JR Minoshima Station

Sugai Nouen

You can taste the deliciousness of freshly picked ARIDA Mikan.

"Sugai Nouen" is a farm operated by mandarin orange growners in Suya area of Miyahara-cho, Arida City, where you can enjoy sweet ARIDA Mikan picking.
This farm allows mandarin oranges on flat ground, and you can taste the deliciousnessof ARIDA Mikan nurtured by the warm climate.
Enjoy the ARIDA Mikan having rich Vitamin C and beauty-effective!

Influencer's Voice:
When peeling ARIDA Mikan, they teach me the local method called "ARIDA peeling" that local people often do!

Ito Farm

A souvenir shop run by a farm where you can buy various additive-free juices at an old folk house shop.

"Ito Farm", a specialty store in Arida City, Wakayama Prefecture, offers Arida mandarin oranges and citrus products. Established in the mid-Meiji era, it is a historic farm with a name that was affectionately known as "Funabayashi," originating from the captain of a mandarin orange transport ship. Starting as a mandarin orange wholesaler, it now collaborates with contract farmers to produce high-quality mandarin oranges and citrus fruits, as well as processed products. Their pride, including "100% pure juice," jellies, marmalades, and jams, is made with love, while also focusing on new initiatives while preserving tradition.
The direct shop "Mikan no Ki" is a unique old folk house shop created by renovating a mandarin warehouse. Inside, you'll find Ito Farm's additive-free juices and processed products, as well as seasonal fresh citrus fruits. The most popular juice includes a variety of citrus fruits such as Wenzhou mandarin oranges, ponkan, Kiyomi, iyokan, and hassaku.
Additionally, they hold seasonal events such as glamping in the mandarin orange orchard.

〒649-0435
Takigawara 518, Miyahara-cho, Arida city, Wakayama prefecture, Japan

TestiMone

An Italian restaurant and hotel standing at the top of a mountain, using local seafood and mountain ingredients.

"TestiMone" is located near the summit of the Arida Mikan Kaidou, offering a breathtaking 360-degree view of the beautiful sea, mountains, and cityscape of Arida City. On clear days, you can even see Awaji Island and Shikoku. The attraction here is the delightful Italian course cuisine that you can enjoy while gazing at the expansive sea in front of you. Indulge in authentic Italian dishes made with fresh seafood and local citrus fruits, all while savoring a luxurious moment watching the sunset.

〒649-0316
1052-13, Miyazaki-cho, Arida city, Wakayama prefecture, Japan

Influencer's Voice:
All the dishes are so delicious...! The sunset is beautiful, and everything was literaly a "healing" journey.

Itoga Inari-jinja Shrine

Feel the pure and pleasant air at the shrine protected by the people in Arida.

"Honcho-saisho Inari Shrine" is the oldest Inari shrine in Japan, with its name displayed on the front torii gate. Inside the shrine grounds, there are estimated to be 500 to 600-year-old camphor trees. There used to be four trees, but now only three remain, with one in the northwest having withered. These three camphor trees are a rare presence and have been designated as natural monuments of Arida City. Walking the "Kumano Kodo" from the shrine and climbing the "Itoga Touge" will lead you to the "Inabane Shrine," where it is said that the Inari god descended. From February to March, you can enjoy the scenery of lined torii gates and Kawazu cherry blossoms.

〒649-0421
Nakaban 329, Itoga-cho, Arida city, Wakayama prefecture, Japan

Hama no Utase

Just watching is fun! A market that sells freshly caught fish at reasonable prices
Enjoy the taste of exquisite seafood gourmet at the restaurant next door

"Hama no Utase" is a direct seafood market operated by the Arida Minoshima Fisheries Cooperative, consisting of a retail building and a dining area (Utase Dining Hall), attracting many visitors from both inside and outside the prefecture. In the dining area, you can enjoy fresh and exquisite seafood delicacies at reasonable prices, and during peak times, your desired menu items may sell out early. In the retail building, a variety of fish that changes with the seasons and weather is available, and fishing information can be checked on the "Hama no Utase" website.

〒649-0316
2489, Miyazaki-cho, Arida city, Wakayama prefecture, Japan

Yamadanohara Mandarin orange farm

A hidden scenic spot you want to keep secret.

The mandarin orange cultivation in the Arida region is a traditional agriculture that has been passed down for over 400 years in a natural environment with many mountain forests and few harvests from flat fields. It is considered one of Japan's agricultural heritages. The terraced mandarin orange fields along the Arida River, especially those near the summit of Yamadahara, provide a picturesque view during the harvest season when the mountains turn orange and offer a splendid panoramic view of the Arida River estuary and Arida City.

Yabitsu Area

Like the Amalfi of the East coast...!?
Take a leisurely stroll so much fun that you lost track of time in the traditional village.

The Yabitsu area is a small seaside port town known as the mysterious land of Arida, where the blue sky, white houses, and beautiful sea create a landscape reminiscent of Italy's Amalfi Coast. This area, surrounded by the sea and mountains, is like a hidden retreat, offering stunning cafes and enjoyable city walks. With a history dating back to the early Edo period, the Yabitsu area has preserved the traditions of the Kishu Tokugawa family for over 400 years, making it worth visiting sites such as "Yabitsu Ebisu Shrine" and "Nanryu Shrine", which enshrines the first feudal lord.

In recent years, the opening of the "Kurashicharu Yabitsu" relocation experience facility has brought new vitality, making it a hub for activities such as stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and showcasing wall art at the port.

〒649-0316
1619, Miyazaki-cho, Arida city, Wakayama prefecture, Japan