Daio Wasabi Farm
Daio Wasabi Farm
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9:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:15 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:15 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:15 PM
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- K. Nock It OffDetroit, Michigan135 contributionsWasabi farm in a beautiful settingWe visited the farm in December 2023. The farm is really more like a park, with streams, paths, sculptures, and historical marks. The entrance is free. It takes about 20 min to get there from Matsumoto city. It takes about 1 hr to stroll around the farm. There are signs in English. One can read about wasabi cultivation, sources of the water, historical significance of this place. There are a few food kiosks and a food store with mostly wasabi themed products. Wasabi flavored ice cream is a must. It was a fun visit. As a wasabi loving family we really enjoyed learning about it and see it grow.Visited December 2023Traveled with familyWritten June 7, 2024
- bokuboku29Otaru, Japan4,108 contributionsFirst thing in the morningI've been here a few times, but this was the first time I saw rain. I visited first thing in the morning, so there were few tourists and I was able to stroll around in a quiet atmosphere. Since it was June, the wasabi fields were covered with cheesecloth. There are shops, cafes, and restaurants, so you can enjoy yourself at your own pace.Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 21, 2024
- コータロー IHiroshima, Japan311 contributionsClean waterways and river flowsVisit just after 14:00 during the Bon holiday period. I came up the prefectural road from Azumino Interchange, but the intersection with this entrance was jammed. From the direction of Azumino Interchange, you have to turn right and enter, but there was a queue of parked cars. If you are coming from this Directions, make sure you have a car ready and turn right. Several of the cars in front of us turned right, but the convoy waiting for us to park was slow and had successfully blocked the intersection. I don't know if the wasabi fields were for the season, but the black awnings were all over the area and the wasabi fields could not be seen from above. There was a spot across the bridge where you could see it from the side. The farm channel and the water from the river running to the west were just beautiful, and the view with the mill was nice. The amazing thing is that the entrance and parking are all free.Visited August 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 18, 2024
- Susan DLaguna Beach, California95 contributionsVisit if you don’t know much about wasabiThis is a park like atmosphere with the wasabi growing in basically a river that winds through the property. You can view how it grows from various vantage points, it’s very interesting. There are shops and cafes and of course you can get wasabi ice creams from milk (vanilla) to wasabi + milk to even wasabi with a topping of actual wasabi. The property is beautiful with lovely walking paths.Visited October 2024Traveled with friendsWritten October 14, 2024
- RossOntarioOntario, Canada1,766 contributionsEverything Wasabi!!We spent a couple of hours in this delightful farm. The farm received fresh pristine water from 2 rivers flowing from the Northern Alps. We could see fields of wasabi planting along the rivers. There were guiding trails around the farm. The restaurant served meals with wasabi as the main ingredients. We had our first experience in making wasabi from grating a fresh wasabi root. The wasabi ice cream was a nice surprise. The wasabi gave a little kick to the ice cream. The souvenir store had a variety of interesting wasabi products, including wasabi cheese and wasabi beer.. We had a wonderful experience. It's a must visit if you are near Matsumoto.Visited November 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten December 7, 2024
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SANOOK10
Bangkok, Thailand324 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
It's an old-fashioned tourist farm, but tourists have returned as the COVID-19 pandemic has calmed down (?).
The variety of souvenirs has increased, and it's hard to tell which is the old-fashioned pickled wasabi, but it tastes fine! It was delicious. On the other hand, the shop staff are all tired and rude. What's more, I was disappointed when an elderly customer was scolded for eating ice cream. Please be nicer!
On the other hand, there is a cafe called Daioh's Cafe on the premises, and their homemade cakes are very delicious. The staff there were very kind. Just to be safe.
The variety of souvenirs has increased, and it's hard to tell which is the old-fashioned pickled wasabi, but it tastes fine! It was delicious. On the other hand, the shop staff are all tired and rude. What's more, I was disappointed when an elderly customer was scolded for eating ice cream. Please be nicer!
On the other hand, there is a cafe called Daioh's Cafe on the premises, and their homemade cakes are very delicious. The staff there were very kind. Just to be safe.

Written October 22, 2023
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David T
Tokyo, Japan39 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
Worth the visit. Clean spring water and laid back quiet farm. We were there weekday winter. Warmer season and weekends may be crowded judging from the big parking lot
Written September 29, 2021
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コーヒーノキ
Sendai, Japan8,769 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
It was a beautiful and clean wasabi farm.
The river water was crystal clear and very clean.
There was also a waterwheel, and it was great to walk around it!
There was also food and drink available,
and when I tried to get some soft serve ice cream, there was a huge queue and I couldn't get in.
The river water was crystal clear and very clean.
There was also a waterwheel, and it was great to walk around it!
There was also food and drink available,
and when I tried to get some soft serve ice cream, there was a huge queue and I couldn't get in.

Written November 4, 2023
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Globe Trotter
Frankfurt, Germany336 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
I have always wanted to see this farm since I am a big Wasabi fan. Overall it was not as spectacular as I had expected and crowded with tourists. Unfortunately Wasabi was already protected from the sun in May so the pictures also didn't come out as green and natural.
Written May 9, 2023
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Jesse & Aiza Tronson
Snoqualmie, WA257 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
I took a day trip to see Japan's largest wasabi farm. To get here, get off at Hotaku station. You can hire a cab or walk (45 mins) or rental a bicycle to get here. We chose the bicycle ride. It was easy to find and there was signs (in Japanese) to point the way. Once there, the wasabi farm was much different then I expected and better than I had hoped. The farm is more like a park with trails to walk around. Shops and restraunts to eat wasabi products. They have a place where you can make wasabi pickles as well. We ate wasabi ice cream, wasabi croquette, and wasabi pickles. They had even wasabi beer. Surprisingly it tasted more like asparagus than the wasabi i was used to and it was not spicy much. Anyways the farm was very pretty and i enjoyed my time there. I highly recommend this visit.
Written April 9, 2014
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MouMou
Hong Kong, China2,915 contributions
If you have never seen how wasabi (a herb, not root) is grown, visiting this farm is quite an experience. Imagine visiting a river. Intead of water streaming down the river, you see rows and row of wasabi instead. It is grown on crystal clear spring water where the temperature is kept at 13℃ all year
Daio Wasabi Farm (since 1915) is Japan’s largest wasabi farm. It is located in Hotaka, Azumino, 32km north from the center of Matsumoto. More than being a farm, it also have lovely surrounds with statues in a garden setting, clear streams with beautiful watermills and for the magnificent view of the Alps.
The restaurants offer not only the popular soba noodles along with freshly picked wasabi, but also wasabi-flavored ice cream and wasabi-infused products. You can even take soba lessons in groups.
How to get there:
・By train: Take JR O'ito line to Hotaka (30min-ride), then
A. By taxi (10min to the farm) OR
B. By walking (30mins country-side walk)
C. By cycling. Rental bikes are also available in front of Hotaka st. for Y200/hour.
It is a pity that the farm does not provide transport service to the train station. You have imagined that a farm of this size would well be able to afford the pick-up/drop-off service. If you are in a group, it make better economic sense to pool a taxi ride.
Daio Wasabi Farm (since 1915) is Japan’s largest wasabi farm. It is located in Hotaka, Azumino, 32km north from the center of Matsumoto. More than being a farm, it also have lovely surrounds with statues in a garden setting, clear streams with beautiful watermills and for the magnificent view of the Alps.
The restaurants offer not only the popular soba noodles along with freshly picked wasabi, but also wasabi-flavored ice cream and wasabi-infused products. You can even take soba lessons in groups.
How to get there:
・By train: Take JR O'ito line to Hotaka (30min-ride), then
A. By taxi (10min to the farm) OR
B. By walking (30mins country-side walk)
C. By cycling. Rental bikes are also available in front of Hotaka st. for Y200/hour.
It is a pity that the farm does not provide transport service to the train station. You have imagined that a farm of this size would well be able to afford the pick-up/drop-off service. If you are in a group, it make better economic sense to pool a taxi ride.
Written September 30, 2010
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TravelingYarn
Pittsburgh, PA374 contributions
Mar 2013 • Solo
Daio Wasabi Farm is a really lovely way to spend a half day just outside of Matsumoto.
The train will drop you right in town, and from there you should visit the Tourist Information Office to get a map. Around the corner from the office are bike rental shops, and biking to the farm really only takes 20 minutes. I highly recommend bicycling, if you're able, as it allows you to really slowly appreciate the rustic scenery of the small town of Hotaka. Plus, it's easier to stop at local temples and parks and the like. Finding Daio Wasabi Farm with a map isn't too tricky, although I did get a little lost on my return.
Once you're at the farm you should definitely stop at one of the restaurants and get some soba with wasabi, as the area is known for its soba. Also, the wasabi ice cream is really subtle and surprisingly delicious.
Walking around the farm is really peaceful. There's all the wasabi plants/flowers growing in the river bed, people picking the plants, the windmills along another river, little paths here and there. There's not much to do, unless you like walking, but it is a peaceful way to spend a half day.
The train will drop you right in town, and from there you should visit the Tourist Information Office to get a map. Around the corner from the office are bike rental shops, and biking to the farm really only takes 20 minutes. I highly recommend bicycling, if you're able, as it allows you to really slowly appreciate the rustic scenery of the small town of Hotaka. Plus, it's easier to stop at local temples and parks and the like. Finding Daio Wasabi Farm with a map isn't too tricky, although I did get a little lost on my return.
Once you're at the farm you should definitely stop at one of the restaurants and get some soba with wasabi, as the area is known for its soba. Also, the wasabi ice cream is really subtle and surprisingly delicious.
Walking around the farm is really peaceful. There's all the wasabi plants/flowers growing in the river bed, people picking the plants, the windmills along another river, little paths here and there. There's not much to do, unless you like walking, but it is a peaceful way to spend a half day.
Written March 25, 2013
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ShonWata
Singapore, Singapore175 contributions
This place became extremely popular place for tourists and is always very busy. Many many car and buses come and make it difficult to find a parking lot for you.. My biggest disappoint of this place is their service for the silly boat ride. As one of the highlight of this place, viewing the crystal clear water of the nearby river that come together with traditional water mill is raised. This view should be what makes people experience a true Azumino style slow and waterside country life. But but, for unknown reason, they pack noisy tourists on a stupid boat and let them paddle to the right in front of the water mill. As you can guess, the wonderful view is now wasted with noisy boat rider's shout and scream, which is of total nonsense...
I think this place is still good to look for souvenir wasabi-based interesting foods. However, you never want to come here to experience slow, country life of Azumino.
I think this place is still good to look for souvenir wasabi-based interesting foods. However, you never want to come here to experience slow, country life of Azumino.
Written August 13, 2014
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Orator11
Singapore, Singapore7,420 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
There are a couple of wasabi farms in the area but this one seems more popular, perhaps as it is the closest to the train station.
There are several walks there, as well as a wasabi statue. In the autumn season, there is one especially majestic tree all decked out in yellow. Do also check out the mills by the river with its clear crystal waters.
There are a couple of eateries, including a steak house and a rice pot eatery where you can mix the local wasabi, which you freshly ground, in. They serve wasabi ice cream and wasabi croquettes too.
Do visit the shop where you can buy locally made products and wasabi related items. The young wasabi smells nice but is not as pungent or spicy like commercial ones where mustard is added.
Getting there is relatively easy - you can get discounted taxi coupons for @1300 yen both ways from the tourism office, and then ask the wasabi farm staff to call a cab for your return to the train station.
There are several walks there, as well as a wasabi statue. In the autumn season, there is one especially majestic tree all decked out in yellow. Do also check out the mills by the river with its clear crystal waters.
There are a couple of eateries, including a steak house and a rice pot eatery where you can mix the local wasabi, which you freshly ground, in. They serve wasabi ice cream and wasabi croquettes too.
Do visit the shop where you can buy locally made products and wasabi related items. The young wasabi smells nice but is not as pungent or spicy like commercial ones where mustard is added.
Getting there is relatively easy - you can get discounted taxi coupons for @1300 yen both ways from the tourism office, and then ask the wasabi farm staff to call a cab for your return to the train station.
Written May 10, 2023
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Prado 150
Hobart, Australia314 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
My wife and I visited the Daio Wasabi Farm as part of a Wendy Wu tour. The whole experience was educational and you get to see all facets of how wasabi is grown. The wasabi ice cream was also delicious! One and a half hours is all you really need here to get the full wasabi experience. Recommended.
Written April 15, 2023
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テラスは、出口の脇にテーブルが1つか2つあっただけで狭かったような記憶曖昧ですいません。ペット可能かは、確認してないです。
Written April 18, 2019
Hi! I plan to visit Daio Wasabi Farm from Tokyo. I would like to know:
1) What would be the beat route from Tokyo? (We have JR pass)
2) Will there be buses available from the train stations to the farm?
Written March 28, 2019
Hi. 1 As you have JR pass you can take express train from Shinjyuku st.and change to local train at matsumoto and get off at Hotaka st. You can get some infomation from tourist information center there.
Written April 9, 2019
I am going to visit Daio Wasabi farm in January, read that the bus does not run during this period and bicycles are not available in winter. Are taxis easily available from Hotaka Station to Daio and also from Daio back to Hotaka station?
Written September 27, 2017
Taxis sit in front of Hotaka Station.
When we were there, the information office at Daio were very happy to call a taxi to come and pick us up to get back to the station. Just a 15-minute wait but make sure you time it right for your train.
Written September 28, 2017
They did not fully answer this question in detail during the tour....they are quite secretive about their methods. However they did mention that they cover the plants with nets in the winter and when we were there in the Summer they had shades over the plants. They also plant trees besides the Wasabi to provide natural shade and they control the flow of water that reaches the plants. Hope this helps.
Written September 8, 2016
Is there enough time to leisurely enjoy the farm and matsumoto castle in a day with public transportation?
Written September 19, 2015
This is probably really late, but it's really not possible solely on public transportation. I did try to make it to both in one day, but by the time I managed to reach matsumoto castle they were closed already, we left early morning as well.
Written December 18, 2016
Do they have tandem bikes for rent at hotaka station? My partner just broke his leg so I will be doing most of the cycling.
Written September 19, 2015
I am sorry that I can not help. I myself can not ride a bicycle so I have never thought of cycling. I visited Daio by car. Please be advised to rent a car at the nearby car rental office. Your just input the telephone number of Daio to GPS, you will easily reach there. If you don't have an international driving licence, you can have it translated, the translation fee is not expensive. Hope you enjoy your trip.
Written September 20, 2015
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