Ranzan Valley BBQ Area

This facility promotes migration to Hatoyama Town, entrepreneurship and interactions between people of all ages. There is a "Machiokoshi Cafe" (town revitalization cafe) inside the facility where a daily alternating chef offers meals, boxed lunches, sandwiches, sweets and other food and drink, as well as where local vegetables and handmade goods by Hiki area artists are available for sale.

JA Saitama Chuo's Higashi Matsuyama direct sales center "Inahoterasu" is an open building constructed with local wood and natural material. The name was chosen through a contest where locals participated and came with suggestions. Inahoterasu symbolizes how the ears of rice (=inaho) will light up (=terasu) a bright future for people. Here you can find a wide variety of souvenirs from Higashimatsuyama City, such as processed pears and chestnuts, yakitori rice crackers, and other sweets!

This roadside station is surrounded by rich green mountains, the clear streams of the Yokose River, clean air, and seasonal flowers and fruit trees. Inside the station, there is a farmers' market, restaurant, information center, resting area, hands-on experience dōjō (udon/soba), ceramics classroom and a gallery. Outside, there is an open space for relaxing and a deck where one can view the river from above. You can also enjoy a walk next to the Yokose river. ※Facilities listed in the Saitama Industrial Tourism Guidebook, "Manufacturing Guidebook."

■ Convenient BBQ! Come empty-handed! No need to clean up! ♪ Right next to Shigakubo Station! Riverside BBQ surrounded by splendid nature! ☆彡 ■ Reservation required・・・Please contact us a week in advance. (Reservations accepted from one month in advance) ■ There may be changes/cancellations depending on circumstances. ■ Payment is made in advance through the office. ■ Bringing in food and drinks is prohibited. Beer/soft drinks can be purchased at our vendor. ■ Drinks are not included in the general set so please purchase them at Roadside Station Orchard Park Ashigakubo. Please do not bring fireworks. Fully enjoy BBQ without needing to worry about cleaning and garbage collection! The cool temperature by the riverside is the perfect place to relax on a hot summer day～♪ Or how about a quick dip river? ( *´艸｀) There is a coin-operated shower at the Roadside Station Orchard Park Ashigakubo (reception open until 4 pm), so you can wash away your sweat ☆彡 Please feel free to use it ♪ (200 yen for 10 minutes) ☆ In the vicinity, there is the Yokoze Nōson Park with a 100-meter roller slide (30 minutes on foot) and a hiking course (Ashigakubo Orchard Park Village, Mount Hinata). Let's enjoy the outdoors~ Nearby, you can also find Yokozemachi Bukosan Tourist Information Center (0494-25-0450) where you can pick up a convenient area map! ♪ There are rental bikes available at the information center as well! (´▽｀*)

Enjoy country-style handmade soba, udon, and other set menus long popular among the farmers of Ashigakubo. You can also enjoy strawberry picking! The strawberries are bright red and packed with juicy sweetness. Strawberry picking is located right next to Menya Kinoko Chaya. If you want to pick strawberries, stop by Menya Kinoko Chaya first. ※ Time limit of 30 minutes per entry. ※ We would appreciate it if you could contact us in advance.