The charms of Okunoto! Shiromai Senmaida, Roadside Station Suzu Shiotamura

Shirome Senmaida is located in Shirome-cho, Wajima City on the Noto Peninsula, and consists of 1004 small rice paddies on a 4-hectare slope. I was very impressed when I saw it for the first time, as it was the first place in the world to be recognized as a "National Cultural Property of Scenic Beauty" and a "World Agricultural Heritage" site. I was very impressed when I saw it for the first time. The rich natural scenery is very relaxing. Since agricultural machinery is not allowed in the area, rice planting and harvesting are still done by hand by local residents and volunteers, and traditional farming methods are still being practiced today.

The weather in Ishikawa Prefecture is very changeable, and if you are lucky, you may be able to see a rainbow collaboration!

From mid-October to early March every year, "Azeno Kirameki," an illumination by LEDs is held every day at night, so next time I would like to see the fantastic Senmaida field as well!

Roadside Station Suzu Shiotamura is located about 15 minutes by car from Shirome Senmaida. Once inside, you will find a store, an exhibition room where you can learn about the history of salt production, and a salt field where you can actually try your hand at salt production. When we visited this time, a person from the salt field village guided us around. In the Noto region, salt is made using the "Agehama-shiki" method, which has been used for over 400 years, and because it is made in sunlight, it is very dependent on the weather. The craftsmen make firewood to make salt when it rains or in the winter.

During our visit, we were allowed to taste a little of the kanmizu left in the flat kiln. The saltiness spread in my mouth at first, and later I felt a sweetness, which I found to be different from the salt I usually eat. This sweetness is said to be due to the abundant minerals from the firewood. I thought it was very delicate, as he said that the taste of the finished salt would change if the craftsmen changed during the boiling process.

The museum also sells salt soft serve ice cream! The saltiness of the soft-serve ice cream was very tasty, and it complemented the sweetness of the soft-serve ice cream! I had never had a chance to learn how salt is made, so I learned a lot from this visit. I had never had a chance to know how salt is made, so I learned a lot from this visit.