DAY.3
DAY.3 10:00
(Hata-ori Workshop with the traditional craft Kame-aya Ori weaving)
The Shinjo Kame-aya Ori Weaving Preservation Society
Workshop Hata-ori Nagaya
Shinjo Kame-aya Ori weaving which was started in the around the early 19th century requires advanced techniques. These techniques are currently being passed down to future generations by the members of the preservation society. Thin silk thread is used so even experts take a full day to weave 10cm. The groups hears this and they are impressed by the high level of Japanese technology. They take on the challenge of making a plain weave coaster.
Leisurely try the plain weave workshop at Hata-ori Nagaya.
The artisans give an easy to understand description of Kame-aya Ori weaving.
They choose their favorite colors and try plain weaving for the first time!
Crossing the warp and weft makes this enduring work.
The coasters are finished thanks to the instruction of the artesian! The coasters are glowing with the sense of each member!
The Shinjo Kame-aya Ori Weaving Preservation Society
Workshop Hata-ori Nagaya
［ADDRESS］
1509-2,Tokamachi, Shinjo-shi, Yamagata, 996-0091
［TEL］
0233-22-0025
［OPEN］
10:00-17:00
［HOLIDAY］
Wednesdays, Year-end and New year holidays
［NOTE］
Hata-ori Workshop: Coaster ¥500, Flower pot spread (small) ¥1,000 *Workshops are for up to 4 people (Consult for groups of 5 or more)
DAY.3 12:00
(Tasty ramen characteristic of Shinjo!)
Umeya
This shop is famous for the Shinjo soul food Chicken Giblet Ramen. The ramen uses fresh chicken giblets raised locally and the taste is adored by people of all ages. The group of 4 say that Taiwanese people would love this flavor. They are impressed that the reason people eat chicken giblets is because the people of Shinjo place vaue on food and don't want to waste anything.
Chicken giblets have a great texture and profound taste!
Umeya is famous for its Chicken Giblet Ramen. Customers are lined up before the shop opens.
How does Chicken Giblet Ramen taste for the first time?
They seem to like it saying "This is similar to Taiwanese ramen and it goes down great!"
The women love the simple flavor.
Umeya
［ADDRESS］
3-16, Semmoncho, Shinjo-shi, Yamagata
［TEL］
0233-22-3910
［OPEN］
11:00-14:45 17:30-19:45
［HOLIDAY］
Tuesday and the 2nd Sunday
DAY.3 13:00
(Local Popular Bakery)
Getapan
There is a variety of baked goods using Japanese wheat, whole wheat flour, natural yeast and seasonal ingredients.
The women are in love with the bakery's interior and end up buying a whole bunch of items. The 4 are captivated by the great tasting combination of bean paste and butter which they say they would never see in Taiwan.
The limited-time-only bread using seasonal ingredients is a must-buy!
This bakery opened in part of a geta slipper store in Mamurogawa-machi.
The baked goods are lined up on display. All of them look great.
The owner Sato warm-heartedly greats the group of 4.
The women adore the atmosphere as well as the taste.
Geta Pan
［ADDRESS］
3807-7, Torigoe, Shinjo-shi, Yamagata
［TEL］
0233-77-4019
［OPEN］
8:30-18:30 (Limited Supply)
［HOLIDAY］
Sunday temporary close
DAY.3 14:00
(Buying souvenirs at the end of the trip)
Mogami Bussankan
At the end of their trip, the stop by Mogami Bussankan in the Shinjo Station. This shop offers Yamagata specialty goods. The 4 who buy souvenirs labeled "limited regionally" have a conversation after buying souvenirs such as Kamuten goods, natto fermented soybean soup and the brand name sweets Ajisai. Take these to your friends and family in Taiwan to show off the allure of Shinjo and Mogami.
Everything looks good…Too many souvenirs to carry with both hands!
The 4 wonder what to choose from the extensive line-up.
Lin really adores the Kamuten goods.
This souvenir shop is loaded with great tasting and rare items from Yamagata.
Natto fermented soybean soup, Ajisai…Everyone found what they were looking for.
Mogami Bussankan
［ADDRESS］
1‐2, Tamommachi, Shinjo-shi, Yamagata, 996-0024
［TEL］
0233-28-8886
［OPEN］
8:30-19:00
［HOLIDAY］
Open Everyday
Tour route
Tour spots and expenses(excluding personal expenses such as souvenirs)
DAY.1
- Rental car: Around ¥20,000 for 3 days 2 nights
- Shinjo Furusato History Center: Admission ¥300
- Japanese style sweets café Yutorian: ¥400-¥450 (oshiruko red bean jam soup)
- Hijiori Hot Springs accommodations expenses: Around ¥15,000 for 1 night
DAY.2
- Mogami Boat Ride & Soba Noodle Making Workshop: ¥3,700 (set plan price)
- Higashiyama-yaki Pottery Workshop: Around ¥1,500-¥2,500
- Akebono-machi dinner: Around ¥2,000 per person
- Accommodations in the city: Around ¥8,000 for 1 night
DAY.3
- Hata-ori Workshop: ¥500
- Chicken Giblet Ramen: ¥650
- Getapan Bakery: Around ¥200 (Deli Bread, Sweets Bread)
*Take the Yamagata Bullet Train round trip from Tokyo
(Tokyo-Shinjo normal seat, adult round trip: ¥25,560)
Editor's note
Everyone in the group said the people were warm hearted and friendly. We wanted to know what was the best experience and the best tasting food. However, they may come back just because they experienced the warm hearted kindness of the people of Shinjo and Mogami. You too can experience this warm hearted kindness from the people of Shinjo and Mogami.
Last Update 2017/3/31
- ・Interview / text by KADOKAWA Uplink Inc.
- ・Special Thanks To：Mr.Lee, Mr.Lin, Ms.Chen, Ms.Zhang（From Taiwan）