Junsai

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

Floating quietly in the summer lakes of Urabandai, the emerald drops—this is the 'Junsai', known as a high-end ingredient in summer. The Junsai from Urabandai is characterized by its thick and high-quality 'slime', which is unmatched elsewhere. 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, as 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 harvesting with your fingertips is unforgettable once you experience 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.
• Privilege of Freshly Picked: The texture of 'freshly picked' nurtured by the pure waters of Urabandai sets it apart from what is available in the market. You can reflect on your travel memories with a luxurious taste.