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 drops——. That 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 unparalleled. It is said that it was once supplied to long-established restaurants in Kyoto, the food capital, attesting to its quality.

■ 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 buds 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.

■ The exceptional quality of picking it yourself. Bringing home the ultimate 'freshness'

The highlight of this experience is that you can 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 'freshly picked' texture 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.