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Washimi kabura (turnip)

The turnip is cultivated in the Washimi area of Takasu Town in Gujo City. Unlike Hida beni kabu (red turnip), its color is close to purple which becomes lighter towards the bottom, while the lower two-thirds are white. The texture is soft and suitable for being pickled. Pickles are made for various consumption seasons such as the new year holiday, winter, spring and summer by adjusting the amount of salt used.
○ Main cultivation area
Gujo City (former Takasu Town)
○ Harvest period
November
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Ajisai-ya
Takasu-cho, Gujo City

Address：5250 Takasucho-Washimi, Gujo City［Map］
Phone Number：0575-73-0012
Opening Hour：9:00～16:00
Holiday：Irregular holidays
Parking Capacity：20 cars
Access Approx. 5 minutes by car from Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway "Hirugano SA" via "Yamabiko Road"
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"Washimi kabura zuke" pickles with a gently salty taste.
We offer two types of pickles; "Kirizuke" of thinly sliced Washimi kabura turnip and "Nagazuke(long-term pickled)" of a whole turnip pickled from autumn to next summer. The latter is our current recommendation. An addition of red pepper results in moderate saltiness.
Service period：Sliced pickles from early May to late June, long-term pickles from early October to late July
Please call us to confirm.
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＜Messages from the Staff＞ We invite you to try the traditional taste of Washimi area.
shop_gallery We also add carrot, etc. to allow variety in color and taste.
shop_gallery We serve long-term pickles in sizes cut to your preference.
shop_gallery We use freshly harvested turnip straight from the field.
shop_gallery Some locals ask us to share the secret!

Road Station Shirao Freai Park
Shirotori-cho, Gujo City

Address：11-1 Shirotoricho-Onji, Gujo City［Map］
Phone Number：0575-84-1188
H　　 P：http://www.okumino-shirotori.com/pg455.html
Opening Hour：8:30～17:00 (April～October) / 8:30～16:30 (November～March)
Holiday：Tuesdays, year-end and New Year Holidays
Parking Capacity：53 cars
Access Approx. 5 minutes by car from Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway "Shirotori IC"
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More and more customers are visiting us again to buy more - 5 or 6 bags at once.
Once they are harvested in autumn and pickled properly, they can be stored in the fridge and enjoyed for one whole year to come. They are seasoned only with salt and red pepper. Its appetizing sourness and spiciness makes it difficult to stop moving your chopsticks. Their popularity also comes from its lingering spiciness in the palate.
Service period：All year round
Please call us to confirm.
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＜Messages from the Staff＞ Rare speciality - Washimi kabura. We really hope that you try it.
shop_gallery Specialty of Washimi area of Gujo City. Soft texture even when pickled.
shop_gallery Mr Shimizu, "I just keep making it wholeheartedly as long as my body allows me to."
shop_gallery JPY 250 a bag, popular souvenir item.
shop_gallery We also have dining space where popular "Keichan" chicken set meal is served.

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