Sawa azami (thistle)

Sawa azami is a type of thistle cultivated in Ibigawa Town. Originally it grew wild in valleys at the foot of Mount Ibuki. It was collected and cultivated around houses or in tea tree fields. Today it is grown even in crop rotation fields. Mid-rib part of leaves is used for food. A favorite of the local people since the olden days, dishes using sawa azami have always been cooked and offered for local festivals.
○ Main cultivation area
Ibigawa Town (former Kasuga Village)
○ Harvest period
Late April to early July

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Kasuga Morimori-mura Refresh-kan
Ibigawa Town, Ibi County

Address：3429 Kasuga-Rokugo, Ibigawa Town, Ibi County［Map］

Phone Number：0585-58-0001

H　　 P：http://morimorimura.com/

Opening Hour：10:00～21:00

Holiday：Wednesdays (or following day if a national holiday falls on Wednesday)

Parking Capacity：40 cars

Access

Approx. 35 minutes by car from Tokai-Kanjo Expressway "Ogaki-nishi IC"
Approx. 25 minutes by community bus from "Ibi Station" of Yoro Railway

"Sawa azami" to be used in home cooking - appreciated for its homey flavor and crispy texture

People in Kasuga area began to grow wild "Sawa azami" of Mt. Ibuki in their own field. We offer boiled products for our customers to enjoy it casually and easily all year. Due to its pleasant flavor and crispy texture, it is widely favored as an ingredient for hot pot or boiled mixed rice.

Service period：All year round
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＜Messages from the Staff＞ We also offer boiled Sawa azami for easy cooking. Give it a try.

Dishes we serve using local ingredients vary seasonally.

We use only seasonal vegetables freshly harvested in our locality.

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Sawa azami (thistle)

Kasuga Morimori-mura Refresh-kan Ibigawa Town, Ibi County

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Kasuga Morimori-mura Refresh-kan
Ibigawa Town, Ibi County