Daio Wasabi Farm
The Daiō Wasabi Farm (大王わさび農場, Daiō Wasabi Nōjō) is a wasabi farm established in 1915[1] and located in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture near the center of Honshū, the main island of Japan.[2] It is a popular tourist spot due to its beautiful watermills and for the river that runs through it.[2]
A restaurant offers wasabi-flavoured ice cream and other wasabi-themed products.[1]
Outside Japan, the site is best known for its appearance in the 1990 film Dreams by world-famous director Akira Kurosawa in the segment called "Village of the Watermills".[2]
Daiō is one of Japan's largest farms—and its largest wasabi farm—covering 15 hectares.[2][3]
References
- ^ a b Yanagi, Yuki (1999-09-17). "Wasabi farm: growing tradition". Torii Online. Retrieved 2006-12-13.
- ^ a b c d "Azumino in Nagano Prefecture..." Jiji Gaho Sha. Retrieved 2006-12-13.
- ^ Kan, Wendy (2000-07-17). "Finding Rustic Charm Down on the Farm". Time Asia. Retrieved 2006-12-13.
External links
- Daio Wasabi Farm Template:Ja icon
- "Wasabi Farm" Page in Official Travel Guide of Azumino City "Explorer Azumino!"
Matsumoto travel guide from Wikivoyage (including information on Daiō Wasabi Farm)
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