The basic pattern of the Asuke Townscape (Important Preservation District of Historic Buildings) was formed during the Sengoku era, while the modern layout of the town developed in the early Edo period. The current townscape is lined with machiya townhouses built after the great fire of 1775 in the nurigome-zukuri style, which are coated in plaster to the eaves in order to prevent fires, and conveys the look of the town in those da...

Enjoy handmade ham and sausages made with only the best ingredients by spry old senior citizens. This is how ham and sausage were meant to taste! They’re also popular as gifts. All of ZiZi Studio’s hams and sausages are made with love and care and taste exquisite.

Built 150 years ago, this traditional house of a village headman was renovated into a rental lodge to become “The Ninja Mansion.” A tearoom, inset kotatsu, and Japanese sunken hearth are all available for use. Spend a relaxing time in this Japanese house surrounded by nature.

The Asuke region in Toyota is known for Korankei Gorge, a spot famous for its autumn foliage. Izukame was established in 1887 in Tamachi—the heart of Asuke. It is especially popular for celebrations and family nights out. The restaurant is a three-story building with traditional, Japanese-style elements and offers dishes featuring wild game like boar from the Asuke area. Each private room is beautifully decorated, and the building al...

The homes and shops lining the old streets of Asuke decorate their foyers and interiors with traditional clay dolls, a signature sight of spring that got its start as a way to enliven the streetscape for passersby.

Located atop Mt. Mayumi-yama and at 301m above sea level, Asuke Castle offers a breathtaking view of the small town of Asuke below. The castle is believed to have been constructed by the Suzuki clan, who wielded great power throughout the western Mikawa area’s mountainous region from the 15th century. The castle was abandoned in 1590 when Tokugawa Ieyasu, the famous shogun who united Japan, left the Mikawa area for the Kanto area wh...

Enjoy an authentic French meal made by a top chef using an abundance of local and seasonal ingredients, surrounded by beautiful nature. We also serve à la carte dishes and set meals.

The Asuke Festival is held by Asuke Hachimangu Shrine. The main hall was rebuilt in 1466 and is designated as an important cultural property. This festival has been held since the mid 1700s and remains largely unchanged today. Four festival floats are paraded around the street. The event used to last for five days, but has now been contracted to two days. On Saturday is the pre-festival and on Sunday is the main festival. On Saturday...

In the Asuke area, next to Asuke Ham ZiZi Studio, there’s a popular store that sells handmade bread called Barbara House Bakery. Inside, cheerful senior citizens bake as many as 20 different kinds of bread without the use of preservatives. Barbara House is located inside Hyakunensou, a hotel which also has a restaurant, a day bath, and nursing home facilities. Either eat your treats right away in the scenic eating area overlooking th...

Our job is processing wild game meat and providing fresh wild game meat to our customers. Our merchandises made of boars or deers.

Korankei Gorge is famous as a location for fall foliage. The best time to see the foliage is from mid-November through late November, and there are many signature sights to see, such as a tunnel of foliage spanning from the promenade to Kojaku-ji Temple, as well as a display of illumination from the Tomoebashi Bridge. In spring, there is a lovely carpet of dogtooth violet that covers the grounds. You can also see beautiful scenery wh...

Sanshu Shishi Mori Shachu is a workshop and gallery offering a range of accessory and craft activities using a selection of the bones and hides of deer and wild boar. Create your own, one-of-a-kind accessory with deer antlers of different colors and shapes. It is said that deer are messengers of the gods, so perhaps wearing your accessory will bring you good luck!

This living folk culture museum opened in 1980. The former villa of a wealthy farming family has been reproduced here, with the rear house, main house, and a bamboo house featuring a thatched-roof with wooden construction. The Asuke Mansion reproduces handmade items that were a part of mountain life in the region, among them charcoal brazier cooking, traditional paper making, and weaving. Ten different handicrafts are demonstrated be...