The Seto Inland Sea is flooded with light, and the incoming clouds rise up when swollen. The summer of Sanuki has arrived. The calm waves of the sea are perfect for families to enjoy marine leisure in Kagawa Prefecture, where beaches and yacht harbors are perfect. The Seto Sea and the Sanuki Mountain are dyed in summer color and we are waiting for you.
The sea of the sun is waiting
As you cross the green pass, the sparkling blue sea jumps into your eyes. The shadow of the island off the coast is bright and exciting. This time, we will introduce the Niocho area as a representative of Uminomachi. Nio-cho, known as the city of the sea where the sun shines once, is located at the base of the Shonai Peninsula, known for the Urashima legend, facing Hichinada, the west of the Seto Inland Sea. doing. Beautiful sandy beaches spread in the shallow water, and ideal beaches such as "Chichibugahama Beach", "Sun Beach" and "Tatsujima" are waiting for you.
The town has a long history, and remains Jomon and Yayoi ruins. During the Heian period, it became a mansion for a large shrine in Kyoto, and the culture of the city was also transmitted. Nio during the Edo period became a port for the Tosa feudal lord to take part in the shift, and flourished to the point that "If you want to see the Sengokubune, go to Nio." As a result, there are magnificent shrines and temples and houses of merchant houses, and you can enjoy a stunning historical walk.
About 20 minutes by car from Toyonaka or Mitotorizaka Interchange.
About 10 minutes by car from JR Takuma Station and Kannonji Station.
Inquiry for Nio sightseeing Nino branch, Mitoyo phone 0875-82-5102
Sea Station / Nio Marina
In the sea town, Nio, there is Nio Marina, which is also a sea station. This marina boasts one of the largest scale and facilities in western Japan, and can be used as a marine leisure base not only in Shikoku, but also in the area of Keihanshin and Kyushu. A marina, also known as a sunset spot, where the summer night breeze is too pleasant. Facilities for barbecue parties are also available.
Anyone who has a yacht or boat, as well as a clubhouse café (closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) can be used casually, so you can enjoy tea or lunch while watching the marina boat. In addition, there is a boat licensing classroom and a rental boat club system that allows you to enjoy a cruise at a reasonable price.
Morning market of Nio fishery cooperative
Right next to Nio Marina is Nio Fishing Port. The blessings of Hiuchi Nada are landed almost every day. Beginning with the first snapper in the spring, the summer season begins with the sea bream, porpoise, horse mackerel, etc., and the Iriko fishing season in Hitanada. The sparkling anchovies are landed, processed into high-quality Iriko and stored in the refrigerator, so you can get good Iriko all year round when you come to Nio. At the fishing port here, morning markets are opened on the first and third Sundays of spring (April to July) and autumn (October to December), especially when the fixed net is lifted. If you want to get seasonal items from the Seto Inland Sea, come by all means. It is said that there are not only fixed prices but also buyers who decide the price like auction. This is a great opportunity to get fresh seafood.
Reduced salt, no additives, handmade "Fujita Suisan"
Right next to Nio Fishing Port, there is a shop called "Fujita Suisan", a fishery fisherman founded in the Meiji 45 period. Here, the company sells processed products, such as fish that are fried in fixed nets, mainly niboshi and chirimen. Of course, freshly landed items are immediately processed by hand, so only safe and tasty items. For example, dried squid and dried shrimp, dried squid and dried shrimp overnight. The processed squid is also used in the restaurant of Shunsaikan, an antenna shop in Kagawa Prefecture in Tokyo. Handmade Tsukudani is also popular.
Until last year, it had the same concentration as seawater, but recently there has been a health boom and salt has been reduced. Seto of low salt, no additives, and natural foods that show off the goodness of the ingredients. It does not use preservatives and boasts a safe and mellow taste using Nio vinegar. In online sales, it is known as "Toukaiya". The new product “Suimei Mirin” is also delicious.
Nio Kosan for prawns
From Nio Fishing Port, head to Prefectural Road Route 21 (Marugame Takuma Toyohama Line), nicknamed "Hamakaidou". Nio Kosan, along this road, is currently the only cultivation of shrimp in Kagawa Prefecture. Founded in Taisho 8 and used to produce salt at the Irihama type salt field, salt production was abolished in the course of the times, and the company name was changed to Nio Kosan Co., Ltd. in 48, and the shrimp aquaculture business was started. Started.
Currently, it is engaged in a variety of businesses, but prawn cultivation has a 35-year history, and the sale of live prawns is well known throughout the country. There are four cultivation facilities on the premises, totaling 4 square meters of seawater, and the annual shipment volume is about 85000 million. Two million fish are released in the nearby sea. Unlike fish, there is no difference between aquaculture and natural taste, and natural products are in autumn, but aquaculture can be shipped almost all year. Therefore, safe and lively Nio shrimp are sold at department stores and mass retailers from Hokkaido to Kyushu. Set items such as abalone, turtle and lobster are also popular for gifts.
Of course, you can get it even if you stop by the head office, but you need to make a reservation by the day before because you will set up a basket on the night before and raise it. Also, prawns are high-end products and cannot be shipped if their shape is lost. So, here, we are making “car shrimp crackers” using 100% shrimp. A gem with a whole body baked live. No additives are used, and the dough is seasoned with a small amount of potato starch and salt to prawn surimi. It is hard to get anywhere else, so please try it here as well.
Nio Castle Ruins "Kakujoin" and "Nio Hassaku Doll Festival"
This time, at the intersection of Nio Kosan and Nio Post Office, follow the prefectural road Route 21 toward Takuma. Along this road is Kakujoin, which is said to be the site of Nio Castle. It was founded by Kobo Daishi at the base of Mt. The bell tower is an architectural style from the early Momoyama period and is an important cultural property of the country. It is also the site of the Nio Castle of Yorihiro Hosokawa's castle, and was dropped on March 10, 819 by Motosaga Nagasokabe. For this reason, it is said that boys and girls began to celebrate together in the Hassaku (August 7st of the lunar calendar) instead of holding the Doll's Festival in Nio.
Inheriting this custom, a full-fledged doll decoration was revived in Nio in 10 for the first time in 1998 years. A rare nationwide festival that creates a miniature garden-style stage with stones, sand, plants, etc. at the storefront and parlor, and reproduces historical characters and fairy tale famous scenes, is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in 30. He also won the 14th Hometown Event Grand Prize. This year, it is scheduled to be held on September 9 (Sat), 13 (Sun) and 14 (Holiday). Please take a look at the festival of dolls such as the dolls and the festival of May and the festival of horses.
Hariko Tora "Yoshinori Manabe"
A doll sign can be seen at the foot of Kakujoin. The sign for "Mariko Tiger" goes up at Yoshinori Manabe's home. Yoshinori was born in Tora in 15 and is now 82 years old. When he was young, he worked at a bank, but his eldest son was told to take over his house, and returned to Nio to start making his father's job, Hariko Tiger. In 60, it was designated as the first traditional craft in Kagawa Prefecture, and was later certified as a traditional craftsman. Mr. Manabe's tiger has won a prize at the 46th Japan Folk Art Exhibition, became a souvenir for the national polity and the Skills Olympics, and has been very active as a Kagawa folk art.
There are eight types from 15cm to 85cm, and the smaller ones can be obtained at Kiyosk in Takamatsu / Kotohira / Kannonji and at the roadside station "Genpei no Sato" in Mure. In the past, I used to teach the mini tigers at the puppet studio next to my house, but now I have a hands-on classroom at the Hassaku doll festival. Hariko Tiger is pleased as a gift for the healthy growth of the children, the prosperity of the house, and the longevity of the family. Recommended for souvenirs.
Manube Doll Shop "Manabe Doll Shop"
Just across the road is Manabe Doll Shop. The master, Keizo Manabe, was certified as a traditional craftsman in Kagawa Prefecture in 18. In this store, the first generation of Fujiyoshi started making dolls etc. in the late Edo period, and the second generation Utaro received a licensed doll wholesaler from the Mino Toyoda-gun government office in 2 and sold it. At first, then Yoshimatsu, Kamegoro, Keizo and Godai have a history of about 27 years. Even now, he uses the old-fashioned technique to make a torso with rice straw and wear beautiful brocade costumes to make a doll and a Hassaku doll.
Also, at the event "Hatsusaku Doll Festival", three family members (a couple and a son) devised a stage decoration unique to Niomachi in a space of about XNUMX tatami mats. We are creating scenes that use animals to delight children, such as the demon elimination, the battle of Genpeiya Island, the battle of Kawanakajima, the large snake (Yamata Orochi), and Korainai.
At the shop, dolls such as Hina dolls, Ichimatsu dolls, May dolls, horses, papier tigers, hagoita, and demon bows are displayed before each festival, so please take a look.
A lively tiger unique to Nio `` Miyake doll shop ''
A little north of the center of Nio, at the foot of Mt. Myoken is the Miyake Ningyo Store, which has been making Hariko tigers since the Meiji era. The third generation and traditional craftsman Osamu Miyake is making six kinds of papier tigers from 30cm to 20cm in about 26 days from fabric to completion.
According to Miyake, Nio has been making dolls since the Edo period, and more puppeteers have moved in from the Kansai area, and various dolls have been made. From among them, Hariko tiger has been made, and the traditional Hariko tiger has been made by inheriting the manufacturing method at that time.
In the name of the brave tiger, praying for the healthy growth of the children, Hariko tiger has been a favorite since ancient times as a decoration for the "Dango Festival" and "Hatsusaku Festival". It is a humorous toy whose neck is swaying. It does not get tired of figurines, and it is said that large ones are strong enough not to be struck by children. Although they are all over the country, why don't you enjoy the lively and warm tiger unique to Nio?
Good old townscape
The area that extends from the foot of Kakujo-in Temple is lined with historical houses. Stroll through the alleys and you'll find some pretty nostalgic scenery. Shopping streets and Teramachi called “Nakacho” with “Nakanocho”. Here, there are Tsuji's billboard where there was a high billboard where the feudal clan was posted in the Edo period, Kichijoin with a 400-year-old `` Manju Haku '' Kaizukaibuki, etc. This is the area you want to walk.
Rice vinegar “Nakahashi vinegar” that continues from Edo
In this one piece, a black warehouse with Yakisugi with a particularly strong presence. This is a brewery of Nakahashi vinegar, famous for Nio vinegar. Nakahashi vinegar was founded in the first year of Kanbo (1741) and has a history of 269 years. It is said that the brewing of vinegar in Kagawa Prefecture is said to be the first time that founder Niemon Nakahashi started making rice vinegar. In the Edo period, Nio was blessed with good water, thriving in maritime traffic, and the brewing industry flourished. However, only Tanoya's Nakahashi Vinegar Co., Ltd. continues to operate. Here, rice vinegar is still carefully brewed in large cedar barrels of 100-17 stones (about 18 kl) that have been used for over 3.5 years.
Therefore, Nio vinegar has a smooth, mellow taste that does not have a tingling odor and enhances the taste of the ingredients. Vinegar is noted for its good health. Why don't you make a healthy drink by pickling plums and figs with Nio vinegar? It is also recommended for pickles of Seto fish, pickled in three cups and sushi. You can find them at supermarkets, liquor stores and retail stores in Kagawa prefecture (mainly Nishisan and Nakasan), but you can also buy them at Nakahashi Zuizu's homepage and of course Nio. The white-walled storehouse (also a main building) is located in front of a temple called Kogon-in, which heads north from the storehouse and further north at the intersection.
"Sarashiya" fried Seto umami
Going south in front of the Nakahashi vinegar storehouse, Sarushiya is located along the road east of Kanonji Shinkin. The north-south road that runs to Prefectural Road 21 and Prefectural Road 220 running east and west is the road that passes one east in front of Kura. When you look at the signboard, you can betray no matter what the shop is, but when you pass by noon, you will find an irresistible smell. Here, they use the fresh Seto fish to fry “tempura” in Kagawa Prefecture. They make kneaded fish products such as "Jakoten", which is made from seasonal small fish such as whip and eso, which are locally obtained.
We pick up the surimi that can be kneaded in a large stone mill and shape it one by one by hand. Tempuras that are not even weighed or placed in a mold, but are neatly prepared. From there, fried one after another with a delicious sound. It is a luxury that you can not say anything but freshly fried, but only for lunch on weekdays. There are tempuras at "Sarushiya" at the grocery store in Nio and nearby supermarkets.
Sweet, fragrant and warm "Mino Confectionery"
On the road in front of Nakahashi vinegared vinegar, cross the prefectural road 220, and head further south, along the road, there is "Mino Seika". This shop, which started making sweets around 21, shortly after the war, has many sweets associated with Nio. "Town of the sun" of baked confectionery wrapped in white bean after Nio Taiyo Expo. The one wrapped in red bean is "seafood / mountain food" expressing the scenic Nio. Here, the boom in recent years is "Ochirasame".
It was one of the sweets made right after the war, and it was sold like a fly at the time, but since it began to be made in a time when there was nothing, it was less sweet and became unsold with time. However, when I made it again at a town event that was perfect for my health, I heard that many people said, "It's good old," "I want to eat it again." Of course, Heisei's "Ochirashi Ame" has a sweetness that is just right and has a soothing taste, and you will want it one after another. Isn't it constant that people come from far away to buy? Why not include one in your mouth?
The taste of the world from Nio `` Takoji Kozen ''
Speaking of Nio, Kobakobakobako became famous as "Takobako". The idea was that a junior high school student came to the store and wanted to make takoyaki with a large-sized grill. At that time, the price was decided by a junior high school student, so it was incredibly voluminous and reasonable food comparable to Sanuki udon. Now that flour, eggs and everything continue to rise, it's a price you'll be worried about if you have a lot of trouble. If you bake it, you'll find plenty of cabbage, pomegranates, and the best octopus and eggs. There are 13 kinds of eggs, including cheese and rice cakes, and the takoyaki is also a good small dish.
The specialty of this restaurant is this octopus and grandmother Toshiko born in 12. Nowadays, many people come to want to eat octopus but want to see grandma's face. When I asked my grandmother about the secrets of her health, she told me, "Eat everything with three meals and move well." "Takoju Kozen" is located on the west side (sea side) of Nio branch.
"Primare Hayashiya", a shrimp cracker that lasts 100 years
This time, take prefectural road 21 from Nio branch toward Kannonji. Along the prefectural road, next to "Chichigahama Beach", there is "Primare Hayashiya" which is famous as a wedding hall and banquet hall. This is a specialty that has been known as a restaurant since the Meiji era and hides the shrimp senbei that it has been making for more than 100 years. It is a traditional method of sprinkling rice flour on local shrimp Jako and making it homemade. It contains XNUMX to XNUMX real shrimp. Because it is made only of shrimp, you can eat it deliciously even if you put it in soup.
This shrimp cracker was also presented to Hong Kong and Los Angeles as a special product of Kagawa Prefecture. In the past, everything was made here, but now it is baked at a relative in Kannonji.
However, you can only buy it here. Also, if you make a reservation, you can enjoy meals using fresh seafood in rooms with views of the Parents' Beach. There is also a side dish shop (closed on Sundays and holidays), mainly local fish, next to it. Shrimp crackers are also located here, so please feel free to drop in.
Mikan no Sato, recommended for both loquats and cafes
If you go further on Prefectural Road 21 toward Kannonji, there is "Mikan no Sato" overlooking Hiuchi Nada. Nio oranges have long been known as sweet oranges under the name of "Soho mandarin orange". At the antenna shop "Mikan no Sato", you can get seasonal fruits at local prices. From May to mid-June there is a sweet summer, and lemon occasionally comes out.
And from May 5 to early July, sweet and delicious loquats line up. Kagawa Prefecture is one of the most important loquat producing areas in Japan, and many loquats grow on the whole hill here in Nio during the season. In the season, it looks like a flower is blooming in a bag. There is a cafe where you can see the sea, and "Mikan no Sato" is full of lunch time. Don't forget to stop by.
"Ohira Fisheries" full of umami natural foods
Go down the end of "Mikan no Sato" toward Soho Fishing Port and you will find "Ohira Fisheries". Here, you can buy an anchovy, a squid, a horse mackerel, a mackerel, a swordfish, etc., which are proud of Hiuchi Nada. Dried fish such as debira and sayori are popular, as well as niboshi with plenty of calcium. Tsukudani and chirimenjako are handmade. We can recommend without worrying about snacks and side dishes for children.
Famous Iriko fishing takes place from June 6 to the middle of September, when freshly landed anchovies are squeezed in the sun of Nio and are full of umami. There are 10 cases of 9 kilograms in the season. It is very popular with middle-age and year-end gifts. Ohira Fisheries works with his wife, his third son, and his wife and two sons. On the day of the interview, my son was working hard on squid. Because it is a very nice family, let's have Nio tell you the delicious seafood.
I want to see it once, I want to see it many times "Nio Ryu Festival"
Summer Nio is famous for its Nio Ryu Festival. Sanuki's unique festival in which a large dragon (35 meters long, weighing 8 tons) made of straw parades and people along the road water in buckets and tubs. A mysterious sense of solidarity and pleasure is overflowing, and everyone will be excited until the night goes on. Please take a look once. This year, it will be held on Saturday, August 2nd.