Agricultural heritage and traditional culture tour of Namegawa Town , Saitama Mysterious Satoyama Experience
01 Introduction What is a Jinja？ Lunch Nodate Yatsunuma agriculture Hotel-Heritage Yatsudamai Korogaki Porotan Farmer's Market ONIGIRI The ultimate ONIGIRI making！ Namegawa Town contents P02 P04 ………………………… ………………………… ……………… ………………… …………………… ……………………… ……………………… ……………………… … ……………… ……………… ………… …………………… P06 P08 P10 P12 P14 P15 P16 P17 P18 P19 P20
02 03 In Namegawa Town, we used the topography of Yatsu (A shallow valley in a hilly area), which is a characteristic of the hilly area, and the nature of the water flowing from top to bottom. Rice production "Yatsunuma Agriculture" has been operated with a simple and highly complete energy-saving water supply system. Its history is old, and it was already completed from the Kofun period (around 600) to the early Edo period (around 1600), and it is also certified as a Japanese agricultural heritage. In this area, the activities of people who make rice made only with water and protect the Yatsunuma(reser pond) that accumulates natural water, It has been passed down to this day as a "living heritage". In rice production, which uses rainwater as a valuable water source, it is very closely related to shrines that perform rituals to pray for rain, There are many shrines in this area, including more than 350 Yatsunuma. Introduction On the tour provided here, you can experience the customs of shrines unique to the region, and the extremely high-quality rice harvested in the area and You can taste the local meal "Naorai-zen", which is closely related to the shrine. And while enjoying the scenery woven by Satoyama and Yatsu, you can experience the "Nodate" where you can enjoy matcha, a Japanese culture, outdoors.
04 05 Jinja are for Shinto, an ancient Japanese religion. "Shinto" is a national belief unique to Japan, and it is a polytheism that finds God in nature and ancestors and respects and appreciates them. It has been raised spontaneously in the Japanese climate without a specific founder or canon. Gokito Praying as a formal ritual for the Deity to deliver the wishes of the worshiper to the Deity. At the shrine where the ceremony of begging for rain for rice production was held, we will visit while receiving an explanation from the shrine. You can take a commemorative photo wearing a mysterious prayer experience and costume (traditional kimono worn by aristocrats in public). The reason why the color of the torii is red is because it has been believed in Japan for a long time that red has the power of an amusman.founder or canon. I believe that Deity dwells in all natural objects such as the sun, mountains, rivers, seas, and rocks, and I respect and worship them. What is a jinja？ Torii gate "Iko-No-hayamitama-Hime" Shrine walk and prayer and dress experience
Naorai-zen "Naokai-zen" is a meal where all the Deities and the participants eat food and alcohol offered to the Deities after the shrine rituals and festivals. It is a sacred meal that makes Deity and man one by receiving offerings to Deity . Lunch "Iko no sato Farmer’s restaurant" Please enjoy "Naoai-zen" with plenty of vegetables from Namegawa Town that do not use chemical seasonings. After the meal, you can get a sign of your visit and a red seal. Nuka kamado It is an eco-friendly rice cooking method that reuses the rice husk that should be discarded as fuel. Lunch ぬかかまど 06 07
Nodate Nodate is not a tearoom, but outdoors such as parks and garden,and you can enjoy it. It is characterized by feeling the change of seasons while enjoying the natural scenery and sounds. Nodate experience in Mt. Ninomiya Use slopes and stairs to climb Mt. Ninomiya and experience "Nodate". You can see Namegawa Town from the observatory. 08 09 Nodate
Japanese National Important Agriculture Heritage Systems It is a system in which the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries certifies areas that operate important and traditional agriculture, forestry and fisheries in Japan. Yatsunuma Agriculturural System (Rice farming using Yatsunuma ponds) The pond with only rain water source is still in active use, and the traditional water distribution system called “Numashita” is inherited, and the valuable ecosystem is maintained, and it was certified in January 2023. Walking around Satoyama Take a walk in the rice fields (Yatsuda) where rice used for sushi and onigiri, which represents Japanese food culture, and its water source Yatsunuma. Yatsunuma agriculture in the area of Hiki Hills brought by rain water. 10 11
Heritage Resort, where you can relax and revive yourself in the secret country side. Located one-hour far from Tokyo by train and you'll surprised for the upcountry elegance for a distinctive MUSASHI-KYURYO escape. 12 13
Korogaki (A dried persimmon) It is characterized by condensed natural sweetness and softness. Sticking to the old-fashioned production method, the townspeople carefully make them one by one. It is a delicious rice with a sweet taste grown in water that contains enough nutrients from the mountain. Yatsudamai(Yatsu rice field) From Namegawa Town It is a rice that has been certified by Saitama Prefecture as a specially cultivated agricultural product and is committed to safety and security. 14 15
Porotan (Grilled chestnuts) Chestnuts have long been popular as autumn flavors, such as chestnut rice, chestnut kinton, and sweet dew stew. However, it is difficult to peel the skin hard. Therefore, "Porotan" was developed as a chestnut that peels off when heated. The grains are large, sweet, and soft and flaky. You can buy freshly picked vegetables and special products from Namegawa Town. 〒355-8585 750-1 Fukuda,Namegawa-machi,Hiki-gun,saitama Prefecture TEL:0493-56-6906 FAX:0493-56-2448 na3411601@town.namegawa.lg.jp https://nouhaku-namegawa.com/index.html BLessing of Yatsunuma ponds ⚫Please visit our website for details Farmer's Market Namegawa Town Farm Stay Promotion Council nouhaku-namegawa Secretariat/Namegawa Town Industry Promotion Division 17 16
ONIGIRI ～Japanese soul food～ About “Onigiri” It is said that the beginning of Onigiri was in the Heian period (794-1185). It was distributed with the meaning of "Thank you for your hard work" for those who work in the palace. Since then, Onigiri have been useful as a convenient food that does not require a plate. Onigiri are complete food It can be easily eaten anytime, anywhere, and is ideal for nutritional supplementation and emergency food when busy. NORI The seaweed that wraps Onigiri is rich in vitamins and minerals. It also contains iron, calcium, etc., which can supplement the nutrients of rice. SALT Salt is essential for Onigiri. It is said that taking too much salt is not good, but if it is not enough, it will interfere with digestion and is essential for the body. Salt is not only a seasoning, but also helps digest and absorb Onigiri. Onigiri is a healthy fast food！ 19 18 The ultimate ONIGIRI making! Rice ※Japanese National Important Agriculture Heritage Systems Cooking rice MaikingOnigiri Compleat!! Rice planting Rice plant Rice havesting Refined rice Washing rice Kamado (traditional Japanese cooking stove) Cooked rice Cool the rice Salt・Nori・ Plum・Miso etc Hold the rice
20 21 Located almost in the center of Saitama Prefecture, 1 hour from the city center by train or car. ～Satoyama Theme Park that can be reached from the city center.～ [By train] To Tobu Tojo Line Shinrinkoen station Ikebukuro～Shinrinkoen sta. Express 60 minutes [By express bus](from airport) To Tobu Tojo Line Shinrinkoen station Haneda Int. Airport～Shinrinkoen sta. About 2 hours To JR Kumagaya station Narita Int. Airport～Kumagaya sta. About 3 hours [By car] Kan-Etsu Expressway Higashimatsuyama I.C.～Namegawa Town About 13minute（s 6km） Tokyo Kanagawa Pref. Chiba Pref. Ibaraki pref. Gunma Pref. Tochigi pref. Saitama Pref. Haneda Int. Airport Narita Int. Airport Saitama Pref. ・ ・ ・ ・ Namegawa Town Shinrinkoen station Kumagaya station Namegawa Town
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