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Taiza Crab - Kyotango Ryugu Project -

Make your own crab rice bowl at a local inn using crab landed in Taiza, one of Japan’s leading crab-fishing areas. The female seko crabs used as toppings are small but prized for their rich tomalley, bead-like outer roe, and inner roe found inside the shell.

• Amanohashidate, Maizuru, Tango
• Experiences Facilities

Shōkadō

Shōkadō Shōjō was a Buddhist monk of the early Edo period (1603-1868), as well as a man of culture. With his talent for the arts, Shōjō left us excellent calligraphy works and paintings, and the tea ceremonies that he hosted used to attract many cultured people and flourished as a place of exchange. In his last years, he retired to small residence (Shōkadō) that he built in Otokoyama in Yawata City, Kyoto, where he lived simply until his death in 1639. Since then, Shōkadō has been relocated several times. In 2014 it was relocated in Shōkadō garden, which was designated a national place of scenic beauty.

• Uji, Joyo, Yawata
• Museums

Asahikan

Founded around 140 years ago, Asahikan stands at the trailhead of World Heritage-listed Mount Omine. It has long welcomed hikers as a place to rest and recharge. Its cuisine features an abundance of seasonal local ingredients, including salt-grilled ayu sweetfish, fresh venison sashimi, and dishes made with wild mountain vegetables.

• Nara
• Inns

Trekking Mount Kongo and Exploring the Roots of Japanese Cuisine

Discover the area through food on a fascinating walking tour, learning about fermentation at a soy sauce brewery and marveling at the variety of samples at a tofu shop. Walk along historic routes that include the Katsuragi Kodo, one of Japan’s oldest roads, while experiencing local food, history, culture, and encounters with the community.

• Nara
• Famous Places