[Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture] Camping and overnight drying squid making experience! What kind of place is the popular Nezugaseki?

Nezugaseki, where Matsuo Basho is said to have passed, is located in the southwest of Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, on the prefectural border with Niigata Prefecture.When Yamagata Prefecture was called Oshu (Mutsu Province, Dewa Province), it was the Oshu Sanseki. Nezugaseki is one of the places where it is said that you could only enter by passing through one of Shirakawa-seki, Nako-seki, or Nezugaseki.

This is where the old checkpoint was located, but now it has become a popular place for both children and adults to enjoy activities such as swimming, camping, and fishing.

also a shop where you can try making overnight-dried squid, one of the specialty of Nezugaseki, which is sure to help you make memories during your summer vacation.

In this article, we will introduce recommended leisure activities in Nezugaseki and provide information about the surrounding area.

Prefectural border on the road! Is your neighbor a different prefecture?

Although there are no existing boundaries such as the gate at the checkpoint ruins of Nezugaseki, there are boundary markers erected on roads throughout the city that separate the prefectures.

Isn't it unusual for a road to have a prefectural border, dividing a single town? It feels strange to see Niigata Prefecture and Yamagata Prefecture on the right and left.

Minamoto no Yoshitsune also landed?

The monument in the precincts of Bentenjima Iwashima Shrine is dedicated to Yoshitsune, who escaped from his older brother Yoritomo and headed from Kyoto to Hiraizumi in Oshu, crossing the Sea of ​​Japan by boat and landing after the huge popularity of the TV drama ``Minamoto no Yoshitsune'' aired in 1966. This is an introduction to.

Around Nezugaseki, ``Yoshitsune and his party rode horses to Mashita (Murakami City) in Echigo, but from Mashita they took the sea route by boat, arrived at the beach at Nezugaseki, and passed through the checkpoint without difficulty. There is a legend that says, "He asked Jihei Igarashi, who was working for him, to stay with him, healed himself from the fatigue of his long journey, and set out again."

Popular with lovers! What is Koisuru Lighthouse?

Bentenjima, near the Nezugaseki fishing port, has a promenade, and many people visit it for the Nezugaseki Lighthouse (Love Lighthouse) and a beautiful sunset spot.

On August 29, 2016, "Nezugaseki Lighthouse" received attention as it was certified as a lighthouse in love (a town of lighthouses in love) in the "Lighthouse in Love Project" jointly carried out by .

Nezugaseki, where the legend of Minamoto no Yoshitsune remains, was also a popular camping spot!

Nezugaseki Campsite is popular as a campsite that allows you to get close to the beach by car, which is rare in Japan.

After enjoying the sunset, take a rest at night with the sound of waves in the background. And being able to swim early in the morning is very attractive.

Nezugaseki Soso Campsite <Information>

• Name: Nezugaseki Soso Campsite
• Address: Nezugaseki Otsu, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, 999-7126
• Phone number: 080-9092-1000
• URL: Atsumi Tourism Association HP

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Children are also very happy! For adults, overnight-dried squid is a versatile souvenir to go with alcohol.

Nezugaseki 's specialty, overnight-dried squid , is semi-cooked and is moist and soft, yet firm and chewy, and is very popular for its umami flavor.

At the store that sells squid, you can see squid being hung out to dry and swaying in the sea breeze, as if you were drying laundry.

The overnight dried squid looks delicious.The overnight drying experience, where you can experience the processing and take home as a souvenir, is popular with children.It seems that you are getting .

Try it out and play in the sea until the squid is dried. It looks like it will be a fun memory of summer vacation.

Green Blue Atsumi＜Information＞

• Name: Green Blue Atsumi (Various activity coordination)
• Address: Inside the community center, 150 Nezugasekihei, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, 999-7126
• Phone number: 050-5848-7946
• URL: https://gb-atsumi.jp/

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summary

The ``Yoshitsune legend'' that remains throughout the country, and here in Nezugaseki, there is also a legend that has been passed down.

However, now it is famous for camping, swimming, and overnight-dried squid, which has a reputation for being delicious. What's more, it's becoming popular with children because they can try their hand at making their own dried products overnight.

Also, it is no exaggeration to say that the beauty of the sunset over the Sea of ​​Japan is a must-see. It might be wonderful to visit and see the sunset behind the Koisuru Lighthouse.