Katashina FUNtashina
My friendly neighbours Noriko-san & Tokio-san own their own farm called ‘Ringotei’. ‘Ringo’ means apple in Japanese. Now you might have already guessed that their main business is the apple business – correct! Overall they have 1,000 apple trees growing … Continued
The owner of ‘Shippochiku’ (a name I can hardly pronounce) is all alone in the kitchen but she whips up a delicious Japanese lunch menu for a great price! The lunch set costs 650 yen and changes throughout the week. … Continued
In order to myself into the life and community of Katashina, I am very interested in lending a hand on the farms. While helping at Katashinaya (the local shop and restaurant) we met one of Katashina’s biggest farmers, Sho-san, as … Continued
Mt. Hotaka – a great day hike to the peak of one of Japan’s 100 famous mountains, with a breathtaking 360 degree view over Gunma’s scenery. The Katashina Village Office organized a day trip to climb Mt. Hotaka, which I … Continued
For people who are interested in organic farming in Katshina, Setoyama-san is the man you should turn to. He has gained experience in organic farming for the past 14 years, growing delicious and natural fruits and vegetables on the 7 … Continued
Katashina-mura hosts many festivals all year around. During the summer season the different parts of the village hold the ‘Mikoshi O-matsuri’ (o-matsuri = festival). Based on a religious Shinto tradition, the locals get together to parade around a miniature shrine … Continued
Marunuma Kogen, also known as Marunuma Highland Resort, is situated along route 120 at the bottom of Mount Nikko-Shirane san, Japan’s highest peak in the north of the Kanto region. Marunuma offers the longest skiing season in Katashina, giving you … Continued
During the colder months Katashina is known as winter wonderland. However, when the temperature rises, the snow melts and the skis have been stored away, the Oze-Iwakura ski resort transforms into a lily paradise. DSC08945The Oze Iwakura Lily Garden opens … Continued
Located in the Kamata area in Oze National Park Katashina village, on the left of my office, you will find ‘Kamta Shokudo’, the locals call it ‘Kama-shoku’. Here you can find great bowls of ramen or fried rice that have … Continued
Katashina-mura is a very popular place during the winter season, due to the massive amounts of snow and its 6 individual ski slopes. Especially the Marunuma area is a great place for skiing and snowboarding. The season in Marunuma is … Continued