[Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture] Juwari Soba grown at an altitude of 600 meters “Wakaori New Soba Festival at Tendo Kogen” Report [Holding until 11/27]

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2022.11.17
Last updated: 2022.11.16

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1 Soba on Tendo Plateau grows at an altitude of 600 meters.
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3 Let's go to the new soba festival
4 Meet the new soba! actual food
5 Tendo Kogen's new soba festival runs until November 27th
6 Not just new soba! Tendo Kogen can be enjoyed by the whole family
7 Let's go to Tendo Kogen in autumn!

The new soba season is finally here!

I heard that I could eat new soba made from the original variety "Dewakaori" that was born in Yamagata Prefecture, so I went to the "Wakaori New Soba Festival at Tendo Kogen" (Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture).

This time I will introduce the situation.

Soba on Tendo Plateau grows at an altitude of 600 meters.

The soba eaten at the New Soba Festival is "Dewakaori" from Tendo Plateau.

This variety was grown in a high and cold place at an altitude of 600 meters, completely isolated from other varieties, and is characterized by its large fruit and good flavor.

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Tendo City, where Tendo Highland is located, is a place in eastern Yamagata Prefecture that is famous for shogi and hot springs.

Tendo Kogen is about 25 minutes by car from JR Tendo Station, and about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Sendai city on National Route 48.
Surrounded by majestic mountains, it is a refreshing spot that will make you want to take a deep breath.

At an altitude of 634 meters, there is a swing and the ``634 (Musashi) Pine'' (photo below).

Let's go to the new soba festival

We arrived at the Tendo Kogen Regional Exchange Center, the venue for the New Soba Festival.

Tell the name you reserved at the reception desk and purchase a meal ticket from the automatic ticket vending machine.
Advance reservations are required, so you can enjoy soba in a spacious space without worrying about crowds.

This time I ordered ita soba (200 grams) and kakiage.

You exchange your ticket for a freshly fried kakiage at the counter, then wait at your seat for the soba noodles to be boiled.

Meet the new soba! actual food

Meet the new soba you've been waiting for for a year! Hand-made 100% soba made with 100% Dewakaori.

It is whiter than the so-called ``inaka-soba,'' which are thick and dark in color and often seen in Yamagata Prefecture, and if you look closely, it has a faint jade-like green color. Another characteristic of the new soba ``Dewakaori'' is that it has a high degree of whiteness and a shiny appearance.

Let's try it now!

The moment you put it in your mouth, the aroma of soba stands out.

It has an elegant and refined atmosphere rather than a rustic flavor. The cool climate in which they were raised with care, like a boxed girl, may also have an effect on the taste of the soba. If you chew it well, you can feel the natural sweetness.

The kakiage is thick enough that you can feel the sweetness of the onions, and it goes perfectly with the soba.

The pickles also do a good job of refreshing the palate.
I love the crunchy texture of Jerusalem artichoke. Enjoy the aroma of soba and the way it hits your throat, and finish it in no time!

It was a very satisfying taste.

Tendo Kogen's new soba festival runs until November 27th

The “Wakaori New Soba Festival at Tendo Kogen” where you can enjoy new soba that has all four characteristics of “freshly harvested, freshly ground, freshly made, and freshly made” will be held until Sunday, November 27, 2022. .

Reservations can only be made by phone, and reservations must be made at least one day in advance.
The application period is divided into three parts. For more information on the new soba festival, please see the flyer and contact Tendo Family Land.

Not just new soba! Tendo Kogen can be enjoyed by the whole family

Tendo Kogen has a campground and ski resort, making it a recommended spot for leisure throughout the year.
There is also an athletic field and a dog run, so you can spend a whole day here with your children or pets.

View from 600 meters above sea level. There is also plenty of relaxing space, so you can spend a relaxing time. The air is clear and comfortable.

You can also see cute animals at Tendo Kogen.

Pony brothers are grazing across from the Tendo Kogen Community Center, which was the venue for the New Soba Festival, and you can watch them from a close distance for free.

This is an older pony and moves more slowly. As I was watching closely, he came closer.

On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, they are often grazed in areas that are easily visible from the road, but on weekdays they can also be found near the hut located below the community center.