[2025 Azumino Attraction] Travel Guide for Daio Wasabi Farm (Updated Aug)

Daio Wasabi Farm is located in Azumino City, where meltwater from the Northern Alps flows, and its wasabi fields, stretching for about 1 km, are the largest in Japan. Within the facility, you can enjoy gourmet food such as the famous real wasabi rice bowl and wasabi ice cream, and the waterwheel on the Tade River, which was used as a location for a movie directed by Akira Kurosawa, still remains to this day. The best season to visit and stroll through the wasabi fields at Daio Wasabi Farm is from late September to late October, when the autumn leaves can be seen, and it is crowded with many people. 📌Visited on November 3rd #Autumn trip #Nagano #Autumn leaves spot #Outdoor #Azumino city #Daio Wasabi Farm

You can visit the fields of real wasabi that producers are carefully cultivating in the clear stream without paying parking fees or admission fees 💓 Going through the gate, there is a large wasabi field! Under the black net sheet that blocks direct sunlight, a bed of wasabi that has taken root in the clear stream and grown little by little over time appears ❣️ Going around the garden seems like a good workout. 😁💦 In another stream where kappa might appear, a waterwheel splashes water, inviting visitors to a fairy tale world. 🖼 When you get tired of walking, take a short break. Enjoy some wasabi soft serve 🍦 A refreshing taste with a slight tang. We enjoyed the local soft serve that is unique to this place 😋 #Couple trip #Gourmet #Breathtaking view #Soft serve ice cream

"Daioh Wasabi Farm" ✼••┈┈••✼ Restaurant "Yusui Meigama Daioan" ・Shinshu soba and real wasabi rice (1,480 yen) ・Soba Seiro (1,000 yen) "Takeout corner" ・Daioh Premium (480 yen) ✼••┈┈••✼ At the restaurant, you rub the real wasabi yourself☺️ Freshly rubbed wasabi doesn't make your mouth tingle even if you eat a lot‼️ It's not spicy and has a "refreshing aroma"🥰 I was surprised that the taste is completely different from commercially available wasabi tubes🤭 The wasabi ice cream also has more wasabi than I expected❤︎ There is a row of wasabi on the premises, and there is also a drinking fountain of the 100 famous waters! The ice-cold water was delicious 😌 The water is about 14℃ and there is a space where you can touch it, so it's perfect for a summer trip 😄 However, the water was so cold that I couldn't stay still 🤣 There is also a photogenic spot with a waterwheel, so if you go to Nagano, please go there! ✼••┈┈••✼ #Photogenic Spot #Nagano #Nagano Tourism #Real Wasabi #Daioh Wasabi Farm #Shinshu #Shinshu Azumino #Date Spot #Shinshu Soba

Matsumoto is often overlooked on typical Japan itineraries, but after spending a day there, I can honestly say it’s one of my favorite hidden gems in Nagano Prefecture. With crisp air, historical sights, and beautiful nature, it offers a calm and enriching break from the bigger cities. I began my day with a visit to the Daio Wasabi Farm, one of the largest wasabi farms in Japan. The scenery was stunning—clear spring water flowing through narrow channels, rows of wasabi plants shaded under black mesh, and the Japan Alps standing quietly in the background. I even tried wasabi ice cream, which had a unique spicy-sweet flavor that was surprisingly addictive. The on-site restaurant and souvenir shop were also full of wasabi-based treats, from wasabi soba to wasabi pickles. In the afternoon, I headed back to the heart of the city to explore Matsumoto Castle, also known as the “Crow Castle” due to its striking black exterior. It’s one of the few original castles in Japan, and climbing the steep wooden stairs inside felt like walking through centuries of samurai history. The view from the top—overlooking the city and distant mountains—was well worth the climb. Afterwards, I took a stroll down Nawate Street, a picturesque walking path lined with shops and cafes along the Metoba River. The vibe was cozy and nostalgic, with frog-themed souvenirs (yes, frogs are a local mascot!), handmade crafts, and small bakeries. I grabbed a freshly baked oyaki and enjoyed it by the riverside while watching ducks drift along the gentle current. This day in Matsumoto was full of small moments that left a big impression—fresh wasabi, samurai legacy, and peaceful walks. If you’re heading to Nagano, make sure Matsumoto is on your list.

It has a pure and mild spiciness that is completely different from the tubed wasabi that comes with sashimi. You can experience this for yourself at the Daio Wasabi Farm in Hotaka, Nagano Prefecture. The wasabi fields, which are grown in the pure streams of the naturally rich Azumino, are amazingly beautiful, like a Japanese garden. We will introduce five reasons why this "wasabi paradise" can be enjoyed with all five senses. ⸻ ✅Five reasons to visit a wasabi farm ⸻ ① [Japan's largest wasabi farm] The wasabi fields, which spread across a vast area of ​​land about the size of 11 Tokyo Domes, are a sight to behold! The scenery, where coexistence with nature is alive, is also perfect for photos. 📎Trivia: It is said that the name "Daio" was named after the legendary king of the Azumi tribe. ⸻ ②【A sacred place for wasabi created by spring water】 The clear streams that spring from the Northern Alps support the environment essential for wasabi cultivation. The water on the farm is exceptionally clear! 📎**Trivia:**Wasabi can only grow in water that is around 13℃ all year round. High-quality wasabi depends on water. ⸻ ③【A treasure trove of wasabi gourmet food! 】 Full of unique delicacies that can only be eaten here, such as "wasabi soft serve ice cream," "wasabi croquettes," and "wasabi beer." 📎**Trivia:**Real wasabi is a delicate ingredient that can be enjoyed not only for its "spicy" but also for its "sweetness" and "aroma." It goes well with sweets. ⸻ ④【A filming location beloved by director Akira Kurosawa】 The watermill on the farm was the filming location for the movie "Dreams." This is a pilgrimage spot that movie fans will love. 📎**Trivia:**This waterwheel actually turns, and the surrounding area is a spectacular spot that blends into the scenery of the four seasons. ⸻ ⑤【See, touch, and learn about wasabi experience】 You can also experience grating wasabi and making wasabi pickles. It's an edutainment space where children and adults can learn in a fun way. 📎Trivia: "Wasabi pickles" are a preserved food that has been popular since the Edo period. They are also very popular as souvenirs! ⸻ ✨Summary Wasabi farms are not just tourist spots. A place where you can experience the blessings of nature, Japanese culture, and the depth of "food" with all your senses, and where you can spend a fulfilling time. If you visit Azumino, be sure to try this "real wasabi experience". Your view of wasabi will surely change. #Nagano #Domestic travel #Cycling

I went on a 2-day, 1-night trip to Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture 🚄 I took the JR Azusa express train from Tokyo! This time I rented a car 🚗, so I could move around a lot. This plan is recommended for people who want to enjoy nature efficiently! Places I went (Near the station) 📍Matsumoto Castle 📍Matsumoto City Museum of Art (Car required) 📍Daiou Wasabi Farm 📍Azumino F-1PARK 📍Day trip hot springs Toyoshina Onsen Yutari Yama no Kami Matsumoto has many cafes and restaurants, so you can enjoy the area around the station without renting a car. The specialty is soba noodles. I recommend going to the Matsumoto City Museum of Art, as it has many interesting and new exhibits ✨ #MatsumotoTourism #MatsumotoCastle #DomesticTravelStrategy

#Spring0yentrip Daioh Wasabi Farm is a vast wasabi farm in Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, characterized by beautiful wasabi fields that spread across a site of 15 hectares. You can enjoy nature while strolling with pure spring water flowing. In particular, the observation deck with a panoramic view of the watermill and the Southern Alps is impressive, and you can spend a relaxing time while enjoying the scenery. You can also experience going down the clear stream in a glass boat, and it feels very good to cool your feet while feeling the cool flow of the river. At the restaurant, you can enjoy dishes made with wasabi and the specialty wasabi soft serve ice cream, which is especially delicious with its spicy flavor. It is a wonderful spot where you can spend a relaxing time while interacting with nature.

#cherryblossom25 The plum and cherry blossoms at Daio Wasabi Farm in Nagano. The wasabi is blooming too! The flowers of wasabi are sold at the farm's shop. Not sure what you can do with the flower but it surely would be something that you won't encounter every day. So, if you're in Nagano or planning to head there the next couple of days, check the farm out! Warmer days and the plum blossoms are blooming! The fragrance of plum blossoms makes you feel the coming of spring 🌸 The wasabi flowers are also blooming white in the wasabi fields. You can also enjoy flower viewing while strolling! Wasabi flowers are also available in limited quantities at the store. Enjoy the taste of spring!

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 There is a Daio Wasabi Farm in Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture. The farm is located in the suburban town of Hotakahei and is the largest farm product in Japan. The farm has a historic and quaint waterwheel, especially the raft of the waterwheel is very eye-catching. The waterwheel is available throughout the spring and summer, and the mobile waterwheel is a popular photo spot for visitors to the farm. You can rent a bicycle near Hotaka Station and go there. In addition to enjoying the pastoral scenery, you can also see the snow-covered Alpine peaks along the way while riding your bicycle. If it is the season for wasabi to grow, you will see wasabi all over the garden. We visited during the cherry blossom season, and the cherry blossoms along the way were in full bloom, welcoming us. It can make up for the slight disappointment of not seeing the garden full of wasabi. Visitors can try wasabi-related foods such as wasabi soba, wasabi tempura, wasabi ice cream and wasabi beer to challenge and explore their taste buds.

Nagano Prefecture is number one in the nation for wasabi production! Azumino is famous for its wasabi production, and about 90% of the wasabi in Nagano Prefecture is this type of wasabi. Wasabi has a very spicy image, but fresh wasabi wasn't very spicy! The Daio Wasabi Farm is so big, it's the size of more than 10 Tokyo Domes✨✨ At the Daio Wasabi Farm, you can enjoy wasabi, including wasabi soft serve! Admission is free! Please come and see it! 💖💖 📍Location: 3640 Hotaka, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture #0 Yen Trip February 2025 #Nagano Prefecture

One of the most famous places in Azumino, Nagano is the Daio Wasabi Farm! This is one of the largest wasabi farms in Japan, located in a corner of the Azumino Wasabi Field Spring Water Group, which uses spring water from the Northern Alps. It is also one of the top tourist spots in Azumino, visited by approximately 1.2 million people a year✨ You can enjoy walking around the huge park and enjoying dishes made with wasabi🧑🍳 I went there on a weekday, but it was quite crowded, so I realized it's a popular spot🚶 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Name: Daio Wasabi Farm Address: 3640 Hotaka, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture Opening hours: March to November [8:00 to 17:00] December to February [9:00 to 16:00] Closed: None Access: Get off at Hotaka Station on the JR Oito Line and take a taxi for about 10 minutes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - #0 yen autumn trip #Daio Wasabi Farm #Azumino #Azumino sightseeing

🌱 Souvenir shop Daio Wasabi Farm 🌱 📍Address: 3664-5 Hotaka, Azumino, Nagano 399-8303 Japan 🏖️Environment: This is a souvenir shop located in Daio Wasabi Farm, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Inside the shop, all products related to wasabi are sold, which are products from the farm itself. There are many items such as fresh wasabi plants, fresh wasabi bulbs, wasabi tubes, wasabi rice crackers, wasabi potato chips, and many more. 🕰️bOpening hours: 09.00-17.00 💰Average price per person: 1,000 yen #tripพาบินเที่ยวเอเชีย #daiowasabifarm #ไดโอวาซาบิฟาร์ม #เที่ยวนากาโน #เที่ยวญี่ปุ่น

🍺 Wasabi Beer : Daio Wasabi Farm 🍺 📍Address: 3640 Hotaka, Azumino, Nagano 399-8303 Japan 🏖️Environment: This is a beverage shop located in Daio Wasabi Farm, near the soft-serve ice cream shop. Inside the shop, all drinks with wasabi ingredients are sold, such as wasabi craft beer, wasabi lemon juice, and wasabi coffee. Some people may wonder, do drinks and wasabi go together? Let me tell you, they go together incredibly well and are even more delicious than you think. I recommend you to try it. 🕰️bOpening hours: 08:00-17:00 💰Average price per person: 600 yen #tripพาบินเที่ยวเอเชีย #daiowasabifarm #ไดโอวาซาบิฟาร์ม #wasabibeer #เที่ยวนากาโน #เที่ยวญี่ปุ่น

🌳 Strange rare landscape : Nagano 🌳 📍Address: Hotaka, Azumino, Nagano 399-8303 Japan 🏖️Environment: This is one of the most important scenic spots in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Because Nagano Prefecture is famous for its clean water, this is a popular place for tourists to relax, enjoy the natural water sources, and take a boat ride to enjoy the beautiful forest scenery. This is the point where the Yorozui River and Tadegawa River, which have completely different water quality, the Yorozui River that flows behind, and the Tadegawa River, which is made up of 100% mineral water, flow together in a long, narrow island. It is a rare landscape with a river flowing between them. The two rivers that flow into this area, which is the lowest point in Azumino, meet at the end. It is a rare landscape that flows to the lowest point in Azumino and flows forward. The two rivers flow continuously without mixing for a long time due to differences in water temperature, etc. This is also the filming location for the famous Japanese movie Dream by Japanese director Akira Kurosawa. 🕰️bOpening hours: 24 hours 💰Average price per person: Free #triptravelasia

🥩 Oasis: Daio Wasabi Farm 🥩 📍Address: 3640 Hotaka, Azumino, Nagano 399-8303 Japan 🏖️Environment: This is a restaurant located inside Daio Wasabi Farm in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The menu focuses on steaks, with a choice of pork/beef, as well as pasta and salads. Every menu includes wasabi. When the food is served, the restaurant will provide fresh and ground wasabi. You can add as much as you like. This restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating area offers a view of the wasabi garden. 🕰️bBusiness hours: 11:00-15:00 💰Average price per person: 1,500 yen #triptravelasia #OasisNagano #daiowasabifarm #daiowasabifarm #naganorestaurant #travelnagano #traveljapan

🍦 Wasabi Soft-Serve : Daio Wasabi Farm 🍦 📍Address: Hotaka, Azumino, Nagano 399-8303 Japan 🏖️Environment: This is a soft-serve ice cream shop located in Daio Wasabi Farm. It is located at the entrance of the farm. This shop sells a special type of ice cream, which is milk ice cream mixed with wasabi. There are wasabi seeds in the ice cream. There are both wasabi ice cream alone and toppings such as freshly ground wasabi to give it a strong wasabi scent. If you want to know what this ice cream tastes like, you have to come and try it. 🕰️bOpening hours: 10:00-18:00 💰Average price per person: 450 yen #tripพาบินเที่ยวเอเชีย #wasabiicecream #daiowasabifarm #ไดโอวาซาบิฟาร์ม #เที่ยวนากาโน #เที่ยวญี่ปุ่น

🍘 Wasabi Croquette : Daio Wasabi Farm 🍘 📍Address: 3664-5 Hotaka, Azumino, Nagano 399-8303 Japan 🏖️Environment: This is a restaurant located in the Daio Wasabi Farm area, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The menu in the shop sells croquettes (mashed potatoes coated in batter and fried). But what's special about this shop is that the croquettes here are mixed with finely chopped wasabi stems and mashed potatoes. When served, they are topped with shredded cabbage and mayonnaise. It is a popular snack in this farm. 🕰️bOpening hours: 10:00-18:00 💰Average price per person: 390 yen #tripพาบินเที่ยวเอเชีย #WasabiCroquette #DaioFarm #ไดโอฟาร์มวาซาบิ #เที่ยวนากาโน #เที่ยวญี่ปุ่น

🌱 Daioan Restaurant, Nagano Prefecture 🌱 📍Address: 3640 Hotaka, Azumino, Nagano 399-8303 Japan 🏖️Environment: This is a famous wasabi rice restaurant located in the Daio Farm wasabi farm area in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. You have to enter the farm area before you can find this restaurant. It is located in front of a giant wasabi statue. Every day, there will be people waiting in line to eat. It is recommended to make a reservation in advance. The menu in the restaurant sells food that contains wasabi, such as wasabi rice, wasabi soba, wasabi udon. What is special is that every dish has fresh and grated wasabi. Customers can grate wasabi to add to their food themselves without limiting the amount. 🕰️bOpening hours: 11:00-14:30 💰Average price per person: 1,000 yen #triptravelasia #湧水飯釜 大王庵 #wasabifarm #daiowasabifarm #naganotourist #traveljapan

daio wasabi farm Getting There - train Attractions - wasabi icecream Hotels - masumoto Food & Restaurants - wasabi icecream Shopping - yes they have a tourist shop

#japantrip The place is really nice and I had a chance to try some different foods. Wasabi flavored ice cream, freshly grated wasabi ( you have to make it yourself) with a meal and wasabi flavored snacks. The place was full of different types of trees and Sakura was in full bloom today. Overall I had a nice experience. This place has a free parking spot and souvenir store, restaurants and cafes.

This restaurant is open only at lunchtime at the Daio Wasabi Farm, where visitors can enjoy sightseeing for free. You can enjoy dishes made with wasabi harvested at the farm. Wasabi Farm has three stores, including this restaurant, but there were lines at each store. We recommend that you allow yourself plenty of time or visit at a different time. The refreshing steak salad, made with meat dipped in wasabi, was delicious! Facility name 📍Restaurant OASIS 　　　　(Daioh Wasabi Farm) Address 📍 3640 Hotaka, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture Business hours 📍11:00-14:30 Access 📍 [By car] Approximately 10 minutes from the Azumino IC (formerly Toyoshina IC) exit on the Nagano Expressway [By train] Approximately 10 minutes by taxi from Hotaka Station on the JR Oito Line #japan #domestic travel #nagano prefecture #nagano tourism #hakuba tourism #daio wasabi farm #pets allowed #outing with pets #sakura 2024

Originally a wilderness overgrown with weeds, it was created through a major project that took 20 years to complete. It is a 'wasabi farm' that uses water springing up in a corner of Azumino, which passes under the alluvial fan as groundwater from the melting snow of the rich Northern Alps. Admission is free, so please stop by when you're touring. The wasabi soft-serve ice cream made with wasabi cultivated at the Daio Wasabi Farm was superb! Facility Name📍 Daio Wasabi Farm Address📍 3640 Hotaka, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture Business Hours📍 March to November [8:00 - 17:00] December to February [9:00 - 16:00] Admission📍 Free Access📍 【By Car】 About 10 minutes from Azumino IC (formerly Toyoshina IC) exit on the Nagano Expressway 【By Train】 About 10 minutes by taxi from Hotaka Station on the JR Oito Line

#thingstodo When visiting Nagano Prefecture about 3 hours train ride from Tokyo Japan, the Daio Wasabi Farm is a must-visit. The Daio Wasabi Farm is quite huge, and it has covered an entire river bed to give the wasabi plant shade. It also provides a lot of interesting information about how wasabi is grown and harvested. Highly recommended! My rating: 4 ⭐️ out of 5!

#Christmas2023 ##tripfreeaccommodation ##wintertravel ##DaioWasabiFarm ##NaganoWasabiGarden ##JapaneseWasabiGarden ##NaganoTravel ##TravelJapan We traveled to the largest wasabi garden in Japan and the largest in the world. Because growing wasabi requires a clean water source and constant flowing water, wasabi can grow well. Nagano Prefecture has water flowing through the Alps, which is a source of clean water. Therefore, wasabi can grow well here. The garden we are going to is called "Daio Wasabi Farm". When you walk in, you will see a souvenir shop selling various souvenirs made from wasabi. The best seller with a long line is wasabi soft-serve ice cream. You might think, "Does it go well together? Ice cream with wasabi?" But let me tell you, the taste is not as strong as you think. The vanilla ice cream mixed with wasabi tastes a little like green tea. It only has a slight pungent smell. Anyone who has never tried it must try it at least once. In addition to ice cream, there are also wasabi soda, wasabi croquettes, and wasabi curry rice for you to try. After we were full and tried all the food, we walked around the wasabi garden. The garden here is large and quiet. When we walked around, we saw 2-3 gardeners picking wasabi plants. I'm not sure if they had already picked them in the morning, so there were only this many workers in the afternoon. But here, they focus on letting the wasabi plants grow naturally. They are planted in the soil under the water source and there are awnings to protect them from the sun. After walking around for a while, the garden announced that it was almost time to close. The garden closes at 4:00 p.m. So we hurried to buy some souvenirs. I recommend the freshly ground wasabi here. I guarantee that the taste is different from the ready-made ones you've eaten anywhere else. And then it was time to go back. Where will we take you on the next trip? Stay tuned.

Daio Wasabi Farm in Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture. You can eat delicious wasabi soft serve ice cream. You can also try canoeing, but what surprised me the most was how clean the toilets are. I like the toilets here the best in the world. You should definitely go.

💜 Memories 29-4 Dec 65 Japan Trip 🔴🍁 Osaka Kyoto Nagoya Takayama Shirakawa-go Tokyo Start ..... Osaka, my dear, here you go EP 5 Arrived at #WasabiFarm Even though we don't like wasabi because it's spicy, we feel that it's not easy to make wasabi. It's hard to grow it before harvesting it. It has to be a source of clear water, water from a volcano. Wow! Inside, there will be a wasabi farm and a check-in point that you shouldn't miss taking pictures. There are souvenir shops as well. We got to see the agricultural way of life of the Japanese people along both sides of the road. See you in the next EP.

Located in the rural area of Azumino, near Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, is the largest wasabi farm in Japan. In addition to being a beautiful natural tourist attraction, this farm also has restaurants, souvenir shops, and a variety of wasabi products, such as wasabi ice cream, wasabi snacks, fresh wasabi, and other wasabi products. For wasabi lovers, you must come here! ❤️

A wasabi farm in Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture. Nagano Prefecture is the number one producer of wasabi in Japan, and the Daio Wasabi Farm in Azumino City is a very famous wasabi farm. The water is just so beautiful!! Admission is free, and there is a walking path, so you can take a stroll while looking at the vast wasabi fields, which is highly recommended. Address: 3640 Hotaka, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture #summer trip#great view