A model course to enjoy Iga gourmet food! We will visit popular spots such as Mokumoku Handmade Farm ♪

This time, I would like to eat, play, and have fun in Iga, the ninja village. You'll get lots of souvenirs too! We're leaving right away!
Approximately 5 minutes from Iga IC on the Meihan National Highway. `` Michi-no-eki Iga'' came into view. This distinctive building is said to be modeled after MatsuoBasho 's ``Haiseiden'', which is a depiction of his travels.

The store is full of Iga specialty products, including Iga Kumihimo goods.
In addition, we carry a wide variety of souvenirs from within the prefecture, such as Ise mochi and KameyamaMisoYakiUdon. There is also a restaurant next door.

I'm getting hungry, so I'm going to have lunch at a restaurant.
I ordered the recommended menu, ``Iga Beef Udon.'' I'm so happy to be able to eat branded Iga beef so easily♪ Enjoy a full meal of Iga beef and chewy udon noodles! Thank you for the meal.

[Michi-no-eki Iga]
Address 6187-1 Tsugecho IgaCity
Phone number 0595-45-3513
公式URL　http://www.anzen-kameyama.jp/original.html#02
Business hours 7:00-21:00
No holidays
Access: Approximately 5 minutes from Meihan National Highway “Iga” IC

About 20 minutes by car from "Michi-no-eki Iga".
We have arrived at "IganoSatoMokumokuTezukuriFarm".
This is an ecological farm where you can learn about food and agriculture through various experiences such as making sausages and bread.

Experience making sausages at the “Handmade Wiener Class”! Taste freshly made sausages.
Mmm, delicious! If you make it yourself, it will taste even better♪

There are two types of sausages you can make in the classroom.
You can also make smoked sausages with this unique shape. Even if it's your first time, it's clean and fun. I plan to take the rest as souvenirs and enjoy them at home.

Dinner will be served at ``Rural Cuisine Restaurant Mokumoku.''
This restaurant is popular for its carefully selected thick-sliced tonkatsu and dishes made with plenty of local vegetables.
You can feel the warmth of Japan from the wooden exterior!
You can choose between tatami room and table seats depending on your preference.

The recommended menu is the ``thick-sliced pork cutlet set.''
The 3cm thick sliced pork cutlet is very juicy. You can have unlimited refills of the rice and cabbage in the set! This is a dish that is sure to satisfy even those who are greedy and want to eat a lot.

With our bellies full, we headed to our accommodation for the night.
This is a cottage in OKAERi Village, which has a very cute circular exterior with a round roof.
It's interesting that each cottage has a unique name, such as ``Strawberry and Bee House'' and ``Barley Tea and Beer House''♪

The inside of the cottage is more spacious than expected and can accommodate up to 8 people.
You can reserve a room with a bed or a mattress depending on the number of people and your preferences. It's perfect for spending the night and having fun with friends and family.
Good night here tonight♪

[IganoSatoMokumokuTezukuriFarm]
Address: 3609 yubune IgaCity
Phone number 0595-43-0909
Official URL http://www.moku-moku.com
Business hours 10:00-16:30 *Some until 21:00
Irregular holidays
Admission fee: 500 yen (both adults and children)
*Please check the website for handmade experience classes.
Access: Approximately 10 minutes from Mibuno IC on the Meihan National Highway

good morning! Approximately 20 minutes by car from IganoSatoMokumokuTezukuriFarm.
We have arrived at "Tsubaya Kashiho", a long-established Japanese confectionery store that was founded in 1903.
The store's signature product, Seekuromochi, has a character painted on its exterior.

There are lots of delicious Japanese sweets in addition to the showcase!
Maybe I should buy some for my own snacks...?

This is the signature product "Seguro Mochi" and the sibling product of "Seguro Mochi", which was born in the spring of 2017, "Iga-ryu Ninja Mochi Seguro".
``Seguromochi'' is a local sweet that was created in the past because the backs of hard-working farmers were darkened by sunburn, and people sought the blessings of good health from their appearance. The thin mochi is filled with mellow red bean paste.
``Iga-ryu Ninja Mochi Seguro'' is a Japanese sweet that mixes the flavor of ``Seguro Mochi'' with the taste of Hyōsomaru, a ninja's portable food. You'll feel like a ninja when you eat it♪

Another recommended product is the Cup de Decchi series.
This cute-looking sweet is filled with ``Decchi Yokan,'' which was born from the chilly climate unique to the Iga Basin. There are six flavors in total, including red bean, matcha, and purple sweet potato.
In addition, there are also limited-time flavors, so be sure to check them out!

The 5th generation owner, Yoshihito Tsuji, told us many stories about Iga, including the legends and lore of the Iga-ryu ninja!
Thank you for the fun time♪

[Tsubaya Confectionery Store]
Address: 383 Hirata IgaCity
Phone number 0595-47-0029
Official URL http://www.tsubaya.com
Business hours 8:00-19:30
Closed on Monday
Access: Approximately 15 minutes from Meihan National Highway “Iga” IC

About 15 minutes by car from Tsubaya Confectionery.
I arrived at Hill Hotel Sunpia Iga.

This time it's a day trip, but it would be nice to stay the night and have a girls' night out in a spacious room♪
When staying overnight, you can choose either a Japanese or Western style room depending on the number of people and your preferences.

I would like to have lunch at Restaurant Hanagokoro!
I ordered the recommended menu, ``Hanakago Gozen''.
The menu features brightly colored dishes served in small bowls that are a feast for the eyes. I can feel the care put into each item.

Hill Hotel Sunpia Iga has the only ice skating rink in Mie Prefecture, so you can enjoy ice skating in the winter!
Since it's indoors, you can enjoy skating to your heart's content without worrying about the weather.

After having fun skating, soak in the hot springs and relax ♪
``Natural Hot Spring Basho no Yu'' is a simple alkaline hot spring that has a reputation for making your skin smooth and beautiful.

Men's and women's baths alternate daily, allowing you to enjoy Japanese and Western baths.
This is a Western-style hot spring.

This trip ends here. I'm looking forward to planning where to go next!

[Hill Hotel Sunpia Iga]
Address: 2756-104 saimyoji IgaCity
Phone number 0595-24-7000
Official URL http://www.hh-sunpia-iga.co.jp
Business hours 9:00-22:00
*Hot spring 10:00-22:00 (last reception 21:30)
*Skating (Period: 12/23 (Sat) - 3/18 (Sun)) 12/23 (Sat) - 1/8 (Mon)
10:00-17:00 on Sundays and holidays, 13:00-17:00 on weekdays other than those listed on the left.
Closed days: May be closed for maintenance (please contact us)
Access: Approximately 3 minutes from Meihan National Highway “Tomo” IC

*Information as of December 2017. Dates, prices, etc. may have changed, so please check with your contact information before going out.