Delicacies and Specialties
These are specialties produced by using supplies found in nature. This craftwork made of genuine materials, and with excellent skill, make good souvenirs and gifts.
Hiruzen Okowa
It is flavored sweet rice, steamed together with wild vegetables, chicken meat, and sweet chestnuts.
Jersey Cow Milk Products
The number of Jersey cattle in Okayama is the greatest in all of Japan. Sweet rich Jersey milk is utilized in the production of processed foods such as yogurts and cheese.
Local sake (Japanese rice wine)
Sake (Japanese rice wine) brewed in water-rich Maniwa
Wine
High-quality-grape-producing Okayama is also active in the wine production.
Pione grapes
Okayama is the largest producer of pione grapes. Large, sweet and seedless.
For further information, contact : Department of Fruit and Vegetable, Zen-Noh Okayama
TEL : 086-296-5111
Grated Japanese Yam with rice a la Katsuyama
Katsuyama special Japanese yam, Ginshibuki is finely graded to compliment fresh cooked rice.
Hiruzen Yakisoba (sauteed noodle)
In Hiruzen, this type of noodle, sauteed with chicken and sweet soy sauce, is popular. It is said that the people in this area use this type of hand-made sweet sauce because it was difficult for them to purchase sauce.
Mongolian mutton barbecue ‘Genghis Khan’
Mongolian barbecue called Genghis Khan, specialty of Hiruzen, uses mutton with special sauce. This healthy dish is popular among ladies. Enjoy your dinner with magnificent mountain views.
Katsuyama Bamboo Craftwork
This craftwork was originally produced as a farming tool or as daily necessities.
Takada Ink Stones
These ink stones, made of black slate, taken from Katsuyama-cho in Maniwa-city, are loved by many calligraphers.
Cattail Craftwork
This is a woven goods for daily living made of light, water-resistant and moisture-rich cattails, and is popular as a tasteful interior decoration item.
Gohara Lacquer Ware
This is a lacquer ware made from the Japanese chestnut trees of the Hiruzen region. The more you use it, the shinier the ware will become.
