Daio Wasabi Farm
| Daio Wasabi Farm 大王わさび農場 | |
|---|---|
 Watermill and river at Daiō Wasabi Farm. | |
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| Town/City | Azumino |
| Prefecture | Nagano |
| Country | Japan |
| Established | 1915 |
| Area | 15 hectares (37 acres) |
| Produces | Japanese horseradish |
| Status | Open to the public |
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 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 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. Archived from the original on 2005-01-09. Retrieved 2006-12-13.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c d "Azumino in Nagano Prefecture..." Jiji Gaho Sha. Retrieved 2006-12-13.[permanent dead link]
- ^ 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)
36°20′20″N 137°54′33″E / 36.3388°N 137.9091°E
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