Cherry blossoms in full bloom at Gokatsuraike Furusatomura Village: flowering status and cherry blossom viewing lunch | TakiTown, Mie Prefecture

Located in TakiTown, Mie Prefecture GokatsuraLake Natural Park on the Shores "Gokatsura Pond Hometown Village" is celebrating its one year anniversary since its reopening.

Seasonal vegetables and local specialties available "Marche Grandma" We are proud of our original pizza made with local ingredients. "Marche Grandma Kitchen" Based in barbecue or camp, Pedal Boat etc. activity You can enjoy.

​The zoo, which is currently closed, is scheduled to reopen as "Furusato Mura Animal Park" in the summer of 2024. We're looking forward to this too!

As of April 2, 2024, the cherry blossoms surrounding GokatsuraLake, where the Gokatsura Pond Furusato Village sign is located, as well as the lodge with slide and the cherry blossoms around the barbecue area, are almost in full bloom.

The cherry blossoms near the bridge over the carp pond are only in bloom for about 5 minutes.

Marche Grandma 2nd floor in Carp food are on sale, so you can enjoy the cherry blossoms while Feeding experience It's nice to be healed.

A cute turtle made an appearance. It was a big hit with the children who love animals.

Locally harvested seasonal vegetables or Specialty goods can be purchased "Marche Grandma" for, There are 2 bento shops there is.

At the central sales floor of Marche Grandma, a variety of locally made bento boxes are lined up. As the name ``Marche Grandma'' suggests, you may be able to get the taste of your grandmother.

"Marche Grandma" In the refrigerated section at the back, "Marche Grandma Kitchen" Handcrafted in A hearty lunch box are lined up.

We recommend Gororto big fried chicken filled to the brim with "Fried chicken bento". It looks like it's going to jump out of the container. Amazing volume is.

There are plenty of handmade side dishes that go well with the rice, so you're sure to be very satisfied.

"Marche Grandma Kitchen" buys a meal ticket kitchen Moving on to Self-service method.

The menu includes dishes using local TakiTown specialties such as Iseimo (a type of sweet potato) and persimmons, as well as Matsusaka beef. The local pizza also looks delicious. ouchiyama soft serve ice cream is also on sale.

You can enjoy your bento lunch in the eat-in space, or sit outside and enjoy the cherry blossoms. Take your time enjoying cherry blossom viewing while sampling local delicacies, mainly from TakiTown.

Gokatsura Pond Furusato Village

Address 956 Gokatsura, Taki-cho, TakiTown
Phone number 0598-67-6196
Closed: "Marche Grandma Kitchen" Closed every Tuesday
400 parking spaces​