In Arida City, mandarin orange cultivation is thriving, with a history dating back approximately 450 years. It is said that the origin of this cultivation can be traced back to Ito Magoemon, who was commissioned by the Kishu clan and began cultivation in the Nakaban district of Itoga-cho in present-day Arida City.

We introduce food-related experiences unique to Arida. Experience mandarin orange picking in the home of Arida mandarins and take a tour of a mandarin orange processing factory. You can visit an eel processing factory, try your hand at making sushi, or try auctioning at the fishing port. All of these are valuable experiences unique to this region. Come join us and create some memorable memories of your trip.

The Kii Channel facing Minoshima Fishing Port in Arida City is a great fishing ground where the seawater from Osaka Bay meets the Kuroshio Current, and the small bottom trawl net fishing method using a dedicated net for Cutlassfish(Hairtail) has been practiced since ancient times. The landing volume accounts for about 80% of the entire Wakayama Prefecture's catch. It has achieved the top catch in Japan for 15 consecutive years from 1992.