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Makuwa uri (melon)

Its origin is former Makuwa Village (covered in today’s Motosu City), and it is named after that village. There is a record indicating that in 1575 Nobunaga Oda (a renowned feudal lord or Daimyo) offered this fruit to the Imperial Court. The fruit's shape is cylindrical, similar to a straw rice bag, and its yellow skin is striped with 10 green lines. It is a type of melon family which falls from its vine on its own when it is ripe. The fruit has a distinctly pleasant flavor.
○ Main cultivation area
Motosu City (former Shinsei Town)
○ Harvest period
Late July to early August
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Onsai Hiroba Shinsei/ Gifu Senior High School of Agriculture & Forestry
Sokei, Motosu City

Address：467-1 Sokei, Motosu City［Map］
Phone Number：058-323-6351
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Opening Hour：9:30～17:00
Holiday：Year-end and New Year Holidays
Parking Capacity：100 cars
Access Approx. 50 minutes by car from Meishin Expressway "Gifu-Hashima IC"
Approx. 10 minutes by car from JR Tokaido Main Line "Hozumi Station"
Approx. 15 minutes walk from Tarumi Railway "Kitagata-Makuwa Station"
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Makuwa uri melon ice cream produced by a method patented by a high school student.
"Makuwa uri" melon is named after the village where it was produced (today's Motosu City). Local students attending an agricultural high school invented ice cream using the melon. 10,000 pieces were sold in two years. It is available for sale at Onsai Hiroba or Road Station. Other items such as "Makuwa uri daifuku cake" are under development.
Service period：All year round
Please call us to confirm.
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＜Messages from the Staff＞ We developed a new production method of Makuwa uri, introduced on the official Website of Japan Patent Office.
shop_gallery We use out-of-size products for assisting the income of our farmers.
shop_gallery Students of local agricultural high school make it one-by-one by hand as practical training.
shop_gallery The inner skin is also used for fine flavor.
shop_gallery Our ice creams are also produced in milk, strawberry, green tea taste.

Ebisu-ya
Kitagata Town, Motosu County

Address：1710-1 Kitagata, Kitagata Town, Motosu County［Map］
Phone Number：058-324-0208
Opening Hour：8:00～19:00
Holiday：No holidays
Parking Capacity：3 cars
Access Approx. 10 minutes walk from Tarumi Railway "Kitagata-Makuwa Station"
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Refreshing sweets item "Makuwa uri yokan" bean jelly.
”Makuwa uri yokan" made using only the best of the harvest in August is available for sale all year round with the melon processed as a storable jam. It is a local specialty made with a balance between the melon flavor and the fresh texture the jelly offers.
Service period：All year round
Please call us to confirm.
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＜Messages from the Staff＞ Our sweets are made using local ingredients and we wish that many people can enjoy the taste.
shop_gallery Makuwa uri as loved by Nobunaga and Hideyoshi (historical warriors) was named after Makuwa Village (current Motosu City).
shop_gallery We carry wide selections for high-class souvenirs or more reasonable products.
shop_gallery We also sell small sizes.
shop_gallery It is one of the indispensable tools for making Japanese sweets.

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