichi has something that will appeal to everyone!</h3>


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<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="%25e8%25a5%25bf%25e3%2581%25ae%25e5%25b0%258f%25e4%25ba%25ac%25e9%2583%25bd%25e3%2581%25a8%25e3%2581%2597%25e3%2581%25a6%25e3%2582%2582%25e7%259f%25a5%25e3%2582%2589%25e3%2582%258c%25e3%2582%258b%25e3%2581%2593%25e3%2581%25ae%25e7%25be%258e%25e3%2581%2597%25e3%2581%2584%25e7%2594%25ba%25e3%2581%25af%25e6%2598%25a0%25e7%2594%25bb">「西の小京都」としても知られるこの美しい町は、映画やその他の芸術作品で頻繁に取り上げられており、何世紀にもわたって手つかずのままの日本での生活を体験できる魅力的な場所です。 アクティブなスポーツから静かなビーチ、歴史的な文化、革新的な観光サービス、屋台の食べ物、地元の食材を使った高級レストランまで、尾道には誰もが楽しめる何かがあります！</h3>


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<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id=""><strong>***</strong></h3>


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<p>Follow me on my visit to Onomichi in this four-part series where I will recommend some highlights for&nbsp;exploring the Downtown City,&nbsp;<a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://rachelleng.com/onomichi-ii-island-hopping/" target="_blank" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">Island Hopping</a>,&nbsp;<a aria-label="Local Cuisine, (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://rachelleng.com/onomichi-local-cuisine/" target="_blank" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">Local Cuisine,</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://rachelleng.com/setouchi-seaplanes-luxury-aerial-adventures-over-the-seto-inland-sea/" target="_blank" aria-label="Setouchi Seaplanes! (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">Setouchi Seaplanes!</a></p>



<p>尾道を訪れたなら、市街散策、<a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://rachelleng.com/onomichi-ii-island-hopping/" target="_blank" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">島巡り</a>、<a aria-label="郷土料理 (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://rachelleng.com/onomichi-local-cuisine/" target="_blank" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">郷土料理</a>、<a href="https://rachelleng.com/setouchi-seaplanes-luxury-aerial-adventures-over-the-seto-inland-sea/" target="_blank" aria-label="瀬戸内水上飛行機 (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">瀬戸内水上飛行機</a>のこの4つのテーマで楽しむことをお勧めします！</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">In this blog post, I will share some of my tips for exploring downtown Onomichi!</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">今回のブログでは、尾道の市街を探索するためのヒントをいくつか紹介します！</p>



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<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="">*~*~*~*</h3>


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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="where-is-onomichi%25e5%25b0%25be%25e9%2581%2593%25e3%2581%25af%25e3%2581%25a9%25e3%2581%2593%25e3%2581%25ab%25e3%2581%2582%25e3%2582%258a%25e3%2581%25be%25e3%2581%2599%25e3%2581%258b"><strong>Where is Onomichi?<br>尾道はどこにありますか？</strong></h2>


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<p>Onomichi (尾道) is a quaint seaside town facing the Seto Inland Sea in eastern Hiroshima. Although it is the 4<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;largest city in Hiroshima Prefecture with a population of over 150,000 people, it certainly does not feel like it when you set foot on the sidewalks of this nostalgic port town.</p>



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<p>尾道は、広島東部の瀬戸内海に面した趣のある海辺の町です。&nbsp;人口15万人を超える広島県で4番目に大きい都市ですが、このどこか懐かしさと感じる港町の歩道に足を踏み入れたとき、それは確かにそのようには感じません。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">Map of Onomichi<br>尾道の地図</p>



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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="welcome-to-onomichi-city"><strong>Welcome to Onomichi City!</strong></h2>

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<p>Access to Onomichi is surprisingly easy!</p>



<p>Initially, I thought that it would be complicated and require me changing various modes of transport, but the trains take you right to the city center. From Tokyo, the total travel time was just under 4 hours.</p>



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<p>尾道へのアクセスは驚くほど簡単です！</p>



<p>最初は、それは複雑で、さまざまな交通手段を乗り換える必要があると思っていましたが、電車はすぐに市内中心部に連れて行ってくれます。&nbsp;東京からの総移動時間は4時間ぐらいでした。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">Onomichi Station has just been renovated earlier this year, and looks brand new!</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">尾道駅は今年の初めに改装されたばかりで、新しくなりました！</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">Climb up to the second story of the station and you can have a great view over the city.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">駅の2階まで登ると、街の素晴らしい景色を眺めることができます。</p>



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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="check-out-the-local-stores-at-onomichi-shopping-street%25e5%25b0%25be%25e9%2581%2593%25e5%2595%2586%25e5%25ba%2597%25e8%25a1%2597%25e3%2581%25ae%25e5%259c%25b0%25e5%2585%2583%25e5%25ba%2597%25e3%2581%25b8%25e8%25a1%258c%25e3%2581%258d%25e3%2581%25be%25e3%2581%2597%25e3%2582%2587%25e3%2581%2586"><strong>Check out the Local Stores at Onomichi Shopping Street<br>尾道商店街の地元店へ行きましょう</strong></h2>


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<p class="has-text-align-left">Just a stone’s throw away from Onomichi Station is the city’s main shopping street!</p>



<p>Along this street, you can explore a wide variety of stores and restaurants.<br><a aria-label="(Click HERE for my post on Local Cuisine in Onomichi!) (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://rachelleng.com/onomichi-local-cuisine/" target="_blank" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">(Click HERE for my post on Local Cuisine in Onomichi!)</a></p>



<p>尾道駅から目と鼻の先は、街の主要なショッピング街です！</p>



<p>この通りに沿って行くと、様々な店やレストランを見つけることができます。</p>



<p><a aria-label="（尾道の郷土料理についてはここをクリックしてご覧ください！） (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://rachelleng.com/onomichi-local-cuisine/" target="_blank" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">（尾道の郷土料理についてはここをクリックしてご覧ください！）</a></p>



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<p>From Ooban-yaki (大判焼き, a kind of Japanese crepe with various filling options), to locally produced jams and authentic fishcakes, dozens of specialty stores appeal to your taste buds!</p>



<p>大判焼きから、地元産のジャムや新鮮なかまぼこまで、数十の専門店があなたの味覚に訴えます！</p>



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<p>I really enjoyed visiting the 106-year-old&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" href="http://keima-kamaboko.com/top.html" target="_blank" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="external">Keima Kamaboko</a>&nbsp;fishcake shop. The fishcakes are made from fresh Setouchi fish including Guchi (Croaker), Hamo (Conger), Eso (Lizardfishes), and small squid caught from nearby waters!</p>



<p>私は、106年以上の歴史を持つ「<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" href="http://keima-kamaboko.com/top.html" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">桂馬かまぼこ</a>」を訪れるのを本当に楽しみにしていました。&nbsp;かまぼこは、近くの海で獲れたグチ、ハモ、エソ、小さなイカなどの新鮮な瀬戸内海の魚で作られています！</p>



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<p>When you buy some fishcakes, you can heat them up and enjoy them at the nearby eating space provided for customers. We tried some Kakiten, persimmon-shaped fried kamaboko (fishcakes) and they were delicious! No wonder that it is their bestselling item.</p>



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<p>桂馬かまぼこを購入したら、それを加熱して、顧客に提供している近くの食事スペースで楽しむことができます。&nbsp;尾道名物「柿天」を食べてみました~&nbsp;美味しかったです！&nbsp;それが一番人気の商品であることはなるほど納得ですね！</p>



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<p><em>尾道名物　柿天 桂馬初代・村上桂造が秋の風物詩「吊るし柿」の姿を写し創作したかまぼこです。</em></p>



<p><em>お魚の旨味の中にほんのり甘みを生かした桂馬蒲鉾元祖の柿天。</em></p>



<p><em>たくさんのお客様に愛され、尾道ならではの美味しいもの、尾道名物のひとつへと育てていただきました。</em></p>



<p><em>参照：<a class="rank-math-link" href="http://keima-kamaboko.com/top.html" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank" rel="external noopener noreferrer">http://keima-kamaboko.com/top.html</a></em></p>



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<p>Do not miss your chance to hold a REAL samurai sword at the&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" href="http://yamasaki-kiyoharu.com/" target="_blank" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="external">Yamasaki Kiyoharu Knife and Sword Store</a>! It was my first time holding an authentic Samurai sword – not only was it super sharp, but it was also a lot heavier than I expected despite being so thin!</p>



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<p>「<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" href="http://yamasaki-kiyoharu.com/" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">包丁・鋏・刀剣販売　刃物の山崎清春商店</a>」で本物の侍の刀を握るチャンスをお見逃しなく！</p>



<p>本物の「刀」を手にしたのは初めてです。非常に鋭いだけでなく、また細いにもかかわらず、予想以上に重いものでした。</p>



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<p>Photo with store owner, Yamasaki-san. Besides samurai swords, you may find many impressive hand-forged knives carefully laid out around the store. Yamasaki-san will proudly give you recommendations if you are looking for something unique to take home. 🙂</p>



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<p>店主の山崎さんとの写真。&nbsp;「刀」のほかに、店の周りに丁寧に配置された印象的な手造の包丁・鋏・刀剣がたくさんあります。お土産として記念に持ち帰る特別なものを探しているなら、山崎さんは喜んであなたにお勧めして下さると思います！&nbsp;🙂</p>



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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="create-your-own-ceramics-at-the-sora-studio-amp-gallerysora-studiogallery%25e3%2581%25a7%25e7%258b%25ac%25e8%2587%25aa%25e3%2581%25ae%25e9%2599%25b6%25e5%2599%25a8%25e3%2582%2592%25e4%25bd%259c%25e3%2582%258d%25e3%2581%2586"><strong>Create Your Own Ceramics at the Sora Studio &amp; Gallery!<br>Sora Studio</strong><strong>＆</strong><strong>Gallery</strong><strong>で独自の陶器を作ろう！</strong></h2>


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<p>At the end of the shopping street, stop by the&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" href="https://onomichi-sora-shop.com" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">Sora Studio &amp; Gallery&nbsp;</a>for a special ceramics experience~</p>



<p>尾道の商店街で陶芸体験のできるギャラリー「<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" href="https://onomichi-sora-shop.com" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">Sora Studio &amp; Gallery</a>」に立ち寄ってください〜　</p>



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<p>Sora has two options for visitors to the studio – you can either try your hands at an electric potter’s wheel, or make a cat figurine!</p>



<p>Soraには、スタジオを訪れる人のための2つのオプションがあります。それは電動ろくろで自分の腕を試すか、または猫の置物を作るかのどちらかを選ぶことができます。</p>



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<p>I worked with pottery studio owner Fujimoto-san to design and paint my own ceramic cat figurine. It was my first time working on clay in this way, and it was a lot of fun! Whenever I had any trouble, Fujimoto-san would come in and help me fix it up right away. Unfortunately, I think my cat still turned out rather disproportionate (body is too big and fat, tails and legs are too short!)… haha</p>



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<p>陶芸工房のオーナーである藤本善史さんと一緒に、自分の陶製の猫の置物をデザインしてペイントしました。&nbsp;このように粘土を扱うのは初めてで、とても楽しかったです！&nbsp;困ったときはいつでも、藤本さんが来てすぐに直してくれました。&nbsp;残念ながら、私の猫の出来よりまだかなりバランスが悪いと思います&#8230;&nbsp;（体が大きすぎて太く、尾と足が短すぎるでしょう！）</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">What do you think? Cute&#8230; (Perhaps?)<br>皆様はどう思いますか？可愛い…かな？</p>



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<p>Having finished painting, Fujimoto-san will fire it in the kiln and send it to me about a month later~ I can’t wait to see my finished cat figurine!</p>



<p>Why not take home your memories of Onomichi with a personally handcrafted ceramics souvenir?</p>



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<p>絵付けが完成したら、藤本さんはそれを窯で焼いて約1ヶ月後に送ってくれます〜完成した猫の置物を見るのが待ち遠しいです！</p>



<p>手作りの陶磁器のお土産で、尾道の思い出を持ち帰ってみませんか？</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>SORA STUDIO &amp; GALLERY</strong>&nbsp;<br><br>ACCESS: 2-23 Tsuchido, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture<br><br>住所：道市土堂２丁目１−２３<br>Tel: 090-6435-1368<br><br>Opening Hours: 10:00 ～ 18:00<br><br>Closed on Wednesdays<br><br><a rel="noreferrer noopener external" href="https://onomichi-sora-shop.com/" target="_blank" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="external">Website</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="shop-amp-relax-by-the-seaside-at-u2u2%25e3%2581%25ae%25e6%25b5%25b7%25e8%25be%25ba%25e3%2581%25a7%25e8%25b2%25b7%25e3%2581%2584%25e7%2589%25a9%25e3%2581%25a8%25e3%2583%25aa%25e3%2583%25a9%25e3%2583%2583%25e3%2582%25af%25e3%2582%25b9"><strong>Shop &amp; Relax by the Seaside at U2<br>U2</strong><strong>の海辺で買い物とリラックス</strong></h2>


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<p>About a 5-minute walk away from the Onomichi Station is&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.onomichi-u2.com/en/" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">U2</a>, a paradise for cyclists at the gateway to the Shimanami Sea Route (Nishi-Seto Expressway)!</p>



<p>Formerly a shipyard warehouse built in 1947, it was renovated and re-opened as a chic hotel, café, bakery, bar, lifestyle, and cycling shop in March 2014.</p>



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<p>尾道駅から徒歩約5分、<a href="https://www.onomichi-u2.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener external" data-wpel-link="external">U2</a>はしまなみ海道（西瀬戸自動車道）の玄関口にあるサイクリストの楽園です！</p>



<p>かつて1947年に造られた造船所の倉庫は、2014年3月に改装され、シックなホテル、カフェ、ベーカリー、バー、ライフスタイル、サイクリングショップとして再開されました。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">In front of the stylish façade of the renovated warehouse.<br>改装された倉庫のスタイリッシュなファサードの前。</p>



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<p>Guests of U2’s&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.onomichi-u2.com/hotel_cycle.html" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">Hotel Cycle&nbsp;</a>can enjoy cycle-through check-in, taking their bikes all the way to their rooms. The hotel offers economical but stylish rooms that strike an inspired balance between homegrown influences (such as locally crafted denim pajamas) and crisp modern designs.</p>



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<p>U2の「<a href="https://www.onomichi-u2.com/hotel_cycle.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener external" data-wpel-link="external">ホテルサイクル</a>」に宿泊しているお客様は、サイクルスルーチェックインをお楽しみいただけます。自転車で客室まで入ることができます。&nbsp;ホテルは経済的でありながらスタイリッシュな客室を提供しており、地元で作られたシャンブレイー生地のパジャマはさわやかなでモダンなデザインとのインスピレーションのバランスが取れています。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">Try on clothes at one of the stores in the U2 complex!<br>U2の店舗で色々服を試着してください！</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">U2 is located next to the Onomichi Channel with beautiful waterfront views!<br>U2は尾道海峡の隣にあり、美しいウォーターフロントの景色が楽しめます！</p>



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<p>The&nbsp;opening of U2 along the theme of “cycling, travel, and good things” not only made Onomichi a haven for cyclists, but also attracted art, design and architecture lovers from around the world to the once-sleepy coastal town.</p>



<p>「サイクリング、旅行、良いもの」をテーマにしたU2のオープンは、尾道をサイクリストの天国にするためだけでなく、世界中の芸術、デザイン、建築愛好家をかつて眠っていた海岸の町に惹きつけました。</p>



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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="witness-onomichis-history"><strong>Witness Onomichi’s History</strong></h2>

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<p>Onomichi was safe from most of the destruction during the World Wars, and as a result, there is a sense that you are transported back in time when you step foot in this untouched “Small Kyoto of the West.” The coastal town is maze-like characterized by many slopes, long staircases, and shrines up and around which the town winds.</p>



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<p>尾道は、第二次世界大戦の破壊から免れました。その結果、この手つかずの「西の小京都」に足を踏み入れると、時間を遡れるという感覚があります。海岸沿いの町は迷路のようです&nbsp;多くの斜面、長い階段、そしてその周りに神社があり、上がり街が見えることが特徴です。</p>



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<p>Onomichi&#8217;s famous Temple Walk, for example, will take visitors up and down the slopes as it leads past the route&#8217;s 25 temples.</p>



<p>たとえば、尾道の有名な古寺巡りは、25の寺院を訪れる際は、訪問者は坂を上ったり下ったりします。</p>



<p>Following the path of one of these slopes, we chased dusk up the&nbsp;<a href="https://onomichijp.com/attraction/mount_senkoji_ropeway.html" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="external">Mount Senkoji Ropeway</a>~</p>



<p>これらの斜面の1つの道をたどって、<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" href="https://onomichijp.com/attraction/mount_senkoji_ropeway.html" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">千光寺ロープウェイ</a>で登りました。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">Have fun riding up the ropeway!<br>ロープウェイに乗って楽しんでください！</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">View from the ropeway ride~<br>ロープウェイの乗り物からの眺め〜</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">At the top of the ropeway, a Lover’s Sanctuary and panoramic views await.<br>ロープウェイの最上部には、「恋人の聖地」とパノラマの景色が待っていました。</p>



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<p>As you breathe in the cool sea breeze, feel refreshed with waterfront views over rooftops and temple gardens that heal the soul just like looking at a watercolor painting.</p>



<p>涼しい海風を感じて、水彩画を見ているかのように心を癒す屋上や寺院の庭園のウォーターフロントの景色でリフレッシュしてください。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">Like fireflies in the night: the evening view of the port’s townscape clinging to steep slopes await you after the sun sets.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">ホタルのように：日没後、急な斜面にある港町の夕景がとても綺麗です。</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Mount Senkoji Ropeway千光寺ロープウェイ</strong>&nbsp;<br><br>Address:&nbsp;20-1 Higashi Todo-cho, Onomichi, Hiroshima<br>住所：〒722-0033　広島県尾道市東土堂町20-1&nbsp;<br>Tel： 0848-22-4900<br><br>Operating Hours: 9:00~17:15, every 15 minutes&nbsp;<br>営業時間：9：00-17：15、15分おきに運行<br><br><a rel="noreferrer noopener external" href="http://onomichibus.jp/ropeway/" target="_blank" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="external">Website</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p>Whether you hop on a bicycle and actively explore the islands, or just stroll along the boardwalk and breathe in the ocean breeze, it is truly a magical experience to get lost and wander around Onomichi City.</p>



<p>Even when you feel like you have lost your way, just head towards the seaside and everything will work out beautifully!</p>



<p>Start planning your visit by reading more about Onomichi’s&nbsp;<a href="https://rachelleng.com/onomichi-local-cuisine/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">Local Cuisine</a>,&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" href="onomichi.islands.html" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="internal">Island</a><a href="https://rachelleng.com/onomichi-ii-island-hopping/" target="_blank" aria-label="  (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> </a><a href="https://rachelleng.com/onomichi-ii-island-hopping/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">Hopping</a>, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://rachelleng.com/setouchi-seaplanes-luxury-aerial-adventures-over-the-seto-inland-sea/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">Setouchi Seaplanes</a>!</p>



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<p>自転車に乗って島々を積極的に探索したり、遊歩道を散歩して海風を感じたりするだけでも、尾道市を散策するのは本当に魔法のように素敵な体験です。&nbsp;</p>



<p>道に迷ったように感じても、真っすぐ海辺に向かって歩いてください。迷っている不安が無くなります！</p>



<p>皆様、<a href="https://rachelleng.com/onomichi-local-cuisine/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">尾道の郷土料理</a>、<a href="https://rachelleng.com/onomichi-ii-island-hopping/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">島巡り</a>、<a href="https://rachelleng.com/setouchi-seaplanes-luxury-aerial-adventures-over-the-seto-inland-sea/" target="_blank" aria-label="瀬戸内水上飛行機 (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">瀬戸内水上飛行機</a>については詳しく読んで、訪問の計画を立てみませんか！</p>



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<p>The Nakasendo or 'Road through the Central Mountains' was part of feudal Japan's network of highways connecting Kyoto and Edo (modern-day Tokyo) over an inland route that passed 500 kilometers (310 miles) through the heart of Japan’s main island of Honshu.</p>
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<p>In the past, travelers took several days (if not weeks) to travel the Nakasendo moving from Kyoto to Edo, staying overnight in Juku post towns. Today’s visitors have a wide choice of various walking tours where they can walk, hike, or even run across sections of the original route by day and stay in local inns by night.</p>
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<p><strong>中山道</strong>（なかせんどう）は、江戸時代の五街道の一つで、江戸の日本橋と京都の三条大橋を内陸経由で結ぶ街道である。</p>
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<p>その昔、旅人は京都から江戸まで中山道に点在する宿場町に泊まりながら、数週間かけて旅しました。</p>
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<p>今日、この中山道を体験する為に、我々にはウォーキングツアーなどの様々な選択肢があります。<br />中山道旧道を歩いたり、ハイキングしたり、あるいは走ったり、宿場町での夜は当時の面影を残す旅館に泊まることもできます。</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="travel-off-the-beaten-track-and-explore-feudal-japans-history-with-the-nakasendo-way"><strong>Travel off the beaten track and explore feudal Japan’s history with the Nakasendo Way!</strong></h2>

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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="the-nakasendo-way"><strong>The Nakasendo Way</strong></h2>

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<p>The Nakasendo or &#8216;Road through the Central Mountains&#8217; was part of feudal Japan&#8217;s network of highways connecting Kyoto and Edo (modern-day Tokyo) over an inland route that passed 500 kilometers (310 miles) through the heart of Japan’s main island of Honshu.</p>



<p>In the past, travelers took several days (if not weeks) to travel the Nakasendo moving from Kyoto to Edo, staying overnight in Juku post towns. Today’s visitors have a wide choice of various walking tours where they can walk, hike, or even run across sections of the original route by day and stay in local inns by night.</p>



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<p><strong>中山道</strong>（なかせんどう）は、江戸時代の五街道の一つで、江戸の日本橋と京都の三条大橋を内陸経由で結ぶ街道である。</p>



<p>その昔、旅人は京都から江戸まで中山道に点在する宿場町に泊まりながら、数週間かけて旅しました。</p>



<p>今日、この中山道を体験する為に、我々にはウォーキングツアーなどの様々な選択肢があります。<br>中山道旧道を歩いたり、ハイキングしたり、あるいは走ったり、宿場町での夜は当時の面影を残す旅館に泊まることもできます。</p>



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<p>The Western section of the Nakasendo trail near Kyoto and Nagoya is now more developed and overlaid with train lines and modern roads.</p>



<p>中山道の西側区間である京都から名古屋の周辺にかけては、現在、近代化が進み、線路や高速道路が整備されています。</p>



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<p>To explore the original Nakasendo, I visited the Eastern stretch above Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture. This section of the Nakasendo runs through areas of Japan that have been less transformed by economic growth and change, where much of the highway has been preserved and still remains much the same now as two hundred years ago!</p>



<p>In this blogpost, I will share my top highlights and recommendations from my visit.</p>



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<p>私は、いにしえの中山道を体感する為、長野県の軽井沢から「東信州の中山道」を旅しました。東信州の中山道周辺は、経済成長による近代化の波に流されことなく、昔ながらの「田舎」が守られ200年前の風景が多く残っています。</p>



<p>今回のブログでは、東信州中山道のおすすめポイントを色々紹介いたします！</p>



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<p>The Edo regime or shogunate (named after the leader’s title, “shogun”) moved quickly after the last battle of national unification at Sekigahara to establish a communication system that would allow the regime to move quickly and efficiently messages, personnel, diplomatic missions, spies, and important goods to or from Edo throughout the empire. Five highways including the Nakasendo were designated for this purpose.</p>



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<p>日本最後の国家統一の戦いとも言われる「関ヶ原の戦い」の後、江戸幕府は迅速かつ効率的に情報を伝達させるのに、人（侍、商人、間者、外交使節団等）の行き来による通信システムを即座に構築しました。<br>それは日本全国と江戸との重要な取引を意味し、この目的のために、中山道を含む5つの街道が指定されました。</p>



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<p>Of the five, the Tokaido following the Pacific coastline was the largest, busiest, and most famous.&nbsp;The present-day Tokaido Expressway and the Tokaido Shinkansen connecting the Kanto (Tokyo area) and Kansai (Osaka / Kyoto / Kobe) regions largely follow this route.</p>



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<p>江戸から始まる5つの街道のうち、太平洋の海岸線を進む東海道は、最も多くの人が行き交うことで有名でした。<br>現在の東名高速道路と、関東（東京）と関西（大阪/京都/神戸）を結ぶ東海道新幹線はこのルートにほぼ沿っています。</p>



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<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="princess-highway"><strong>“Princess Highway”</strong></h3>


<p>Nakasendo was the second main highway, but it was longer and more cumbersome as the road went through the mountains inland and travelers had to cross various steep mountain passes.</p>



<p>Nevertheless, the Nakasendo was considered the safer route as the Tokaido, being close to the sea, was hampered by wide and dangerous rivers to cross. In particular, Japanese aristocratic women preferred using the Nakasendo trail as servants carried them in kago litters. The difficulty of climbing up mountain passes did not concern them, whereas a treacherous river crossing would.</p>



<p>For this reason, the Nakasendo was also called Hime Kaido, or “Princess Highway.”</p>



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<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="%25e5%25a7%25ab%25e8%25a1%2597%25e9%2581%2593"><strong>「姫街道」</strong></h3>


<p>中山道は東海道に次いで主要な街道でしたが、街道が内陸の山々を通過する為、旅人はいくつもの急な峠道を通らなければならず、長く歩きにくい道でした。</p>



<p>それにも関わらず、海沿いを進み河口近くの広く危険な川を渡る必要がある東海道に比べ、中山道はその危険を避けることができたため、より安全なルートと考えられていました。</p>



<p>川の横断では流される危険があるのに対し、山を登る方がそれほど困難ではない為です。</p>



<p>特に、日本の貴族の女性は、使用人がかつぐ駕籠（かご）に乗って移動した為、安全な中山道を通ることを好みました。このため、中山道は「姫街道」とも呼ばれていました。</p>



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<p><em>Next to a kago litter, which women traveled in during the Edo period. I could not believe how small the kago were and cannot imagine how little the women had to be to fit into the kago litters comfortably! I feel like such a giant in comparison!</em></p>



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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="attractions-to-visit%25e6%259d%25b1%25e4%25b8%25ad%25e4%25bb%2599%25e9%2581%2593%25e3%2581%25ae%25e3%2581%258a%25e3%2581%2599%25e3%2581%2599%25e3%2582%2581"><strong>Attractions to Visit</strong><br><strong>東中仙道のおすすめ！</strong></h2>


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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="1"><strong>#1</strong></h2>

<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="kumanokotai-shrine%25e7%2586%258a%25e9%2587%258e%25e7%259a%2587%25e5%25a4%25a7%25e7%25a5%259e%25e7%25a4%25be"><strong>Kumanokotai Shrine</strong><br><strong>熊野皇大神社</strong></h2>


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<p>The Kumanokotai Shrine is located on the old Nakasendo Way up to the Usui pass. This shrine is particularly unique thanks to its location, where the front approach to the shrine and the center of the main shrine are located on the border line of Nagano and Gunma Prefecture!</p>



<p>Due to this unique location, the shrine actually has two names, “Kumanokotai Shrine” and “Kumano Shrine”, respective to each prefecture. The shrine thus has two shrine maidens, who separately dedicate each of their own prayer ritual to the shrine, as well as two lucky charms, two red shrine seals, two shrine offices and etc., which all separately belong to each of the shrines.</p>



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<p>熊野皇大神社は、旧中山道、旧碓井峠にあります。<br>この神社はロケーションがユニークで、神社の正面玄関と本殿の中心が長野と群馬県の境界線に位置しています。</p>



<p>この為、一つの神社でありながら県境を挟んで長野県側が熊野皇大神社、群馬県側が熊野神社という2つの名前があります。<br>従いそれぞれ独自の祈りの儀式を神社に捧げる2人の巫女と、2種の幸運のお守り、2種の御朱印、そして、神社の事務所も2つあり、<br>これらはすべて別々に各神社に属しています。</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Access</strong><br>By Car: About 15 Minute Drive from Karuizawa Station / About 10 Minute Drive from Kyu Karuizawa Ginza Dori Avenue<br>By Foot: About 70 Minute Walk via a walking path leading from Kyu Karuizawa Ginza Dori Avenue (Long Mountain Path Only Suitable for Those Physically Fit)</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="usui-pass-observation-point%25e3%2580%2580%25e7%25a2%2593%25e6%25b0%25b7%25e5%25b3%25a0%25e8%25a6%258b%25e6%2599%25b4%25e5%258f%25b0"><strong>Usui Pass Observation Point　</strong><br><strong>碓氷峠見晴台</strong></h2>


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<p>Near the Kumanokotai/Kumano Shrine, the Usui Pass Observation Platform (碓氷峠見晴台, Usui Tōge Miharashidai) straddles the border of Gunma and Nagano Prefectures.</p>



<p>Beautiful views over the mountains of Gunma Prefecture on one side and Mount Asama on the other side can be enjoyed from this observation platform!</p>



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<p>熊野皇大神社の近くには、群馬県と長野県の境にある碓氷峠見晴台があります。</p>



<p>この展望台からは、群馬県の山々の美しい景色と反対側の浅間山を楽しむことができます！</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Access</strong><br>By Car: About 15 Minute Drive from Karuizawa Station / About 10 Minute Drive from Kyu Karuizawa Ginza Dori Avenue<br>By Foot: About 75 Minute Walk via a walking path leading from Kyu Karuizawa Ginza Dori Avenue (Long Mountain Path Only Suitable for Those Physically Fit)</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p>Post-towns (Juku) were spaced out along the old highways of Japan for the convenience of travelers.</p>



<p>The Nakasendo had 69 post towns between its two ends &#8211; Nihonbashi Bridge in Edo and Sanjo Ohashi Bridge in Kyoto.</p>



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<p>「宿」（じゅく）は、旅人の便宜のために日本の旧街道に沿って間隔をあけて配置されました。</p>



<p>中山道の始まりと終わりは、江戸の日本橋と京都の三条大橋であり、この間69の宿場町がありました。</p>



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<p>Wada Post Town in Nagawa Town, Nagano Prefecture served as the 28th Post Station from Edo on the Nakasendo.</p>



<p>Today it is a very well-maintained and restored late Edo era post town surrounded by a scenic rural landscape located halfway between Karuizawa and Suwa cities.</p>



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<p>長野県長和町「和田宿」は、中山道の始まりである江戸日本橋から数えて28番目の宿でした。</p>



<p>今日では、軽井沢と諏訪湖がある諏訪市との中間に位置する風光明媚な田園風景に囲まれた街にあり、<br>その一部に江戸時代後期の街並みが再現され保存されています。</p>



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<p>Wada is situated close to the steep Wada Toge Pass (1600 meters), one of the highest and toughest parts of the Nakasendo. Travelers tended to stay in Wada to either prepare for the hike over the pass or to rest after their journey passing it. Therefore, the rest houses at Wada were much more numerous and upscale than other post towns.</p>



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<p>和田宿は、中山道で最も標高が高く険しい峠の1つである和田峠（1600メートル）の麓（ふもと）にあります。<br>旅行者は、この宿場に立ち寄り宿泊することで、峠をこれから越えるための準備をするか、峠を通過した後に休むか…&nbsp;の２つの選択が可能でした。<br>したがって、和田宿は他の宿場町よりも宿泊施設がはるかに多く、高級でした。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">Wada Shuku Honjin</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>和田宿本陣</strong></p>



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<p>At any historic post station, the Honjin was the guest house in which the highest dignitaries stayed. It was reserved for members of the Imperial family, high-ranking government officials and provincial feudal lords. In Wada Post Town, the Honjin had originally been built for the trip of Princess Kazunomiya to her wedding in Edo in 1862. These buildings&nbsp;have been classified as a national treasure.</p>



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<p>和田宿本陣は、文久元年（1862年）3月の大火で焼失したが、同年11月の皇女和宮隆嫁にそなえてただちに再建された。その後明治期に座敷棟は丸子町龍願寺へ、また座敷棟の正面にあった御入門は丸子町向陽院へと、それぞれ移築された。これらの建物は国宝に分類されています。</p>



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<p>These days, the Wada Shuku Honjin has been turned into a museum and is open to the public.</p>



<p>I very much enjoyed my visit as touring the Honjin provides impressive insights into the lifestyle of upper class Edo society!</p>



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<p>現在、和田宿本陣は博物館になって一般公開されています。</p>



<p>本陣には現地に暮らす専門ガイドが駐在しており陣内を案内します。ここでは江戸時代における上流階級のライフスタイルやその背景にあるエピソードについて細かく解説し、訪れたお客様に印象的な時間を演出してくれるので、色々な勉強になり、とても楽しかったです！</p>



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<p>For example, there were numerous rooms in the Honjin to accommodate travelers, but the room in which the highest-ranking member of the traveling party stayed had a considerably higher ceiling than all other rooms.</p>



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<p>たとえば、本陣には参勤交代の役人が宿泊するために多数の部屋がありましたが、最上位の人たちが滞在した部屋は他のすべての部屋よりもかなり高い天井になっていました。</p>



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<p>There is also a luxury toilet! You may be wondering whwat the wooden beam is for.</p>



<p>I had assumed that it might have been to hold onto while using the toilet, but it is actually designed to keep the kimonos of dignitaries from getting dirty!</p>



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<p>また、位が高い人たちの着物が汚れないように設計された片側に木製の梁を備えた豪華なトイレがあったりしました。</p>



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<p>Throughout the Honjin, you can explore showcases of documents and artifacts relating to the history of the Honjin and past visitors.</p>



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<p>また、内部には当時の歴史や習慣が垣間見れる古い文書や手紙、工芸品がショーケースに収容されており、自由に閲覧することができます。</p>



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<p>he second floor displayed various kago litters, which women traveled in during the Edo period. I could not believe how small the kago were and cannot imagine how little the women had to be to fit into the kago litters comfortably!</p>



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<p>2階には、江戸時代に女性（お姫様）が乗った駕籠が飾られていました。私は、その駕籠の小ささに非常に驚かされました。この駕籠のサイズに江戸時代の女性たちが快適に座っていたとしたらどれだけ小さくて背が低かったのか、私には想像することができませんでした！</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Wada Shuku Honjin Information</strong><br><br>長野県小県郡長和町和田本陣<br><br>Opening times: 9 am to 4 pm, closed on Monday and during the winter season (December 1st to March 31st)<br>Admission: adults 300 yen, children 150 yen. The admission ticket is also valid for the Kawachiya Post Town Museum and a number of other historic buildings in Wada Post Town.<br>Tel: 0268 88 2348<br>Address: Nagawa Machi, Wada 2854-1<br>Wada Juku website (Japanese only):　&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" href="http://www.wadajuku.com/index.html" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">http://www.wadajuku.com/index.html　</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="nagato-farm%25e9%2595%25b7%25e9%2596%2580%25e7%2589%25a7%25e5%25a0%25b4"><strong>Nagato Farm</strong><br><strong>長門牧場</strong></h2>


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<p>It was great to make a stop at the Nagato Farm on the Shinshu Hakuho Plateau!</p>



<p>At an altitude of 1,400 meters, this vast farm has 211 hectares of pasture to raise over 200 dairy cows. That is 45x the size of Tokyo Dome!</p>



<p>The fresh milk processed on the farm is sold directly to customers in their shop and restaurants.</p>



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<p>信州白樺高原にある「長門牧場」にも立ち寄ることができて良かったと思います。！</p>



<p>標高1,400メートルのこの広大な農場には211ヘクタール（なんと東京ドームの45個分の大きさですよ！）の牧草地を有し、牧場で乳牛200頭を飼育しています。</p>



<p>ここで搾られる良質で新鮮な生乳を使用して牧場内で加工された数々の乳製品が、お店やレストランで牧場を訪れるお客様に直接販売されています。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">Photo with Mr. Kobayashi, Manager of Nagato Farm!</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">小林牧場長と一緒に撮った写真です～！</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Fresh milk soft cream is a crowd favorite!</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Its creamy texture makes for a deliciously rich treat.</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>長門牧場での１番人気はソフトクリームです。</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>濃厚でクリーミーなソフトクリームはおいしいおやつになります。</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>ソフトクリームコーナーにていただきました！</strong></p>



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<p><strong>Have an ice cream while relaxing with the view of pastures!</strong></p>



<p><strong>牧草地の景色を眺めながらリラックスしてソフトクリームを食べましょう！</strong></p>



<p><strong>Sitting out on the terrace and looking out onto the scenic view reminds me of the poem,</strong></p>



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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p><strong>The Pasture by Robert Frost</strong></p><p><strong>The Pasture</strong></p><p><strong>BY ROBERT FROST</strong></p><p><strong>I&#8217;m going out to clean the pasture spring;</strong></p><p><strong>I&#8217;ll only stop to rake the leaves away</strong></p><p><strong>(And wait to watch the water clear, I may):</strong></p><p><strong>I sha&#8217;n&#8217;t be gone long.—You come too.</strong></p><p><strong>I&#8217;m going out to fetch the little calf</strong></p><p><strong>That&#8217;s standing by the mother. It&#8217;s so young,</strong></p><p><strong>It totters when she licks it with her tongue.</strong></p><p><strong>I sha&#8217;n&#8217;t be gone long.—You come too.</strong></p><p><strong>Why not come along with a friend or two to enjoy some good food, ice cream, fresh dairy products, and play with calves at Nagato Farm?</strong></p></blockquote>



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<p><strong>テラスに座って風光明媚な景色を眺めると、ロバート・フロストのシンプルな詩を思い出しました。</strong></p>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p><strong>ロバート・フロスト『The Pasture』(『牧地』)</strong></p><p>牧場<br><br>僕は今から牧場の泉の掃除に出かける。<br>そこで葉っぱをすくい上げ<br>水がきれいか確かめるためさ。<br>しばらくいるけど君も来ない？<br><br>僕は今から仔牛を連れに出かける。<br>母牛のそばに立っている幼い牛<br>母牛が舌でなめるとよちよち歩くよ。<br>しばらくいるけど君も来ない？<br>&nbsp;</p><p>出展　<a href="https://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/fminorop34/46583796.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener external" data-wpel-link="external">https://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/fminorop34/46583796.html</a></p></blockquote>



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<p>Why not visit the Nagato Farm with friends and family for some food, soft cream, fresh dairy products, and to play with milk cows?</p>



<p>Most of all, feel relax and refreshed while enjoying the beautiful natural scenery!&nbsp;</p>



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<p>友達や家族と一緒においしい食べ物、<br>ソフトクリーム、新鮮な乳製品を楽しみ、<br>長門農場で子牛と遊んで、<br>大きな空やさわやかな風を感じてのんびり過ごすのはいかがでしょうか？</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Access</strong><br>&nbsp;<br><strong>信州白樺高原 長門牧場</strong><br><strong>Shinshu Hakuho Plateau &nbsp; Nagato Farm</strong><br><strong>〒386-0601　長野県小県郡長和町大門3539-2</strong><br><strong>3539-2 Daimon, Nagawa-cho, Nagano-ken</strong><br><strong>TEL：0267-55-6969</strong><br><strong>FAX：0267-55-7327</strong><br>&nbsp;<br>Website:&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" href="http://nagatofarm.com/" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">http://nagatofarm.com/</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">For more information on traveling in Nagano Prefecture:</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">サイト運営者 一般社団法人 長野県観光機構</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">〒380-8570 長野市大字南長野字幅下692-2 長野県庁内<br>TEL:<a href="tel:026-234-7165" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">026-234-7165</a>　FAX:026-217-7331</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">Nagano Prefecture &amp; Nagano Tourism Organization</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.go-nagano.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="external">https://www.go-nagano.net/</a></p>



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<p>I recently traveled to Akita Prefecture for a farm stay program organized by the Odate Cultural Activity Promotion Committee. Check out my previous blog post on“Odate Farm Stay” for my experience of authentic regional cooking, harvesting rice fields, and a special appearance in a traditional cultural festival!</p>
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<p>During my stay in Odate, I also had a great time meeting and playing with Akita Dogs!</p>
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<p>私は最近、秋田県大館市に行って地元の農家民宿に泊まりました！<br />（地方料理の体験米の収穫、伝統的な文化祭への出演については、ここをクリックして「<a href="https://rachelleng.com/odate-farm-stay/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">大館市農家民宿</a>」ブログをご覧ください！）</p>
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<p>大館市での滞在中、秋田犬との出会いや遊びも楽しかったで～す。<br />今日は秋田犬について書きたいと思います～</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="odate-is-said-to-be-the-birthplace-of-the-akita-dognbsp">Odate is said to be the birthplace of the Akita Dog </h2>


<p>I recently traveled to Akita Prefecture for a farm stay program organized by the Odate Cultural Activity Promotion Committee. Check out my previous blog post on “<a href="https://rachelleng.com/odate-farm-stay/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">Odate Farm Stay</a>”&nbsp;for my experience of authentic regional cooking, harvesting rice fields, and a special appearance in a traditional cultural festival!</p>



<p>During my stay in Odate, I also had a great time meeting and playing with Akita Dogs!</p>



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<p>私は最近、秋田県大館市に行って地元の農家民宿に泊まりました！<br>（地方料理の体験米の収穫、伝統的な文化祭への出演については、ここをクリックして「<a href="https://rachelleng.com/odate-farm-stay/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">大館市農家民宿</a>」ブログをご覧ください！）</p>



<p>大館市での滞在中、秋田犬との出会いや遊びも楽しかったで～す。<br>今日は秋田犬について書きたいと思います～</p>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_selfie_64a81-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4213" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_selfie_64a81-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_selfie_64a81-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_selfie_64a81-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_selfie_64a81.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>



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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="about-the-akita-dog">About the Akita Dog</h2>


<p>The Akita is a large and powerful dog breed with a noble and intimidating presence. They were originally used for guarding royalty and nobility in feudal Japan. The Akita does not back down from challenges and does not frighten easily. Consequently, they are fearless and loyal guardians of their families. Yet they are also affectionate, respectful, and amusing dogs when properly trained and socialized.</p>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dogs_8d1d4-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4221" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dogs_8d1d4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dogs_8d1d4-225x300.jpg 225w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dogs_8d1d4-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dogs_8d1d4.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>



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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="first-encounter%25e6%259c%2580%25e5%2588%259d%25e3%2581%25ae%25e5%2587%25ba%25e4%25bc%259a%25e3%2581%2584">FIRST ENCOUNTER<br>最初の出会い</h2>


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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hachiko_statue_rachel_leng_3b0d5-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4589" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hachiko_statue_rachel_leng_3b0d5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hachiko_statue_rachel_leng_3b0d5-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hachiko_statue_rachel_leng_3b0d5-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hachiko_statue_rachel_leng_3b0d5.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><em>Arriving at Odate Station, you will notice statues and murals for the Akita Dog everywhere!</em><br>&nbsp;<br>大館駅に着くと、あちこちに秋田犬の像や壁画をたくさん見ることができますよ！</figcaption></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hachiko_statue_rachel_leng_4664b-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4590" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hachiko_statue_rachel_leng_4664b-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hachiko_statue_rachel_leng_4664b-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hachiko_statue_rachel_leng_4664b-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hachiko_statue_rachel_leng_4664b.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><em>Statue of Akita Dog family outside of Odate Station</em><br><br>大館駅前の秋田犬の一家の像</figcaption></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="683" height="911" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hachiko_statue_rachel_leng_20ea5.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4588" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hachiko_statue_rachel_leng_20ea5.jpg 683w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hachiko_statue_rachel_leng_20ea5-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /><figcaption><em>Apparently, Akita Dogs used to be called Odate Dogs as they originated from Odate City.</em><br><em><br></em>秋田犬はかつて大館犬と呼ばれていたことをご存知ですか？</figcaption></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hachiko_statue_rachel_leng_4664b-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4590" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hachiko_statue_rachel_leng_4664b-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hachiko_statue_rachel_leng_4664b-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hachiko_statue_rachel_leng_4664b-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hachiko_statue_rachel_leng_4664b.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>



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<p>The famous Hachiko, whose statue is erected in front of Shibuya station, was born at a farm in Odate before he was brought to Tokyo. Hachiko’s story is the ideal example representing how Akita Dogs are known for their extreme loyalty to their owners.</p>



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<p>有名なハチ公は、東京に連れて行かれる前に大館の農家で生まれました。&nbsp;ハチ公の話は、秋田犬が飼い主に対して忠誠心が非常に高いことで知られていることを示す典型的な例でしょう。</p>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dogs_7a9d9-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4220" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dogs_7a9d9-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dogs_7a9d9-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dogs_7a9d9-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dogs_7a9d9.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dogs_rachel_leng46b2-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4222" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dogs_rachel_leng46b2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dogs_rachel_leng46b2-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dogs_rachel_leng46b2-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dogs_rachel_leng46b2.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><em>It is my first time playing with an Akita Dog, and in real life, they are SO BIG!<br>Historically, the Akita Dog was used to track and hunt wild boar, black bear, and deer.</em><br><br>秋田犬と遊ぶのは初めてで、思ったよりとても大きいです！<br>歴史的に、秋田犬は、イノシシ、ツキノワグマ、シカの追跡と狩猟に使用されていました。</figcaption></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_9624-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4212" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_9624-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_9624-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_9624-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_9624.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="683" height="911" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_5c868.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4211" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_5c868.jpg 683w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_5c868-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /><figcaption><em>Super cute!</em><br><br>超可愛い～！</figcaption></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="771" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_mural_891e-1024x771.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4228" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_mural_891e-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_mural_891e-300x226.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_mural_891e-768x578.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_mural_891e.jpg 1210w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><em>Even spray paint on a garage door features the Akita Dog!</em><br>&nbsp;<br>ガレージのシャッターにも秋田犬が登場！</figcaption></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_3c740-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4210" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_3c740-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_3c740-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_3c740-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_3c740.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><em>Akita Dog ready to go for a drive in the rural countryside!</em><br>&nbsp;<br>この秋田犬はドライブに行きたいようです！格好いいですね～</figcaption></figure></div>



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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="akita-dog-visitor-center%25e7%25a7%258b%25e7%2594%25b0%25e7%258a%25ac%25e3%2581%25ae%25e9%2587%258c">AKITA DOG VISITOR CENTER<br>「秋田犬の里」</h2>


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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_visitor_centerc233-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4219" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_visitor_centerc233-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_visitor_centerc233-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_visitor_centerc233-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_visitor_centerc233.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><em>About a 5-minute walk from the Odate Station is the&nbsp;<a href="https://akitainunosato.jp/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="external">Akita Dog Visitor Center.</a></em><br><em><br></em>大館駅から徒歩約5分のところに「秋田犬の里」があります。</figcaption></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_statue_45b3-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4214" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_statue_45b3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_statue_45b3-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_statue_45b3-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_statue_45b3.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><em>A life-size statue of the Akita Dog can be found outside the visitor center!</em><br><br><a href="https://akitainunosato.jp/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="external">「秋田犬の里」</a>の前に秋田犬の大きな像があります！</figcaption></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/odate_mayor_c84a-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5003" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/odate_mayor_c84a-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/odate_mayor_c84a-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/odate_mayor_c84a-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/odate_mayor_c84a.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><em>The Mayor of Odate, Mr. Junji Fukuhara, told me about the Akita Dog Visitor Center enthusiastically when we met.</em><br>&nbsp;<br>大館市長の福原淳嗣氏は、「秋田犬の里」について熱心に話してくれました。</figcaption></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_visitor_center_rachel_leng2403-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4218" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_visitor_center_rachel_leng2403-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_visitor_center_rachel_leng2403-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_visitor_center_rachel_leng2403-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_visitor_center_rachel_leng2403.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><em>The center is open every day</em> except for the year-end holidays<em> and features a museum exhibit on the history and stories of Akita Dogs.</em><br><br>「秋田犬の里」は年末年始を除いて毎日営業しており、秋田犬の歴史と物語に関する展示があります。</figcaption></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="616" height="749" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/curly_tail265c.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4368" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/curly_tail265c.jpg 616w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/curly_tail265c-247x300.jpg 247w" sizes="(max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px" /><figcaption><em>I learned that some of the key characteristics of an Akita Dog are its pointy ears, thick and long legs, and curly “sashio” tail!</em><br><br>秋田犬の主な特徴のいくつかは、太くて長い足、ピンと立った耳、そして「差し尾」というくるんとした巻き尾だということを学びました！</figcaption></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="680" height="911" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_23984.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4209" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_23984.jpg 680w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_23984-224x300.jpg 224w" sizes="(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px" /><figcaption><em>There is also a corner where you can meet with real Akita Dogs!</em><br><br>本物の秋田犬と出会えるコーナーもあります！</figcaption></figure></div>



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<figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Akita Dogs Exhibition Room<br>&lt;秋田犬展示室&gt;</strong><br>Opening Hours 営業時間 9：30～16：15<br>Closed on Mondays 月曜日（祝日等の場合は翌平日）<br></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="beautiful-nature%25e7%25be%258e%25e3%2581%2597%25e3%2581%2584%25e8%2587%25aa%25e7%2584%25b6">BEAUTIFUL NATURE<br>美しい自然</h2>


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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="683" height="911" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_forest_89b6.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4225" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_forest_89b6.jpg 683w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_forest_89b6-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /><figcaption><em>After meeting the Akita Dogs, I ventured into the nearby forest for some beautiful views.</em><br><br>秋田犬に会った後、近くの森に行って美しい景色を眺めました。</figcaption></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="683" height="911" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_forest_rachel_lenge54f.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4226" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_forest_rachel_lenge54f.jpg 683w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_forest_rachel_lenge54f-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /><figcaption><em>Is everything in Odate bigger and taller than usual?<br>These forest trees were massive!</em><br>&nbsp;<br>大館のものはすべて、普通より大きくて背が高いのですか？？<br>これらの森の木は巨大でした！</figcaption></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="683" height="911" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_autumn_leaves2503.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4207" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_autumn_leaves2503.jpg 683w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_autumn_leaves2503-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /><figcaption><em>Enjoying the view of Autumn foliage on the drive back to the farmhouse.</em><br><br>農家民宿に戻るドライブで紅葉の景色を楽しみました。</figcaption></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hachiko_toy_ae28-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4592" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hachiko_toy_ae28-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hachiko_toy_ae28-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hachiko_toy_ae28-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hachiko_toy_ae28.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><em>With an Akita Dog plush toy back at the Sake Koshimai farm house!</em><br>&nbsp;<br>農家民宿で秋田犬のぬいぐるみと一緒に遊びました！</figcaption></figure></div>



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<p><em><strong>Click&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" href="https://marugoto-odate-eng.amebaownd.com/pages/2086599/page_201603171106" target="_blank" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="external">HERE&nbsp;for more information about Odate Farm Stays, including reservation process, accommodation fees, and a sample schedule!</a></strong></em></p>



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<figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Odate Cultural Activity Promotion Committee</strong><br><strong>大館市まるごと体験推進協議会　</strong><br>English website:　<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="../rachel_leng/%20https%EF%B9%95/marugoto-odate-eng.amebaownd.com.html" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="internal">https://marugoto-odate-eng.amebaownd.com/</a><br>日本語ウェッブサイト：<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" href="https://marugoto-odate.amebaownd.com/" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">https://marugoto-odate.amebaownd.com/</a>　<br>Kamidaino, Aza Inaridai 1-1, Odate, Akita, 017-0031 Japan<br>TEL +81 (0)186-43-7149<br>email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:marugoto.odate@gmail.com">marugoto.odate@gmail.com</a>（English available）</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>ACCESS INFORMATION</strong><br>From Tokyo, you can get to Odate by shinkansen bullet train, plane, or highway bus.<br>* from Odate sta. &#8211;&gt; Farm inns: approx. 20 &#8211; 30 min. by car<br>* from Odate-Noshiro Airport &#8211;&gt; Odate sta.: approx. 45 min by shuttle bus<br>* Free pick-up and drop-off within Odate City limits is provided.<br>More detailed information on the Odate Cultural Activity Promotion Committee website.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>With the rising phenomenon of “green tourism” in Japan, small remote towns have drawn more attention as getaway destinations for harried city dwellers to refresh and recharge away from sprawling metropolises. Where 90% of the population lives in densely populated cities, there is no doubt that some people in Japan have never even experienced life outside of concrete jungles!<br />
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日本では「グリーンツーリズム」の人気が高まっており、都会から離れた小さな町が注目を集めています。急成長する大都市に住む人々がリフレッシュして元気を取り戻すための「逃げ場」となっているためです。90％の日本人が人口密集地に住んでいるので、コンクリートジャングルの外で生活さえ経験したことがない人々も多いでしょう。</p>
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<p>With the rising phenomenon of “green tourism” in Japan, small remote towns have drawn more attention as getaway destinations for harried city dwellers to refresh and recharge away from sprawling metropolises. Where 90% of the population lives in densely populated cities, there is no doubt that some people in Japan have never even experienced life outside of concrete jungles!</p>



<p>To slow the pace down and share the&nbsp;<em>inaka</em>&nbsp;(country) life, residents in more rural prefectural communities offer homestay experiences to visitors.</p>



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<p>日本では「グリーンツーリズム」の人気が高まっており、都会から離れた小さな町が注目を集めています。急成長する大都市に住む人々がリフレッシュして元気を取り戻すための「逃げ場」となっているためです。90％の日本人が人口密集地に住んでいるので、コンクリートジャングルの外で生活さえ経験したことがない人々も多いでしょう。</p>



<p>そのような人々に、ゆっくりとした「田舎」の生活を体験してもらうために、地方の人々が、旅行者に農家民宿を提供しています。</p>



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<p>I recently travelled to Odate City in Akita Prefecture to stay at a local farm! Read on about my experience of authentic regional cooking, harvesting rice fields, and my appearance in a traditional cultural festival!</p>



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<p>私は最近、秋田県の大館市に行って地元の農家民宿に泊まりました！&nbsp;郷土料理の体験、米の収穫、伝統的な文化祭への出演について書いてみたいと思います！</p>



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<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id=""><strong>*~*~*~*</strong></h3>


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<p>Odate City in Akita Prefecture is located in the cultural northern region of Japan. Odate has a population of about 75,000 people and is famous for the Akita Dog, a Japanese breed of dogs native to the city (<a href="https://rachelleng.com/akita-dogs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">check out my encounter with Akita dogs here!</a>). What I discovered during my visit is that Odate is also full of warm people, beautiful natural scenery, delicious farm-fresh foods, and has a rich cultural history.</p>



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<p>秋田県大館市は、人口約75,000人で、秋田犬が有名です。（<a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://rachelleng.com/akita-dogs/" target="_blank" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">私と秋田犬との出会いについては、ここをクリックしてご覧ください！</a>）今回の経験でわかったことは、大館市も人々の温かさ、美しい自然の風景、畑や田んぼでとれた美味しい新鮮な食べ物でいっぱいであり、豊かな文化的歴史を持っているということです！</p>



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<p>Organized by the&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" href="https://marugoto-odate-eng.amebaownd.com/" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">Odate Cultural Activity Promotion Committee</a>, farm stays can be arranged with local Japanese farm inns run by the farmers for one or two nights. Basically, you enter their home and experience their way of life for the duration of your stay!</p>



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<p>農家民宿体験は１泊または2泊で、<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" href="https://marugoto-odate.amebaownd.com/" target="_blank" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="external">大館市まるごと体験推進協議会</a>を通して予約ができます。滞在中は農家の家族の一員として、農家の生活を体験できます！</p>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_farm_sceneryf23e-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4224" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_farm_sceneryf23e-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_farm_sceneryf23e-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_farm_sceneryf23e-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_farm_sceneryf23e.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>



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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="arrival-in-odate%25e5%25a4%25a7%25e9%25a4%25a8%25e5%25b8%2582%25e3%2581%25ab%25e5%2588%25b0%25e7%259d%2580">ARRIVAL IN ODATE<br>大館市に到着</h2>


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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_statue_group5c5e-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4216" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_statue_group5c5e-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_statue_group5c5e-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_statue_group5c5e-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/akita_dog_statue_group5c5e.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><em><br>Group photo with the Akita dog family statue in front of Odate Station when Yamauchi-san came to pick us up.</em><br><br>山内さんが迎えに来てくれた大館駅前にある、秋田犬の一家の像との集合写真。</figcaption></figure></div>



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<p>Once we arrived to Odate Station, Yamauchi-san came to pick us up and drive us to his farm house about a 20-minute drive from the station.</p>



<p>大館駅に着くと、オーナーの山内さんが迎えに来て、駅から車で約20分のところにある農家民宿に連れて行ってくれました。</p>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/minshoku_front_23b7d-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4874" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/minshoku_front_23b7d-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/minshoku_front_23b7d-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/minshoku_front_23b7d-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/minshoku_front_23b7d.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/minshoku_front_0589-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4873" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/minshoku_front_0589-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/minshoku_front_0589-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/minshoku_front_0589-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/minshoku_front_0589.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><em>In front of the minshoku (home stay) named Sakekoshimai (origins for the name will be explained later! Read on~)</em><br><br>「酒こし舞」という農家民宿に到着！（名前の由来は後で説明しますね～）</figcaption></figure></div>



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<p>The moment I entered the house, Yamauchi-san introduced us to his wife, insisting we call her okaa-san (meaning “mother” in Japanese) and himself, otoo-san (meaning “father” in Japanese).</p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/farm_house_arrival_d40a-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4443" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/farm_house_arrival_d40a-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/farm_house_arrival_d40a-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/farm_house_arrival_d40a-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/farm_house_arrival_d40a.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><em>Meeting Okaa-san the moment we entered the house!</em><br><br>家に入ってすぐに、山内さんが「お母さん」を紹介してくれました！</figcaption></figure></div>



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<p>After a quick orientation around the farm house and relaxing in the local onsen (hot spring), it was time for us to make dinner together with our host family!</p>



<p>地元の温泉でリラックスした後、ホストファミリーと一緒に夕食を作る時間になりました！</p>



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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="making-kiritampo%25e3%2581%258d%25e3%2582%258a%25e3%2581%259f%25e3%2582%2593%25e3%2581%25bd%25e3%2582%2592%25e4%25bd%259c%25e3%2582%258a%25e3%2581%25be%25e3%2581%2597%25e3%2582%2587%25e3%2581%2586">MAKING KIRITAMPO<br>きりたんぽを作りましょう</h2>


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<p>For dinner, we learned to make kiritampo, Odate&#8217;s traditional rice dish!<br>&nbsp;<br>夕食では、大館名物「きりたんぽ」作りが体験できました！</p>



<p>First, we had to mash the rice (a process the locals call “kill half to death”)!</p>



<p>まず、ご飯をつぶします（地元の人々は「半殺し」と呼んでいます）！</p>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="683" height="911" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kiritampo_9e513.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4808" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kiritampo_9e513.jpg 683w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kiritampo_9e513-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /><figcaption><em>Mashing rice with Otoo-san</em><br><br><em>「お父さん」と一緒につぶしています！</em></figcaption></figure></div>



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<p>Although the rice was super sticky, I was surprised to learn it was not mochi rice, but just regular Akita rice right from their farm!</p>



<p>米は非常に粘り気がありましたが、餅米ではなく、山内さんの田んぼでとれたふつうの秋田こまちでした！びっくりしました！</p>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="683" height="911" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kiritampo_3cb3a.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4807" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kiritampo_3cb3a.jpg 683w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kiritampo_3cb3a-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /><figcaption><em>Measuring out rice balls of 150g per serving (for each kiritampo skewer).</em><br><br>1個当たり150gのおにぎりになるよう測ります（各串ごと）。</figcaption></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tampo_making_group7381-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5829" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tampo_making_group7381-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tampo_making_group7381-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tampo_making_group7381-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tampo_making_group7381.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><em>Molding rice balls onto skewers.</em><br><br>串にのせて伸ばします！</figcaption></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kiritampo_2086d-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4806" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kiritampo_2086d-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kiritampo_2086d-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kiritampo_2086d-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kiritampo_2086d.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><em>Now we are ready to start grilling!</em><br>&nbsp;<br>そして焼き始めます！</figcaption></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tampo_fire_29ebd-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5826" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tampo_fire_29ebd-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tampo_fire_29ebd-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tampo_fire_29ebd-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tampo_fire_29ebd.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><em>Diligently tending to the charcoal fire 😉</em><br><br>炭火の準備をしています！</figcaption></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/grill_yamauchif0e9-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4581" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/grill_yamauchif0e9-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/grill_yamauchif0e9-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/grill_yamauchif0e9-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/grill_yamauchif0e9.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><br><em>Tampo on the grill! (FYI, &#8220;kiritampo&#8221; means &#8220;cut tampo&#8221;, so before it is cut it is called just &#8220;tampo&#8221;!)</em><br><br>たんぽを焼いています！</figcaption></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kiritampo_14b368-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4805" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kiritampo_14b368-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kiritampo_14b368-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kiritampo_14b368-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kiritampo_14b368.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><em>To eat tampo, we would simply spread some local miso sauce onto the grilled rice. At first, I thought that it would be an incredibly plain rice dish, but it turned out to be delicious!</em><br>&nbsp;<br>まずはタンポに地元の味噌ディップを塗って食べます。とてもシンプルですが、意外と美味しかったですよ！</figcaption></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sanma_fish_1e1e8-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5712" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sanma_fish_1e1e8-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sanma_fish_1e1e8-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sanma_fish_1e1e8-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sanma_fish_1e1e8.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><em>We also grilled some fresh sanma (mackerel pike)~</em><br><br>サンマも焼きました！</figcaption></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kiritampo_nabe0251-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4809" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kiritampo_nabe0251-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kiritampo_nabe0251-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kiritampo_nabe0251-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kiritampo_nabe0251.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><em>Leftover tampo was cute up and used to make “kiritampo nabe” (hotpot using cut-up tampo). Super delicious!</em><br>&nbsp;<br>残ったタンポは、「きりたんぽ鍋」に入れて食べます。&nbsp;とても美味しかったです！</figcaption></figure></div>



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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="odate-cultural-festival%25e5%25a4%25a7%25e9%25a4%25a8%25e5%25b8%2582%25e3%2581%2593%25e3%2581%25a9%25e3%2582%2582%25e3%2581%25be%25e3%2581%25a4%25e3%2582%258a">ODATE CULTURAL FESTIVAL<br>大館市こどもまつり</h2>


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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="682" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_culture_festival_stage_396a3-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5174" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_culture_festival_stage_396a3-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_culture_festival_stage_396a3-300x200.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_culture_festival_stage_396a3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_culture_festival_stage_396a3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_culture_festival_stage_396a3.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><em>Photo: The Hokuroku Shimbun || 写真：北鹿新聞社</em></figcaption></figure></div>



<p><em>Lucky for us, the weekend we visited Odate happened to coincide with one of the largest culture festivals in the city!</em></p>



<p><em>幸運なことに、私たちが大館を訪れた週末は、大館市で最も大きなの文化祭の1つが開催されていました！</em></p>



<p><em>We were all asked to perform for the “Odate City Children’s Festival: Rural Hometown Entertainment and Lifestyle Culture Experience.”</em></p>



<p><em>「大館市こどもまつり：郷土芸能と生活文化の体験」に出演してみないかと誘ってもらいました～！</em></p>



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<p>We were dressed in traditional clothes and participated with local resident experts in the main performance, Sake Koshimai! (Perhaps this name might sound familiar, as it is the name of our farm inn!)<br>&nbsp;<br>伝統的な衣装を着て、地元の踊り手たちと一緒にメインパフォーマンスの「酒こし舞」に参加しました！</p>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/culture_festival_stage_32075-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4366" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/culture_festival_stage_32075-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/culture_festival_stage_32075-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/culture_festival_stage_32075-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/culture_festival_stage_32075.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><em>I did not expect the stage or auditorium to be so large!</em><br>&nbsp;<br>広いステージ！</figcaption></figure></div>



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<figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>So, what is Sake Koshimai?</strong><br><br>Sake Koshimai is a traditional dance originating from the mid-1800s Odate. The ruler of Odate at that time had ordered a performance to celebrate how rich rice is harvested annually so that cake can be made. Sake Koshimai is a dance that follows the process of sake brewing, where people sing “misaina” while performing various stages of the sake-making process from rice milling and steaming to adding water and fermenting. The dance tends to involve a group of people with many tools such as water bottles, jars, barrels, spatulas, baskets, and hand towels.</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>「酒こし舞」とは？</strong><br><br>この酒こし舞というのは秋田県内でもめずらしい風流踊りのひとつである。舞の始まりは安政2年（1855年）以前のこととされる。その昔、大館（旧大館市）を治めていた殿様が年貢完納を祝い地域の芸能を披露するように命じた。粕田ではこの時、酒こし舞を踊ったというのが安政2年（1855年）とされるからである。酒こし舞は民間でおこなってきた酒造りの過程を踊りにあらわしたもので、ミサイナを唄いながら、米研ぎ、米蒸かし、瓶に麹を混ぜ、どぶろくの種を入れ、次に水を加えて掻き混ぜるという動作が見られる。さらに布巾で瓶に蓋をし発酵させ、時々味見をし、酒が首尾よくできあがって慶ぶ、という一連のものである。そのため踊りは大人数でもって、採り物として水瓶、笊、樽、桶、一升瓶、徳利、ヘラ、升、布巾、手拭いなど道具が多く用いられ、滑稽味のあふれた所作も多い。囃子には鼓と擦り鉦がある。酒を造ることができるように、豊かな米がとれたことを祝う意味もあるのだろう。<br><br>参考：<a href="http://www.akita-minzoku-geino.jp/archives/4942" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank" rel="external noopener noreferrer">http://www.akita-minzoku-geino.jp/archives/4942</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p>More photos from our performance:</p>



<p>本番の写真をいくつかシェアします～</p>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="682" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_culture_festival_stage_396a3-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5174" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_culture_festival_stage_396a3-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_culture_festival_stage_396a3-300x200.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_culture_festival_stage_396a3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_culture_festival_stage_396a3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_culture_festival_stage_396a3.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><em>Photo: The Hokuroku Shimbun || 写真：北鹿新聞社</em></figcaption></figure></div>



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<p>What fascinates me the most about this dance is that it features women at the center of the sake-making process. In most sake breweries around Japan, women are not even allowed into areas where sake is made or being fermented. (Read more about my past experiences with &#8220;<a href="https://rachelleng.com/sake-making-at-tamagawa-brewery/" target="_blank" aria-label="Sake Making at Tamagawa Brewery (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">Sake Making at Tamagawa Brewery</a>&#8221; and the &#8220;<a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://rachelleng.com/aoki-sake-brewery-tour/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">Aoki Sake Brewery Tour</a>&#8220;!)</p>



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<p>私にとって「酒こし舞」の魅力は、女性が酒造りの中心にいることです。<br>日本のほとんどの酒蔵では、女性は蔵に入れません！<br>（ここをクリックして、「<a href="https://rachelleng.com/sake-making-at-tamagawa-brewery/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">玉川酒蔵で酒造り&nbsp;</a>」と「<a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://rachelleng.com/aoki-sake-brewery-tour/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">青木酒造酒蔵見学子</a>」についてご覧ください～！</p>



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<p>After the festival, I had the opportunity to meet with the Superintendent of Education for Odate City, Mr. Takahashi, and his advisor on elementary school English education, Ms. Tanimoto. We spoke on the efforts made in Odate City to preserve the local history and cultural traditions, passing on knowledge to the next generation.</p>



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<p>祭りの後、大館市教育委員会の教育長の高橋氏と、小学校英語教育推進アドバイザーの谷本氏にお会いできました。地元の歴史や文化的伝統を守り、知識を次世代に伝えるために大館市で行った取り組みについて話をしてくれました。</p>



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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="farm-experience%25e8%25be%25b2%25e4%25bd%259c%25e6%25a5%25ad%25e4%25bd%2593%25e9%25a8%2593%25e3%2582%2592%25e3%2581%2597%25e3%2581%25be%25e3%2581%2597%25e3%2582%2587%25e3%2581%2586">FARM EXPERIENCE<br>農作業体験をしましょう</h2>


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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/harvest_4ced9-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4642" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/harvest_4ced9-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/harvest_4ced9-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/harvest_4ced9-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/harvest_4ced9.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><em>As part of our farm stay, Otoo-san brought us to his rice fields to experience farming.</em><br><br>農家体験の一環として、お父さんに田んぼに連れて行ってもらい、農業を体験しました。</figcaption></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/harvest_10fd5-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4639" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/harvest_10fd5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/harvest_10fd5-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/harvest_10fd5-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/harvest_10fd5.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><em>The fields were beautiful and it was therapeutic spending an afternoon there as we felt like we were the only person in the area for miles!</em><br>&nbsp;<br>田んぼはきれいでした！私たちしかいないような気分になれました～</figcaption></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_tractor_31ffe-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5519" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_tractor_31ffe-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_tractor_31ffe-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_tractor_31ffe-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_tractor_31ffe.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_tractor_4ca6d-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5520" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_tractor_4ca6d-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_tractor_4ca6d-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_tractor_4ca6d-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rachel_leng_tractor_4ca6d.jpg 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><br><em>I also rode a tractor for the first time!! Although I thought it would be quite difficult to operate at first, it was quite similar to driving a Go-Kart.</em><br>&nbsp;<br>また、初めてトラクターに乗りました～！&nbsp;最初は操作が難しいと思っていましたが、ゴーカートを運転するのに似ていました。</figcaption></figure>



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<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id=""><br><strong>*~*~*~*</strong></h3>


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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="last-thoughts%25e6%259c%2580%25e5%25be%258c%25e3%2581%25ae%25e6%2584%259f%25e6%2583%25b3">Last Thoughts<br>最後の感想</h2>


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<p>Similar to the cozy bed-and-breakfast inns in rural England or Europe, farm stays in Japan provide a comfortable room in a real home in addition to many extra perks, such as delicious home-cooked meals and local experiences! The Odate Farm Stay is a great way for local farmers to connect with visitors who want a taste of life on the countryside, living off of fresh farm produce and being surrounded by beautiful natural scenery. It’s also a great way to venture outdoors, meet a new community, and immerse yourself in different ways of life that you may have never even thought about before.</p>



<p>Through my experience in Odate with the Yamauchis, I learned about many Japanese traditions first-hand, had the opportunity to actively engage in Odate life (even becoming a member of the community festival!), and established a close bond with an “Okaa-san” and “Otoo-san” who extended their hospitality with open arms.</p>



<p>Although the “relaxing” trip to the rural countryside life turned out to be more vigorous than I had expected, the unforgettable memories made were more than worth it. I already can’t wait for my next visit to the Yamauchi&#8217;s and returning to the comforting Sake Koshimai!</p>



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<p>イギリスやヨーロッパの田舎の居心地のよいベッドアンドブレックファーストと同じように、日本の農家民宿は、美味しい家庭料理や地元の体験などで楽しませてくれる宿泊施設です。大館の農家民宿に滞在しながら、郷土料理や農作業などを通して、農家の生活を体験することができました！大館の地元の人々とふれあい、秋田県の伝統について学びながら、素敵な思い出ができました！農家のお父さんとお母さんにとても感謝しています！</p>



<p>田舎への「リラックス」するための今回の旅行は、思っていたよりも活動的な内容でしたが、一生に一度の経験は忘れられないものです。「また大館に行きたい」と思えるようになりました！</p>



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<p><em>Click <a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener external" href="https://marugoto-odate-eng.amebaownd.com/pages/2086599/page_201603171106" target="_blank" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="external">HERE </a>for more information about Odate Farm Stays, including reservation process, accommodation fees, and a sample schedule!</em></p>



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<figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Odate Cultural Activity Promotion Committee</strong><br><br><strong>大館市まるごと体験推進協議会</strong><br><strong>　</strong><br>English website:　<a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://marugoto-odate-eng.amebaownd.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="external">https://marugoto-odate-eng.amebaownd.com/</a><br>日本語ウェブサイト：<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" href="https://marugoto-odate.amebaownd.com/" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">https://marugoto-odate.amebaownd.com/</a>　<br>Kamidaino, Aza Inaridai 1-1, Odate, Akita, 017-0031 Japan<br>TEL +81 (0)186-43-7149<br>email:&nbsp;<a class="rank-math-link" href="mailto:marugoto.odate@gmail.com">marugoto.odate@gmail.com</a>（English available）</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>ACCESS INFORMATION</strong><br>From Tokyo, you can get to Odate by shinkansen bullet train, plane, or highway bus.<br>* from Odate sta. &#8211;&gt; Farm inns: approx. 20 &#8211; 30 min. by car<br>* from Odate-Noshiro Airport &#8211;&gt; Odate sta.: approx. 45 min by shuttle bus<br>* Free pick-up and drop-off within Odate City limits is provided.<br>More detailed information on the Odate Cultural Activity Promotion Committee website.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Many of you will know about sake and may even be avid sake-drinkers, but have you ever wondered about the process of sake brewing or perhaps even trying to make your own sake first-hand?<br />
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<p>Last year, I visited the&nbsp;<a aria-label="Aoki Sake Brewery (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://rachelleng.com/aoki-sake-brewery-tour/" target="_blank" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">Aoki Sake Brewery</a>&nbsp;to attend a brewery tour and learned a great deal about the sake-making process.</p>



<p>去年、<a href="https://rachelleng.com/aoki-sake-brewery-tour/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="internal">青木酒造を訪ねて醸造所見学に参加し</a>、日本酒の製法について多くのことを学びました。</p>



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<p>This past Spring, I visited the&nbsp;<strong>Tamagawa Sake Brewery</strong>&nbsp;<strong>in Uonoma city of Niigata prefecture&nbsp;</strong>together with my family for a special sake-making tour and experience! This special experience is organized once a year by&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.facebook.com/SakeLoversJapan/" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">Sake Lovers, Inc.&nbsp;</a>Read on to check out the sake I made, and also follow my experience of tasting aged sake made in 1990 (29 years old)!</p>



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<p>今春、<strong>新潟県魚沼市の玉川酒造</strong>を家族と一緒に訪れ、特別な酒造りツアーに参加しました！&nbsp;この特別な経験は、<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SakeLoversJapan/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener external" data-wpel-link="external">サケ・ラバーズ株式会社</a>によって年1回開催されています。私が造った日本酒と、1990年（私が生まれた年です）に造られた日本酒を試飲した経験について続けてご覧くださいね～</p>



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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="lets-make-sake-at-tamagawa-brewery"><strong>Let’s Make Sake at Tamagawa Brewery!</strong></h2>

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<p>Tamagawa Sake Brewery is located in Niigata Prefecture’s Uonuma city, one of the heaviest snowfall areas in the world! Every year, they accumulate up to 3 meters of snow on the brewery grounds. The snow was still plentiful at Tamagawa Sake Brewery even when we visited at the end of Spring.</p>



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<p>玉川酒造は、新潟県の魚沼市にあり、世界でも有数の降雪地帯でもあります。&nbsp;毎年、彼らは醸造所の敷地に最大3メートルの雪を積んでいます。&nbsp;玉川酒造では、春の終わりに訪れたときでも、まだ積雪は多かったですよ。</p>



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<p>Established over 340 years ago, Tamagawa Sake Brewery is one of the oldest sake breweries in Japan. The traditional techniques and taste have been passed down and developed over generations of&nbsp;<em>kurabito&nbsp;</em>(蔵人), workers skilled in the art of brewing sake.</p>



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<p>340年以上前に設立された玉川酒造は日本で最も古い酒蔵のひとつです。&nbsp;伝統的な技法と味は受け継がれ、何世代もの蔵人、酒造りの技術に精通した人たちを通して発展してきました。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">Images displayed on the wall capture the snowy scenery of the brewery throughout the year.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">壁に表示された画像は、年間を通して醸造所の雪景色を示しています。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">Overview of the sake production process at Tamagawa Brewing.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">玉川酒造の酒造りの工程の概要。</p>



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<p>While we had a tour of the whole brewery and learnt about the entire process from start to finish, it was fun to participate in some of the daily activities of the&nbsp;<em>kurabito&nbsp;</em>(蔵人), including rice washing and working in the koji room.</p>



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<p>酒蔵所全体を見学し、最初から最後までの全過程について学びましたが、炊飯や麹室での仕事など、蔵人と一緒に活動し、参加するのは楽しいものでした。</p>



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<p>Upon entering the building, we found ourselves in a large area where we experienced how sake rice is washed and steamed! Generally, sake is made from October to March every year. The key to brewing good sake is a cold climate, so the process is traditionally carried out during the winter months.</p>



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<p>建物に入ると、私たちは広い場所で、酒米がどのように洗われ、蒸されているかを経験しました！&nbsp;一般的に、日本酒は毎年10月から3月にかけて造られます。&nbsp;良い酒を醸造するための秘訣は寒い気候です。そのため、このプロセスは伝統的に冬の間に行われます。</p>



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<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="rice-washing"><strong>Rice Washing</strong></h3>

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<p class="has-text-align-center">First, we tried out the&nbsp;<strong>senmai&nbsp;</strong>(洗米、literally &#8220;rice washing&#8221;), the process of rinsing the rice that will be used for sake brewing.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">最初に、私たちは酒造りに使われる米をすすぐプロセス「<strong>洗米</strong>」をしました。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">Getting ready to participate in the senmai process! Each of us took one bag of rice to wash.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">「洗米」準備をしています！</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">一人つづ米を一袋持って洗いました。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">The water used for washing rice is kept at extremely cold temperatures! I could not feel my fingers even though we only washed the rice for a few short minutes!</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">米を洗うために使用される水は非常に冷たいです！&nbsp;ほんの少しの間米を洗っても、私は冷たくて指先がしびれました..!</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">After washing the rice, we leave it in clean water to soak for some time.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">米を洗った後、しばらくの間水に浸すためにきれいな水の中に置いておきます。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">The type and quantity of rice washed varies depending on the type and quantity of sake that needs to be brewed.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">お米の種類と量は、醸造する酒の種類と量によって異なります。</p>



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<p>Sake grades are determined by how polished the rice grains are (more polished = smoother and better quality sake). The highest grade of Daiginjo often uses rice that is over 60% polished (less than 40% of the original grain remaining).</p>



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<p>清酒の等級は、米粒がどれだけ磨かれているかによって決まります（より磨かれているほど滑らかで質の高い酒が造られます）。&nbsp;最高級の大吟醸は、精米が60％を超えている（元の穀物の40％以下）ことが多いです。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">1 kg of rice makes approximate 1.8L of sake at the Junmai grade (using rice that is about 50% polished)!</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">純米1kgの米で、お酒は約1.8Lになります（精米約50％の米を使用）。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">After washing and soaking the rice, we laid it out evenly to dry.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">米を洗って水に浸した後、平らに広げて乾かします。</p>



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<p>While waiting for the rice to dry before our next activity, we had lunch of local Niigata soba noodles, called Hegisoba, and tempura!&nbsp;Hegisoba is soba that is served in a wooden dish called a “hegi.” This type of soba is famous for its smoother and firmer texture compared to common soba noodles. Moreover, it is separated into individual mouthfuls, making it easy to eat!</p>



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<p>私たちは、米が乾くのを待っている間に、「へぎそば」と呼ばれる地元の新潟そば、および天ぷらのランチを食べました！&nbsp;「へぎそば」は、「へぎ」と呼ばれる木の皿を使うお料理です。そばは、一般的なそばに比べて、なめらかでしっかりした食感で有名です。&nbsp;さらに、それは1口で食べられる量に分けられて、食べやすいです！</p>



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<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="the-koji-room"><strong>The Koji Room</strong></h3>

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<p>After the rice is dried, it is placed in a steaming basket and steamed for about 80 minutes. Each basket can contain about one ton of rice (around 20 bags of rice).</p>



<p>When the freshly steamed rice is cooled to a specific temperature, it is transferred to the Koji room, where the rice is spread out and a microorganism called koji-kin, a mold enzyme that starts the fermentation process, is spread over it.</p>



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<p>お米が乾いたら、蒸し籠に入れて80分ほど蒸します。&nbsp;各バスケットには約1トンの米（約20袋の米）を入れることができます。炊きたてのお米を特定の温度に冷やすと、麹の部屋に移され、そこで麹菌と呼ばれる発酵プロセスを開始するカビ酵素を加えます。</p>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sakemaking_15a892-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5693" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sakemaking_15a892-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sakemaking_15a892-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sakemaking_15a892-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sakemaking_15a892.jpg 1205w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">Demonstration of how to spread out the rice by&nbsp;<em>kurabito</em>.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">米を広げる方法のデモンストレーション。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">It is a big group effort to spread out and knead the rice, preparing it to effectively receive the koji-kin!</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">麹を効果的にするための準備として、グループで米を広げて練ることはとても大切な作業です。</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Did you know? </strong><br><br>The difference between the rice we eat and rice used for sake is that sake rice is soft on the outside with a hard kernel, making it possible for Koji to penetrate and start the fermentation process by converting the starch into sugar. In contrast, the rice we eat has a hard outer husk but a soft inner core.&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>ご存知でしょうか？</strong><br><br>私たちが食べる米と日本酒に使われる米の違いは、日本酒の米は中が硬い核で外側が柔らかいため、麹が浸透して澱粉が砂糖に変わることで発酵が始まります。その一方で、食用の米は外側は硬いが内部は柔らかいのです。</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">The rice in front of us weighs about 200kg and is expected to make about 1 ton of sake!</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">目の前の米の重さは約200kgで、1トンの酒を作ることができます。</p>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sakemaking_1901ba-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5698" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sakemaking_1901ba-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sakemaking_1901ba-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sakemaking_1901ba-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sakemaking_1901ba.jpg 1205w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>



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<p>After the koji-kin is sprinkled over the rice, it is pushed back into a mound and covered with a futon. It is left to rest so that the koji-kin can penetrate the rice and start the fermentation process. At Tamagawa Sake Brewery, there are typically 3-4 people working in the Koji room from 10am to 3pm. Over three days, the temperature is strictly controlled as the rice malts to become koji.</p>



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<p>麹が米の上にふりかけられた後、それは真中に塚のような押し戻され、布団で覆われます。&nbsp;麹菌が米に浸透して発酵を開始できるように、休ませます。&nbsp;玉川酒造では、午前10時から午後3時まで、通常3〜4人が麹の部屋にいます。&nbsp;3日間かけて、米が麹になるように厳しく温度管理されています。</p>



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<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="making-raw-sake"><strong>Making Raw Sake</strong></h3>

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<p><br>After 3 days in the Koji room, the rice is then transferred to a tank and stirred to build the main mash or “moromi.” Stirring a tank filled with rice, water and koji is really hard work!</p>



<p>We did not get to try this part of the sake making process, but we did get some photo opportunities.</p>



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<p>麹の部屋で3日後、米はタンクに移され、「もろみ」を作るためにかき混ぜられます。<br>私たちはこの部分の酒作りプロセスを経験することができませんでしたが、何枚かの写真を撮ることができました。</p>



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<p>Next, the moromi is pressed and filtered to separate the liquid sake from rice to give raw sake. The leftover rice solids that come out of this step in the sake production process are called sake kasu (酒粕) or lees. The Japanese believe that sake lees have great health benefits and can be used for many things, such as a pickling agent, cooking paste, marinade, cakes, or amazake.</p>



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<p>次に、もろみをろ過して米から液酒を分離させ、生酒を作ります。&nbsp;酒の製造工程のこの段階で出来る残りの米は、「酒粕」と呼ばれます。&nbsp;日本人は、酒粕はとても身体によく、お酢、練り物、マリネ、ケーキ、または驚くべき多くのものに利用できると信じています。</p>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sake_leesce98-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5676" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sake_leesce98-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sake_leesce98-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sake_leesce98-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sake_leesce98.jpg 1205w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>



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<p>The Japanese often tout that the secret to delicious sake is always in good, pure water. The water used in sake brewing is called shikomi-mizu, literally &#8220;preparation water.” At Tamagawa Sake Brewery, natural spring water gushing from the nearby mountains is used, and you can try a taste of the water yourself just outside the brewery! If you bring a container you can even take some water home.&nbsp;If you visit Tamagawa Brewery in the warmer months from May to November, when there is no snow, you can see the stream on the brewery&#8217;s grounds.</p>



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<p>日本人は、美味しい日本酒の秘決は、常に純粋な水にあるとよく言います。&nbsp;酒造りに使われる水は、仕込み水と呼ばれ、文字通り「準備水」と呼ばれています。玉川酒造では、近くの山から湧き出る天然の湧き水を使っていますので、醸造所のすぐ外で味わうこともできます。&nbsp;5月から11月までの暖かい季節の雪が降らないときに玉川醸造所を訪れると、醸造所の敷地内で小川を見ることができます。</p>



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<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="a-snowcapped-cellar"><strong>A Snow-Capped Cellar</strong></h3>

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<p>At Tamagawa Sake Brewery, sake is stored in a natural refrigerator they call the &#8220;snow cellar.&#8221; This cellar is covered with snow and retains a constant temperature of 2-3°C throughout the year. When the weather gets warmer, the snow is covered with a sheet to keep it from melting.</p>



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<p>玉川酒造では、酒を天然の冷蔵庫に入れて「スノーセラー」と呼んでいます。&nbsp;この地下室は雪で覆われており、年間を通じて2〜3℃の一定の温度を保っています。&nbsp;天気が暖かくなると、雪が溶けるので、それを防ぐために雪で覆われています。</p>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sake_cellar_aged442c-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5668" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sake_cellar_aged442c-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sake_cellar_aged442c-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sake_cellar_aged442c-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sake_cellar_aged442c.jpg 1205w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">Entering the cellar is almost like entering a secret basement hideout! In the winter, up to 500 tons of snow cover the cellar where sake is stored.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">地下室に入ることは秘密の地下の隠れ家に入るようなものです！&nbsp;冬には、酒が貯蔵されている地下室に最大500トンの雪で覆います。</p>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="678" height="904" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sake_aged_199068c8.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5664" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sake_aged_199068c8.jpg 678w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sake_aged_199068c8-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px" /></figure></div>



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<p>The constant cool temperatures make the cellar perfect for storing sake! Due to this natural refrigeration, Tamagawa Sake Brewery is one of the few breweries that can store aged sake. There was even sake from the 1990s! We had not tried aged sake before, and so ordered one bottle of the 1990 year to try.</p>



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<p>涼しい気温のため、地下室は酒を保存するのに最適です。&nbsp;この自然冷蔵のおかげで、多摩川酒造は熟成酒を貯蔵できる数少ない醸造所の1つです。&nbsp;1990年代からの酒もありました！&nbsp;私たちはこれまで熟成酒を試したことがありませんでした。ですので、1990年のボトルを飲んでみたいと玉川酒造にお願いしました。</p>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="640" height="480" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/1990_sakea70d.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4099" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/1990_sakea70d.jpg 640w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/1990_sakea70d-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></figure></div>



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<p>Protected by the snow, the aged sake from Tamagawa Sake Brewery develops an elegant, round, complex taste with a ripe tinge yet clean finish. A truly special sake from the land of heavy snow, matured with the aid of a white winterland.</p>



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<p>雪に守られた玉川酒造のお酒は、熟した味わいながら清潔感のある優雅で丸みを帯びた深い味わいを生み出します。&nbsp;白い大地の助けを借りて熟した、天使のような雪が舞い降りる雪深い地方からの特別な…　特別な日本酒。</p>



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<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="labelling-your-own-sake-bottle"><strong>Labelling Your Own Sake Bottle</strong></h3>

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<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>The next part of our trip involves writing sake labels for our very own bottle of sake!</strong></p>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="778" height="1024" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sake_bottle777a-778x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5665" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sake_bottle777a-778x1024.jpg 778w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sake_bottle777a-228x300.jpg 228w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sake_bottle777a-768x1011.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sake_bottle777a.jpg 897w" sizes="(max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px" /></figure></div>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>This special bottle is a Rachel Limited Edition! Anyone wants to give it a try? Hahah.</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">この特別なボトルはレイチェル限定版です！&nbsp;誰か飲んでみたいですか&nbsp;笑）</p>



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<p><strong>I decided to name my sake using a phrase from traditional poetry describing natural and seasonal</strong><strong>scenery: Fu Butsu Shi (</strong>風物詩,&nbsp;ふうぶつし). In Japanese, this phrase is often used to refer to a feature that reminds one of a particular season, such as Spring flowers, or Autumn foliage or a pastime related to that season. To me, this bottle of sake represents the time that I spent with my parents, which is often a seasonal affair since we are separated by oceans living in different countries.</p>



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<p>私は自然と季節の風景を描いた伝統的な詩からのフレーズを使って<br>酒に名前をつけることにしました：風物詩。<br>日本語では、この句は春は桜、秋は紅葉、またはその季節に関連する行事など、特定の季節の一つを思い出させるためによく使用されると思います。&nbsp;私にとって、この酒は私が両親と過ごした時間を表しています。私たちは海によって隔てられた別々の国に離れてすんでいるので、これは私達にとっての「風物詩」と思います。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>All of our individualized labels!</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>各人各様のラベル</strong></p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Group Photos with all of our own handmade labels!</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">手作りのラベルを使ってグループ写真を撮ろう！</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>The lady on the right is Ms. Yuki Imanashi, Sake Sommelier and CEO of Sake Lovers, Inc.</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>右側の女性は、酒ソムリエと</strong>サケ・ラバーズ株式会社<strong>の社長である今西由紀さんです。</strong></p>



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<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="last-thoughts"><strong>Last Thoughts</strong></h3>

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<p>Although it was fun and a great experience to get a crash course on sake brewing over the weekend, the reality is that the process from washing the rice to having the sake pressed actually takes around 2 months (~70days). Customarily, breweries in Japan start the brewing process after the harvest season in Autumn, and fresh sake is generally released every Winter. While modern breweries with refrigeration can now operate year-round, many traditional family-owned sake breweries are still seasonal, operating only in the cold winter months.</p>



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<p>週末に酒造りのクラッシュコースを受講するのは楽しかったですし、素晴らしい経験でしたが、実際には米を洗うところから酒を圧搾するところまでのプロセスは約2ヶ月（〜70日）かかります。&nbsp;慣習的に、日本の醸造所は秋の収穫シーズンの後に醸造を開始し、新鮮な日本酒は一般的に毎年冬にリリースされます。&nbsp;冷蔵付きの近代的な醸造所は一年中営業できるようになりましたが、多くの伝統的な家族経営の酒蔵はまだ季節限定で、寒い冬の間だけ営業しています。</p>



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<p>Niigata, where Tamagawa Sake Brewery is situated, is a mountainous region on the central Honshu Island. The region has been long established as a center of Japan’s leading sake manufacturers thanks to the Shinano-gawa River leading into exceptionally fertile rice cultivation. There used to be over 30,000 breweries in Japan during the heyday of sake brewing, but now only fewer than 2,000 sake breweries exist. Nonetheless, the drink has steadily grown in popularity overseas, with breweries opening in North and South America, China, Southeast Asia, and Australia. However, at the same time, many small family-owned breweries in Japan that have been in operation for generations are dying out as they are unable to find successors or expand the business. Sake Lovers aims to help these breweries with their marketing and promotions overseas, and hopefully spread greater knowledge about delicious sake with people around the world.</p>



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<p>玉川酒造のある新潟は、本州中部の山岳地帯です。&nbsp;信濃川のおかげで非常に肥沃な稲作が行われ、この地域は日本の大手酒製造会社の中心地として古くから確立されてきました。&nbsp;酒造の全盛期には、日本には3万を超える醸造所がありましたが、現在ではわずか2,000の醸造所しかありません。にもかかわらず、日本酒は着実に海外で人気が高まっており、醸造所は南北アメリカ、中国、東南アジア、そしてオーストラリアに広がっています。&nbsp;しかし、同時に、後継者を見つけたり事業を拡大したりすることが難しいために、何世代にもわたって操業していた日本の多くの小さな家族経営の醸造所は無くなりかけています。サケ・ラバーズ株式会社は、これらの醸造所の海外でのマーケティングやプロモーションを手助けし、美味しい日本酒に関する知識を世界中に広めることを目指しています。</p>



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<p>Stepping inside a sake brewery in Japan is certainly an eye-opening experience; not only do you get to try different varieties of sake, you also learn a lot about the process, the care and the tradition involved in creating rice wine. It truly is an educational experience to say “kanpai” to with a nice drink of Japanese sake!</p>



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<p>日本の酒蔵を見学するのは確かに目を見張るような楽しい経験です。&nbsp;さまざまな種類の日本酒を試すことができるだけでなく、日本酒の製造に関わるプロセス、手入れ、伝統についても多くのことを学びます。&nbsp;日本酒を飲みながら「かんぱい」と言うのは本当にためになる経験です！</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="358" height="131" class="wp-image-5824" style="width: 358px; height: 131px;" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tamagawa_brewery_logoc68b.png" alt="" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tamagawa_brewery_logoc68b.png 358w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tamagawa_brewery_logoc68b-300x110.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px" /><br><strong>AccessTamagawa Sake Brewery, Inc.<br>Echigo Yukikura-kan&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>玉川酒造株式会社</strong><br><strong>越後ゆきくら館</strong><br>Address: 1643 Suhara, Uonuma-shi, Niigata-ken<br>Hours: 9:00pm-4:00pm<br>Closed on New Year&#8217;s Day<br><br>Tamagawa Sake Brewery official website (Japanese-only):<br><a href="http://www.yukikura.com/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="external">http://www.yukikura.com/</a><br><br>Tamagawa Sake Brewery Facebook page:<br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/tamagawa.sake/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="external">https://www.facebook.com/tamagawa.sake/</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="709" height="709" class="wp-image-5677" style="width: 709px; height: 709px;" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sake_lovers_logo0c8a.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sake_lovers_logo0c8a.jpg 709w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sake_lovers_logo0c8a-300x300.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sake_lovers_logo0c8a-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px" /><br><strong>サケ・ラバーズ株式会社</strong><br><strong>Sake Lovers, Inc.</strong><br><br><strong>Website:</strong><br><a rel="noreferrer noopener external" href="https://sakelovers.co.jp/" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">https://sakelovers.co.jp/</a><br><br><strong>Facebook Page:</strong><br><a rel="noreferrer noopener external" href="https://www.facebook.com/SakeLoversJapan/" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">https://www.facebook.com/SakeLoversJapan/</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>


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