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A guided tour through the lotus root fields scattered across Naruto City.
Tokushima Prefecture is one of Japan’s leading lotus root-producing regions, and fields can be found throughout Naruto City. On the “Cycling Through Lotus Root Fields” tour, a guide leads you on a leisurely rental bike ride along quiet country roads used by locals in their daily lives—places not featured in guidebooks. The tour offers scenery that you would not encounter otherwise.
The tour starts at the meeting point, JR Ikenotani Station. First, take a leisurely rental bike ride through the lotus root fields. From February through May, you may see Oriental storks—a nationally designated Natural Monument—building nests and raising their young. Large lotus leaves fill the fields from June, followed by lotus flowers blooming in July and August. Each season offers something different to see. As you cycle at a relaxed pace through the peaceful landscape, your guide will share information about lotus roots and the surrounding natural environment.
After cycling through the lotus root fields, stop by a farmers’ market to browse Naruto’s seasonal vegetables and souvenirs. The eat-in area also serves light meals, including udon noodles topped with plenty of Naruto wakame seaweed.
The tour concludes with lunch at RENMARU CAFE, known for its lotus root dishes. This unusual cafe has a lotus root field inside, and its menu features lotus root and other seasonal local ingredients.
Explore peaceful lotus root fields not featured in guidebooks.
You may also spot Oriental storks from around February through May.
Large lotus flowers bloom in July and August.
Your guide’s explanations will give you a new perspective on the scenery.
The Egao farmers’ market offers a variety of delicious seasonal products from Naruto.
A standalone cafe with a lotus root field inside.
Savor dishes made with plenty of fresh local ingredients, including lotus root.
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What should I wear?
Spring and summer: Take precautions against heatstroke and sun exposure by bringing a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Fall and winter: Dress warmly with a hat, gloves, neck warmer, comfortable clothing, and walking shoes.
