Spring Breeze of Azumino
Masayoshi HiroseA soft spring breeze caresses your cheek in Azumino of Shinshu region, where 'good old Japan' still remains the same as it was in days gone by.
Founded in 1915 and spread over 15 hectares the Daio Wasabi Farm (大王わさび農場, Daiō Wasabi Nōjō) is the largest wasabi farm of Japan.
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To reach Daio Wasabi Farm, take JR Oito Line from Matsumoto to Hotaka Station (30 minutes, ¥320 one way, 1-2 trains/hour). From there, the wasabi farm can be reached in a ten minute taxi ride (approximately ¥1300 one way). On weekends and holidays from mid April through October, there is a loop bus for tourists that connects Hotaka Station with the Daio Farm (10 minutes, ¥500 per ride).
A soft spring breeze caresses your cheek in Azumino of Shinshu region, where 'good old Japan' still remains the same as it was in days gone by.
Daio Wasabi Farm is Japan’s largest genuine wasabi farm and also a popular "sightseeing" spot located between Matsumoto and Hakuba.
Many people might think the wasabi we eat at Japanese restaurants or the green wasabi powder that has to be mixed with water is ‘wasabi’. They might be called wasabi but they are not the real thing. They are made from horseradish, mustard powder, food coloring and a sprinkle of real wasabi. I want to meet face to face with the authentic wasabi, so off I go to the wasabi farm of Azumino town, Nagano, ‘The Daio Wasabi Farm’.
The clear steam of Daio Wasabi Farm waters spring flowers in Azumino of Shinshu Region in Nagano, causing them to bloom brilliantly with spring colors.
Try Wasabi flavoured everything at Japan's largest Wasabi farm at Hotaka, close to Matsumoto. Watch cool clean water filter through gravel beds and grow into green fire!
Come indulge yourself in nature, get to know the real wasabi at Daio Wasabi Farm and cycle through the valleys and rice fields of Azumino, Nagano. Enjoy the real natural beauty of Japan.
In the countryside of Azumino near Matsumoto in central Japan, Tokoji is an attractive Buddhist temple, home to plenty of interesting statues and carvings.
In the countryside of Azumino, near Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Hotaka-jinja is a spacious Shinto shrine with some interesting features for visitors to enjoy.
Close to Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Azumino is an attractive area of countryside, with a peaceful atmosphere and a range of interesting sights