10 recommended family outing spots in Hekinan - you can go on a day trip from Nagoya!  

"Yakiimo Marujun", a roasted sweet potato specialty shop
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"There's a shop that's perfect for a snack,'' so we visited "Yakiimo Maru Jun," a shop that specializes in roasted sweet potatoes.

It is a specialty shop of roasted sweet potatoes, which is rare in Japan, and you can enjoy the most delicious sweet potatoes of the season, including sticky and sweet Anno sweet potatoes from Tanegashima.

Owner Mr. Ishikawa

The owner, Mr. Ishikawa, has always loved the outdoors and used to bake sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven. Hi first encounter with Anno-imo made him fall in love with yakiimo more and more. After eating and comparing sweet potatoes from all over the country, he is so full of “sweet potato love” that he has developed original sweet potato dishes and sweets.

There are many types of sweet potatoes, but they can be broadly divided into two types: sticky and soft flaky. The price of baked sweet potatoes is determined by weight, with sticky sweet potatoes ranging from 180 to 280 yen per 100g, and soft flaky sweet potatoes ranging from 150 to 300 yen per 100g.

If you can't decide, please refer to Marujun's original chart, which is categorized by "sweet", "light", "sticky", and "flaky"!

There is also a cafe space.

In addition to yakiimo, there are also menus where you can enjoy the deliciousness of sweet potatoes such as “Yakiimo Loco Moco Style Curry (980 yen)”, “Yakiimo Cheese (556yen)” and “Yakiimo Quiche (352yen)”. Mr. Ishikawa's favorite is the sweet potato shaved ice (723 yen)!

Now, let's try some yakiimo!

Yakiimo baked in a special pot is exquisite!

It was fun to eat and compare, asking, “Is the Hokuhoku type better?” or “I prefer the sticky type.” I would like you to taste various brands.

And Marujun's commitment is "soft and delicious even when cold". That's why many people buy it as a souvenir!

[Yakiimo Maru Jun]
Address: 2-70 Tsurumicho, Hekinan City, Aichi Prefecture
Phone number: 0566-46-1311
Business hours: 10:00-19:00
Regular holiday: Irregular holidays

https://yakiimo-marujun.com/

▼ Click here for the online shop
https://yakiimo-marujun.shop-pro.jp/

About 13,000 flower irises are in full bloom
"Flower Iris Festival"

And for those who visit Hekinan in early summer, we would like you to know about the Iris Festival, which is held from late May to mid-June every year.

The location is a park located on the north bank of Aburagafuchi, the largest natural lake in Aichi Prefecture. 13,000 plants of 80 varieties of irises, the official flower of Hekinan City, are planted on an area of 18,000 square meters.

In addition, the "Sakura Festival" is held at Akashi Park in March, and the "Wisteria Festival" at Koutoen in April. When visiting Hekinan from spring to early summer, be sure to enjoy the seasonal flower festival.

[Flower Iris Festival]
Venue: Aburagafuchi Iris Garden (within 2-chome, Aburagafuchi-cho, Hekinan City)

https://www.hekinan-kanko.jp/event/detail/265/

This time, we have delivered "10 Recommended Outing Spots in Hekinan". There are plenty of spots where you can spend the whole day with your family! Access from Nagoya is also good, so it is recommended as a day trip spot. Please come and visit there.

Photography by Kanae Hori (*excluding some photos)