Junsai

【Emerald Floating on the Pond】Exquisite slimy texture recognized by Kyoto's traditional restaurants. Summer limited 'Junsai Picking Experience'

Quietly floating in the summer lakes of Urabandai, the emerald droplets — that is the 'Junsai', known as a luxury summer ingredient. The Junsai from Urabandai is characterized by its thick and high-quality 'slime', which is unparalleled. It is said that its quality was so exceptional that it was once supplied to long-established restaurants in Kyoto, the city of food.

■ Rocking in a small boat, searching for 'natural jewels' with your fingertips

Every year from mid-June to late August, the scene of carefully hand-picking Junsai while riding in a small boat is a refreshing summer tradition in Urabandai.

• Food Adventure: The 'Junsai Picking Experience' is an intriguing activity that stimulates adult curiosity, where you search for new shoots wrapped in a jelly-like membrane hidden under the shadows of leaves floating on the water's surface.
• Addictive Sensation: The unique feeling of smoothly harvesting with your fingertips is an unforgettable experience once you try it.

■ Exceptional because you picked it yourself. Bringing home the ultimate 'freshness'

The highlight of this experience is being able to take home the Junsai you harvested yourself.

• Luxurious Texture: Enjoy it chilled with wasabi soy sauce or ponzu, or floating in a cold soup; there are many ways to savor it.
• Freshly Picked Privilege: The 'freshly picked' texture nurtured by the pure waters of Urabandai stands apart from what is available in the market. You can reminisce about your travel memories with a luxurious taste.