From January 14th (Sat) to April 2nd (Sun), 2023, the Atsumi Peninsula Nanohana Festival will be held again this year in Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture!

This time, we will give a thorough report on how to enjoy the "Atsumi Peninsula Nanohana Festival", focusing on the main venue "Irago Nanohana Garden"!

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What is the Atsumi Peninsula Nanohana Festival?

An event unique to this time of year, where you can enjoy watching, eating, and playing in a field of field mustards (rape blossoms) that looks like a yellow carpet.

In addition to the field of rape blossoms along the Atsumi Line and Nitta, Kaji-cho, along National Route 259 and National Route 42, rape blossoms are in full bloom everywhere.

The entrance to the main venue "Irago Nanohana Garden".

A free parking lot across the road from the entrance. There is also an information signboard that introduces the attractions and gourmet foods of the Atsumi Peninsula.

The Atsumi Peninsula can be accessed not only by private car but also by various means of transportation. During the Nanohana Festival, you can get a discount ticket that includes the Toyotetsu train and bus as a set. On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays in February and March, the Nanohana Shuttle runs from the Irago-misaki bus stop.

Click here for details▼
https://www.taharakankou.gr.jp/nanohana/access

How to enjoy "Irago Nanohana Garden"

At the Irago Nanohana Garden, there are plenty of wonderful photo spots and gourmet food to enjoy spring. The 120,000 field mustards in full bloom on the 4 hectare site are divided into early blooming, middle blooming, and late blooming, and you can enjoy the them in full bloom at any time during the period.

The ticket booth is located just inside the gate. Dogs are allowed to enter as long as they are on a leash. Please be prepared for windy days due to the proximity to the ocean, so please come prepared to stay warm. 

【Admission fee】
Adult (junior high school students and older): 500 yen (tax included)
Elementary school students: 100 yen (tax included)
Preschoolers: Free

How to enjoy ① Let's enjoy shooting at the photo spot 

The red round mailbox that has long been popular on the Atsumi Peninsula has been recolored to the same yellow color as the field mustards, making it a very popular photo spot. However, since it is an object, you cannot put mail in it.

"Swing" is popular with children and couples.

"Flower * Flower Spot" (2/1 - 4/2) is a cute display with a field of rapeseed flowers in the background. Let's take memorable photos with your loved ones!

The “Nanohana Runway” stretches for about 20m and is set up in a field of field mustards that fills the left and right sides. While feeling the fullness of spring, you will naturally smile.

Find the best shots from various angles and enjoy shooting!

The “Nanohana Jungle” is a maze-like vast field of field mustards.

The tall field mustards spread out all over the area, and sometimes it is easy to lose sight of your kid.

Kawazu cherry blossoms bloom from late February to early March. This is the only time when you can enjoy the collaboration of early-blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms and rape blossoms. Don't miss the beauty of the contrast between the yellow field mustards and the cute pink cherry blossoms!

How to enjoy ② Let's play in the field of field mustards!

At "Nacchi no Oka", you can enjoy turf sliding using artificial turf for free. It is said that the trick is to start from around the middle of the slope, as it is very slippery. When it's crowded, you may have to wait in line.

"Nacchi Hill" is a small hill, so you can see the yellow carpet that stretches far into the distance.

There are several types of sleds, including ones for single riders and ones for families and friends to ride together.

Adults and children alike will be thrilled with the exhilarating turf slide while gazing at the rape blossoms.

There is also an area where you can enjoy “Nanohana picking (100 yen for 5 pieces)”, and you can also wrap it, so it seems that you will be pleased with it as a souvenir. Apply at the information desk at the entrance. (from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

In addition, costumes for children can be rented at the "Costume Rape Blossom House" (300 yen per 30-minute session; only for sizes from 3 months to 4 years old). You can take pictures of your child in a ladybug or honeybee costume. (Open Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from February 4 (Sat) to April 2 (Sun), 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

How to enjoy ③ Let's enjoy gourmet food!

At Irago Nanohana Garden, you can enjoy a variety of foods. Tahara City, located on the Atsumi Peninsula, is a top-class agricultural kingdom in Japan. Taking advantage of the warm climate, various vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, and tomatoes, fruits, and flowers are grown. In addition to such freshly harvested agricultural products, there is a wide array of nanohana-themed menus that can only be eaten here, such as "Nanohana Croquette" and "Nanohana Gelato".

At “Nacchi no Omise”, in addition to “Chocolate Strawberry” and “Strawberry Daifuku”, the new “Tomato Amazake Smoothie” is recommended. Various varieties of strawberries sold in boxes are also popular.

[Nacchi's shop]
Weekdays/10:00 a.m. to 30 minutes before closing
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays/9:00 a.m. to 30 minutes before closing
Irregular holidays

Chocolate stick strawberries (200 yen including tax) are sweet strawberries harvested on the Atsumi Peninsula coated with chocolate.

In addition to the menu full of ideas such as rice balls and gelato using field mustard, the staff also recommends the "Oo-Asari Hanpeita," a collaboration of Oo-Asari (giant clam) and the long-established "Yamasa Chikuwa (fishcake)," which is also on the menu this year. Why not try it while viewing the rape blossoms in full bloom?

[Small Teahouse Nanohanaya]
Weekdays/10:00 a.m. to 30 minutes before closing
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays/9:00 a.m. to 30 minutes before closing
Irregular holidays

Nanohana croquette (150 yen including tax). A bite into this recommended dish will make you feel spring with its bright green field mustard.

On weekends and holidays, kitchen cars of various genres are lined up irregularly.

In addition, during the Nanohana Festival, you can enjoy elaborate nanohana dishes and sweets at nearby restaurants. By all means on the way to and from the venue.

Click here for nearby gourmet information▼
https://www.taharakankou.gr.jp/nanohana/archives/gourmet

How to enjoy ③ Buy original goods!

At the souvenir shop, there are plenty of goods that can only be purchased here, such as cookies designed with famous places on the Atsumi Peninsula and the Nanohana Festival, four-leaf clover strap kits, and character goods.

Atsumi Peninsula Gacha, Yotsuba-mikuji Gacha, and other original gacha-gacha (capsule toys)ys are also popular. The Donburi Kaido Gacha sometimes includes a discount golden ticket that can be used at restaurants on the Atsumi Peninsula. We would love to try our hand at it.

Other events in cooperation with the local community, such as sales events of edible field mustard and rapeseed meal, and concerts that can be enjoyed leisurely in the rape fields, are also held on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

▼ Click here for details about the event
https://www.taharakankou.gr.jp/nanohana/archives/event

The Nanohana Festival makes the entire Atsumi Peninsula feel the arrival of spring. How about going out with your family, friends, or couple?